Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #13

Last fortnight at Ruby's Rainbow we asked you to make something girly - pop over to the challenge blog to see who the spotlight winner is.  So, for the next 2 weeks we are thinking of the men folk in our lives and we want you to make:

One for the Boys 

I must admit, I ususally dread making men cards, but I really enjoyed making this one - it may be the fab image that I used!  This cute guy is Maurice - Christmas Socks from Pollycraft and I've coloured him with pro markers. 

Here's what else I've used:

Papers by Dovecraft

Sizzix holly die and Spellbinders dies

Circle digi freebie from Sentiments for You 

Card candy and bling from my stash 



I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Anything goes challenge - anything goes

Bearly Mine - use 3 design papers

Make it Monday - anything goes

Simon says Stamp and Show - Man card

The Sweet Stop - I used their sketch

One stitch at a Time - use your favourites (pro markers and nestabilities)

And, don't forget to join us over at Ruby's Rainbow challenge blog!

Thanks for visiting today,

Amanda

Card for a Beer Monster ...

... actually, he's more of a "Red Wine Monster" than a Beer Monster but I couldn't find a digi suitable!

This card is a quick and easy one for my OH whose birthday is soon.  He never looks at my blog so there's no problem posting this before his birthday.  And as I type, he is far too interested in the magical world of Harry Potter, killing death eaters and finding horcrux's (via his PS3) to even notice that I've just made his card just a few feet away from him!  A typical chill-out Bank Holiday in my house - me crafting, him on the PS3.  We tend not to go out on Bank Holidays as it is too busy everywhere.

Anyway, the papers I've used are from a Kay & Co pad and the digi (from Pollycraft) has been coloured with pro markers.  I've kept the embellishments simple and just hand cut a star, added a button and a bit of baker's twine.  The sentiment stamp is from Hot Off the Press.



I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Challenge up your life - Something for a man

Crazy 4 Challenges - Card for a man

Card Mad Fairy - Buttons

Do you stack up? - For a boy/man

Craft us Crazy - Anything goes

Thanks for popping by,

Amanda

Cupcakes at Craft Your Days Away

Gaynor has set our new challenge today at Craft Your Days Away and it is a great one:

CUPCAKES

So, its time to make some delicious craft projects to enter into the challenge - remember, we are a multi-craft site so we look forward to seeing your cupcake creations.

Simon Says Stamp are sponsoring us for this challenge and they are offering a $10 voucher to one lucky winner.

I have used the image Kiki Cakes from Pollycraft available HERE and I have coloured her with pro markers and added a bit of extra sparkle with Stickles glitter.  The paper is from the Tea House collection by Dovecraft, as is the cute little cupcake brad.  I've added a little bow from baker's twine and the sentiment stamp is by Cat's Life Press.  I'e also used Spellbinders and Nellie Snellen dies.

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:



Card Making Momas - Pink

Digis with Attitude - Anything goes

Poodles Parlour - Anything goes

Divas by Design - Birthdays

Simon says stamp - Food and Drink

Thanks for visiting today,

Amanda

Sonny's Party

I love the images at Pollycraft and this one, Sonny's Party, is no exception.  I couldn't resist this one which is currently being offered as a freebie in the Pollycraft DT call (which is running until 27th June 2011).  Details of the DT call can be found HERE.  So here's my offering for the DT call - I can't believe that I've managed to make yet another girly card without a touch of glitter at all! 

I've coloured the card with my ever-favourite pro markers again.  The green and floral papers are from My Mind's Eye Summer Pack and the polka dot paper is from the Back to Basics pack from Dovecraft.  The paper flowers are from the Fizzy Moon range by Dovecraft - I've coloured them with pro markers to colour match the papers.  The swirl is a Sizzlits die and I've used my corner chomper to round off some of the edges.

I'm also going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sketch and Stash - I used their sketch, my new image and my neglected corner chomper
Hooked on Crafts - Anything goes
Shopping our stash - Tools of the trade (corner chomper)
I love pro markers - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by, and a big "Hello and Thank You" to my new followers - I truly appreciate it.  I will try and get round to visit you all as soon as I can. 

Amanda

Cherry Kisses Shopping Card

I could say that this was my favourite image by Pollycraft, but I would be lying.  The truth is that I love them all and don't think I could pick a favourite.  Pollycraft are probably my biggest collection of digi stamps and this image, Cherry Kisses Shopping, is a great one to use for girlies of any age.

Like so many of us crafters I am on a mission to use up some of my paper stash because I have so many.  There are stacks of papers squirreled away all around - some in the blanket box, some in my craft drawers, some in the unit under the aquarium, some in a bag in the bedroom ... I could go on an on!  I guess that I would be amazed at how much there is if I actually were brave enough to put it all together in one huge pile!  Anyway, these are some of my "ooh, I forgot I had those" papers.

Here's what I've used for my card:

Image - Cherry Kisses Shopping by Pollycraft, coloured with Pro Markers

Papers - DCWV and (stripey paper) Pink Petticoat

Sentiment Stamp - Stamps Away

Paper flowers and glitter brad - Papermania

Glitter - Glamour Dust

All other bits n bobs from my stash

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Craft your passion - Anything goes

Cupcake Craft - Pink polka dots

Paper playtime - Anything goes - use a digi

Allsorts - Card for a teenager

Sweet Stop - I used their sketch  

Pixie Dust - Polka Dots

Stamp Something - use a digi

Thanks for stopping by!

Amanda

My favourites of the year

I hope you all had a really great Christmas - I had a nice, quiet family Christmas with lots of lovely pressies.  The snow has meant that I haven't ventured too far from home; fortunately it has started to melt today, which is a good job as it is back to work tomorrow for me!

I can't do any crafting at the moment, my craft table (AKA dining table) is having to be used as a proper dining table over the Christmas holiday so I decided to look through my blog and pick out my favourite projects from the past 12 months.  I would like to thank everyone who has visited my blog and a big thank you to my lovely followers too.  So, here goes, as we say Bye Bye to 2010 ....

January

This tiny bear that I made is almost my favourite one so far, but not quite.  I won't be parting with this one for the forseeable future.

February

Pollycraft digi images are amongst my favourites and I just like the bright, fresh colours on this Easter card.  Oh no, I can't believe we'll be making Easter cards in just a few weeks!!!



March

This panda is definitely my favourite teddy bear that I have made.  She is about 6 inches tall and is even prettier in real life and she won't be leaving my collection, ever!

April

I love this Whiff of Joy rubber stamp with a plate full of warm cookies, plus it is purple and has some lovely glitter paper on too.



May

Same stamp as April's favourite card.  I did say that I loved that stamp!

June

June was a great month for me - my family went on our first cruise around the Mediterranean and loved every minute.  I was also asked to be a DT member for the One Stitch at a Time challenge blog and this was my first card.  I don't really make many male cards but I did like this one - the beer monster image is by Pollycraft.  I'm sure that we all know a Beer Monster, or two!

July

I fell in love with Magnolia's Tilda stamps earlier this year and this one is still one of the favourites in my collection.



August

I didn't get too much crafting done in August because this was the month that I had corrective laser surgery on my eyes - the best thing I ever did and I only wish that I'd have plucked up the courage to have it done sooner!  For August's favourite it was almost a Tilda Christmas card, but this one just beat it.  I really like this fairy digi, which is from Pollycraft, I like the natural colours an the slightly vintage style paper by My Mind's Eye.

September

Another Tilda card for September's favourite.  The scallop circle cards were a challenge prize from Die Cut Dreams and I must find them out to make some more round cards.

October

It is another of my hand made teddy bears for October's favourite.  It is made from a lovely soft mohair and, at 10" tall, is one of the larger bears that I have made. 

November

My cousin got married in November and this is the card that I made for her.  Lili of the. Valley are amongst my favourite stamps and I also love the circular date stamps by Cat's Life Press.

December

Shame on me - I've just noticed how little I've have posted in December.  I'm sure so many of you are in the same position though - spending weeks getting ready for Christmas.

Anyway, here's December's favourite - my DT card for the current Craft Your Days away challenge.  I've recently discovered Pink Gem stamps and this reindeer image is a real cutie!

So, that's my review of my blogging year.  I am going to have a look at some of your blogs now and try and catch up with what everyone has been up to.  I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and look forward to another year of crafty blogging!

Thanks for looking,

Amanda



Fab 'n' Funky Christmas

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days, spare time seems few and far between at the moment.  I spent yesterday at the Hobbycrafts Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham yesterday.  I had a purse full of pennies to spend when I got there as I've been putting a little bit aside for the show each month.  I only blew the budget by a relatively small amount (£50-ish) but I did get some lovely goodies to play with.  The only problem is, when I ask my other half "should I buy this one or should I buy that one?" he says "Buy them both" ... so I do!  Therefore I can blame him for my overspend!  

I managed to get this card finished yesterday after getting home from the show.  I used the colour scheme over at Fab 'n' Funky for the basis of the card (kraft, lime and pink).  The image and sentiment are from Pollycraft and the papers are DCWV.  I recycled a brown "take-away" paper bag for the kraft paper.  Don't worry, it had only had a salad baguette in there - so it doesn't smell of Chinese or Indian take away!!!  The image has been coloured with Pro Markers with a little glittering here and there.  The snowflake is a Sizzlits die and I've added a couple of bits of card candy.

  

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - Colour scheme challenge
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - I used their sketch for the layout
I love pro markers - Snowflakes
Charisma Cards - With love @ Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Tag it
Pollycraft - Its Chill Time
The Pixie Cottage - Recycle (brown paper bag)
Pattie's Creations - A Christmas card or creation

Thanks for looking - pop back again soon!

Amanda

Craft Your Days Away Challenge #2

Wow!  What an amazing response we had to our very first challenge over at Craft Your Days Away - 238 entries!  Thank you to each and every one of you that joined us.  I know that Joanne had a terrible job choosing the top 3 and our guest designer to join in with challenge #3, there were so many fantastic entries. 

The new challenge for the next fortnight is another great one for you to join along with:

Things with Wings

Interprete that how you like - it could be fairies, butterflies, angels, dragonflies, birds or even aeroplanes. It doesn't necessarily need to be a card - it can be any craft project, as long as you've made it yourself. 

We have a lovely prize on offer and also the chance for one of you to join us as guest designer for challenge #4.  Pop over to the challenge blog to have a look at the details.

 

For my card I have used a lovely Pollycraft image, coloured with pro markers.  The papers are from My Mind's Eye and the corner swirls is a Sizzlits die.  The pearls and other bits are all from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Craftalicious - Pearls and Swirls

Wild Orchid - One for the girls

My time to craft - Glitter and glitz

Stamp Something - Use a digi

Don't forget to join in with the challenge - I can't wait ot see what you come up with!

Amanda

Join in with the new challenge at Craft Your Days Away - my 1st DT card

Well, it is finally here - the launch of a brand new challenge blog CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY!

Our very first challenge is a great one for you all to join in:

Favourite Things

Remember, we are a multi crafts blog so you can enter with a card, a scrap book page, an altered item, anything, so long as you've crafted it yourself.

I've made my card to reflect my favourite things:

1.    Shopping.  I love to shop, so long as it is for craft stash or handbags.  Any other kind of shopping - forget it, I'm not interested!  The Cherry Kisses image is by Pollycraft (which are one of my favourites too!) and I've coloured it with pro markers.

2.    Pink, purple and black - I like clean and simple styles and I love these new Back to Basics papers from Dovecraft.

3.    Sewing - I love to hand make teddy bears so I have added faux stitching and buttons to reflect my love of sewing.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - Spots and Stripes

Die Cut Dreams - Gingham

Dutch Dare - Anything goes

Penny's Papercraft challenges - Anything goes

 

I can't wait to see what your favourite things are so, Craft Your Days Away and join in our challenge!

Thanks for looking!

Amanda

Pollycraft mermaid

Finally I have managed to make a card this week.  The school summer holidays are playing havoc with my crafting mojo.  Every time I think I can sneak a few quiet minutes its ...  "Mom?   Mom?  MOM?" 

I wanted to try something a bit different - I've never made a card with a mermaid on before and it is another good excuse to be able to use my beloved glitter.  All mermaids must glimmer and shine beautifully!  I chose the papers from DCWV because the wavy one reminded me of the sea and the spotty one was the bubbles.  The die cut flowers were from the DCWV kit too, as was the starfish brad.  With a bit of artistic licence the flower could also be the sun!  I've had the little shell beads for ages, I think they came from a £ shop.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Charizma Cards - something with a tail

Totally Papercrafts - Going to the Movies (remember the film "Splash"?)

The Secret Crafter - Fairy tales

By the Cute and Girly - Warm summer days

Thanks for looking - pop back soon!

Amanda

Cuthbert card for a few challenges

Hi Everyone, I hope that you have been enjoying the glorious sunshine that we have been having in the UK.  Its supposed to rain tomorrow - just my luck on my day off!

Today's card is Cuthbert again from Pollycraft, I think he's a real cutie!  I've coloured him with Tan and Pastel Beige pro markers , so he's a bit lighter shade than I've done before.  The papers are Henbury Lane by Papermania.

I am entering him into the following challenges:

Just Cute Bears - open theme, just make sure there's are bear on it

The Corrosive Challenge blog - flowers

Sew Many Challenges - anything goes

Thanks for looking and if it does rain tomorrow, at least that is more time indoor to do crafting!

Amanda