Shades of the same colour - CraftyHands DT

Hi all!

It's time for a new challenge over at CraftyHands, and the theme is "Shades of the same colour".

I bet you all know exactly what you're going to see next... Did you think LOTV in shades of brown? You'd be right, lol.

The image is of course one of the mini masterpieces, and the papers are Prima and a piece cut from a calendar that came with a craft mag last year! Flowers of course from WOC, and ribbons and pearls from my stash.

I do love the monochrome theme, and one of these days I might even go with a different colour... maybe! lol.

Now, if you hop on over to the CraftyHands blog, you can check out the rest of the teamie's creations, and then enter something of your own. You may even win this prize:

Hope to see you there!

Hugs,

Sammy-x

Valentines/Love - MilkCoffee DT

Good morning everyone!

This morning I'm sharing my DT project for the new MilkCoffee challenge with you. The theme is Valentines/Love  and to celebrate this, there are two gorgeous new digis available in the shop... They are aptly called "Romeo" and "Juliet".

Now, my project comes with a little bit of a back story...

For Christmas I gave my husband a present with a twist... 12 Pre-paid and pre-planned dates. One for each month of this year. I spent most of last year secretly saving and planning, and now that I'm finally starting to hand him envelopes on the first of each month containing the details of that month's date, some thought must go into the presentation, of course!

Now, February is of course Valentines, and for our date this month I booked us a table at a lovely restaurant, and I have the money put aside to pay for the meal. However, it seemed a bit naff to just shove a wad of cash into an envelope, so instead I decided to use these gorgeous new MilkCoffee digis and I made a money holder!

I tried to model them on hubby and me (meaning, they have similar hair colour, only her hair is far prettier than mine!).

The paper is course is from LOTV's "Antebellum" pad.

And a peek at the inside... Look, I even used a velcro dot to keep it shut!

So there you have it. My valentine's project. Now, my fellow teamies have produced some incredible works of art, so I strongly suggest you go and see for yourself. And while you're there, I hope you'll be inspired to create something "love"-ly of your own!

Wishing you a fantabulous day!

Sammy-x

Rhedd & Rosie's DT - Anything goes and some exciting news!

Good morning everyone!

Before I show you my Rhedd and Rosie's DT piece for this fortnight, I have something really exciting to announce!

Sandie, our intrepid leader over at Rhedd and Rosie's, is starting a new altered art challenge blog called "Rhedd's Creative Spirit", and she has asked me to be on the design team!

This will be an "anything goes" altered art challenge that runs monthly and awards some really awesome prizes! I for one am super excited to be a part of this, and I hope you'll all come and play along! The first challenge goes live on the 1st of Feb, so watch this space!

But in the meantime, you can play along with Rhedd and Rosie's challenge this fortnight, which is Anything Goes! So again, No excuse for not coming to play!

The prize this time is a $10 voucher for Stichy Bear's digi Outlet, and they gave us some fab images to play with! I chose the image "new jeans", and this is what I came up with:

I used Prima papers (mounted on ivory pearlescent card), and went to town with my distressing tool and my white gel pen to add faux stitching. The flowers are from WOC and the seam binding is from The Ribbon Girl. Lace and pearls from my stash, and of course the obligatory Stickles and my new love, liquid pearls.

And now it's your turn, but first, you must go see what my fellow teamies have been up to, because they're such an incredibly talented bunch!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Incy Wincy - ribbon and pearls
The ribbon Girl - anything goes
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything goes with a handmade bow

Have a fabulous day!

Sammy-x

In stitches! - Sweet Stampin' DT

Good morning everyone!

Remember to go here for my candy and/or challenge! (photo of the first part of the candy coming later today!)

And now on to my Sweet Stampin' DT creation for this week. It's Team Fi's turn, and we're following the theme In stitches.

Now, those of you that have paid close attention to my blog know I don't do sewing machines, so for me this meant faux stitches! And it just so happens I have the LOTV "Little stitches" set! I used not one, not two, but three different ones on this card!

As you can see, I used a Magnolia stamp (Oh my! Yes, really, I do own stamps other than LOTV!) and I teamed it up with Papermania "Ahoy There" papers. Add some twine, blooms, gems, charms, brads and a sea shell, and this is the result! (I'm kinda fond of the whole nautical theme... And this is one of only 2 paper pads I have in two separate sizes!)

So there you have it. And if you'd like to be in the running to win our weekly prize, which this week is from Di's Digis, or our monthly prize from Cuddly Buddly, then make sure you enter something that corresponds with the theme, and remember... It must include stamping! (rubber or digital)

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Simon says stamp - "A" is for... Ahoy!
Bunny Zoe's crafts - Stitching
Crafting when we can - Challenge 61 (1 image, 2 twine, red, white and blue colour scheme)

Have a fabulous day my dears.

Sammy-x

The Crafting Cafe DT - Anything goes

Hi all,

First of all, you all still need to go and enter my candy! And/or join in the challenge! All the details are here.

This morning I'd like to share my DT project for this month's The Crafting Cafe challenge.
The theme is Anything Goes, so once again you've NO excuse to not join in the fun!

For my card, I used the digi "Umbrella Whimsy 2" from The Stamping Boutique.

The paper is from the Prima "En Francais" pad, as are the large ticket I mounted the image on, and the two little tags. I also used dark brown card, lace and pearls from my stash.

Now I'd love to see what pretties you will create and link up!

Have a fabulous day!

Sammy-x

Crafting with Dragonflies DT - Anything goes!

Gooood morning blogland!

First of all, thank you so much to all of you that have commented on Kayleigh's first digi. She's super thrilled with all your lovely comments and really excited to see what people will make with it!

If you haven't joined the candy and/or challenge yet, you can find it here.

And now, on to my first Crafting with Dragonflies DT post of 2014! We had an extended break over the Christmas period, but we're back, and ready to ease you all back in gently with an easy "Anything Goes" challenge.

And if anything indeed goes, is it going to take a lot of figuring out what you might find on my card? No, thought not.

I used the stamp "Party Girl" from Lili of the Valley and teamed her up with their "Always and Forever" papers.

Isn't she just adorable?

I also used flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, a couple of pins, and some cheesecloth, lace, pearls and liquid pearls to add texture. The balloon is completely covered with Glossy Accents, though it doesn't show in this photo (I was having soooo much lighting trouble, so sorry the picture isn't great).
You know, I just realised that there are no Stickles anywhere on this card! I assure you all, I am feeling fine! Not sure what happened there! Hehe...

So, now it's time to pop on over to the Crafting with Dragonflies blog, so you can see what my fellow Dragonflies have been up to, before linking your own creation...

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

LOTV Ideas to Inspire - anything goes (3rd entry)
One Crazy Stamper - anything goes
Natalie and Amy's - for the girlies (2nd entry)
Passion for Promarkers - Ribbon, lace or twine
Challenges 4 everybody - anything goes
Great impressions - Use something new (stamp, papers and liquid pearls for starters!)

I hope you all have the most wonderful day!

Sammy-x

Digi freebie, special challenge and CANDY!!!

Hello my dears,

By now, most of you will know that my little girl (who is not so little any more!) is a bit of an artist. well, after some prodding by myself and one or two bloggy friends (you know who you are...), she has designed her very first digi stamp, which she wants to offer up to you all as a freebie. All she asks is that you credit her (Kayleigh at Mad Hatter designs) if you do.

So without further ado... Meet Neko:

"Neko" is, according to my Japanese-loving daughter, Japanese for "Cat", so she decided it would be an apt name.

Now, I mentioned a special challenge and a candy draw, didn't I?
Entering is simple... If you want to be in for a chance to win my candy (full contents to follow, but there will be several stamps - including LOTV - paper, washi tape and more!), just pop your details into the linky below, and link to your blog, not an individual post.

The candy:

However... If you would also like to be included in a special draw to win a £10 voucher (or equivalent in other currency) to a crafty shop of your choice, we would like to challenge you to make a card using the Neko digi, and link that up too, linking to the actual post.

So, there are two chances to win. One for the candy, and one as a special one-off challenge (because Kayleigh would be completely over the moon if people were to make something with her digi!). You can enter either one, or both if you want.
The rules are simple! Anyone can play along (even if you won something recently. Please don't let that stop you!), and though we'd appreciate it if you are or become a follower of our blogs, it's not essential. In addition, we would be so very happy if you could help spread the word, so we can get a few entries!
NO candy only blogs please, and while you are very welcome to link up as many projects as you want, you'll only get one entry into the draw.

This challenge/candy will run until my birthday, which is the 17th of February!

Now, no challenge is complete without some DT work, right? So here is Kayleigh's first ever DT creation...

And here is mine:

Your turn! ;-)

Have a fabulous day everyone!