Sunday 30 January 2011

OSAAT and anyone for a treehouse!


I would seriously love my
very own treehouse studio - well who wouldn't!
But for just now I'll have to settle on working on a design.
So this week over at SBS
I have new doodles of treehouses, trees, and lots more....


Until next Tuesday all my designs have 25% off
as I am this weeks featured designer at SBS.

Please also pop by OSAAT - to join in this weeks challenge
there is a photo choice or Make it Lucky!

Thanks to the team for creating some wonderful
projects using some of my digis this week - they are all brilliant -
as are the other creations from designers at SBS!

Saturday 29 January 2011

Polka Doodles...Create and Craft...11a.m./3p.m.


Nikki is on Create and Craft
today at 11a.m. and 3p.m.
and I am thrilled that they
will be doing a release
of some of my designs....


These are a few of the samples that I
have made for the show.
If you get a chance to watch there are some
fabulous cards using the
very talentd DT girls at Polka doodles.

Friday 28 January 2011

Polka Doodles Party

It's party time at Polka Doodles.......
Tracie has set the challenge as it's her babies
birthdays this week!

 to create my cake card.
I've added alphas on fancy wires
pink velvet brads to cupcake holder
and sticky gems to band.

It's such a fun and easy to embellish shaped card.

Come join the  Polka Doodles party.

Wednesday 26 January 2011

Teddy Bo and Teddy Bea.....she loves to knit


Told you there would be more to come......
The Teddy Bo challenge is looking for
seeing double...... 
two items that match
(I've gone for heart in knitting and on jumper)
in their challenge this week!


I have used the ever so cute
image of Teddy Bea knitting Teddy Bo a jumper.

Paperpieced with Basic Grey Sultry papers
and coloured with Copics/Sakura.

A few elements stickers from Basic Grey
and some doodling......


Pop over to see their cute images


Wow how much work
can I get done when the kids are
off school sick!
Back to school runs tomorrow though!

I'd like to share this with...
Teddy Bo Challenge - seeing double 
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Love is in the air
(How much does she love him to knit that jumper!)
Creative Craft World - Cute and cuddly
Fab n funky - Delight in your digi

Teddy Bo and Teddy Bea...Have you met them yet?


I recently came across Teddy bo in the
blogging world. I believe I was leaving a DT comment
on a card made with a most
beautiful Teddy image
and just had to go find him.....



I have purchased a few...
So expect more to come!
A request for a good friend who is working in
two Primary one classes at the moment
while training to be a Nursery Nurse.


I have paperpieced the image
Basic Grey Sultry papers
and then added colour with Copics/Sakura.
A few element stickers again Basic Grey
and a little doodling....

I'd like to share this with
Stamps R Us - Animals(I hope teddies count)
Stamp something - something cute
Fuzzy Wuzzy - Animal/anything goes
Teddy Bo - Seeing double (not sure if you can enter more than once)
Simon says stamp - Animal Antics ( I hope Teddy bears count!)

Stitchy Bear Stamps


It's my week to be spotlighted
so all of my digi stamps will have 25% off
for this week and I have been
working hard to bring you some new designs
for the offer. Above Heart wreath and below
Lighthouse in the dark are amongst
some of the new doodles.


If you are registered to recieve the
newsletter at Stitchy Bear Stamps
you will also recieve a code for a
free stamp that will be released today -
A precious fruit.


So if you take a few minutes to register for the
 News letter you can get the above image free.
There will also be a free image
every week by one of the creators.

Crafty Creations - Heat it up!!!!

Heat it up! is our challenge from Jaime
this week at Crafty Creations.

I've gone for hot colours to
brighten up Peppa Pig.....
anyone with young children will
probably recognise the popular
cartoon character.


Background paper - Basic Grey Kioshi
Peppas paperpieced dress - Doodlebug
Copics to colour
Mulberry flowers and punched foliage!

A lovely prize from Whiff of Joy stamps
could be yours.....

I'd like to share this with....
I did it creations - card for a child
Fairy fun Friday - Birthdays
Fairytale - flowers

Tuesday 25 January 2011

Calebs 6th Birthday!


Chef Caleb is brought to life
with some Basic Grey papers
and chip stickers.
Coloured with copics and Sakura.
Stickles for a bit of bling.....


The big boy himself!
He does indeed have a mischevious glint......

6th Birthday also coloured up
and I added Caleb for a personal touch!

Monday 24 January 2011

Crafty Cardmakers ......Florals


they are looking for your floral crations.
I have used the lovely digi stamp
of a bunch of Anemonies by


My dp is from Ikea
Coloured with copics
added Basic Grey Sticky alphas
Art Glitter to flower centres

It's hard to see in the photo unfortunately
but I also made the flower tied into the ribbon
and used Martha Stewart punch for foliage.

I'd also like to share this with....
Basic Grey Challenge- Flower Power
Copic Creations - Something New (ikea DP)


Friday 21 January 2011

Bronte and Bella's (Mo's) Challenge - Trip around the world


I have used this very beautiful
image by Mo Manning
to create a Birthday card for Paige
who is going to be 7!

And it fits nicely with the challenge
Bronte and Bella have set this week


Coloured with copics and Sakura
A little added doodled border
and some leather flowers
and butterflies.....

Polka Doodles ...There's no place like Home

This  week at Polka doodles we are looking for your project
around the theme of....
Theres no place like home!

For me there is nothing truer than that!
I love my home.......

My project this week uses the New Polka Doodles
It's the recipe template and it was so fun to use.


All I added was some ribbon
Crackle and Glossy accents and stickles.

So get creating and share with us

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Crafty Creations........Bird, polkadots and green


Shelly has set the challenge this week
and the challenge is to use a bird
and also Polka dots and the colour green!

I have used a lovely image by Stitchy
from SBS and combined it with
Basic Grey Kioshi papers.

Also some Polka Dot Basic Grey
Dasher Sticky alphas.


I have also decorated the inside of my card.

Added a beautiful organza ribbon
that changes in colour from purple to green.
My Minds Eye sticky gems and pearls.


We love to see you Crafty Creations!
Pop over and visit the other DT members to see some
really lovely projects.....

I'd like to share this with
Fab n Funky - Animal magic
Stamping Royalty - Anything with wings
Florishes - Go big (this is 8 x 8)
Papertake Weekly - ribbons and pearls


Tuesday 18 January 2011

Happy 50th Mary - Green at heart


A quick easel card
using the Basic Grey Green at heart range
papers and chipstickers.


Velvet brads added to flower centres
stickles for added detail.


I'd like to share this with
Pink Elephant - Pink orange and Aqua(you can see this best in last photo)
Gingerloft challenge - celebration


Monday 17 January 2011

Limited edition Sugar Birdies....


A couple of cards using
 the new Limited Edition
Sugar Birdies cd


I'd like to share these with....
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Things with wings
Totally Paper Crafts - Happy Birthday

Sunday 16 January 2011

New Doodles and new challenge......

One of my new doodles at SBS
who has appeared on the scene
as special request to my son Caleb
who has asked for a robot Chef Birthday card......
for his 6th Birthday at the weekend.

Caleb has a creative mind and continues
to surprise me every year with his requests!

Pop over to OSAAT to find out about this weeks challenge.....
It's all about something New
Thanks Josephine and Ona for creating such lovely cards with my images
and the rest of the team are great also.

Saturday 15 January 2011

GDT card at Allsorts!


I was thrilled to have the opportunity to
join the Allsorts team this week as a GDT.
The challenge is
Teal Blue and Brown...
I promise this is Teal Blue although my photographs
show it a little turquoise I think!


I have used copics and Sakura to colour
all the elements from the fab
Martha Stewart punches
and Polka Doodles rubber stamps to create background
paper with some added sticky gems.


Pop by the challenge at Allsorts
to see the wonderful creations from the
resident DT - lots of lovely projects!

Friday 14 January 2011

Polkadoodles - sketch and colour challenge

Lesley if your looking....please close your eyes now.
Just realised I'm a bit too organized with
this Birthday card!


 

This week at Polka doodles Nikky herself has set the challenge!

To use her fab sketch and combine
it with the colours red, white and blue.

I have rotated the sketch and converted to an Easel card.
Using imagery from Sundae of seasons
(i've printed the butterflies on vellum)

A little doodling and stickles.....
We are sorry to be saying farewell
to Tracy and Jenny from the team
and I know we all
 wish them the best of luck in all that they do!

Pop by Polka Doodles and share your creations
and of course have a go with Nikky's sketch!

Thursday 13 January 2011

GDT C.R.A.F.T. - Moving components


I am sponsoring this week over at
and was thrilled to be asked
to join as a GDT this week.
The winner will recieve their choice of
any 3 of my digi stamps.


I have used my image
to create my card.
The challenge this week is to have


I have a ribbon attached by a clasp around my image
that slides opening up the heart to reveal
the message.....
Coloured with copics and Sakura.
Added handmade with love charm at top of ribbon.


This image is only available as part of the free
copllaboration pack at SBS this month.
If you spend $10 on any products you
recieve a whole pack of digi images and papers free!!!!