Snowmen Families

I have made these cards with the gorgeous PB images Vicki sent me {thank you so much Vicki} I have coloured the images with Colousoft pencils and Sansodor and added glitter to their hats {which sadly can't really be seen in the pics} I have them nounted them to CS and added to base with 3D foam pads. The bases have been made by layering up shades of CS and running them through my Cuttlebug using the Snowflakes embossing folder. Greeting stamped and cut out using Nestabilities ribbon slider die and added with ribbon, gem stones added to finish.

STAMPS: Penny Black, A Muse. CS: Anita's, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Nestabilities dies, Pebbles Inc chalks, Stampendous glitter, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Papermania Adhesive gems.

Elzybells Challenge 8 - Christmas Ornament/Decorative Item

The challenges at Elzybells are changing slightly from now on. The Elzybells DT will start the challenge and provide sample for inspiration then you all have 2 weeks to do the challenge. I completely struggled with this one. I wanted to make a candle {have you seen Steph's? it is gorgeous!} but I didn't have time to get one to alter so I thought about what would be both practical and decorative? Place cards for the table! I have kept these quite simple buy folding the CS in half and cutting out with Nestabilities making sure not to cut through the top fold. I have then printed the names from my PC and cut out/embossed using the Nesties. I have stamped the small snowflake over with chalk ink and added little gems - I thought they were quite sweet until I saw what FAB creations the other DT members have come up with!! Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers :0)

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Colorbox Warm Violet. CS: Core'dinations. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Papermania Gem Stones.

Elzybells Challenge 7 - My Sketch

This fortnight over at Elzybells was a sketch challenge designed by me! I have stamped out Baby Teddy Towel and coloured her in with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor, cut out using Nestabilities dies and added to base with 3D foam pads. The base has been made by layering up pink CS on to a white card blank with spots stamped on using VersaMark ink. I have then stitched on two white buttons in the corner. {I originally wanted to sew around the panels of pink CS but my mum's old sewing machine just did not want to do it for me. Me thinks there will be a mini sewing machine on my Christmas list this year ... !!} Please check out Elizabeth's blog to see all the other creations from the DT. The challenges are changing slightly at Elzybells to make them more user friendly, check back later to see what I mean!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps, Papertrey Ink. INK: Stazon Jet Black, Versamark. CS: Anitas, Core'dinations. ACCESSORIES: Doodlebug Designs buttons, white embriodery thread.

Under The Weather?

I have made this card using the very cute Elzybells 'Rainy Days' stamp. The image is coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor {I am loving using these again recently!} and cut out using Nestabilities. The base has been made by adding a piece of Bazzill card which has been run through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder and wrapped with ribbon {I have changed the colour slightly by colouring it with one of my Copic markers} A muse sentiment added to finish.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps, A Muse. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anita's, Core'dinations, Bazzill Basics. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Copic marker.

Male Star Card

Simple male card made from the Stampin' Up! Rock Star Simply Sent Card Elements Kit which Jules kindly ordered for me {thanks Jules!}. The stars are popped up on 3D foam pads, the greeting is a Pebbles Inc rub-on and I have stapled the ribbon on for a different look. Shock horror - no stamping in sight!!

Stampin' Up! Simply Sent Card Elements Kit in Rock Star. CS: Anitas. ACCESSORIES: Blue thread, staples, Pebbles Inc Rub-on.

CCT - Snow & Snowflakes

"This week we would like to see 'snow' or snowflakes on your card"

As I liked the purple card I made for PTW, I thought I would make another in pink for this weeks CCT challenge. I have made it slightly bigger and used Craftwork Cards paper combined with an Elzybells sentiment. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend, I shall mostly be tidying up/sorting out my craft room {again!!}

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anita's, Doodlebug Designs, patterned paper by Craftwork Cards. ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Snowflakes #15 die, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating, Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Copic Spica At You glitter pen.

PTW - Let It Snow!

"This weeks challenge is Snow! Anything snow related - snowmen, snowflakes, snowy scenes etc!"

I have used the gorgeous Juggling Eskimo by Elzybells {coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor} for this challenge combining it with Doodlebug CS, embossing and my gorgeous new snowflake die {covered with DB Sugar Coating}. It is lovely to be able to participate in some challenges again and I must say I do like this card even if I do say so myself!!

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps, Studio G. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Nestabilities, Sizzix Snowflakes #15 die, Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating, Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis.

CCT 36 - Red & Green

"This week we would like you to use red & green on your card"

I have teamed up this cute Spiral Whisper image with some of the gorgeous SU! Dashing designer paper Jules sent me {thank you so much Jules} as part of my blog candy goodies. Craftwork Cards message and Dew Drops added to finish.

STAMPS: Spiral Whisper. INK: Airondack Pitch Black. CS: Anita's, Old Olive Stampin' Up! patterned paper by Stampin' Up! ACCESSORIES: Craftwork Cards Mini Message, Dew Drops, Copic markers.

Cupacakeabella

I would like to say a BIG thank you to Denise who sent me this image along with loads of others {thank you so much Denise}. I have coloured Cupacakeabella with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor and added Doodlebug Sugar Coating to the cupcake. Cut out using Nestabilities and added to base with 3D foam pads. Base has been made by layering up brown CS and Doodlebug 'Bubblegum Velvet' paper on to a white card blank - all available from Dies to Die for. Ribbon wrapped around and Dew drops added. Hero Arts greeting stamped using brown chalk ink. Tracy at DtDf has got a few Bellas left in stock, please e-mail her for details.

STAMPS: Stamping Bella, Hero Arts. INK: ColorBox Creamy Brown. CS: Anitas, Doodlebug Designs, patterned paper by Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Dew Drops.

Tilda With Rose

I liked the Tilda card I made before with the pinks so I thought I would make a simular one for another little girl. I have stamped Tilda out and coloured her with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor, cut her out and added glitter with my Spica pen to her wings and the rose. Added to base with 3D foam pads. For the base I have layered up pink CS to a white card blank then added a panel of dark pink CS which has been put through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Message stamped on to card then cut out using a Nestabilities Ribbon Slider. Before taking the card out of the die I have added chalk to give a bit more defination, ribbon added and wrapped around card. I have then double dipped a chipboard number in Dazzling Diamonds glitter and added to the corner {looks a lot more sparkly IRL!}. Gem stones {as always!} added to finish. The layout is loosly based on Friday Sketchers challenge no26. I hope she likes it!

STAMPS: Magonlia, A Muse. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anitas, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Copic Spica At You glitter pen, Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Craftwork Cards chipboard number, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Papermania Adhesive Gems, Pebbles Inc chalk.

Stella With An Olive on Top

I made this card using my new stamp from Stamping Bella - Stella with an olive on top! I have stamped her out and coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor, cut out using Nestabilities and added to base with 3D foam pads. The base has been made by simply layering up white and lilac CS on to a white card blank with ribbon wrapped around. Message stamped and cut out using a Nestabilities Label Trio die and added to ribbon with a glittery brad. 3 Bella Dots added to the corner to finish.

STAMPS: Stamping Bella, A Muse. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities dies, ribbon by Stamping Bella, Bella Dots by Stamping Bella, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coated brad.

Rosie

I am still here ... I haven't disapeared. I was working nights and then so busy during the week working. I have also had a serious case of mojoitis. I am thinking my cards are too simple. If anyone finds my mojo, please could they send it back this way?! Thanks! ;0) I have made 2 cards but it is so dark that I just cannot take any photos of them. i have ordered a couple of Daylight lamps in the hope that they will help. I did make this card back when I was on nights, they day before I start my nights I like to stay up as late as possible so that i sleep through the day, the only problem with that is that I had to take this photo at about 3 'o clock in the morning!!

I made this for my cousin who is called Rosie - I thought this Tilda image would be perfect for her. I stamped her out and coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor and added glitter to wings and rose, mounted onto pink CS and added to base with 3D foam pads. The base has been made by simply layering up pink CS on to a white card blank with has been partly put through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots embossing folder. Ribbon wrapped around and charm added. Greeting stamped and mounted also. Gem stones added to finish.

STAMPS: Magnolia, Woodware. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anitas, Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Charm by charmsupplies.com, Papermania Adhesive Gems.

Elzybells Challenge 6 - Paper Piecing

Today is paper piecing challenge day over at Elzybells! here is my creation. I have used the gorgeous birthday girl image and coloured her in with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor and of course paper pieced her dress. She has been cut out with Nestabilities dies and added to base with 3D foam pads. The base is simply Lilac CS added to a white card blank then doodlebug patterned papers added on top. I love that sparkly one! I have then stamped the message and cut out using the Nestabilities Tag Trio and added with sparkly brads. 3 Glitter Bella Dots added to the corner. Check Elizabeth's blog for all the other DT creations - they are fab and be sure to check out the next challenge - a sketch by little 'ol me! I would love it if you play along with us.

STAMPS: Elzybells Art Stamps. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Anita's, Doodlebug Designs, patterned papers by Doodlebug Designs. ACCESSORIES: Nestabilities, Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coated Brads, Glitter Bella Dots by Stamping Bella.

We Have Winners ...

... in the Elzybells Christmas Card Competition. Can I just say what high standard all the cards were, not only the winners but they were all really good. Go check out Elizabeth's blog NOW for all the winners :0)

So sorry for lack of blogging recently, I will be back tomorrow with some cards,

Michelle xx

Thanks A Bunch

I made these cards to say thank you to 2 brilliant women. who have been very kind to me. The top one is for Sarah to say thank you for the gorgeous Secret Sister goodies she sent me and the bottom one to Jules to say thank you for the Blog Candy I won from her and ordering some goodies from Stampin' Up! for me.

I have used a gorgeous stamp by Christine Dark for Spiral Whisper and teamed it up with Stampin' Up Designer Series papers and CS, Craftwork Cards message, ribbon and Dew Drops added to finish.

STAMPS: Spiral Whisper. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craftwork cards, Stampin' Up! patterned paper by Stampin' Up! ACCESSORIES: Ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Craftwork Cards Mini Message, Dew Drops.

Sorry I'm Late ...

Sorry I haven't been about much lately again. I haven't vanishd, Ihave been working!! I have been really busy lately and then I have been doing nights - my least favourite thing! I was at University alll day yesterday, I have today off and back tomorrow. Hopefully I will get some cards made soon as I still have loads of Christmas ones to do.

I made this card a couple of weeks ago as a {very} belated card to send to Katherine over at Cookie Cards who's Birthday it was at the beginning of August. I have used some of my new Stampin' Up! goodies that Jules ordered for me. I have combined them with the gorgeous image by CC Designs which I got from ATS in the US but can be purchased from Dies to Die for. Papers are Sweet Always and the CS is Chocolate Chip, image coloured with Coloursoft pencils and Sansodor.

STAMPS: CC Designs. INK: Stazon Jet Black. CS: Craftwork Cards, Stampin' Up! patterned paper by Stampin' Up! ACCESSORIES: EK Success corner rounder punch, ribbon by Ribbon Oasis, Copic Spica At You glitter pen.

An Award and Tagging

I have been given this lovely award by Sally at Pink Sunshine and Michele at Shelley's Papercrafting Paradise - thank you so much ladies it is very pretty and very much appreciated. Take a look at Sally's and Michele's cards they are fab! :0)


I have also been tagged by Kerry. So here goes ...

Things I love:
1. My family
2. Card making of course!
3. Nursing
4. Music
5. My trainers!

Things I don't love:
1. Bad manners and people being rude
2. Spiders
3. Baked Beans
4. Getting up early in the morning
5. Having my hair up

Music on my Ipod:
1. Ne-Yo - Closer
2. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
3. The Police - Every Breath You Take
4. Madonna - Like A Prayer
5. My all time fav song = Ben E. King - Stand By Me

Fave food & drinks:
1. Pasta
2. Pineapple juice
3. Roast dinners but without the meat as I am a vegetarian!
4. Chocolate
5. Ryvitas