Totally Gorjuss - Celebrate!

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Today's card is for the new challenge over at TOTALLY GORJUSS  of Celebrate! I have used my favourite PB stamps for C&S Christmas Cards, I can see it getting used a lot in the future.

This is my final Christmas Card of 2014, I hope you have enjoyed seeing them all in one place here on this blog. I will most likely continue to make them throughout 2015 seeing as I like Christmas so much! So please don't forget to stop by every so often.

INGREDIENTS -

Carolling Tree Stamp by Penny Black

Holographic Silver Stars from my stash

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards!

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Today I wanted to share with you my favourite Christmas Cards of 2014! Each year I like to select my Top 5, I hope you like them as much as I do.

First up is a card I made for my challenge blog, Creative Inspirations. 

I have used this super cute Digi by Mel Jens Designs which I fell in love with as soon as I saw it. I decided to use the same colour palette in the papers that I used in the image, creating a rather non traditional Christmas card. I like the card so much that I couldn't bear to part with it this year!

Next up is a card using a sweet LOTV image. Most of you may know that I am a super fan of LOTV character stamps, but this sweet design using Robins caught my eye. I have also used some lovely Christmas papers by one of my favourite brands Maja Design.

This next card is rather different to my usual style, it's very Clean & Simple. I bought this PB stamp earlier in the year and to me it's one of those designs that doesn't need anything else with it, expect for a few sparkly embellies for a finishing touch! Not only does the card have a Classy look but it was super quick to make which when you need to make a batch, is just what you want!

This year I haven't made as many cards using the Tim Holtz inky style as I have done previously, which is a personal shame. However I did manage to make this one which certainly catches your eye!

Finally is a card using one of my all time favourite colour schemes for Christmas cards, white on white! Even though they are a pain to photograph, they do look lovely. I have used an older Magnolia stamp on this card, when it comes to Magnolia I have to admit that the older designs are favourites!

Well I hope you have enjoyed having a look at my top picks, why not share your own?

Thanks for stopping by,

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

XXX

It's Christmas Time Santa!

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For my first card as part of the Sugar Nellie DT I have used one of their new pre - coloured Toppers. I will admit to you now that this wasn't my original plan, I had hoped to colour something but due to lack of time I had to use a topper, however that isn't a bad thing because as you can see they are super cute!

INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House Sugar Nellie Toppers 'Jolly Christmas' 

First Edition Paper

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Paper Doily, Pop Out Sentiment & Cheesecloth

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Large Silver Glitter Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Totally Gorjuss - Love at Christmas!

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We have a new challenge over at TOTALLY GORJUSS  this week of Love at Christmas! I have used one of the cute House Mouse stamps I chose for my prize a few weeks ago over at the HM Challenge. They arrived a few days ago and I couldn't wait to use this design.

INGREDIENTS -

House Mouse Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Nestabilities

Pop Out Sentiment, Paper Doily Ribbon, Button & Cheesecloth

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Memento Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, R11, R20, R46, R59, BG93, BG96, Y28, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - A Penguin Present Tag!

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 Yesterday it was my turn to post over at the MMCS BLOG and here is what I shared. I was kindly sent some of the Sugar Nellie Coloured Toppers by The Hobby House and I decided to make a Tag. The Toppers are great for something like this as it means you can create something really quickly.

INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House Sugar Nellie Toppers 'Jolly Christmas'  - 

AVAILABLE FROM MMCS

Paper Doily, Ribbon & Cheesecloth

Pop Out Sentiment

Gold Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue 

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Christmas / New Year!

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This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Christmas / Happy New Year!
This week's challenge has been extended for the Christmas break and will run until the 

6th January 9pm London Time! This week's prize is from CRAFTS U LOVE and is a
£10 VOUCHER!

INGREDIENTS -

Di's Downloads 'Snowman Cheer' Digi Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Marianne's Designs Stitched Circle Die

Pop Out Sentiment, Ribbons, Paper Doily & Cheesecloth

Twinklets Diamond Dust

White & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Chunky White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Copic Markers - C1, C2, C5, C7,R11, R81, RV95, Y28, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PTW - Last Christmas!

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Today we have our last challenge of the year over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY of 

Last Christmas ... Card of the Year! 

As soon as I saw this theme I knew it was the perfect chance to use this sentiment by Magnolia. Not only does it match the theme but it's also one of my favourite Christmas songs. I have gone for another C&S design with a little embellishment of sparkly snowflakes and sprinkles!

INGREDIENTS -

Sentiment Stamp by Magnolia

Adhesive Snowflakes from my stash

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Totally Gorjuss - Blue Christmas!

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Today's card is for the new challenge over at TOTALLY GORJUSS  of Blue Christmas! I have created another C&S card which gives me the chance to use some stamps that don't usually get inked as often as they should. Of course I added the blue aspect with some blue sprinkles embellishments.

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Silver & Blue Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

A Gold Stamping Bella Christmas!

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I have a little extra card to share with you all today, using one of the new Stamping Bella stamps. My last card using her was in traditional colours so this time I thought I would try gold, which I think gives her a classy look. I am also sharing this as an extra DT card over on the MMCS BLOG today.

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Savannah Has A Star' Stamp

First Edition Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Nestabilities

Pop Out Sentiment, Ribbon, Paper Doily & Cheesecloth

Twinklets Diamond Dust

White & Gold Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue  & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y28, W1, BG93 & BG96

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!

(If you want to use a sketch you can choose between the one below or one of the others on our Sketch page. Just state which you have used). I decided not to use the sketch this week and make a Gift Tag.

INGREDIENTS -

The Paper Shelter 'Yep I Have My Methods' Digi Stamp

Sizzix Tim Holtz 'Holiday Words' Die Set

Marianne's Designs Stitched Circle Die

Tag, String, Ribbon & Button

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Copic Markers - C1, C2, C5, C7, E00, E21, R46, R59, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Totally Gorjuss - Snowflakes!

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Today's card is for the new challenge over at TOTALLY GORJUSS  of Snowflakes! The challenge went live over the weekend but I didn't have space to post it on my blog until today. 

I have made another C&S card, mainly because I didn't have much time lol I'm still in two minds about whether I like this card but I have to say it does look a lot better in real life!

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Snowflakes!

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It's time for a new challenge at PBSC and this month's challenge is Snowflakes! I have used a cute older design of a Christmas pup!

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamp

Tim Holtz Snowflake Embossing Folder

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon, Button, Pop Out Sentiment & Cheesecloth

Marianne's Designs Stitched Circle Die

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Red & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Markers - C1, C2, R46, R59, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX