Little Claire's Challenge #33...Open theme and a Blog Hop!!

Hello me lovelies

This month at Little Claire's challenge we doing something a little different because we are having Blog Hop along with our challenge...how fantastic is that!!!

This is what will be happening...we will have a normal challenge with an

 'Open Theme' and a 'Blog-Hop'

 which means this month, we are offering two prizes, which doubles your changes of winning some lovely Little Claire goodies!

Here's my Little Claire's DT card...hope you likey :)

{Recipe for this card will be at the bottom of this post}

Now for the prizes...

 One for the challenge of 'Open Theme' 

Prizes to include :

 1 x Men A4 Die cut sheet

1x Man Squares stamp set

(including circular sentiment ‘Man’)

1 x You’re so Tweet stamp

 and one for the winner of our 'Blog Hop'

Prizes to include :

3 x A4 Design Sheets

2 x Scallop circle Easel Cards & Envelopes

Tulip Cat Stamp

Butterfly Blossom Stamp

Family Ted Stamp

Poppies Stamp

1m off Crafted with Love Ribbon

1m off Pink VW Campervan Ribbon

To enter our challenge, make a card and leave us a link to your card, not your blog as a whole. 

Then to also enter our blog-hop, visit all of the Design Team blogs, where they will each have a letter highlighted in their posts.  Collect all of the letters (eight in total) and once you have worked out the popular stamp name, email your answers to :

info@littleclaire.co.uk

Making sure you title your mail - Blog Hop!

 Both winners will be notified in the July challenge post.

Did you notice then...if not my letter is 'P' but i hope to god you did because it took me an age to single out all the letter P's lol

Now please go via this link to Georgina's blog where another letter can be found!!

Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop!!

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'Best Friend' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Daydream' 8x8 papers, Brown and white card {stash}

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal ,blush, peach, honeycomb and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 109, 98, 96, 92, 91, 175, 163, 100, 104, 169, 35, 171, 178

Tools...Memory Box 'Fancy Blossom' dies, Marianne Designs 'Butterfly' die and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle and for any sweet comments you may leave me :)

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #104...Anything goes

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day which a new challenge starts over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Anything goes

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

Anyhoo i wont waffle on any more so without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers 'Snuzzle Love' digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Sentimental numbers' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Spring Drop' 8x8 papers, Kraft and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, honeycomb, burnt orange, mustard, gold and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 109, 98, 92, 91, 96, 100, 104, 169, Wg3, Wg5, Wg7

Tools...Memory Box 'Fancy Blossoms' dies, Die-namics 'Mini tabs' dies and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges

Bearly-mine challenges #86...Lucky Dip {die cuts, ribbon, flowers, pearls/gems}

4 Crafty Chicks challenge...Birthday

Alota Rubber Stamps challenge #107...Childhood

A Little bit Crafts challenge...Kraft it!

Crafty Catz challenge...3, 2, 1 {3 flowers, 2 designer papers, 1 image}

Ready-teddy-go challenge #22...Spring has sprung!

Delightful challenge...Bingo {Patterned paper, ribbon/lace, stitching}

Craft your passion challenge #162... Child's play

Oh don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Thrilled to bits...Papercraft Essentials Issue 94

Hello me lovelies

I am thrilled to bits *happy dance*...to be honest there are no words to describe how happy i am at the moment but i wanted to share with you some great news, i have recently been issued along with my Little Claire's teamies in Papercraft Essentials Issue 94 in the section called Down in the Garden.

We all created a card each using different stamps and gave instructions of how to make these cards!

 If you visit Little Claire's post here telling you all about the great news and you will also see my teamies gorgeous cards :)

For my card...i wanted to create a summery and warm feeling to cheer us all up and these dull cold days so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'Girl cat' stamp

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Hideaway' 8x8 papers, White and coloured card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers cool greys 3,4&5, grass, leaf green, mustard, buttercup, primrose

Tools...Xcut 'doily dots' border punch 

Embellishments...Ribbon and pearls {stash}

Challenges
Cupcake Craft challenge #242...Lots of layers
Incy Wincy challenge...Animal antics
Charisma Cardz challenge #19...No digi's allowed
A and T Emerald Fearies challenge #43...Ribbon
Forever Friends #May...Anything goes

Please do visit Little Claire's and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #43...Use some Kraft!

Hello me lovelies

Its the start of a new challenge over at Nutcrafters which our lovely Debbie is hosting and for her theme she has chosen...

Use some Kraft!

so we would love to see you use some Kraft coloured card on your cards/creations.

Main Prize...

To spend in the Nutcrafters store...

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize...

2 Digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...(subject to availability)

As from today we also have a fabbie new teamie joining us so if you would like to know who it is, you will have to visit the Nutcrafter Blog :D

On my card i have used a New digi stamp called 'Spring Bouquet'...i think it's really beautiful and i have used some yellow papers because i think it goes well with Kraft card, anyhoo i wont waffle any longer so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Stamps...Nutcrafters 'Spring Bouquet' digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Sentimental numbers' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Family Ties' 8x8 papers, Kraft and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, mustard, buttercup, vanilla, primrose and Spectrum noirs {old codes} 109, 100, 104, 169, 98, 96, 91, 92, 175, 163, Wg3, Wg5, Wg7

Tools...Memory Box 'Fancy Blossom' dies, Die-namics 'Mini tabs' dies and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Ribbon and gems {stash}

Challenges
A Little Bit Craft challenge...Kraft it!
Bearly-mine challenge #86...Lucky Dip {mine - die cuts, ribbon, flowers, pearls/gems}
Jellypark challenge...Girly challenge
Simon Says Stamps challenge...Flower power!
Craft and me #133...Use a digi
Addicted to stamps and more challenge #45...Photo inspiration

Dynamic Duo's challenge #52...One year anniversary so any past duo

Please do visit the Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

The smile i bring....{take 2}

Hello me lovelies

I have a clean and simple Little Claire's card to share with you today which i made using Little Claire's stamp set called 'The smile i bring' and you get 2 image stamps and i have used the hanging birdhouse...i think it's absolutely beautiful with its surrounding blossom :)

I wont waffle on any longer about my card, i'll just share it with you so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Little Claire's 'The smile i bring' stamp set

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Spring Drop' 8x8 papers, White and pink card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers fuchsia pink, pastel pink, blush, henna, burnt sienna, terracotta, leaf green, grass

Tools...Stampin Up 'Scalloped' border punch

Embellishments...Ribbon {stash}

Challenges
Sweet Stampin' challenge...Clean and Simple

Crafty Calender challenge #May...Blooms and Blossom
Cas on Sunday challenge #8...Pastel Pretties
Forever Friends Fortnightly challenge #61...Pastel colours
Incy Wincy Designs challenge...Animal Antics

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #42...Midway reminder

Hello me lovelies

I am here today to share a late midway reminder dt card for Nutcrafters for our latest challenge which i am hosting and i have chosen...

Bingo

so we would love to see you use any row in any direction...

I have used a couple of NEW soon to be released digi stamps, they are 'Grandma, Grandpa, some Deck Chairs and a basket' and created a beach scene

 so without further ado, here's my card...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Grandma, Grandpa, Deckchairs and a basket digi stamps 

Papers and card...Blue and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmea, blush, pastel pink, cornflower, denim blue, powder blue pastel blue, duck egg, cool aqua, mustard, buttercup, primrose and Spectrum noir {old codes} 109, 91, 92, 96, 98, 72, 74, 183

Tools...Sewing machine

Embellishments...Twine, gems and flowers {stash}

Challenges

Paper Makeup stamps challenge #88...Great outdoors

Please do visit Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Wags n Whiskers Challenge #103...Girly Birthday

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with another late DT card for the challenge over at Wags n Whiskers Stamps and the chosen theme is...

Girly Birthday

Prize...

One lucky participant will win a free Wags n Whiskers Rubber stamp!!

You don't have to use a Wags n Whiskers image but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags n Whiskers Digi...

I have used a gorgeous girly image called 'Ballerina Katie'...she is just adorable and i made it very pink and very girly...it's not the normal size card i do either!!

Anyhoo i wont waffle on any more so without further ado, here's my Wags n Whiskers DT card for you...hope you likey *smiles*

Recipe

Stamps...Wags n Whiskers 'Ballerina Katie' digi stamp and Kaisercraft sentiment stamp

Papers and card...Trimcraft First Edition 'Spring Drop' papers, White and pink card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, antique pink, gold and Spectrum noir {old codes} 109, 91, 92, 96, 98

Tools...Spellbinders scalloped and plain circle nesties, Xcut 'tag and bookplates' dies, Stampin Up 'Eyelet' border punch, Embossalicious 6x6 embossing folder and Sewing machine

Embellishments...Gems and ribbons {stash}

Challenges
PanPastel challenge #19...In the Pink
Whoopsi Daisy challenge...Pretty in pink
Craft your passion #162...Child's play
Crafty Boots challenges...Celebrations

Oh don't forget to visit Wags n Whiskers blog and my new teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge #42...Bingo

Hello me lovelies

It's been a while since i last posted but i had no internet {yet again} but at least i am back now and got some late DT posts to share with you and my first one is for Nutcrafters, now this challenge ends Tuesday 14th May 5pm so there's still time to enter so here's the deets...

It's my turn to host this challenge and for my theme i have chosen...

Bingo

so we would love to see you use any 3 items in a row and in any direction, for example buttons, free and ribbon or die cuts, pearls/gems and ribbon.

Main Prize...

To spend in the Nutcrafters store...

Remember you have to use a Nutcrafters image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize...

2 Digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of your choice from Nutcrafters...(subject to availability)

For my card i have used buttons, free and ribbon and also used one of the NEW soon to be released digi's so without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...hope you likey :)

Recipe

Stamps...Nutcrafters 'Teen Trio 1' digi stamp and Ladybug Crafts Ink 'Sentimental Numbers' stamp set

Papers and card...Dovecraft 'Glamour Prints' papers, Brown, pink and white card {stash}

Ink...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, pastel pink, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, denim blue, cornflower, powder blue, pastel blue, antique pink, 

Tools...Sewing machine
Embellishments...flower, bag charm, button and gems {stash}

Challenges
Crafty Catz #18...Anything goes
Jellypark challenges...Its a girl challenge
digidesignchallenge...Show us your bling
Sentimental Sundays challenge #154...For a special woman

Please do visit the Nutcrafters blog and my teamies too because they have lots of stunning cards to show you, you will find them in my sidebar...

Thank you for taking the time to stop by here and reading me waffle, also for any sweet comments you may leave me *smiles*

Till next time me lovelies...

hugs and xxx

Gemma