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Monday 28 May 2012

A Farewell link up party for Pollycraft...

Hello me lovelies

How are we all enjoying this gorgeous sunny weather!!
I am...not enjoying it one bit because it's too ruddy hot, omg i feel so hot & sticky so as soon i have written this post i am going to get a cool shower....there's no pleasing some is there, i complain when it's raining & then when we get some lovely weather i complain again hehehe

Righto me lovelies i will get on with telling you all about tonight's post...as you all have probably heard by now that the lovely Paula from Pollycraft is shutting up shop after 6 years because she is going to have a little bubba very soon so she will have her hands full, as you know blogging can take a lot of your time up but having shop & designing these beautiful digi's plus a little bubba...wow that will be hard to juggle so you can understand her reasons for doing this!!
Anyhoo Paula is having a farewell link up party until the shop closes on the 8th June so Paula would love to see your new or old creations...this is just for fun so there are no rules or prize's up for grabs but it is a lovely chance to get to share your stunning creations & meet some lovely friends too so me lovelies what are you waiting for.....if you like a good party, why not go over to Pollycraft & give them a big massive farewell party to remember!!

 I love a good party so i'm going to join in the fun...so without further ado, here's my Pollycraft card i made recently & i want to share with you...



Recipe
Sentiment...Pollycraft
Papers & card...Backing papers {freebies}, White card {stash}
Inks...spectrum noirs 132,133,142,33,35,37,65,68,8,88, Black fine line pen
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties
Embellishments...Buttons {stash}

Challenges 
Will follow soon!!

Don't forget to pop over to Pollycraft to join in the fun for the massive Farewell link up party!!
I will share some more Pollycraft cards very soon..
Thanks for looking & for all the sweet comments you leave :o)
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday 26 May 2012

A Gem of a Challenge #47...Inspiration photo

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a Gem of a challenge DT card which i am hosting but before  i tell you all about our new challenge i just want to let you know we have 6 new girlies joining our team...woohoo!!

Vicky, Donna, Wendy, Sazzle, Debbie, Pamela & Donna Doodles...Welcome to the team girlies :o)

For this challenge i have chosen a inspiration photo for you...

We have a fantastic prize up for grabs....
4 digi stamps of winners choice from the Pink Gem Designs....(subject to availability)

I have used a gorgeous Pink Gem stamp called 'Sitting Chloe' A7 stamp set which also comes with a gorgeous little sentiment too but i haven't used this sentiment this time.
You can find this gorgeous little stamp here
For my card i have used the colours from this photo & also a few extras too so without further ado, here's my card...


Recipe
Image...Pink Gem 'Sitting Chloe' A7 stamp set
Papers & card...Dovecraft back to basics, White & blue card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, mustard, buttercup, vanilla, primrose, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, cool aqua, forest green, pear green
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circle nesties, Joy Crafts flower die
Embellishments...Pearls & brads (stash)

Challenges
Crafts and me challenges...fabulous flowers
Digi doodles shops best #109...Lets get spotty
Little Miss Muffet #35...Anything goes
Southern Girls #45...Dying to diecut {or punch}
Hotshot crafts #8...Die cuts
Wags n Whiskers #80...Summer fun

For more inspiration please visit my Gem of a Challenge teamies which you find them in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet comments you all leave me :o)
Have fantastic weekend!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Friday 25 May 2012

Little Claire's Weekly Project...Party bag


Hello me lovelies
It's my turn to do this weeks Little Claire's Weekly Blog Project which I have made a gorgeous party bag to share with you & I have a step by step tutorial of how to make it too. 
I have used one of Little Claire's gorgeous new Loverly Jubblies called 'Daisy Bunting'...isn't she just the sweetest!!
You will find her in Little Claire's shop here & you will find the rest of the Loverly Jubblies here.
This party bag is fantastic because it can be used for any occasion, you just adapt it to suit your needs.

Here is what you will need

Eazi score board
Border punch of your choice
A4 white card cut the width to 14.5cm (as if you was making a square card)
Scalloped coloured circle (using a large nestie)
Stamped image on plain white circle (using a large nestie)
Extra stamped image (to decoupage the other image)
14cm x 10cm Blue strip of card
13.5cm x 9.5cm red gingham backing paper
Promarkers...{skin} oatmeal, blush, ivory {hair} mustard, buttercup, vanilla, primrose {the rest of the image} azure, cyan, sky blue, ruby, poppy
Red gems
Red polka dot ribbon

To make this party bag
1) Using the strip of white card fold it in half & then butt up against the edge of score board, score down box line 1 & then flip over the card & score down the same line again.

2) Using your border punch, punch down one of the short edges of the card, now butt it up against the edge of your board & score down box line 2 as this will now be your flap of your party bag.

3) On the other shorter edge of your card butt up against your board & score down box line 2, now cut this part off.
4) Now fold your party bag, this is what your bag should look like...

Now onto adding all the pretty parts
1) Matt & layer your strip backing paper onto your strip of coloured card, now stick this down onto your party bag.

2) Colour both images with your promarkers..
Tip: When using your promarkers i use the darker colour first & then the lightest because i think it blends better, i do the same no matter how many colours i use.
Now matt & layer your plain white circle which has the stamped image on it, onto the blue scalloped circle.
3) From the extra image you need to cut out little Daisy & her balloon, now stick these down using foam pads onto the other image, this gives little Daisy & her a balloon a bit of a 3d effect.

4) Now stick the scalloped circle onto the flap of your party bag using red tacky tape because it's extra tacky. Now is the extra fun bit, it's time to embellish your party bag!!

Here's the finished party bag with a smaller one i made using the left over white strip from making the first one...

Righto me lovelies, i hope you all have enjoyed this little project & that i have inspired you to make some of these little party bags...i will keep my eyes open around blogland to see if any of you have made some!!
Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet little comments you all leave for me :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Thursday 24 May 2012

Little Claires DT card...Daisy Bunting

Hello me lovelies

Thanks for all the sweet comments you all have left...they mean so much to me & cherish each and everyone of them!!
I am sorry i haven't been back before now but my connection is pants again & i think that's what is getting me down, just when i think i am on top with commenting etc...but then it plays up again & i get behind, its driving me nuts :o(
Anyhoo i will catch up at some point...don't think i am ignoring you or anything its just my net that's all!!

Righto me lovelies i am back with a Little Claires DT card for you using one of their gorgeous New Loverly Jubblies stamp range called 'Daisy Bunting'...you will find her here & i have also used one of Georgina's fantastic 'Dictionary Definitions' stamp too, you will find them here.

So without further ado, here's my card...

isn't she just the cutest???

Recipe
Image...Little Claires Loverly Jubblies 'Daisy Bunting' stamp
Papers & card...Portabella road freebie papers, Red & blue card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, buttercup, vanilla, primrose, crimson, ruby, poppy, azure, cyan, sky blue, cocoa, caramel
Tools...Cricut for the scalloped easel card, scalloped circle & scalloped rectangle, Spellbinders scalloped & plain circles nesties
Embellishments...Ribbon, twine, buttons (stash)

Challenges 

Thanks for stopping by & for all the sweet lovely comments you all leave for me :o)
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Sketch n Stash challenge #88...Jen's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Sorry again for not being around but i am still feeling so run down at the moment...don't understand why *sigh*
but hopefully i will pick up shortly *fingers crossed*

Anyhoo today i have a Sketch n Stash DT card for you...yeah i know it was meant to be on yesterday but my net connection kept going off & i got sick and tired of waiting for it to come back on so i gave up but at the mo it seems to be ok....well for now anyway!!

Righto i'll get on with telling you all about our fabulous challenge we have over at Sketch n Stash, our very talented Jen has designed this fabulous sketch for you....
Thanks Jen for a fabbie sketch :o)

For this challenge we have 2 fabulous sponsors...woohoo!!
Prize...£10 voucher to spend in their online store
&
Prize...£20 voucher to spend in their online store

So that's the 2 fabulous prize's...Thank you :o)

So without further ado, here's my DT card....


Recipe
Image...'So sweet' 
Sentiment...Papermania Relations stamps
Papers & card...Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & purple card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers coral, oatmeal, blush, ivory, mustard, buttercup, vanilla, primrose, lilac, lavender, pear green
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nesties
Embellishments...Twine & button (stash)


I am hoping to back later with another card so *fingers crossed* my net behaves & then i can come back with a DT card for Little Claires....i have so many cards i to want upload but i will do this over time.
For more inspiration please do visit my SnS teamies because they have lots for you, you will find them in my sidebar!!
Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely sweet comments you all leave me...
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday 19 May 2012

Pink Gem DT card...Dino the little Dinosaur

Hello me lovelies

Before i get on with today's card i just want to let you know that our lovely Janet has a special offer on a at Pink Gem designs but for this weekend only...

10% off polymer stamps & 20% off digi stamps

so if you would like to grab a bargain or 2 then get yourself over there...not yet thou because i have a card to show you first using one of her gorgeous little digi's.
For my Pink Gem Dt card i have used an adorable little dinosaur called Dino...omg, he is sooo cute!
You can buy him singly or buy him along with some friends of his as a set of digi stamps, also Janet has some gorgeous matching digi papers which you can also buy at a reduced price but remember they are only reduced for this weekend only...i would love to have used them but unfortunately my printer has decided to stop printing in colour...mmm so not a happy little bunny!!

Here' the little guy now...

Isn't he just the cutest??

Recipe
Sentiment...computer generated
Papers & card...All from stash
Inks...Promarkers grass, leaf green, lime zest, Black fine line pen
Tools...mini hole circle punch to make fuax brads
Embellishments...Green button & twine from stash

Challenges

Now it's time to get yourself over to Pink Gem Designs & grab yourself a bargain or 2 but don't blame me if you spend too much lol...oh & Janet has some gorgeous watermarks for sale too!!
Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely sweet comments you leave me :D
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Friday 18 May 2012

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #13...For the boys

Hello me lovelies

I am late with uploading my CCCC DT card today all because my net connection keeps going off & only been able to get on for a couple of minutes here & there...just not long enough to write this post :o(
Thanks for all the lovely get well messages...i am still feeling a little yucky but not as bad as yesterday, thankfully!!
I haven't done any commenting yet but i will soon...i have a very long list of comments to work through...
I will be a very busy bee this weekend catching up lol

Righto me lovelies its a bit of a sad day today because it's my last DT card for CCCC as my term has come to an end but i would just love to say Thanks to everyone at CCCC for making it enjoyable & loved working with you all!!

We have 2 fabulous prizes up for grabs...
Prize of 3 digi's of the winner choice...

Prize of a $10 gift certificate...

For challenge #13...For the boys, We would love to see your cards for any male in your life...
without further ado, here's my CCCC DT card...



Recipe
Image...Dearie Dolls 
Sentiment...Pollycraft sentiment stamps
Papers & card...Papermania 'For Him' papers, White & Kraft card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, coral, cocoa, azure, cyan, sky blue, burnt orange, honeycomb, gold, pastel blue, cool grey 3,4&5, Black fine line pen
Embellishments...Brads (stash)

Challenges
Will follow soon!!


For more inspirations please visit my CCCC teamies because they have lots for you & you will find their links in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for leaving such lovely sweet comments!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Nutcrafters Challenge #18...Use 3 different backing papers

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around but i have not been very well..i did think i was getting better but yesterday & today i am feeling absolutely horrendous & look shocking too...good job you can't see me because i'd scare you half to death lol
Thank you thou to all who have left me lots of wonderful & sweet comments...much appreciated :o)
I will do some visiting soon...promise!!

Righto me lovelies i will get on with telling you all about our Nutcrafters challenge #18 which our lovely Debs is hosting & she has choosen...

Use 3 different backing papers

You can use any design or sketch as long as you have used 3 different backing papers!!
Remember we have 2 prizes up for grabs...
Main prize
To spend in the Nutcrafters store...
Remember you have to use a Nutcrafter image to qualify for this prize!!

2nd Prize
2 digi stamps or 1 stamp sheet of winners choice from Nutcrafters store...(subject to availability)

So without further ado, here's my Nutcrafters DT card...


Recipe
Papers & card...(stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, coral, blush, ivory, buttercup, vanilla, primrose, mustard, leaf green, grass, azure, cyan, sky blue, magenta, cerise, Black fine line pen
Tools...Spellbinders plain circle nestie
Embellishments...flowers & sequins (stash)

Challenges 
will follow soon!!

For more inspiration for our challenge please do visit the Nutcrafters blog & my Nutcrafters teamies  because they will be lots for you, you will find their links in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sunday 13 May 2012

Little Claire's Monthly Challenge #21...Male theme

Hello me lovelies

Just to say a quick hello & thank you to my new followers for wanting to follow me...hope you enjoy my waffle & hopefully give you some inspiration...even if it's only a little!

I am back today with my Little Claire's monthly challenge & we are on challenge #21 Male theme...we would love to see all male creations, papers, images for any occasion as long as it has a Male Theme!!

We have a fabulous prize up for grabs...
Isn't it scrummy??

So without further ado, here's my Little Claires DT card...


Recipe
Sentiment...Papermania 'Relations' stamp set
Papers & card...Paper Cellar 'Checks' papers, Green & tan card {stash}
Inks...Promarkers azure, cyan, sky blue, cinnamon, caramel, cocoa, burnt sienna
Tools...Spellbinders small plain square nestie

Challenges 
Will follow soon!!

For more inspirations please visit my Little Claire teamies because they have lots for you, you will find them in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Saturday 12 May 2012

A Gem of a challenge #46...My Sketch & a DT call

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around but internet has been hit & miss at the mo..only managed to get on for a couple of minutes the other day & that's to upload a DT card and that's it...it's been pants since :o(
I will try and do some visiting over this weekend to your lovely blogs & see what i have missed out on...well that's if my net stays on!

Anyhoo as today is Saturday which means it's time for another fabbie challenge from Gem of a challenge but before i tell you all about the challenge i just want to say Goodbye to our fabulous Lisa who is leaving us so this will be her last challenge, sorry to see you go hun & you will be missed by all the team...we all wish you the best hun!!

DT CALL
Over at Gem of a challenge we are having a DT call so if would like to be considered then put your card in the inlinks on the blog with DT after your name...
You must have an active blog, must be able to colour well, be able to photograph & display your cards..
In return you get to join a fabulous team & have access to all the digi's on the Pink Gem Designs website!!
Doesn't it sound fabulous..well then get yourself over there & join in the challenge 
& put DT after your name :D

Righto me lovelies it's my turn to host challenge #46 & i have a fabbie little sketch for you...
 
Hope you like it!!

The prize...4 digi's of the winners choice from Pink Gem Design...(subject to availability) 

So without further ado, here's my DT card...


Recipe
Papers & card...All from stash
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, coral, ivory, magenta, cocktail pink, pastel pink, Cool grey3,4&5
Tools...Spellbinders nesties scalloped & plain circles, Xcut flower punches, Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folders
Embellishments...Gems (stash)

Challenges
Will follow soon!!

For more inspiration please do visit my Pink Gem teamies because they have lots for you...
I will be back tomorrow with my Little Claires DT challenge card so for now Thank you for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Please Read....Massive Apologies to everyone!!

Hello me lovelies

This is a quick message but i need to apologise to anyone who has received emails from both of my emails accounts in the last 24-48 hours...This is NOT me, I am so upset to find out that my emails accounts have been hacked & emails have been sent out, I promise this is NOT me ...I am so so so sorry!!
I am absolutely gutted that someone could do this, they are sick & nasty...
I am not sure what to do now because my head is all over the place but I am sure I will figure something out but all I know is at the moment I need to apologise....Sorry again!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Tuesday 8 May 2012

Loverly Jubblies 'Travelling Daisy'...

Hello me lovelies

First of all i just want to say a massive Thank you for all the sweet comments you have left on my recent cards...i cherish each & every one of them, also Hello & Thank you to my new followers for following lil 'ole me *Mmwah*

I am back today with a Little Claires DT card showcasing one of their new stamps from the Loverly Jubblies range called 'Travelling Daisy'...she is absolutely adorable!
I haven't stuck with the Jubilee design or colours because i wanted to do something a little different so i have gone with lime greens & purples, i haven't put a sentiment on it yet and that's because i forgot to put one on before i took the photo, silly me!
Talking of sentiments our very talented Georgina has designed some gorgeous sentiments for Little Claire called 'Dictionary Definitions'...these set comprises of words like Mum, Dad, Sister etc 
Aren't they great...I have some cards made using them so they will posted very soon :o)

Righto me lovelies without further ado, here's my Little Claires Dt...hope you like it!



Recipe
Papers & card...Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & lime green card (stash)
Inks...Spectrum noir 132,133,142,48,163,73,83,91,92,96,98,Cg0.5,Cg1,171,178, White gel pen
Embellishments...Pearls (stash)

Challenges 
Will follow soon!

For more inspiration please visit my Little Claire teamies because they have lots for you...
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Monday 7 May 2012

Sketch n Stash Challenge #87...Andie's Sketch

Happy Monday me lovelies

Well i can say that today because you will all be at home or somewhere nice relaxing, with your feet up & a cuppa in your hand!!
The weather looks good here this morning so fingers crossed it stays that way all day..

Today is the day for another fabulous challenge over at Sketch n Stash & our lovely Andie had designed this fabbie little sketch for you...
Thanks Andie for a great sketch!!

For this challenge we have been sponsored by the fabulous Janet from..
Prize...4 digi's of winners choice, Thanks Janet for a great prize!!

Here is a bit of info about us :-

We design and stock a wide range of cute and whimsical clear polymer craft stamps and digi download products for paper crafting and digital scrapbooking and along with other crafting essentials including acrylic blocks for stamping,craft inkscutting & embossing dies and craft embellishments


Oh by the way our lovely Janet has a fabulous Sale on at the mo, over at her store so if you want to grab a bargain or 2 get yourself over there!!

Righto me lovelies..without further ado, here's my Sketch n Stash DT card..



Recipe
Papers & card...Dovecraft Back to Basics papers, White & lilac card (stash)
Inks...Spectrum noir 100.104,169,8,84,147,Cg1, White gel pen
Tools...Sewing machine
Embellishments...Ribbon & gems (stash)

Challenges

For more inspirations please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies because they have lots of it for you & you will find them in my sidebar...
Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Sunday 6 May 2012

LCI 'Texting Jess'

Hello me lovelies

Hope your all having a great bank holiday weekend!!

I am back today with a girly card...well i'm saying it girly, it's not pink & girly...more like tomboy girly, if you get what i mean!!
Anyhoo for this card i have used a digi from Ladybug Craft Ink called 'Texting Jess' from their Teenager range...its such a fantastic digi stamp range & there are 14 altogether, 7 girls & 7 boys...you will find them here
Just recently i won their shapes challenge for using a LCI image & out of my winnings & putting some of my money towards it, i bought the whole shebang of Teenager range...Yippee :D

Winners Badge
Thanks LCI girls for choosing my card as one of your winners :o)

Righto me lovelies without further ado, here's my card...



Recipe
Sentiment...Personal Impression 'Big sentiments' stamp set, Papermania 'Relations' stamp set
Papers & card...K&Co 'Classic K Bailey' papers, White, pastel blue & green card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, carol, blush, ivory, pastel pink, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, denim blue, powder blue, pastel blue, forest green, pear green, black, cool grey 3,4&5
Tools...Guillotine for doing the embossed background, sewing machine
Embellishments...Ribbon & gems (stash)

Challenges
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma 

Saturday 5 May 2012

King Robert & Queen Daisy...

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with another Little Claires DT card for you showcasing 'King Robert & Queen Daisy' again from the Loverly Jubblies range...theis image is so darn cute :o)
This stamp is Little Claires May Club stamp so if you would like to get your hands on this stamp & join the Little Claires Club, then read the info that is provided here.
On my card there is a bit of bling & i have water coloured the image with my Whisper pens which hopefully you can see that i have when i show you the card...tell you what i wont waffle any longer, i will just show you the card so without further ado, here's my card....



Recipe
Image & sentiment...Little Claires 'King Robert & Queen Daisy' ~ Loverly Jubblies range (May Club stamp set)
Papers & card...Papermania Portobella Road designer glittered die cuts, White, red & blue card (stash)
Inks...Whisper pens
Tools...Spellbinders nesties plain circle, Xcut 'Doily Dots' border punch
Embellishments...Meiflower Polka dot ribbon, Red gems (stash)

Challenges

For more inspiration please visit Little Claires blog & shop, also my LC teamies blogs because they have lots for you which you will find them in my sidebar but not literally...
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

Friday 4 May 2012

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge DT card #12...Sketch

Hello me lovelies

I am back today with a DT card for Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge...
For challenge #17 we have a fabulous sketch for you...

We have a fabulous sponsor for you...

So without further ado, here's my card...


Recipe
Image & sentiment...Bugaboo 'Gus Fish Whisperer' digi stamp
Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Masculine' Papers, Blue & white card (stash)
Inks...Spectrum noir 132, 133, 142, 183, 144, 100, 169, 104, 42, 53, 171, 178
Embellishments...Twine & fish buttons (stash)

Challenges 

For more inspirations please visit my CCCC teamies...
Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!
hugs and xxx
Gemma

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