My Favourite 5 Christmas Creations!

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Today I wanted to share with you my favourite 5 Christmas Creations that I have made in 2013. I started doing this a few years ago as my fellow PBSC Teamie Debbie gave me the idea and also holds a Giveaway for those who join in!

As always it's tricky choosing just 5 but I managed to narrow it down and here is what I chose ...

This card you will recognise as the most recent as I only shared it on my blog on Thursday. However I just love the colour scheme with the papers I chose and this is my favourite stamp from the 2013 Magnolia Christmas collection.

This card is from back in July when I was a Guest Designer for LOTV! The image is such a cutie and the card is full of sparkle!

This card is using a larger stamp by Penny Black that I coloured with Distress Markers. I love the traditional feel of this card.

Next up is another Penny Black card using one of their cuter style stamps. I have to say that I much more prefer their older stamps, especially the Christmas ones. I finally bought this stamp this year and teamed it with this gorgeous colour scheme.

Last up is another PB card but this time it's in the style of Clean & Simple. I love this style for quick cards that need making and adding some Distress Glitter to the image for a finishing touch of sparkle is a great finishing touch!

Well I hope you all enjoyed a look at my Top 5 Christmas Creations!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

MMCS - Gift Bags & Boxes!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have the theme of Gift Bags and Boxes! I decided to decorate a plain paper bag that I had stashed away and gave it a contemporary feel. I chose these colours and the stamp to suit a young girl as I know it can be quite tricky creating something for younger females!

The large jewelled embellishment is also from the MMCS website and is part of one of the gorgeous £1 Embellishment packs that we have.

 INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella Stamp
Penny Black Stamp
Echo Park Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Glittered Snowflake
MMCS Embellishment Pack

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool
Blank Paper Bag

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes!

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This week's brand new challenge at CHARISMA CARDZ is Anything Goes! I dug out one of my Magnolia stamps for this card as it's been a while since I last used one and I thought it'd go so well with these gorgeous new Maja papers!

 INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamp
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers

Flowers & Twirl from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Pumice Stone & Black Soot

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11 & R20

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option Of A Sketch!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Anything Goes + Option Of A Sketch! As usual the sketch is an added extra for anyone who wishes to have a theme to play along with.
This week's challenge will also last 2 weeks instead of 1 giving you extra time to play along!

This week I am providing the Winner's prize myself!

One lucky person will receive this bundle of goodies.
6x6 Papers, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, Die Cuts, 
Embellishments, Ribbons, Beaded Trim!

 INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamp
Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp
Dovecraft Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Red Geranium

Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Last Christmas ... Card Of The Year!

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This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is Last Christmas ... Card Of The Year! The perfect theme I would say seeing that it is the last UK posting day tomorrow! I have made something using the Clean & Simple style because when your making those last minute cards you don't want to be doing something that takes a long time!

 INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz Stamp Set
Penny Black Stamp

Dew Drops, Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black & Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Joanna Sheen - Make It Sparkle!

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I am back today with another card for the current challenge at JOANNA SHEEN of Make it Sparkle! Today we have revealed on the challenge blog that the current challenge is infact our last. It has been a great couple of years and I was one of the lucky ones to have been a part of it from the very beginning. The blog will be sadly missed! 

 INGREDIENTS -

House Mouse Stamp Set
Penny Black Stamp
Dovecraft & LOTV Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter
Glittered Snowflake

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Red Geranium

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, R11, R37, R59, YG63 & YG67

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Anything Goes!

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This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a Free week! Just like last week I have used a lovely set of Pre-coloured Toppers available from the MMCS website.

 

 INGREDIENTS -

Pre - Coloured Topper by The Hobby House
First Edition 'Silent Night' Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Lace, Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter
Glittered Snowflake

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Traditional Christmas Colours!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Traditional Christmas Colours Only! This week's prize is from STAMP FAIRY and is a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE for the lucky winner.

Stamp Fairy are also currently having a SALE so do pop on over and grab yourself a treat!

 INGREDIENTS -

Stamp Fairy Digi Image
Penny Black Stamp
Basic Grey Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter
Glittered Snowflake

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21,  E31, E33, R11, R20, R37 & R59

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Christmas Creatures!

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This week's challenge at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY is Christmas Creatures! A perfect theme for those Penny Black stamps we all have! I know I have used this colour combination a lot recently too so don't worry, tomorrow's card colour scheme is completely different lol

 INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps
Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Lace, Dew Drops & Glitter
Glittered Snowflake

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue
Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Black Soot

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, C5, E31 & E33

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX