Cardmadfairy's Winter Wonderland

It's time for another challenge over at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days this time the theme is Winter Wonderland. for my card I used Jenni's digi image called Snowbaby's Tree. This week our sponsor is Meljen's Designs some of the DT have used images by Meljen so well worth a visit to Cardmadfairy.

Carol Ann xx

I would like to enter my card in to the following challenges:
Fairytale - Christmas
Fun with Shapes - Cold as Ice
Phindy's Place - A Sprinkling of Snow
The Poodles Parlour - Christmas
Stamping with the Dragon - Anything goes, Christmas
Totally Papercrafts - Christmas
4 Crafty Chicks - Snowflakes
Aud Sentiments - Any Winter Holiday Sentiments
Charisma Cardz - Snowflakes

Hoot!

After a break I'm delighted to say I'm back and creating for ONE STITCH AT A TIME (link in side bar) Yes wedding stationery duties were completed on time the bride was beautiful and we all had a great day.
This weeks theme is Use a Digi the sponsor for challenge #87 is One Stop Card Crafts you will find all the information over on the One Stitch at a Time blog you will also see lots of inspiration from the DT of what you could do with your digi's and if you have not tried  using a digi image before you will find loads of digi images to inspire you in the digi shop (link on my side bar)
The image I have used for my card is one by Stitchy called 'HOOT' isn't he just adorable!

Thanks for stopping by my wee blog.

Carol Ann xx

I would like to enter my card in to the following challenges:
Catch the Bug - Anything Goes
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas - Bright colours and/or sparkle
CraftyCatz - Anything Goes
Fun with shapes and more - Animalistic Christmas
Sweet 'n Sassy - Christmas/Holidays
Winter Wonderland - Make your card sparkle
Crafty Purple Frog - Sparkle
Crimbo Crackers - Anything goes
Delightful Challenges - A very sparkly Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - Use a Digi

Is it an Owl or is it a Robin?

This weeks challenge over at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days is Friendship. For my card I have used Jenni's great fun image Xmas Owl. I decided to have some fun with the digi and turn him into a Robin or maybe he is an 'Owlin'! He was coloured with Promarkers with a bit of glitter glue to finish. The background paper is a paper from a free paper pack I can't remember the magazine it came from but it is a Milton & Co Christmas paper stack. I also added some red and green ribbon and printed of my own sentiment finished with some faux stitching.
The DT have some great cards for this challenge well worth a visit to Cardmadfairy to have a look.

Carol Ann

I would like to enter my card to the following challenges:
jingle belles - Not a creature was stirring!
Totally Papercrafts - Glitter it.
Crafty Purple Frog - Sparkle
crimbo-crackers - Anything goes
NettieG's Digital Gems - Anything but a rectangle

Spots and Stripes

This week the challenge over at Carmadfairy's Digi Days is Spots and Stripes. Unfortunately the light has all but gone by the time I get home from work so the photos are not the best but I'm sure you get a good idea of what it's like. I saw a video over at Hero Arts blog and decided to try out my own version. The digi image is one of Jenni's at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Digi Shop this one is called Imogen Trimming the Tree. The sponsor this time is Whimsy Stamps (more info over at Cardmadfairy's Digi Days) There are lots of fabulous work by the other DT members well worth the time to pop over and have a look.

Thanks for visiting my wee blog.

Carol Ann xx
I am entering my card for the following challenge:
Aud Sentiments - Winter Theme
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes

Too Early For Christmas

It's time for a  new challenge over at CARDMADFAIRY'S DIGI DAYS this time the theme is 'Too Early for Christmas' you can never be too early to start your Christmas cards although if I'm honest I have a habit of starting my Christmas cards at the beginning of December thinking I have loads of time but what with planing Christmas and doing the Christmas shopping it always ends up being such a rush so our new challenge is a great way of getting into the Christmas card mood and making a start. For my card I have chosen to use one of Jenni's new Christmas inspired digi images. The image I used is called 'Building a Snowman' Jenni has some fabulous new images which I am looking forward to trying out so you should see a few more cards on my blog before the end of this challenge.

Carol Ann xx

I am entering my card to the following challenge:

Digistamps4joy -Anything goes ... with a bonus

Cardmadfairys Digi Days - Add Some Flowers

The new challenge over at CARDMADFAIRYS DIGI DAYS this week is "Add Some Flowers" for my own card I used one of Jenni's digis from Cardmadfairy's Card Creations called Birdie.  I decided it was time to at least start thinking about cards for Christmas so 'Birdie' turned into a Robin! The digi was printed out on to watercolour paper I used watercolour pencils to colour the robin then cut him out. I have used a paper from Tim Holtz and stamped a greeting in gold ink although the camera has bleached it out a bit. I added a flower before finishing off by inking the edge of the card with brown ink. A very simple card but quite effective.

Carol Ann xx

I'm entering my card to the follow challenge:
Crafters Companion - Christmas Wishes
Divas by Design - Christmas in August
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

CHRISTMAS CARDS FINISHED YAY!

This year I have kept my Christmas cards simple I made four designs all similar but different colour ways Lilac/Silver, Black/Silver, Brown/Gold and Pink/Silver. Just need to write them up and post them now!

Hugs Carol Ann xx

A CARD FOR CHRISTMAS

It's time for the last challenge of the year over at CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY challenge #10 was set my my fabulous teamie Doreen the theme she has chosen for this challenge is 'Punch it Out' you can use punch and/or die-cutters for this challenge. Our sponsor this time is Jennifer at CRAFT BRULEE a great wee store and she is offering free shipping until 20th December! You could win a £10 Voucher to spend in store.
Our GDT this challenge is CLARE please make sure you pop over and have a look at her blog there is some fab cards on there.

I have chosen to go 'Clean and Simple' (thanks Jackie! :)  )  this card is black and silver. I have used one of my favourite stamps for this Christmas by Banana Frog added pearls to the baubles and a snowflake from John Lewis Crafts nothing over complicated but I think effective.

I hope you will pop over and see the rest of the DT projects and hopefully join in too.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.

HUGS CAROL ANN XX

Challenges:
Lady Bug Crafts Ink TLT - Pearls
Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Ellephantastic Cards & Crafts - Wish upon a Star & Christmas/Winter
Allsorts Challenge - Last Minute Christmas Projects
Craft your Passion - Anything Goes
Scrapbook Sisters - Snowflakes
Stampin with the Dragon - Sparkle (sparkly snowflake)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Challenge 41 over at ONE STITCH AT A TIME  is 'Celebrate in Style, Bling it up' there are two prizes this week $10 CAD to spend in DIGI'S WITH ATTITUDE SHOP  and Stitchy Bear digital Stamps December Celebrations Collaboration at STITCHY BEAR STAMPS

The digi image used is one by Beary Dust called 'Bear N Stocking' it's such a cute wee image one of my favourites to date. I have used my ProMarkers to colour the image the papers used are Memory Box 'dewfrost' I have added some ribbon and silver lace and finished with some blingy snowflakes, another Christmas card ready to go!

CAROL ANN XX

A MERRY CHRISTMAS OWL

Challenge #9 over at CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY this time is set by my fab Teamie Sarah. The theme for this challenge is TEXTURE.  Sarah would like to see some texture included on your project so what ever you choose to create must include as little or as much texture as you wish but it must have some texture to be included in the prize draw. Our GD for this challenge the lovely CLARE has created a fab Christmas card with lots of texture please pop over and visit Clare's blog there are lots of lovely creations to see and get inspiration from and remember if you would like the chance of a GD spot include 'GD' next to your name when entering the challenge.

For my card I have used a fab new Christmas image from Jenni at CARDMADFAIRY'S CARD CREATIONS this digi image is called 'Xmas Owl' isn't he just the cutest owl!  I created a textured panel using an embossing folder and colouring various areas with brown, red, green and orange pens then rubbing over the panel with a gold ink pad.  I used my ProMarkers to colour the owl then cut out, to finish  I added a couple of orange gems to his eyes. Other textures used are the hand made flower crumpled and inked, ribbon, lace and various punching.

This week you could win $10 to spend at our monthly sponsor 'Simon Says Stamp!' store just click on the blinkie to be taken there and see all the fab goodies on offer.

There is lots more inspiration over at CYDA from all the lovely DT and if you entered last week pop over and see if you won a top three spot or a GD spot.

EDITED - ALL OF JENNI'S CHRISTMAS IMAGES OVER AT CRAFTMADFAIRY ARE NOW REDUCED TO 50P!

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog.

CAROL ANN XX

I am entering my card for the following challenges:
crafty Catz - Christmas
Crafty Creations - Christmas is Coming!
Inktegrity - Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge - E for Embossing
Top Tip Tuesday - Layer upon Layer
Delicious Doodles - Celebrations
Pear Tree Designs - Colourful
Scrapbook Sisters - Let it Snow
Stampin' for the weekend - Winter
Artful INKables - Punches and/or Die Cuts!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It's time for another challenge over at One Stitch at a Time this weeks theme is:
                             'Anything goes in the form of traditional or modern Christmas'
There are three sponsors this week:

                                                                    VOUCHER £10

                                                                       FLOWERS

                                                                   $10 VOUCHER
This week my Digi Image is 'Holly Mouse with Bauble' by Crafty Pad this delightful image and lots more by Craft Pad can be purchased HERE or you can go to the main store at Stitchy Bear Stamp & I did it Creations Crafting Boutique

 Looks like Holly Mouse is trying to drag the bauble to her very own Christmas tree! The papers are an old favourite 'Spiceberry' by memorybox I have kept this card fairly simple only adding some gold pen around the edge of the card and the edge of the image, a few pearls and ribbon from my craft stash.

There are some stunning Christmas cards and projects over at OSAAT I hope you will take the time to go over and have a look and hopefully you will be inspired to join in.

HUGS CAROL ANN XX

ALL WHITE!

It's a glorious Autumn morning here in Edinburgh the sun is shining in my craft room window as I type. Doesn't just seeing some sunshine make you feel so much better  ...  well it works for me!
Anyway it's time for another challenge over at CRAFT YOUR DAYS AWAY the new challenge has been set by my fabulous teamie MEL the theme this time is
                                                                'ALL WHITE'
Mel would like to see white backgrounds with colour restricted to images and embellishments only, the more white the better.

Our Monthly Sponsor is SIMON SAYS STAMP!  the winner will receive $10 to spend in store.

I decided to make a Christmas card for my Great-Nephew who will have his very first Christmas this year. The image I have used is'Christmas Wishes' from DI'S DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

I hope you will visit our wonderful Guest Designer Anne (Wicked Witch) over at her blog WICKED DESIGNS Anne has created a beautiful card with the most gorgeous butterfly on it. Anne has lots of gorgeous work for you to look at on her blog well worth a visit.

Thanks for visiting my wee blog.

HUGS CAROL ANN XX

I would like to enter my card for the following challenges:
Creative Card Crew - Punches
Fab 'n'Funky - Keeping it clean and simple
Simon Says Stamp - 'Punch Em'
Paper Cupcakes - Die Cuts
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Die Cutting/Punches
Creative Cottage - Embossing
Crafty Pad - Christmas
I did It Creations - Surprise Me
Papertake Weekly - Sparkly & Bright
Crafty Purple Frog - Anything goes
Diecut Dreams Christmas Club - Use a Christmas Digi

WITH LOVE AT CHRISTMAS ...

Over at ONE STITCH AT A TIME it's time for the new challenge for this week which is ANYTHING GOES - EMBELLISH IT.  the sponsor this week is JOANNA SHEEN

For this challenge I have managed to make my very first Christmas Card! I just love this image it is by SYLVIE  at STITCHY BEAR & I DID IT CREATIONS CRAFTING BOUTIQUE I decided to keep it fairly simple with out adding too much embellishment as I wanted the image to take centre stage. The backing paper is from Memorybox, after colouring the image I stuck it to some green paper used fancy cut scissors to cut a border then coloured the green paper with gold pen. I have embellished the card with three different ribbons from my crafty stash.  I hope you will pop over to ONE STITCH AT A TIME and have a look at what the rest of the DT have created, you will not be disappointed! and while you are there you can join in the fun and try our little quiz this week too you could win a prize if you get the answer right.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog.

Hugs CAROL ANN XX

I would like to enter my card for the following challenges:
PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - 3 OF A KIND (ribbon)
THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS - ALL THINGS KNOWN AS BLING
SARAH HURLEY - COLOURING

MAGICAL CRAFTS CHALLENGE # 19

It's time for another challenge over at MAGICAL CRAFTS this fortnight the challenge theme is "Christmas in July" as the name suggests we would like you to create a Christmas card or as we are a multi craft challenge blog a Christmas project a good way to get your Christmas cards/projects started for Christmas 2010.
For this challenge some of the DT have used digi stamps by our two featured artists Stitchy Stamps and Stampin Dragon you can visit STITCHY BEAR STAMPS to purchase any of the digi stamps we have used or why not pop over to have a look what's in store there is some fabulous work there and for one lucky winner you will be able to choose digi stamps as your prize for this challenge.

For my card I chose to use a digi stamp by Stitchy. I decided not to use the traditional Christmas colours. The papers used are from a pack by Memory Box Co called 'dewfrost' I had bought for last years Christmas projects they are a good quality paper and I love the colour palette of this particular pack. I added some sparkle by adding some Star White Rhinestones and a sparkly purple butterfly unfortunately the camera does not pick up the sparkle. The ribbon flower trim and pins are from my crafty stash .
Thank you for visiting my blog I hope you will pop over to Magical Crafts and have a look at what the other DT members have created.
I am entering my card at Incy Winsy #50 Distress it!!

CAROL ANN XX

MAGICAL CRAFTS FORTNIGHTLY CHALLENGE # 3

Challenge # 3 over at Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenge is a sketch layout and a digital image from Digital-Ink Co.  I have used a 6 x 6 square white hammered card as my base although it doesn't show up too well in the photo. I printed off one of the fab digi images from Digital-Ink Co. then coloured with Promarkers The background has been coloured using chalks and matted on to green card, I have inked around the edge with gold pen and added some faux stitching. I also added gold pen to the hammer head and saw. The little Santa hat has been glittered with red glitter glue. The holly and candy cane were cut using  Sizzex templates then red and gold glitter glue added. The sentiment is a stamp from Papermania. Both strips of paper are from Memorybox Co. "spiceberry collection" To finish I have cut a red, gold and green bulb from a string of Christmas bulbs and added gold faux stitching around the edge of the card. I hope you will pop over to MCFC and have a look at what the rest of DT Team have created, hopefully you will be inspired to join in the challange!

Happy Crafting.

CAROL ANN XX

A Card for Christmas Take Two

I did make other Christmas cards completely different to those but in the rush to get them to their recipients before Christmas I forgot to take a photo of them but then you will just have to take my word for it!

A Card for Christmas

More Basic Gray papers from the archaic range called ancient and timeworm. Both ribbons and the wooden tree decoration are from a new company to me called East of India. I came across the East of India range in John Lewis, they only had a few things I'm not sure if they are going to introduce more of this range in time. Unfortunately the flash light is a bit strong and is bouncing of the painted wood. As there is a hole cut in the wood so that the tree decoration can be hung I decided to thread through some Merry Christmas ribbon but I am not so sure it has worked. While I was in John Lewis I had a look for some buttons I can't believe the price they charge for just one button. A plain red button about the size of a ten pence peice not unlike the red button I have used on the card cost £1.50p each! I wish I lived near a market I'm sure they would be a good source of cheap ribbon and buttons.