Winter Wonderland - No DP Challenge!

Good Friday morning all!

I hope you are all well - unfortunately I had a bit of an accident yesterday and I think I've broken my little toe!!  Aside from the swelling and bruising it's doing ok but it's a good reason to sit down and maybe get some crafting done!

Anyways, onto todays Winter Wonderland challenge which is hosted by me this week!  'No DP' is the challenge so it'll be a perfect chance to see those beautiful background stamps, embossing etc.  We're sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and the winner will get to choose 4 digi stamps of their choice!  Unfortunately I wasn't able to use one of their images on my card as my printer has been having issues this week!!  But the rest of the DT have so please make sure you pop on over and check them out - they're super duper!

I've used a trusty Tilda (she was already inked and coloured in my stash) and I've followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday this week.  The background is embossed using a Sizzix plate.  The circle sentiment is from SU! and the snowflakes are an MS punch.

Well, I'm keeping it short and sweet today.  My eldest turns 12 tomorrow and he's very worried that my foot is not going to be better to do stuff with him so on that note I had better rest up and ice it again!!

Thanks for your visit today - it is hugely appreciated and I hope you're able to join in with our Winter Wonderland challenge this week!  Take care and thanks for any comments you may leave!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Two Peas in a Pod!

Good Morning all!

I hope you're all well and continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer!  Today is the final installment of my Papercardkit for PaperWorksCo so I have this fun little shaker card for you. 

I've been asked to make a baby card for the arrival of twins and when I saw this 'Two Peas in a Pod' sentiment and paper I remembered I owned this gorgeous little sweet pea baby stamp by Stamping Bella.  So I've made a rather unconventional baby card but I think it's turned out sooo cute!  I coloured the baby images with copics (I reverse stamped one image so I could get them looking at eachother).  They're cut out then I added a wire 'curl' to the top of their heads.  The flower behind them is the fun shaker part which I filled with seed beads.  The flowers, ribbon and sentiment are all part of the papercardkit.  This kit finishes at the end of the month so you only have 4 days left to get your hands on it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I really appreciate your visits over to my blog and the time you take to leave me a comment!  My craft room is still feeling a little neglected with this gorgeous summer weather but with the summer season being so short in Canada one has to make the most of being outside and the beautiful glorious sunshine. 

Take care,

Hugs,

Danielle x

PWCO Blog Hop winners announced ...

Hi there

I just want to let you all know that Peggy has announced the winners from the PaperWorksCo blog hop over on the PWCO blog.  Be sure to go and check the list you - your name just might be one of the lucky winners!!!

Hope you're all enjoying a fabulous day!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Look what I received ....!!!

Online MBA


Wow!  I received an email telling me my blog had been voted in the Top 45 scrapbooking blogs!  I am so happy!  Thanks everyone - this award is for all of you out there who contribute so many beautiful ideas and creations through your blogs!
 
Hugs,
Danielle x

Winter Wonderland - Let's get sketchy!

Happy Friday everyone!

Boy, am I ever glad it's the end of the week!  I'm looking forward to the weekend and chilling with the family!

Here we are already at the fourth Friday in July - wow!  Kate is our lovely host this week at Winter Wonderland she has this fabulous sketch for us all to follow.  Great sketch Kate - it was really fun to work with all those circles!

I went with a pretty simple card this week.  My mojo is taking a major siesta on these hot days - it seems to enjoy an afternoon swim to cool off, LOL!!!  I used this super cute penguin pair from Motivet and coloured it up with distress inks for a change.  The paper is a christmas pad from my stash and the sentiment circle is from Magnolia.  A simple blue silk bow finishes the card off.  Like I said, simple but I like it!  Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's gorgeous creations - they've done a fantastic job with this sketch!

I hope you're able to join in with the sketchy fun this week over at Winter Wonderland.  We're being sponsored by the fabulous Simon Says Stamp so you could be in with a chance of winning a $15 spending spree!!  What are you waiting for!

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful Friday and start to the weekend!  Wishing you all lots of sunshine and relaxation!  Thank you so much for visiting today and leaving a comment - it is so appreciated and I love to read them all!

Hugs,

Danielle x

A New Adventure ....

Hi there!

Welcome to another Papercardkit Wednesday with PaperWorksCo!  I hope you guys all enjoyed the blog hop on Saturday and got a chance to see all of the new stamp images by Rachelle Anne Miller - aren't they gorgeous!!!   And remember, if you didn't get a chance yet you can still participate until Friday to be in with a chance at winning some free stamps!

Well, today I wanted to show you this cutie and how beautifully it goes with the papers from the July kit.  I love that these papers are double-sided and so fabulously co-ordinated!  I decided to try a new technique on this card and I've made a T-Slide card - the tutorial can be found on Splitcoaststampers here.  It is quite easy to make and I really love the end result.  It's a great card to combine co-ordinating papers with too!

Here's a view of the inside and slider, which when pulled, displays the hidden message inside!  The matching sentiment reads 'The path to your new adventure starts here'.  Isn't that great!  Perfect for so many different occasions.  You can find all of the new RAM stamps on sale here.  Go quickly though as there is still 10% off the I WANT IT ALL bundle and it won't last forever!!!

Well, that's all for today folks!  I hope you're able to leave a comment and let me know you've visited!  I must admit to finding it a little tough to spend time on the computer right now when the weather is so gorgeous outside, so any and every comment that is left is truly greatly appreciated!

I hope you enjoy your day and whatever is in store for you!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Summer Lovin' Blog Hop with PaperWorksCo

Hi and Welcome!

So glad you could make it to the next release of stamps from PaperWorksCo using images from Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM).  The blog hop is sure to be an exciting one and I KNOW you won't be disappointed with the fabulous images that are coming your way!

You should have arrived by way of Bella's blog but incase you haven't started from the beginning, you will want to go back to the start here so you don't miss out on anything!

So I get to show you the delightful 'Day at the Beach' - isn't it just the cutest!  I LOVE the beach so putting this card together was just so much fun for me!  I decided on an easel card as I wanted to incorporate at least one shell into the card and this was how I wanted to do it!  The image is coloured with copics and the papers are from Cosmo Cricket's Garden Variety pack (the July papercardkit).  The punched seaside border was a gift from a friend (but I think will have to be a permanent purchase one of these days!!!) - it's so perfect for this card.  I punched out one of the little circles and placed it on the image to represent the sun.  I added some white ric-rac to give the feel of waves.

Close-up of the image

This photo gives you a clearer view of the sandpaper I used to really give the card it's final 'beachy feel'.  I added a shell, the sentiment (which I love) and some more ric-rac.

I certainly hope you love the card and have enjoyed what I've done with this cute image!  Your next stop is the ever-so creative Sunghee - you certainly won't be disappointed I can assure you!  In case you get lost here is the full list of the blog hop team!

PWCO BLOG

Steph S

Cabio

Kelly

Lisa

Silvia

Jenny

Steph J

Karen Lynn

Bella

Danielle -------->  You are Here!

Sunghee

PWCO BLOG
 

AND, of course, in true PWCO style, Peggy is giving away 8 stamps (2 of each image) to randomly selected winners from all of the team's blogs.  To have a chance to win you must be sure to leave a comment on everyone's blogs!  AND ..... Peggy also has a promo of 10% on ALL PWCO stamps for the weekend!  So what are you waiting for ...... get hopping!!!  :)

 

Materials Used:

 

Stamp - Day at the Beach

Paper - Cosmo Cricket 'Garden Variety' (July Papercardkit)

Colouring medium - Copics

Embellishments - stash

 

 

Thanks for your visit today - I really am so glad you could make it and leave a comment!  Best of luck with winning and be sure to have fun on the rest of the hop!

 

Happy Weekend everyone - I'm off to Bluesfest for the rest of the day!  Keith Urban and Kevin Costner are playing tonight - woohoo!!!!

 

Hugs,

Danielle x

Winter Wonderland - Angels & Glitter!

Hi!

It certainly seems to be Christmas in July out in blogland at the moment and this week at Winter Wonderland we want to see your angels and glitter!  I personally LOVE angels so this theme was right up my alley!  I love this particular angel image by Inkadinkado.

So for my card I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday and went with a pale blue/grey & white colour scheme.  The paper is from Magnolia and the ribbon & lace is from my stash.  I added stickles glitter to the angel's snowflake trail.  The sentiment is Penny Black and the silver pearls are also from stash.  I will also add this card into Cute Card Thursday where the challenge is Get a Head Start (on Christmas) this week.

Our challenge this week is sponsored by Whimsy Stamps so I certainly hope you're able to join us!  The rest of the DT have produced gorgeous cards and are always so inspiring!  Thanks for stopping by today - I'm so grateful that you've come for a visit and have taken the time to leave a comment.  I know the summer months are always so busy!  I'm gradually catching up on my favourite blogs - I might not be leaving comments on every one but I'm certainly viewing all your fabulous creations!

Have a wonderful Friday!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Seed Gift Box

Hi there!

Wow - I have so been MIA lately - my apologies but I'm really lacking some serious crafting mojo at the moment!!  And of course having the 3 boys home 24/7 doesn't leave too much time for crafty fun!

Anyways, it is another Wednesday and I have my second project to post for the PaperWorksCo July Papercardkit using the fabulous Garden Variety papers again from Cosmo Cricket.  These are so fun to play with and perfect for all those summer cards and projects that you need to get done.

Today, I decided to alter an empty cigar box.  I ended up having to completely dismantle the box to cover it properly with the paper.  It was very easy to do and fit back together again quite simply.  I loved this verse which was included in the kit and I thought it would make a perfect little Seed Gift Box to give to a gardening friend or even make a great teacher gift!  The papers and embellishments are from the kit (excluding the plain red paper which is from my scrapbooking stash).  The metal hinges are also from my stash.

As you can see I've placed some seed packets inside but you could also easily add in a pair of garden gloves and a garden centre gift card.

I am adding this project into a couple of challenges out there:-

Creatalicious Challenges - Something 3D
Simon Says Stamp - 'Let's Get Fruity!!'

Thanks for stopping by today - I really appreciate your visit.  I hope my little project has inspired you in some way!  I love reading your comments and I really do thank you for taking the time to leave them!  I hope you all enjoy a fabulous Wednesday!

Hugs,

Danielle x

PaperWorksCo are having another stamp release!

PWCO and Rachelle Anne Miller (RAM) have gotten together again to create an adorable new set of stamps due to be released this Saturday!

We will be having another blog hop this coming Saturday and you definitely won't want to miss it - lots of summer lovin' fun!!!

As always, Peggy will be offering up plenty of prizes to be won so mark the date on your calendar and we'll see you here!

Hugs,

Danielle x