Spider Henry

This is the card I have made for my sister's fiance's birthday. I have followed the layout from this week's Papertake Weekly. I'm also entering the "Spots and Stripes" theme from Allsorts.

As if have used a Whiff of Joy Digital stamp by Alison Acton I'm going to enter Stamps Something's Digi Day challenge

Papers are from the Doodlebug Fourth of July paper kit.

A Bunch of Grapes

This is my Nan's Birthday card, I hope she likes it. I have followed the sketch from Truly Scrumptious

I have used one of the stamps from the Autumn 2009 collection by Whiff of Joy.
Dress - Soft Green, Pastel Green
Apron - Rose Pink, Pink Carnation and Blossom
Grapes - Burgundy, Crimson, Antique Pink and Dusky Rose
Leaves - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cinnamon and Caramel
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom

The papers are freebies from Cardmaking and Papercraft and are from the Spring and Summer collection by My Mind's Eye.

Anniversary Cupcake

This is the card I have made for my sister's fiance to give to her for their anniversary on Friday. The image and colour theme were a request.

I have followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers. Additionally I am entering it into I Love Promarkers who have "Cupcakes" as their theme this week. I am also entering Allsorts as I have used a Punch, Tag and Ribbon on the card for their "Let's Play Bingo" challenge on the card.

I have used one of my favourite stamps from Whiff of Joy by Alison Acton and coloured with my Promarkers:
Henry - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Cupcake Holder and Candle - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Cupcake Icing - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Flame - Oatmeal, Lemon, Soft Lime and Primrose

Hug in a Mug

Another Christmas card done. For this card I have followed the sketch from Inspirational Card Sketches. I'm also entering the "Winter Wonderland" theme from this weeks A Spoon Full of Sugar and also the "Three of a Kind" from Papertake Weekly of which I have used three design papers.

I have used Sugar Nellie's Hug in a Mug stamp and coloured her with Promarkers:
Coat and Ear Muffs - Cardinal Red, Rose Pink and Blossom
Trousers and Scarf - Cool Greys 1-5
Mug and Patches - Plum, Amethyst and Orchid
Hair - Raw Sienna, Gold and Mustard
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Blossom

Farmer

This is the card I have made for my Uncle's birthday at the end of the month.

I followed the layout from Whiff of Joy. As it's a "Birthday" card I am entering it into Creative Inspirations. It is also an "Autumnal" card so I'm also entering Charisma Cardz and Stampin for the Weekend. Additionally as I used die cut leaves for the embellishments I'm entering Stamp Something

I have used three Whiff of Joy stamps from the Autumn 2009 collection and coloured them with Promarkers:

Dungarees - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tan
Shirt, Hat and Pumpkins - Burnt Orange, Mandarin, Pumpkin, Apricot and Oatmeal
Handkerchief and Leaves - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Mushroom - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla and Ivory
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink

The papers are a mixture of Dovecraft and Basic Grey Archaic

Tightrope

I have made this card for my Docraft's October Friendship swap. I hope Lisa likes it.

I have followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday. I am also entering the "Sparkle and Shine" theme from A Spoon Full of Sugar, as I have glittered the cobweb and part of the sentiment, though it's not very clear in the photo.

I have used Penny Black's Tightrope stamp and coloured it with Promarkers:
Flowers - Carmine, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose and Blossom
Leaves - Pine, Forest Green, Grass and Line Green
Hedgehog - Cool Greys 3-5, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink

The papers are Basic Grey Sultry.

Lollipop's Birthday

This is a card I made for my friend's daughter's birthday. I made it last week so am late uploading so no challenge entries for this one.

Chocolate Cupcake

For this card I followed the sketch from Truly Scrumptious. I am also entering it into a few more challenge blogs they are:
"Chocolate and Green" from Crafty Catz
"Wild Thing" for Totally Gorgeous and
"Anything Goes" over at The Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge.

I have used one of my favourite stamps Henry with Cupcake from Whiff of Joy
Henry - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Cupcake Holder and Candle - Grass, Apple and Meadow Green
Cupcake Icing - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Flame - Amber, Tulip Yellow, Lemon and Soft Lime.

I have used a mixture of papers from The Big One by Papermania and Nanna's Kitchen by DCWV

Winter Blues

For this card I have followed the sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp. I am also entering the "Punch It" theme from Just Cute Bears as I have used spellbinders snowflake dies.

The paper I have used is from my stash and is several years old. The image is coloured with Promarkers:
Bear - Raw Sienna, Mustard, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Coat - Midnight Blue, China Blue and Cornflower
Gloves - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Henna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Caramel
Robin - Burgundy, Berry Red and Red

Friendly Visitor

For this card I have followed the layout for Inspirational Card Sketches. I am also entering the "Autumn" theme from Creative Card Crew and "Fall into Autumn Colours" from A Spoon Full of Sugar. Additionally I am entering the "Tweet and a Flutter" challenge from Cute Card Thursday which needed either a bird or butterfly in the image.

I have used Penny Black's Friendly Surprise stamp and coloured with my Promarkers:
Hedgehog - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel, Vanilla, Ivory and Pale Pink
Swing - Raw Sienna, Gold, Mustard and Vanilla
Flowers - Mandarin, Pumpkin, Amber and Gold
Leaves - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Robin - Walnut, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel, Burgundy, Poppy and Red

Santa is Coming

Baking Cupcakes

Such a bad blogger and an Award

Sorry for being such a bad blogger lately. I have this week off so will hopefully catch up with you all then.



Katina gave me this award a couple of weeks ago so I thought I'd better pop it on my blog and say thanks. Will come back next week to pass it on.

See you all soonxxx

Sugar Nellie's Daisy

This card is for my September Docraft's Friendship swap partner I hope she likes it. I have followed the sketch from this fortnight's Sugar Bowl. I have used Daisy by Elizabeth Bell for Sugar Nellie and coloured her with Promarkers:
Trousers and Flowers - Aubergine, Lilac and Lavender
Top - Cyan, Sky Blue, Arctic Blue and Powder Blue
Grass and Patches - Soft Green, Mint Green and Pastel Green
Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon and Sandstone
Skin - Oatmeal, Vanilla, Ivory and Pal Pink for cheeks

Baking

I'm entering this card into the sketch challenge over at Stamping with Fun.

For this card I have used my new (and only) Belles and Whistles stamp Tania Baking and I have coloured her with Promarkers:
Trousers and Hair - Walnut, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel and Tan
Top - Midnight Blue, Cornflower, Blue Pearl and Pastel Blue
Apron - Pastel Yellow, Buttercup and Primrose
Apple - Olive Green, Moss and Pear Green
Bowl - Caramel, Sandstone, Tan and Vanilla