A time for giving

Hello all.. Hope you are all well.. Ive not posted for a few days been trying to get organized arond the house etc... and Ive been having another play with my distress inks..

 

I really find this method of colouring relaxing. Here is one of the images I have been working on this week.. Still not brilliant but getting better slowly lol..

 

 

I have used Dovecraft DP's. Christmas ribbon from my stash.. I used my nestis to cut image out and also a die cut tree behind it. Image is from the Mulburry Wood range from Crafters Companions.

 

I finished with some flowers from WOC. Berries, bow and star from stash..

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/193-winter-wonderland-meljen-designs.html

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-112-ribbon-or-trim.html

http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-92-christmas-is-coming.html

 

Dont forget my candy giveaway ends today.. I will be picking a name out of the hat in the morning. So dont forget to pop a comment on that post to be in with a chance of winning..

 

Have a good evening.

 

Hugs Kelly

 

Create, Learn, Love, Grow, Dream...

Good afternoon bloggers... Hope you are all well..

 

The sun is shining here for a change but it is sooooooo cold..

But as long as its not raining I'm not complaining. lol.

 

 

I have used a Saturated Canary image again, I just think she is really beautiful, I think I will be purchasing alot more of these images..

 

 

I have coloured her with promarkers.. DP's are Kaisercraft and Humhreys Corner decoupage paper pack (free with SC&Pmag)/

The tag is also from the Kaisercraft pad.

 

 

I added some gorgeous lime green organza ribbon and buttons from my stash.

To finish I added 3 glittered stars for some extra bling..

 

I really like how this card turned out maybe because its my fav colours..

 

I am entering this into the following challenges:

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/big-3rd-birthday-celebration-fortnight.html

http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-244-girls-only.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/week-182-bring-on-bling.html

http://joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/anything-goes-excluding-christmas.html

 

Thank you for popping by my blog today and for all the wonderful comments you leave.

Dont forget to enter my candy give away too..

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

Exciting News...

Good morning bloggers, Hope you are all well..

I have some exciting news to share with you....

 

Over on the Crafty Ribbons Inspiration blog we are having another one of our fabulous events this time we are doing a Christmas Advent event which will run from 1st December through to the 24th December........

Each day we will be highlighting a different Craft Company or Shop,the Design Team will be posting cards/projects on the Inspiration blog and on their blogs each day there will also be a prize from the highlighted Company up for grabs that's 24 prizes in total and you can enter each day,only one entry per person per day to make it fair,so make sure to become a follower and remember the Christmas Advent will start at 8.30am (GMT) on the 1st December the Design Team hope you will all join in the fun and countdown to Christmas with us.......

To kick off our new event we are offering some fabulous ribbon candy......

CONTENTS MAY VARY

If you would like to win these gorgeous ribbons..then all you need to do is go over to the Crafty Ribbons Inspiration Blog and checkout the post about our Christmas Advent event...

Hugs Kelly

 

Another Mulberry Wood Image

Hello... Me again..

 

This is my second post for today please scroll down for m first.

 

I have another Mullberry Wood image to show you.

Apologises for the really dull pics today. Just cant seem to get enough light.

 

I have coloured with promarkers and glitter

 

 

I have used DP's from a Forever Friends pack free with a magazine..

 

 

Sentiment is also from the Mulbeery Wood stamp set. 

 

 

I attached gorgeous ribbon from Crafty Ribbons to the bottom of the card to add some texture.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/198-add-some-glitter.html

http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-119-winter-wonder-land.html

http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-22-use-some-texture.html

 

Hope you like it.. Dont forget to enter my candy giveaway.. Ends in 3 days.

 

Happy Crafting

 

Kelly x

 



Spotty Dotty Christmas

Hello to all in blog land... Before I get onto my card I just want to wish my new followers a warm welcome and thank you for choosing to follow me, it means alot that you like my creations.

 

For todays card I have used a Craft Companions Mulberry Wood stamp coloured with promarkers and snowtex.

 

 

I have used some loose sheets of christmas papers from my stash. Some Red and black dotty ribbon but I think I have covered it all up lol

 

 

I used some Happy Christmas ribbon (from crafty ribbons) inbetween the strippy paper.

i added some paper flowers and a florish from my stash

Sentiment is also from the Mulberry Wood stamp range.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-147-stripes-andor-polka-dots.html

http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/seeing-spots-and-dots-challenge-119.html

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/lets-go-dotty.html

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-111-circles.html

 

Thats all from me for now. Off to do some laundry AGAIN.. lol

 

Have a good afternoon

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

Another LOTV christmas card

Evening peeps. Hope you are all well..

 

Have you entered my candy giveaway yet. click Here to leave a comment to be in with a chance of winning. Good Luck...

 

 

This is my second post for today, and its another LOTV mini masterpiece one again..

Sorry, that all my cards seem to be similar lately. Once I have all these christmas cards out of the way then I will be able to spend more time on each make. All I can say is THANK GOODNESS for LOTV mini masterpieces.

 

 

I love this christmas image, I can imagine them singing 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' under that lamppost.

 

I have used DPs from my stash.. The sentiment is from a Boofle die cut pack.

Gorgeous Gingham ribbon from CRafty Ribbons.. and little bellsfrom my stash/

 

 

I added glitter to the little hats in the image for extra sparkle.

 

I am enter this card into the following challenges:

http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/anything-goes.html

http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-85-inspiration-from-song.html

http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/crazy-4-challenges-c4c164.html

 

Thats all from me today, Hoping to have a few hours in craft room later.

Have a good evening

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

Teddy Bea - Blue

Afternoon all..

 

Well how was your weekend? Did it fly by again, just like mine lol..

If you are in the UK I hope you havent been effected by the terrible winds and rain too much..

 

For todays card I have used Teddy Bo coloured with promarkers

 

 

DP and sentiment from my stash.. I used two plain ribbons together to make a bow.

I added some gems to finish.. Another quick make..

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-46-non-traditional-christmas.html

http://songbirdchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-9-deeper-shade-of-blue.html

http://lexiscreations.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-79-and-winners-of-78.html

 

Enjoy the rest of your day and Happy Crafting

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

LOTV - Christmas Carolling.

Good evening bloggers. Hope you have had a good weekend..

Sorry for my lack of posting/commenting this weekend.. My 3 year old son has discovered that we have cbeebies games on our computer like preschool (oh dear, looks like I will need to get an ipad sooner that I thought lol)..

 

My first card for today is using another LOTV mini masterpiece..

I love this image of the carol singers under the lamp..all wrapped up for the festive season. Its getting closer now. lol...

 

 

 

DP's from Dovecraft, Ribbon from my stash.. I added some diecut snowflakes and an holly button.

Also added this little bells. (love these this year.)

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/r99-midnight-magic.html

http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-93-christmas.html

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

Saturated Canary image

WOW, three post in one day again, Im on a roll.. PLEASE dont get fed up of me lol.... : -(

 

I am always admiring the wondeful cards in blogland made with Krista's Saturated Canary imags but to be honest have always been a bit scared of colouring one in as when Ive seen them on your cards they all look stunning and really professionally coloured. 

However I finally took the plunge and attempted one and really enjoyed it. I know mine is far from the standard of colouring that I have seen on these images but I am fairly happy with it. And am looking forward to colouring her again..

 

 

I used promarkers to colour her. DP's are Nitwits paper pad from LOTV.

Flowers WOC.. Preprinted sentiment, Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

 

 

Button from my stash. Small adhesive pearls in the corner also from my stash.

 I decorated the inside to match as usual.

 

 

Hope you like it, and any tips for colouring these wonderful images will be much appreciated.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://jandccreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/november-challengefloral-delights.html

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/ribbons-pearls.html

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/november-colour-challenge.html

http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/stamp-n-doodle-challenge-21st-november.html

 

Have a good evening all, what even you have planned.

 

Hugs Kelly

A boofle birthday

Hello, me again. This is my second post, this time Ive got a Birthday Boofle card to show you..

My auntie asked me to make one for a friend daughter, this is what I came up with..

 

 

I used a 6x6 Kraft card blank with paper from Boofle paper pack. Topper also from the pack. Finished off with lace ribbons and gold organza ribbon both from Crafty Ribbons.

A wooden button from stash

 

 

Inside done to match the front.. And thats it SIMPLES (again) lol...!

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-205-monochrome-tones.html

http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-91-birthdays.html

 

Happy Crafting

 Kelly

 

Snowflakes

Afternoon all, Well the weather has certainly picked up a bit here today.. Still a little cold but the sun is shining and there is no sign of rain... YET!..

 

I have a few posts to do again today, this is my first

 

I have used Mo's gorgeous Ragged Angel digi. Coloured with promarkers and glitter..

Snowflake Dp's from stash, embellished with Foam snowflakes, glitter stars and some beautiful rose ribbon from Crafty Ribbons.

 

 

Hope you like it..

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges

http://willowsketchiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/willow-sketchie-challenge-22-nov.html

http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/snowflakes-challenge.html

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-62-snowflakes.html

 

Back shortly with my next post.

Have a good afternoon

 

Hugs Kelly

 

Another Boofle Christmas card

Hello bloggers, hope you are all well and have had a good day.

I would like to wish a warm welcome to my new followers.  Thank you for following my blog, hope you enjoy popping by.

 

I have another Boofle card to show you today...

 

 

For this one I used two snowflake papers and a 3d decoupage image from the Boofle diecut pack.. The sentiment was also included in the pack.

I added some winter wishes ribbon from Crafty Ribbons to finish.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/197-its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html

http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/delightfully-red-and-green.html

 

 

 

Crafty Ribbons DT - Use at least two ribbons

Hello bloggers, hope you are all well...

 

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Crafty Ribbons.

This time its Pinkys turn to chose the theme and she as chosen

 

'Use at least two ribbons'

 

This is a great challenge, the hardest bit is to chose what gorgeous ribbons to use. As all my fav ribbons from CraftyRibbons are fantastic.  If you have not checked out their fabulous Christmas Ribbons you should nip over there, they are GORGEOUS!!

 

Anyway for this challenge I decided to make a small gift box instead of a card.

 

 

I used the larger train ribbon for the bottom and the Merry Christmas Ribbon to wrap around the lid..

To finish a added a layered poinsetta with a flower from WOC in the centre.

 

 

This little gift box is going to my sister in law for christmas..

Hope you like it..

 

The prize up for grabs this fortnight is one of

Bev's New Ribbon Bags..

 

 

The challenge will close on 5th December 2012..

 

 

I am entering my creation into the following challenges:

http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-76-feeling-blue.html

http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-31-anything-goes.html

 

 

Have a good day

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teddy Bo Tree

Afternoon, this is my third and final post for today I promise, lol. (bet you sick of me now!)

 

This is a christmas card I have made for one of my sons.

 

 

I have used Teddy Bo coloured with promarkers.. DP's from my stash, not sure where its from, wish I knew so could get some more:-(..

 

I used peel off for the sentiment.. I added a fabric felt tree at the bottom and a green bow.

A very simple card again.. I hope you not getting bored of my quick makes but with so many cards needed for Christmas and time running out FAST I need to get a move on lol...Next year I will start earlier!!! (yeah right)

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Teddy Bo.... Challenge #45

http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-11-use-fabricmaterial.html

 

Thats all from me now peeps. I will leave you alone now, at lease until tomorrow lol..

 

 DONT FORGET TO POP A COMMENT ON MY CANDY POST TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING SOME NEW STASH

 

Hugs Kelly

Birthday Bag.../ gift

Hello peeps. Me again with my second post for today..

 

This time I want to show you a gift bag I have decorated for my auntie on her 50th Birthday..

 

 

I have used pink cardstock, DP's from Dovecraft.. Tatty Teddy From me to you stamp coloured with promarkers.. Ribbons from Crafty Ribbons... 3 Paper flowers from my candy win (thanks Maria. x)

I added smaller flowers and pearls to the centre of these. I used peel off stickers for the 50th in the nesti die cut. To finish I added 3 glitter stars..

 

 

The bag is the same on both sides...

 

And to pop inside with her gift I have also decorated a candle to match the gift bag

 

 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-148-3rd-birthday.html

http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-41-anything-but-card.html

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/week-181-its-gift.html

 

Hope you like it.

Hugs Kelly

 

 

LOTV - tradtional christmas

Good morning lovely bloggers.. Hope you are well..

 

The weather here is really wet and dark today, so I thought I would stay in the warm at catch up with some blogging and crafting in between school runs..

 

 

My first card for today is this traditional christmas one, using LOTV mini masterpiece topper...

 

I have used DP's from Dovecraft Vintage Christmas pack.. The Poinsettsa dies were from Crimson Cloud and I added a gorgeous red flower from WOC on to... The sentiment was from the Boofle die cut pack.. The ribbon bow was from my stash as were the bells and button. To finish I added some card candi..

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/197-christmas-is-coming.html

http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-63a-traditional-christmas.html

http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-62-use-2-or-more-patterned.html

 

Before I go just want to mention that I have a candy giveaway running until 30th November if you are interested... (see top of my blog page for link)

 

Have a good day all and keep warm

 

Hugs Kelly

 

Warm in Winter

Hello bloggers, hope you are all well...

 

OMG what a day Ive had.. Have not stopped at all today. So looking forward to jumping into bed tonight lol... Anyway I wont bore you with my day... Just hope you have had a better one lol..

 

Right now for todays card I have used an Image called Warm in Winter from The Paper Shelter.

I used this image for one of last weeks posts but I used the pre coloured one then.

This time I have coloured with my promarkers.

 

The DP's are freebie from mag. I cut out the image using my nesti's.. I added a green ribbon bow and stocking button. Sentiment is also from the mag freebie.. To finish I added some gem brads.

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challeges:

http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-24-anything-goes.html

http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-146-buttons-bows.html

 

Thats all from me tonight peeps. Off to have hot bath and get into bed..

Hugs Kelly xx

Boys class cards

Hello bloggers.. Hope you are all well and warm..

 

It is really cold and windy here today in the Midlands.

 

Ive just popped by to show you some tiny cards I made using the smaller images on the LOTV masterpieces sheets. Ive made these cards for my boys to give their friends at school.. I thought this would be a great way to use all of the red off cuts/scraps of red card I have left after making my normal christmas cards.

 

 

I would like to enter these into the challenge this week at Craft Your Passsion- Scraps.

 

Thanks for popping by today, I really like it when you do..

Please dont forget to enter my Candy Giveaway Here

 

Have a good evening.

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

Molly Bloom Christmas

Evening all. Me again, hope you have had an enjoyable Sunday and managed to fit some crafty time in.. I have been in playing with my Boofle range again this afternoon.. The diecut pack I purchased from Hobbycraft last week is amazing.. I still cant believe how many elements there are in it.. I will post some more Boofle creations in the next few days but for now I have a card made with Molly Blooms stamp and sentiment..

 

 

 

I have coloured this stamp with distress inks.. Ive used Kraft card and DP from Craft Creations. I used an old LOTV corner stamp set that I received as a present last christmas to stamp around the image and DP. I punched a scalloped oval to stamp the sentiment onto. Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons and flowers and gems from my stash.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-190-recipe-challenge.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/november-challenge.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/chnc-challenge-99-use-something-more.html

 

Thats all from me tonight peeps. Have a good evening.

Hugs Kelly

 

 

To The One I Love at Christmas

Good Sunday afternoon bloggers.. Hope you are all well and having a good weekend.

 

I have just popped in to share another Boofle christmas card

 

 

Another very quick and simple design... I have used the Patchwork DP from the Boofle pack and added a little boofle topper in the bottom right corner and The large sentiment topper in the centre.

To finish I added a punch heart and drawed some faux stitching  around it to match the DP that also have stitching around each patchwork piece..

 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/197-its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html

http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-80-stitching-real-or-faux.html

 

Thats all from me peeps, going back to craft room now for hour or so..

 

Dont forget to pop along and enter my blogeversary candy here

 

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

Non traditional Christmas colours....

Good morning all.. Hope you are all well..

This is an early post for me today, we are off to the caravan later to get it shut down for the winter months..

 

Before I get on to my card I just want to wish my new followers a very warm welcome. Thank you for following my blog and taking the time to leave comments on my work..

 

I added some candy yesterday so if you not seen it, pop Here to enter...

 

Right now onto my card,  for this one I have used a gorgeous image from Make it Crafty.

 

 

I coloured with promarkers and added super fine glitter.. I really enjoyed colouring this image. 

 

 

The Dp's are from a free pad that came with a recent magazine.. I love these non traditional colours with this image. The ribbon is from Crafty Ribbons, button from my stash...

 

Here is a pic of the inside

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

 

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-159-and-winner-for-158.html

http://charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-45-keep-your-cool.html

http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/challenge-110.html

 

Thats all from me today peeps. Have a good weekend.

 

Happy Crafting

Hugs Kelly

 

 

 

My First Ever Candy....

Hello again bloggers...

 

I have finally got a pic of the candy I am offering to one of my followers...

 

In 17 days its my 1st blogoversary and I am also only 1 follower away from having 100 followers, which I know is not many to some of you guys who have thousands but I am very grateful for my 100 followers and its makes me sooooo happy that you want to follow my work.. So as a thank you I want to offer one of you the chance to win everything in this pic

 

 

(includes stamps, peel offs, flowers, charms, embossing powders, foam tape, textured papers, stickers, ribbon, paper pad and more)

 

There are no rules other than you need to be a follower.. (no candy only blogs) please only follow my blog if you like my work.

I will post anywhere in the world (but will not be responsible for any taxes/customs charges etc)

It would be nice if you could pop a pic in your sidebar but its not nessecery.

 

Just leave a comment on this post by 30th November and my eldest son will pick a name out of the hat on 1st December.. GOOD LUCK..

 

x