Festive Hollybobs

Hi everyone, feeling a little Christmasy at the moment so what better than some Festive Hollybobs for my project over at the Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge. Anything Goes so come show us your creations https://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/ , you could win some fab Polkadoodles goodies.

The DT are tasked with red and green. I've used My Craft Artist to set my scene using 4 digi images from the Festive Hollybobs Collection. The snowman, lamppost, mailing a letter and snowballing. You can find them all here at the store. I've also added 2 of Nikky's awesome dies that just cut like a dream for the corners and tree branches.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E18, E15, E13, E19
Coats B97, B95, B93, B91. YG67, YG63, YG25
Scarf YG18, YG14. E15
Postbox and hat R59, R29, R35

Papers from the collection
Ribbon from my crafty stash
Dies from Polkadoodles

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/cherry-blossom-branch-tree-seaweed-craft-die/

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/craft-store/dies-punches-embossing/polkadoodles-craft-dies/

Entered into challenges

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-46.html

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-challenge.html

http://welove2create.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-22-anything-creativemixed.html

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-305-anything-goes-as.html

Bonnie Bookworm

Hi crafty friends,Here's my second project for the  GraphIt Markers colourcrazy challenges. Would love to see your entries
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/.

These pens are so lush the colours are just awesome., maybe I need some more LOL!!

This fortnight we're sponsored by Oddball Art. Being a bit of a bookworm myself and having a friend that constantly gives me books to read, LOL its like a library in my house and then I have all my kindle books to, need some serious reading time!! I thought that Bonnie Bookworm was so apt.
You can find her here at the store 
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/179906313/digi-stamp-digital-instant-download-big?
ref=shop_home_active_54

Colours used
Skin 4170, 4155, 4115, 4110, 3105
Hair 5180, 5160, 5125
Tights 7125, 7170, 7130
Book 2110, 3110, 3150, 3255

Papers from Nit Wit
Flowers from my crafty stash

Entered into challenges
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-10-pink-for-awareness.html
http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-70-anything-goes.html
http://oddballstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/what-youre-doing-anything-goes-challenge.html
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-30team-b-moonflower-digis.html

Steampunk Collection

Hi crafty pals, oh my, Julia Spiri has a fabulous new collection out. Its's all about Steampunk and not only are there 3 beautiful digi images but a digi clip art kit to.
Wowsers the possibilities are endless!!

You can find everything right here in the store:
Steampunk Collection  https://www.etsy.com/listing/487286705/
Watercolour clip art https://www.etsy.com/listing/487203621/

I've used most of the embellies from the collection and created a circle of the them in My Craft Artist and the background is made up of the colour patches to. I decided to go for a sepia colouring of the Steampunk Fairy and cut her out and popped her on the circle.

Coloured with copics
Sepia tones used
E59, E57, E55, E53, E50

Flowers and skeleton leaves from my crafty stash

Why not join Julia's other groups for updates on new releases, inspiration and her challenge blog to win great prizes each month

http://juliaspirichallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/
https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSpiriArt/
https://uk.pinterest.com/fotosgraciosas/

Entered into challenges

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-95-anything-goes.html

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-105.html

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/ag-no-109.html
http://craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/anything-goes-challenge_25.html
http://createsandmakes.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-5.html

Gina Frankenstein

Hello crafty friends, its time for another new challenge over at The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog and this fortnight we're celebrating.... yep you guessed it good old Halloween.
As always we are Anything Goes with an option on Halloween colours, would love to see your entries http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/

Our sponsor is the lovely Andreia at Moonflower Digistamps.
Check our her fabulous store with so many beautiful images.
https://www.etsy.com/pt/shop/MoonFlowerDigistamps

I've chosen to use Gina Frankenstein, oh my she's a spooky babe!

Coloured with copics
Skin C5, C3, C1, E000
Hair W9, W7, W5, W3, W1
Dress R29, R22, R35, YR07, YR04, YR02

Background created in My Craft Artist

Juggling Baubles

Hello crafty peeps, Conie Fong has another new release and this time its a cute juggling snowman perfect for those quick Christma cards

Did you know?
The biggest snowman of all time was created in Bethnel, Maine, US in 2008. The snow-woman was a whopping 122 feet tall in height, and was called Olympia, in honour of the US senator representing the state of Maine, Olympia Snowe.

You can find Conie's new image in the store https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/486610997/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp?ref=shop_home_active_1

Coloured with copics
Snowman C0, B000, YR14, YR18
Hat and Coat V01, V000, V0000
Green YG03, YG01, YG0000

Paper from Dovecrafts
Die Cut icicles from Joy craft ,snowmen border from Cottage Cutz
and frame from Tonic

Why not join Conie's Facebook group to keep up with all the news on her images

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/

Christmas trimmings

Hi Everyone, its coming Yeah!!! Christmas is just around the corner and I can't wait to start trimming that tree so I thought I'd get in the mood for the new challenge over at The Pencil Case. Come and join us http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes with any medium.

We're sponsored by the lovely Nikky at Polkadoodles this fortnight so what better than a some Tiggy and Toots Festive fun you can find the collection right here at the store.

Coloured with my Lyra Rembrandt pencils
Toots 80, 89, 92, 82, 82, 02
Stool 75, 80, 82, 84
Hat and dress 92. 26, 17, 21, 32, 01
Blue 49, 50, 47, 0
Tree 63, 59, 65, 01

Papers from the Festive Fun collection
Die cut corners from Polkadoodles new craft dies
Ribbon from my crafty stash

Entered into challenges

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-43-anything-goes-winner-of.html

http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/celebrations-cards-4-kids-challenge.html
http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-343-anything-goes-with-twist.html

Fairy Goodness

Its time for another Thrifty Thursday Promotion over at Scrappers Delights.
Every two weeks there will be special promotions on some of the fabulous Scrapper delight images.
http://scrappersdelights.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82&sort=20a&page=1

This fortnight its all about Fairies Yeah my favs and we have lots of lovely Fae images available for only $1 each.

I've chosen to use Fairy Goodness, how adorable is she.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E21, E11, E00, E000
Dress and Wings RV04, RV02, RV00
Hair BG01, BG05, BG000
A glitter pens on her wings you have to have glittery wings its compulsory


Papers and flowers from my crafty stash

Remember you have until November 2nd to take advantage of this amazing offer . After that they go back to their original price.

So pop on over and grab your Thrifty Thursday images now.

Places Of Interest:-

Scrapper's Delights Challenge Blog.

Scrapper’s Delights Store.

Scrapper’s Delights Facebook Group

Entered into challenges

http://addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-216-anything-goes.html

http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-104.html

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ag-no-108.html

http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-think-pink/

The Witch's Brew

Its nearly that spooky time of year again, have you all got your Halloween costumes at the ready for some trick and treating. I've got sweeties for our trickers and there's always some left of course!!! Wonder who eats those?

The lovely Andreia at Moonflower Digi Stamps has this fabby new image The Witch's Brew. So I thought pink!!!  hee hee why ever not?
You can find her here at the store https://www.etsy.com/pt/shop/MoonFlowerDigistamps

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair G29, YG67, YG17, YG25, YG00
Dress and Hat RV06, RV04, RV02
Background from my Kit & Clowder Create and Learn class
B99, B39, BV17, RV55, B32 and white pain pen
Moon Y000, B91, BG10

Paper from my crafty stash
Web from Marianne Designs












Entered into challenges
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/halloween-challenge.html
http://thepapershelter.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-269-halloween.html
http://stampwithsarahkay.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-272-halloween.html

Mother and Baby Boy

Today I'm sharing a little bit of inspiration for my DT project over at Conie Fong.
You can find this beautiful image and so many more  over in Conie's store
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ConieFongArt?ref=ss_profile

This is Mother and Baby Boy its such a serene image makes me want to relax and chill.

Coloured with copics
Skin: E00, E000. E11, E21, R20
Hair: E57, E55, E53, E51
Dress: RV13, RV21, RV10
Baby B12, B00, B000

Papers from First edition
Flowers from my crafty stash

Why not join Conie's Facebook group to see moreof her lovely images and even enter our challenge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?fref=ts

Entered into challenges

https://aurorawingschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-38-anything-goes.html

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-132.html

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-334-always-anything-goes.html

Serenity Stardust

Hi crafty friends, its time for another new challenge over at the GraphIT Markers Colour Crazy Craft Challenge, we're Anything Goes and you can use any colouring medium, would love to see you enter
https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Our lovely Nikky at Polkadoodles is our sponsor and you can win 3 of her fab images. I've chosen to use Serenity Stardust and why? 'cos she's a fairy, yeah my fav!! This time I've gone for some blue hair instead of the often used pink. You can find her here at the store
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/serenity-stardust-digital-craft-stamp-download/

Coloured with GraphIt makers
Skin 4170, 4155, 4135, 4120, 4145
Hair 7130, 9101, 7101
Moon 1180, 1150, 1110
Dress 5125, 5115, 5120
Crown and stars 2150, 2110

Papers from the Serenity collection
Flowers from my crafty stash
Die cut from Tonic and leaves from Joy craft.

Entered into challenges

http://cardz4galz.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-33-use-at-least-one-die.html

http://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-26-happy-birthday-to-us.html

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/163-anything-goes-nicky-burnette.html

Mermaid Vintage Pink Lingerie

Hello crafty friends,

Here we go with another new challenge over at The Crafty Addicts challenge blog, come on get those entries in lets see you're beautiful makes. http://thecraftyaddicts.blogspot.co.uk/

As usual we are Anything Goes with an option of Autumn Colours.
Our lovely sponsor is A Day for Daisies and this stunning beauty of the sea is Mermaid Vintage Pink Lingerie. You can find her here at the store
http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps/mermaids-ocean/mermaid-vintage-pink-lingerie

I know you don't normally have an autumn coloured mermaid, but I figured they must have autumn under the sea, when all the coral loses its leaves!!! so here she is.

Coloured with copics
Skin E50, E000, R1, R02
Hair E08, E35, YR23, R59
Tail YR67, YR63, YR03, YR23, Y38, Y35

Embellies from my crafty stash and a little white frantage.

Kit or Treat

Hey everyone, its heading towards that spoooooky time of year again, so we are celebrating that over at The Crafty Addicts Facebook group with our Trick or Treat Challenge. Of course you can enter with Anything Goes to.

Our fabulous sponsor this month is my crafty buddy Annabel with her Scaredy Cats from Knitty Kitty Digi's. You can find them and loads more cuties her at her store
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Eekers?ref=search_shop_redirect

These cuties are Kit or Treat!! now you would so have to give them a treat.

Coloured with copics
Kitties C7, C5, C3, C1, C0, W9, BV31
Cloak R29, R35, V09, V06, V15

Die cut scene from DoCrafts using card
from my crafty stash

Holly Poinsettia

Hello crafty peeps, another new release from Conie Fong and she was named in a competition in the Facebook group and she is Holly Poinsettia
Look at that little face isn't she just adorable.

You can find her here at the store https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/483550951/digital-stamp-digi-stamp-digistamp-holly?ref=shop_home_active_1

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57. E43, D53, D50
Boots E57, E55, E43, E53
Poinsettias R39, R35, R37
Trousers & coat B95, B93, B91
Scarf RG67, RG17, RG25

Papers from Dovecraft
Die cut from Sue Wilson
Ribbon from my crafty stash

Come and join our Facebook group to keep up with all the new from Conie.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?fref=ts

Dancing in the Snow

Today I'm sharing a little bit of inspiration for the Challenge over at Conie Fong's Facebook page.
This month our theme is Monochromatic or Use mostly black.

Would love to see your entries there to win some of Conie's great images
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?fref=ts

You can find this cute fella over at the store
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ConieFongArt?ref=ss_profile

This is Dancing in the Snow,  Don't you just love a dancing penguin such happy chappies and he's having a great time, soon be time for making a snowman!!

Coloured with copics blues B99, B97, B9, B93, B91, B000


Papers from Hunky Dory
Snowflake corner die from SueWilson

Why not join Conie's Facebook group to see moreof her lovely images and even enter our challenge

https://www.facebook.com/groups/396730687168777/?fref=ts

Entered into challenges

http://christmascardchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-44.html

http://merrymondaychristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/merry-monday-217-retrovintage.html

http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-129-christmas-comes-early.html

Winnie Winterland - Winnie and Polar Bear friend

Here's my fourth and final project this weekend using the new Winnie Winterland from Nikky at Polkadoodles.

Head on over to the store and take a peek http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winnie-winterland-big-kahuna-digital-craft-download-bundle/

I've used Winnie and her polar bear friend taking the Christmas tree and pressies for their friends. Wonder whats in that basket!!
I've used a two lush papers from the collection, a snowman and tree embellie  and the ribbon, gift frames die from the new dies with the image from the Fitting Room.

Coloured with copics

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair E57, E43, E53, E51

Hat and clothes RV95, RV32, RV91

Bear W3, E43, E53, E50

Penguin T5, T4, T3

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/craft-store/dies-punches-embossing/polkadoodles-craft-dies/

Winnie Winterland - Winnie and Santa

Here's my third project using the new Winnie Winterland from Nikky at Polkadoodles.

Head on over to the store and take a peek http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winnie-winterland-big-kahuna-digital-craft-download-bundle/

I've used Winnie and Santa having a cuddle by the fireplace.
I've used an embellie for the background and the stockings hanging up ready to be filled with lots of nice pressies, a sentiment and paper from the collection and the ribbon, gift frames die.

Coloured with copics

Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair E57, E43, E53, E51

Beard C3, C1, C0

Reds R39, R37, R35, R32

Blue BG57, BG53, BG45, BG10

Black W9, W7, W5, W3

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/craft-store/dies-punches-embossing/polkadoodles-craft-dies/

Entered into challenges

http://christmascardsallyearround.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-challenge.html

http://angiesdigitalstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ch-2-agoptional-twist-halloween-winners.html

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html

Winnie Winterland - Hot chocolate and mistletoe

Here's my second project using the new Winnie Winterland from Nikky at Polkadoodles and guess what she's even included 'The Fitting Room' where there are the character images pre-coloured or for you to colour all sized to fit the new dies. How clever is that?

Head on over to the store and take a peek http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winnie-winterland-big-kahuna-digital-craft-download-bundle/

For my second project  I've used Winnie warming us all up with her Hot chocolate and mistletoe, so you can have something scrum to warm your insides and a little kiss to warm your outsides.
I've used a lush paper from the collection, a bow from the embelllies and the ribbon, gift frames die from the new dies with an image from the Fitting Room.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E51
Sign E01, E00, E000
Kiosk E01, E00, E000, E13, G94, G82, G40
Hat and clothes RV95, RV32, RV91

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/craft-store/dies-punches-embossing/polkadoodles-craft-dies/

Big Eye Bookwork Fairy

Hello crafty friends, we're off with a new challenge over at The Pencil Cases Challenge blog where we give you some inspiration using the lush Lyra Rembrandt pencils. We're Anything Goes with any medium, so come and join us http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/

Our sponsor is the fabulous Oddball Art, great images, this is no exception Big Eye Bookworm Fairy she's right here in the store 
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/272413678/instant-download-big-eye-bookworm-fairy?ref=shop_home_active_21

I've decide to try out these beautiful pencils on some Kraft card colouring for a change.

Colours used
Skin 9289, 9287, 9230, 9202, 9201
Hair 9292, 9283, 9284, 9206, 9201
Top 9229, 9226, 9228
Skirt 9247, 9250, 9201
WIngs 9254, 9247, 9232, 9201 and glitter pen
Green 9267, 9263, 9271
I used some glossy accents on the glasses to.

Papers from my crafty stash

Entered into challenges

http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-20-anything-goes.html

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-38.html

http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ch-141-anything-goes.html

http://oddballstamps.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/circles-challenge-and-meet-our-new-dt.html

Winnie Winterland- Winnie North Pole

Oh my so excited this new Winnie collection, Winnie Winterland from Nikky at Polkadoodles is so fantastic, you so need it in your crafty stash. Lush papers, cute images, a riot of embellies, Gingerbread people, flowers, digis, characters shall I go on?................

Head on over to the store and take a peek http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/winnie-winterland-big-kahuna-digital-craft-download-bundle/

I've got four projects to share with you and this is my first. I've used Winnie off to the North Pole with her reindeer friends and added one of the digi trees and a penguin 'cos you can't go to the North Pole without your penguin, right? I've used a lush paper from the collection and the branch and swirls from the new dies to.

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair E57, E43, E53, E51
Tree G94, G82, G40
Reindeer E77, E74, E71, E70
Sign E18, E15, E13, E11
Coat and Hat BG57, BG53, BG45, BG10
Scarf R39, E37, E35 and white paint pen

Entered into challenges

http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/chnc-challenge-302-turquoiseaqua-little_8.html

http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/lets-get-krafty-or-plaid-it-again-sam.html

http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/t-is-for-two.html

Gigi Queen

Hi crafty peeps, I'm going a little regal with my Moonflower Digi stamps project for this month so let me introduce you to Gigi Queen. Look at those big eyes and love that Rapunzel hair, nearly went for the pink hair am totally obsessed with it but calmed myself!!

You can find her here in the store https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/205321580/gigi-queen?ref=shop_home_active_9

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair C5, C3, C1
Cloak B01. B00. B000
Dress C3, C1, C0
Headdress and staff B29, B24, Yg23


Die cut from Tonic
Papers and flowers from my crafty stash

Serenity Fairy Kisses

Hi everyone,
Wow Autumn is here and all those bloomin' leaves are falling off the trees, time for some garden hoovering I think, which leads me onto the new challenge over at the Polkadoodles Challenge blog starting today. Anything Goes or Autumn Colours. https://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/
Come on shows us your creations.

This adorable fairy, you know I can't resist a fairy is Serenity Fairy Kisses from the Serenity collection you can find her here at the store
http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/serenity-fairy-kisses-digital-craft-stamp-download/

Coloured with copics
Skin E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair G07, G02, G00
Wings G02, G00, G000, YG0000 and glitter pen
Dress E15, Y17, Y15, Y02

Papers from the Serenity Collection.
Die cuts from Cottage Cutz.
Flowers from my crafty stash.

http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/serenity-fairy-wishes-digital-craft-download-bundle/

Why not join our Polkadoodles groups on Facebook to keep up with all the news and releases?

PolkaDoodle Crafting - https://www.facebook.com/groups/polkadoodles/

Digi Chooseday Crafting -https://www.facebook.com/groups/DigiChoosday/

The Inky Pinky Colouring Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/430491603793806/

Entered into challenges

http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/challenge-68-anything-goes.html
http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/challenge-29.html

http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/ffc-159-anything-goes.html