October Card Chain Challenge

Supplies:  Bazzill dotted swiss cardstock, Angel stamp received from Jacqueline, 

Walnut Stain and Tea Dye Distress Inks and blending tools, Tim Holtz edge distresser, 

Fiskars Upper Crest border punch, buttons from stash, Papermania textured 

cardstock and Prima Flowers.

This month Deborah set another fun Card Chain Challenge.  Don't know what I am talking about?  Be sure to check out this post here if you are interested in taking part.  I used some of the colours from the colour palette on my card this month along with one of the themes - Angels (in honour of Guardian Angels Day).


Above is my card which I sent to Betty in the US and the card I received from Jenny (below) is an absolute stunner.  The details, elements and colours are just beautiful.

Another fun Card Chain Challenge! - thanks Jenny.

Sign up ends 1st November so be sure to hop on over to Deborah's blog if you are interested in taking part.  I have already signed up!.  The full reveal is on Deborah's blog tomorrow.

Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Caardvarks - decorate inside and out!

I have a couple of thank yous to send and decided I had better get cracking! - the current challenge on Caardvarks is sponsored by Penny Black.  I love PB's stamps - you should see the prizes up for grabs.... quick... check them out here.

The Challenge is "to create a new stamped card that is decorated inside and out!".  The stamping on this card is on the cork tag and the inside message tag.

Supplies:  Cosmo Cricket pp and chipboard sticker - Early Bird range, 

Spellbinders Labels One, Docrafts A6 kraft card blank, PTI Vintage Labels 

stamps and Dark Chocolate Ink, PTI Beautiful Blooms II dies, 

PTI Ocean Tides ribbon,   buttons & cardstock, embroidery floss, 

Artist's Loft Natural Cork Roll - Michael's, felt in my stash from JoAnn's and pop dots.

I created a mat on the inside for the message with some stamping in Ocean Tides ink to match the cardstock.

Thanks so much for peeking.  Be sure to check out the Caardvarks Challenge and scroll down to find the post containing the winner of my Christmas/Holiday Blog Candy.

Holiday/Christmas Blog Candy - WINNER

Firstly can I say a HUGE thank you to everyone who left sweet comments and congratulations on my one year blog anniversary.  I really appreciate you all visiting/taking the time to leave a lovely comment.  Quite a "bucket" full of entries.

As you can see ... I had a little helper x 2!  and the winner is....

 CONGRATS to Jenn Zeeb - please email me with your addy and I will get your goodies out to you.

Thanks to everyone that entered - off to spend the day with my helpers!

Mami Doodles - Challenge #13

Can you believe that it is the 13th Challenge on Mami Doodles?  Where does the time go?.  The challenge is to use an image - stamped or digital to create something that is not a card.

I decided to create a mini treat bag using some goodies I won from the wonderful Anne overseas.  Thank you so much Anne - she will recognise the sentiment stamp and adorable mini bag.... off to play with the rest now!

 Supplies: Mami Doodles Digital Image -  The Witch & Friend!, 

Autumn Leaves Stampology Little devil stamp, white gel pen, 

Paperchase black grosgrain ribbon, Spellbinders Labels 14, Copper Stickles, 

Papermania Textured cardstock, black cardstock, copics, 

Fiskars Upper Crest border punch and pop dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team cooked up here.  

Hope you get a chance to play along and are enjoying the mid term break/school holidays if you have little ones.  Happy Crafting!.

Paperplay - "A haunting we will go!"

This week's challenge on Paperplay is Halloween - "A haunting we will go!".  This challenge is set by DT Member Julie and she loves Halloween.  It is very kindly sponsored by Bunny Zoe Crafts - full challenge deets are here.

I made the above set of mini cards for my DS's to give to their teachers, grandparents etc.  The stamps I received recently from Anne (thanks again for the marvellous goodies) and I have had soooo much fun playing with them.  I added glossy accents to the pumpkin and to dracula's teeth!. 

Received wonderful Penny Black "friendly frank" images from Kathy too but just haven't managed to make a card to be as spectacular as hers!  Hopefully before Sunday!  Will post if I get two minutes ... my DS's are on mid term - so it's a busy household at the moment.

Have fun and thanks so much for stopping by.

Thinking Inking

It is always nearly impossible to capture the shine from the paper when you spray with perfect pearls... but I think I managed to do it this afternoon with the flash on my camera on!  Although it looks splotchier than in real life!.

Supplies: PTI Wreath for all seasons, Papermania white pigment ink, PTI Dark Chocolate, 

Versamark ink, clear embossing powder, I rock crystal heat setting tools and clear gems, 

Fiskars Upper Crest border punch, crochet thread and Distress Inks - tea dye, 

walnut stain and spiced marmalade and Ranger/Tim Holtz blending tool.

This is what the card actually looks like after getting a good dose of tea dye, walnut stain and spiced marmalade!

Am enjoying getting inky!  If you haven't heard about the wonderful 8 weeks of free online classes that 2peas is currently hosting with Guest Designer Jennifer McGuire... you need to check it out ASAP right here.  It's called Holiday Thinking Inking.

Enjoy and hope you have a great week.

Holiday Star Card

Supplies:  Kraft Card Blank, Waltzing mouse stamp - Seasons for Love, 

I rock crystal heat setting tool and glam rocks by Imaginisce, Papermania white, 

red and pink inks, misc ribbon and pop dots.

The challenge on Wee Memories this week is "Cute Holidays".  This is what I made for the challenge.  It is part of the Caring Hearts Card Drive that my talented buddy Vera is running at the moment.  For further information - all details are here.

Thanks for stopping by - it is a three day weekend here in Ireland... and then the school are out on holidays for mid term all week.  Will pop back in at some stage!  Have a great day.