Too Cute Titania!!!

Having a bit of a mental block this evening so bear with me...went to work for a 2 1/2 hour shift and got home 6 1/2 hours later, got sooo sidetracked (working on rosters) didn't even get lunch (those of you who know me well, will understand how unlike me THAT is). Anyway, this is my latest christmas card, I am on a christmas binge and its all I make at present.

Sugar Nellies Titania has been coloured with my copics and prismas for a little highlight (still mastering these). I tried to be "crafty" and add a border around her but had a minor incident with said border that resulted in me having to cut her out competely. Dp I cannot for the life of me remember what it is but its really neat, added some of my new ribbon, some brads, pearls, flowers and a dinky little pin made by yours truely. I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday and I am also entering the following:

Crafty Emma - roses and ribbons

Secret Crafter - Spots and Stripes

Thats all from me I am gonna post this before I doze off.

Sweet Sweet Snowmen!!!

Another of my spending spree purchases. I love this Sugar Nellie Christmas Garland Stamp, these cuties have been coloured with my copics, then Dazzled with Stampin Ups Dazzling Diamond Dust. DP is Bo Bunny Blitzen Colection and sentiments are also from my latest spree - Holiday Postage Stamps from Whimsy Stamps (also dazzled to within an inch of their lives). Embellishments are allsorts found from rummaging thru my stash.

I followed the sketch over at Christmas Challenges and am also entering the following:

Winter Wonderland - Make Your card Sparkle (I've Stickled and Dazzled everything in sight)

Our Craft Lounge - Distressed and stressed (edges have all been distressed but not inked)

Jingle Bells - Christmas See Thru Element (you can see thru Dazzling Diamonds to the image)

A Gem of a Challenge - Cold and Frosty (can't get any colder than these two cute snowmen)

Delightful Challenges - A Very Sparkly Christmas (as above all Stickled and Dazzled)

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - Must be christmas bright and/or sparkle (went with sparkle)

Bah Humbug - Snowmen (Yup there two little cuties right there)

So thats all from me, hope you enjoy.

Double Bah Humbug!!!

This card just drove me mad, I had it planned in my head but somehow it didn't make it to paper the same way. Anyway, I am going to post this and then bury said card in my pile never to be seen again...until christmas when some poor unsuspecting person receives this in the mail.

So I decided to follow the sketch over at Sketch Saturday (been procrastinating over this card so long I've probably missed the challenge).

Over at Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge Blog they want non tradional (not me) or distressed and me and this card were both VERY distressed by the time it was all said and done.

Decided to joing Crimbo Crackers for their first ever challenge where "anything goes" - and it all just about went finishing this off.

So image is my new Sarah Kay Noel Santa coloured with copics, crackled and distressed to within an inch of his life (been wanting him for ages and finally got him), DP is Bo Bunny Father Christmas, sentiment is my other newbie - Wimsy Stamps Mini Postage Stamps - love em love em love em. Pearls are old stash, and blood sweat and tears are all mine lol.

Jingle Bells!!!

This paper is an oldie but a goodie - Bella from kaisercraft, I am trying to use some of my older papers so I can buy new papers "hows that workin for ya" you may ask...well, its not, sadly I still MUST HAVE new papers...but I am also trying to use some of the older stuff.

And my image is also an oldie, I love this little cutie but feel my copic colouring doesn't do her justice. Die cut is from Cherry Lynn (I cut the centre out to go behind image).

Today I followed a sketch over at Sketches by Carly and also Christmas Stampin All Rounds challenge which was to use jingle bells (look closely at her bow and there they are).

Kept it simple as trying to do some cards for Grandma to post and they can't be too bulky.

Think Christmas...and Groan!!!

I decided to follow the sketch over at LOTV this week and used this little cutie (I have a thing for LOTV at the moment) coloured with my copics and my new binge (this year) - prisma pencils. I found this paper cheap at a shop in town yesterday and it worked perfectly with the other challenge that I am following which is Southern Girls Challenge - use polka dots and stripes. I have recently discovered Viva Pearls so attacked the image with pearl overload and also managed to stickle it to death. Holly branch is from another of my favourites at the moment Cherry Lynn Dies and is hot out of the mailbox.

I'm Back!!!

After a little over one years break from blogging, I have decided to start sharing my creations once more with you all.
Would love to tell you all the wonderful things that have been happening these past 12 months but the actual truth is nothing exciting has been happening...just life in general.

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm......

Grandma came to visit last night and tucked under her arm was a present for me...a copy of the Weight Watchers magazine (full of good tips and hints - according to Grandma) hmmmmm..................

Neeky's Nook - Top 3!!!

Neeky is so excited, she is in the Top 3 for the Polka Dot Challenge over at Karens Doodles Kids Challenge. Neeky has already chosen her prize images and can't wait to create her next card for the Pretty in Pink challenge.

Neeky's Nook - Dotty For You!!!

Over at Karens Doodles Kids Challenge, the challenge is Polka Dots and as an extra special treat Karen is offering this Polka Dot Bear to all the kids who want to use it and enter. Neeky (8) hasn't been card making for awhile as she has been busy playing soccer, but she loved this little bear and so created the card above. Neeky used Pink Paislee "Pop Fashion", coloured her bear with my copics, added some buttons for the clowns juggling balls, brads and circles to finish.

A Little Bit Naughty!!!

Truely Scrumptious had a great sketch this week that I followed, image is one of Kenny K's more "naughty" images, coloured with my copics and spica pen for some shine. DP is Kaisercraft "Shaken Not Stirred", roses are Wild Orchid, bling is Kaisercraft and ribon is from my stash. I created this for the following:

Fab N Funky - 3DP, 2 embellishments, 1 image (3 sheets of Shaken Not Stirred, rhinestones and roses and my Kenny K image)

Gingersnap - Red and Black (main colours in DP and image)

Stars and Stamps - (no glitter) punch, ribbon, emboss (only spica pen...but I don't count that as glitter, SU corners punch, black ribbon, I embossed the top DP with cuttlebug Dots)

Charisma Cardz - Hot, Hot, Hot (can't get much hotter than this!!!)

That's it from me, back to work tomorrow, had an exhausting day, but found out I am going to be a Aunty again, can't wait!!!

Girls Rock!!!

Over at Kenny K's they have a great sketch which I followed for this card, I used Kenny K's "All That" Digi Image and coloured her with copics and a little clear spica pen. Dp is Bo Bunny "Peacock Lane", I have covered the oval and MS lace border punch with pearls from Inky Impressions, flowers are all from prima (also used the spica pen on them) and I got DH to sew around the card for me in a zig zag stitch.

I also created this for the following challenges:

Digi Doodle Shop - Distressing (I distressed the paper edges and used Milled Lavender around image and text)

Pixie Dust - Stitching (DH is very handy with the sewing machine)

Delightful Challenges - Using pearls and lace (pearls everywhere and punch is MS Lace Border)

Must fly, off to the library so Narny can choose us both goods books (shes better at it than I am).

It's Got To be....Sookie!!!

I love this image from Tickled Pink Stamps, as soon as I saw the name, I knew I had to have her (Sookie just like my beloved Scottish Foldy). Sookie is coloured with my copics and has a little stickles added to various parts of her outfit and jewellery.

The sketch is from Cards and Things, DP is Papermania "Naughty or Nice", ribbon is from my stash, stars are actually from an old necklace, sentiment is
Inky Impressions and behind the image is the cover of a CD stack (it's clear plastic). I also created this for the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew - Sparkle and Shine (sparkly stars, stickles on Sookie, shiny ribbon)

KAH Wink E Dink - Birthday Card (this is for The Wah's little friends 11th birthday)
Papertake Weekly - 3 of something, 2 of another, 1 of another (3 layers on the ribbony bows, 2 DP, 1 clear plastic CD)

Penny's Paper Crafty - Pink and Green (main image is pink and green...including the hair)

Stamp With Fun - card for a girl (well, I don't think any of Zak's friends would appreciate this LOL).

So thats all from me tonight, kids have been off school all week, but hopefully will go tomorrow so I have time to create.

Tis the Season for a Helping Hand!!!

Over at Sundays with Crissy the challenge is Your Favourite Time of Year. I am constantly amazed that I can work in retail throughout the christmas madness and it's still my favourite time of year!!!
I followed the sketch over at Fussy and Fancy Friday, image of course is Crissy Armstrong coloured with my copics, DP is Bo Bunny "Tis the Season", flowers are also Bo Bunny "Tis the Season", I have added stickles to everything, raindrops, pearls, "fluffy balls" ribbon and text is a SU stamp. I am also entering the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Something Old, New, Borrowed, Blue (my old is the raindrops that I have had forever, new is my white pearl brad in the flower, borrowed is Neekys backward style of card - yup Narny went to open it and it opens upside down which is a classis Neeky cardmaking trait, blue is my blue pearls)
Cute Card Thursday - Trees or Leaves (my christmas tree)
Digi Doodle Shop - Flowers (can't get much bigger than this little ole Bo Bunny number)

So thats all from me, I have been busy creating a card for Neekys soccer coach and am so impressed with our combined talents that I am going to whip up a few spares for me!

Land Ahoy!!!

I always find it hard to get my mojo going again after a card making break, and this time was no exception. Work has finally setttled and I found some time tonight to create this cute little boys card. I followed the sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. The image is Whoopsie Daisy (coloured with my old faithful copics), I used the colours green and blue to enter the Whoopsie Daisy Challenge. DP is My Minds Eye "Bohemia", brads and leather are from my stash, sentiment I just "whipped Up", punches are SU and CM. I am also entering this in the Paperplay Challenge - Bon Voyage.

Hope you enjoy, hopefully I will have more tomorrow!!!

Southern Girls Challenge

There a new blog in town and its created by my good friends Lou and Trace, at present they are putting out a worldwide DT call to find some new talent...and they are interested in you even if (like me) you haven't been on DT's before, so are you keen to join the Southern Girls from lil ole New Zealand??? I have listed all their info below...give it a go...I am!!!

DT CALL

SOUTHERN GIRLS CHALLENGE
Do you like to inspire others? Do you like to have fun? Well then... we want you!!!!
Southern Girls are putting out a DT call for 6 amazing crafty individuals worldwide...(yes if there are men out there... you can apply too!!!) Its as easy as 1, 2, 3!!!

1 – you will be required to make one craft project a month – card, sb layout or 3d or anything else that takes your fancy as long as it meets the challenge requirements. (SG is a fortnightly challenge blog but we will be split into two teams)

2 – you must leave comments on all entries.

3 – Have fun!!!

What do you have to do....
Make a card/project for us using your favourite things, (could be a stamp, or glitter even flowers!), put on your blog and say it for our DT call and email project to southerngirlschallenges@gmail.com
Also include
• Name
• Blog (if you have one)
• Any Dts you are currently on ( please dont be put off if you havent any DT experince.. we are on the look out for fresh new faces also)

If you dont have a blog, dont let this put you off, still send in a photo of your project.

See... I told you it was easy!

Look forward to seeing you all apply!!!
Tracy and Lou

Narnys Nook - Top 3

I got home from school on Friday and Mum told me I made the Top 3 for the Delightful Sketches & Challenges (3rd), I am so excited, Mum is going to put my badge on the blog when we get it.

I've Got a Boo Boo...I Made a Boo Boo!!!

Got a Boo Boo - My two littlies have very long hair, Neeky's is so thick, it takes forever to dry and I always keep it plaited, The Wahs has fine hair, Narny is 14...say no more!!!
Anyway, I decided to replace our budget straighteners with a pair of GHD's to make it easier to keep the littlies hair under control and Narny "lookin good". They arrived today, and you would all be so proud of me, I straightened Neeky's hair (so much more manageable), then got halfway throught Narny's hair...before I burnt my thumb on them - did you really expect a happy ending to me using such a hot tool???

Made a Boo Boo - 15 minutes after the above incident, I went to parent teacher interviews with Narny (giving everyone the thumbs up as I drove because my thumb was too sore to grip the steering wheel). On arrival and having a few minutes spare I decided to use "the amenitities". due to the thumb incident I struggled valiantly with my zipper in the loo, which meant we walked into our first interview and I hadn't been prompted by Narny (see below). "Narny is wonderful to teach, so bright, achieving merits and excellences" the teacher droned on. "Well, Narny does love her English" I replied proudly in my best parent who knows everything about her childs education voice. Stunned silence followed and a disbelieving Narny and teacher stared at me before chorusing "this is maths"!!!!!!
Prompted = Narny always tells me before we sit down which subject we are at (so I look like a parent who knows everything about her childs education).

Narny's Nook - Christmas on the Beach!!!

Narny (14) chose the sketch over at Simple Doodles to follow, her image is SU (we haven't inked a stamp for so long, it's a wonder we remembered how to do it), coloured with copics, DP is BG Cupcake, ribbon is also SU and brads and random from the stash. Narny also followed:
Delightful Sketches - Beach (Santa is having some much needed R & R)
Cute Card Thursday - Get a head start on christmas (this is Narny's 2nd christmas card for the year)
Oh La La Challenge Blog - Christmas in July - Narny thinks this is a perfect time to get christmas card making)
Bunny Zoe Crafts - summertime (whats more summery than Santa and his reindeer out for a waterski)

It's Black and White!!!

It's a card making marathon at our place today, Narny and I spent a nice afternoon creating and the littlies endured my "no electronics day today" better than I thought they would.
Anyway, this sketch is from Moving along with the Times, DP is BG Ambrosia lightly distressed. Tiddly inks have a match it up challenge this week, so I copic coloured this gothic looking image to match the DP, flowers are Wild Orchid, lace and brads are random and all these are lightly stickled, buttons are recycled, sentiment is from can't remember where. I have also followed challenges from:
Townscrapper - Anything Goes (I am sure my grey skin falls into that category of anything goes)
Digi Doodles - Use Scraps - (DP is leftovers - not really a black DP kinda girl so had alot left, lace is a offcut, buttons are odds from my Aunt's late Aunt...phew)
Burtonesque Dolls - Black and White
Colour Me Copic - Black and White/follow technique (I sat with the laptop next to me so I could follow the black colouring technique as shown - I have all even numbered copics so had to improvise)

Thats all from me tonight, tomorrow I will show you Narny's creation.

Sleeping Cutie!!!

Happy weekend all, over at Karens Doodles US they have a Christmas in July theme this week, I used this new cutie Bigsby image and coloured him with my copics. Digital Sketch Tuesday have a sketch challenge this week, so I followed that, DP is BG Fruitcake (an oldie but a goodie), flowers are Wild Orchid, Holly is Kaisercraft that I have chopped up and distressed, the beads I coloured to match with my copics. I am also entering this in the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge - acatate (I covered seperately the card base, dp strip, top over the image and under image on the scallop with acetate)- oops missed deadline again!!!
Shabby Tea Room - Christmas in July (holly, christmas wreath, perfect fit)

Thats all from me today, have a great week.