Crafty Sentiments Designs Favorite

I am chuffed to bits to be the Crafty Sentiments Favorite 

with this card with the crafty sentiment image called Day Dreamer Henry. If you would like to see how i made it click here

 Thank you to the design team for choosing me as their favorite. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Shaped Cards Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #95

Today i would like to share my Design team card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Challenge #95 has the theme of an unusual or fancy shaped card. I fell in love with this image by Margy the owner of DS4J when it was a new releases a few weeks ago called Lion. I love cats, I will be that dotty old lady who spends her later life knitting surrounded by my feline babies.Challenge #95 is being hosted by the very talented team mate Margret pop over to her blog Cards and Cats to see the beautiful cards Margret makes.I would like to thank her for choosing such a fabulous theme.

Materials List.
The image is called Lion By DS4J
I cut the fancy square card on my Silhouette Cameo, I used a frame cutting file designed by one of the former design team at DS4J Pam. I welded it to make a card. Pam has a blog called papillon digital designs.
Desert Sand Printable Kraft card by Crafters Companion
Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils by Crafters Companion
Hearts cut of my Silhouette Cameo Die cutting Machine
Circles from Spellbinders dies.
Solid card stock bazzill card stock.
Sentiment sweet crazy love- wild thing  by Magnolia
 rubber stamps

Challenges entered.
 Silhouette Challenge Blog. It is the 4th week of challenge #14, the theme is to make your own shaped card, no pre designed shaped cards. I wedded a frame and used the offset function to make the card.
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge blog. Challenge #41 theme is an anything goes challenge. I love this challenge as it is a fully inclusive blog,you can make anything and enter from cd-roms, scrapbook layouts and digistamps
Inspirational Challenges. The theme is anything goes. They have 2 sponsors stampart designs and Beansie Doodles.
A Creative Need Challenge Blog. They are having an anything goes challenge, some beautiful DT inspiration to.
Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge Blog.The theme is shaped cards no ordinary cards some thing a little different. Pop over and take a peek.

I have realy enjoyed making my card this week, playing on my Silhouette Cameo, i think trying to make my own card blank made me to step out of the box. My confidence has also grown using the Cameo too.Please join our new challenge at DS4J i look forward to seeing the cards you make this week. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Lillies For A Best Friends

I would like to share a card i made today. My husbands Boss is doing the Paris to London bike ride for charity. The receptionist has been running the fundraising for a cancer charity. I have been making cards that will be in reception, people to make a donation for one of them. I have been trying to make them with a generic message.

Materials List
8" White card blank by Craftwork Cards
Image is called Lillie's for you by Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Solid card stock is by American Crafts
Patterned paper by Carly at  Creata
Sentiment is free word art by Ginger House 
Graph'it Markers 4115, 4155, 4175, 8260, 8270, 7240, 7260, 9100
Promarkers vanilla, saffron, sandstone, gold, Daffodil yellow
The flourish and flowers i cut on my Silhouette Cameo
Pearls from my stash

Challenges entered.
Graph'it Markers Color Challenge. Challenge #25 they would like you to color an image and give it Blonde hair. There is some beautiful inspiration from their team too.

Ditzie Digi Design Challenge Blog. Challenge #6 has an anything goes theme.You have a chance to win some of their digistamps.
Delightful Challenges Blog. The theme this time is Hello friend. This card is for a best friend, to say Hi and that you appreciate them. They are sponsored by crafty ribbons.
Southern Girls Challenge Blog. The theme is Dyeing to see those punches, Add some die cuts or punched shapes.They have been sponsored by Marianne Designs and the paper shelter
Crafting For The Craic Challenge Blog. Challenge #5 has the theme something summery or flowers. I think this card hits both. Pop over and share the love and see the beautiful dt inspiration.
Passion For Promarkers challenge blog. The theme for challenge #252 is to use yellow and blue. They have been sponsored by the Digi Stamps Boutique.
I hope you enjoyed your visit today, i will keep you up dated on how Richards training is going and how much money he raises.Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Top 3 At Graph'it Marker Color Challenge

So excited i am in the top 3 at Graph'it Color Challenge blog. Challenge #22 had the theme frilly and fancy. If you would like to see how i made this card, click here. Skipping out singing a happy song. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

New Release Sunday At Digistamps 4 Joy

Today there are 8 new digistamps that have been released at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. I would like to share with you my design team card. I used one of the new releases called Selena.Please pop over to the DS4J blog and see the fabulous designs and inspiration the rest of my team mates have been making for this weeks new releases. For some reason Selena looks orange in my photo she is not in real life will try and take some new pictures later.

List of materials I used
8" White card blank, by Craftwork Cards
Image is Selena by Digi Stamps 4 Joy
Die are all Spellbinders
Decorative papers are by Creata
Promarkers, ivory, blush, oatmeal, blue grey 1, sandstone, vanilla, saffron, gold, dusky rose, tea rose, coral.
Graph'it markers 9100. 9102, 9103, 3125, 3170
Ribbon from my stash.

Challenges I would like to enter my card into.
Just for fun challenge. The theme is here come summer. It has been lovely this past week on the south coast, but will most probably come to an end with the start of Wimbledon and Glastonbury this week.

Fairies Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #28 is summer. They have 2 fab sponsors and a Dt call, pop over and share the love,
Simon Says Stamp Challenge. Monday challenge is any thing goes, some fab dt inspiration and a very generous gift voucher for the lucky winner.
Sketch n Stash Challenge blog. Challenge #141 has such a cute sketch had to join in. I love sketched makes you think out side the box, but never sure of the etiquette, do we post the sketch or just a link.
Divas By Design Challenge Blog. The theme this time is to use 3 layers. They have been sponsored by Hobbycutz

Please pop over to the DS4J Blog and see all of this weeks releases and see the fabulous cards the team has made, you can buy the DS4J digistamps images for their store I hope you have a great week, it is a manic one here Edwards off to Glastonbury on Wednesday and Emily's going to Bulgaria on Sunday. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

New Digistamps Released At Digi Stamps 4 Joy

I would like to share a card I made with one of the new digistamps by Digi Stamps 4 Joy. This week there are 10 new releases by both Jen and Margy. Please pop over to the DS4J blog to see the beautiful cards my team mates have made.

Materials I used to make my card.
6" White card blank
Image is Sitting pretty by DS4J
Graph'it Markers 4115, 4145, 4155, 4175, 3125, 9101, 9102, 9103.
Decorative paper American Crafts
Solid Card is by American Crafts
Sentiment stamp is by Nicky at Stamping all day.
Card candy by craft work cards

Challenges entered into.
Moving along with the times Challenge Blog. The theme this time is Clean and Simple. So come on put all your embellishments down and see what you can make.

Paper Crafting Journey. The theme is anything goes and they have been sponsored by Kenny K, great dt cards.
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #39 is any thing does.They have been sponsored by Delicious doodles.Pop over for a peek.
Just Add Ink Challenge. The theme for challenge #218 is a color challenge i used the blue and the pink.There are some beautiful inspiration from their team.
Sister Act Card Challenge. Challenge #61 is an anything goes challenge. They have been sponsored by Stitchy bear, pop over if you can
Please go over to see the lovely new releases at DS4J, and see the beautiful team mates have made while i was away at the Isle of Wright Festival. My son Edward was playing there for the first time. It was exciting and very hot, my feet are still killing me, would i do it again,OH YES if he plays there next year. He is playing quite a few this Summer so keep tuned for my next adventure. Lots of things to do in my 49th year. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x x x

My DT Card For Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #89

I would like to share my design team card for the current challenge at Glitter n Sparkle. Challenge #89 has the theme to either make a fathers day card or a card for the man or men in your life.We have 5 sponsors who are giving away so stunning digital stamps. I have been very lucky to have been given an image to use by Crafty Sentiment Designs called Day dreaming Henry.

Materials i used to make my card.
6" white card blank
The image is called Day Dreaming Henry by Crafty Sentiment Designs
Spellbinders ovals and pennant diesdie
Tattered lace sentiment die
Solid card stock American Crafts
Decorative paper is by Creata pad
graph'it markers 5115, 4155, 5200, 5215, 3125,9100, 9102, 9103
Ribbon from my stash.

Challenges entered into.
Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge Blog. The theme is clean and simple or full on. I chose to do clean and simple. I really liked the image and thought it would make a nice card for a child. Mr Charlie or my niece Eva goes to lots of party's and will fit the bill for one of their friends.
Addicted To Stamps Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #99 is clean and simple, some great Dt inspiration pop over and share the love.
The Crafters Cafe Challenge blog. Challenge #67 has the theme to use White and one other color, i am hoping i was allowed to use skin and hair colors, it was the general card has to be white and a other. I used red and white very striking.

Crafting By Design Challenge. The theme this time is birthdays, Sharon who posted the challenge theme has her and lots of friends and family birthdays in june. Sounds like my mum and her siblings were all born in October.
The Male Room Challenge Blog.The theme this time is to make a fathers day male project. This is a male theme challenge only, which i love i have only just found it but i am sure it will become a favorite as you all know because i bore you about the fact i love making cards for the men in my life.
4 Kraftys Girlz Challenge Blog. They are on challenge #20 which has the theme anything goes, they have been sponsored by Eureka stamps, pop over and share the love.

Please join us at Glitter n Sparkle this week, pop over and see the lovely inspiration that my team mates have made, and see the lovely prizes you could win. I look forward to seeing your lovely creations Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge #94 Flowers Flowers Flowers

Today see's the start of a new challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Challenge #94 is hosted by my very talented team mate Charlene, she has chosen the theme Flowers, you can use as many or few as you would like. Please pop over to the DS4J Blog to see the lovely cards our team have made to give you inspiration. Please pop over to Charlene's blog Charlene's Card Creations.You can find the images we have all used at the DS4J Store

.Materials used.
A5 White card blank
Back ground image by DS4J called Toadstool Thicket.
The fairy image is called Freckled Face Sitting Fairy.
I merged the 2 images together in My Craft Studio
Promarkers/ Fleximarkers blush, ivory, oatmeal,Light fawn, antique white, pale blossom, tea rose, antique rose, antique pink, daffodil yellow.
Solid card stock white, lemon and ivory stardream card
I cut the frame, flowers and leaves on my Silhouette Cameo die-cutting machine.
Pearls from my stash

Challenges I would like to enter my card into.
Fan-Tastic Tuesday. Challenge #38 has an anything goes challenge they have been sponsored by The stamping boutique. I love this challenge as they welcome all types of crafting including digistamps, scrapbook and cd-roms.

Just Inspirational Challenges.The theme is Boys V Girls. I have taken this as you can make a girls or boys card.They have 2 sponsors Kenny K and Delicious Doodles. This is quite a new challenge go on pop over.
Card Mania challenge. The theme for challenge #48 is flowers, this will be such a popular choice, they have been sponsored by Crafts and Me.
Creative Cutting Challenge Blog. The theme for challenged # 36 is anything goes. Your creation must have one thing cut on an electronic die cutting machine. Some beautiful DT inspiration.
Marker Pop Challenge Blog. The theme for there challenge #45 is anything goes, there is a great prize of some mini memento dew drop stamp pads.
Addicted to Stamping Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #84 is the great outdoors.You must use a hand-stamped or digital image to join this challenge.
I hope you have enjoyed your visit today. I hope you will join us at DS4J I look forward to visiting your blogs to see your beautiful flower cards, crafty hugs Julie Ann

 

New Digistamps Sunday At Digi Stamps 4 Joy

There are some beautiful new Digi stamps being released at Digi Stamps 4 joy today. A lovely mix of images.I chose to use the 1 In A Million. I have used it on a card for my father in-law Norman. Please pop over to the DS4J blog to see the beautiful creations my team mates have also made with this weeks new releases.

Materials used.
6" White card blank
The image is 1 In a million by DS4J
Polca dot backing paper i printed using an My Craft Studio Cd -ROM
Letters cut from a quickutz alphabet and shadow set
solid card stock American Crafts
Crafters Companion spray and shine over the jar to make it look like glass
Graph'it markers 9100, 9102, 9013
Promarkers blue grey 1, glacier blue
Sentiment printed from word.

Challenges entered into.
C.R.A.F.T challenge blog. The theme for challenge #262 is to make a fathers day card or a card for the man in your life,

Milk Coffee Blog. The these for this challenge is to make a card for the special man in your life, as long as it is masculine then it will fit, we are all making Fathers day card so lots of you can join in.
Aud Sentiments Challenge. The theme for challenge #108 is to make a card with a male sentiment, i have used die cut letters for dad and printed sentiment from my computer.
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge. The theme for #219 is Fathers day or masculine themed card, for the man in your life.
Ruby's Rainbow Challenges. The theme for challenge #80 is one for the boys, you can make any thing male orientated for this challenge. It is an exclusive challenge from scrapbook page to knitting, pop over and peek.
A Random Fan Challenge . the theme for challenge #10 is Use your polka dots. I love polka dots were it is dotty paper or embossed card.
Cardz 4 Guyz. Challenge #21 has the theme of Fathers Day. Regular visits to my blog know i love to make cards for the men in my life and love this challenge too.
Crafting For All Seasons. Challenge #78 has the theme 'Boys will be Boys' Some great inspiration from their design team and a sponsor too.
I hope you like the new realeases this week at DS4J,  please pop over and take a closer look at the DS4J Blog and see the beautiful cards made by my ubber talented team mates.

Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #88 Use A Digi

I would like to share my Dt card for the new challenge at Glitter n Sparkle. Challenge #88 has the theme use a digistamp.We have been sponsored by A day for daisies, Freshly brewed designs, All dressed up and Sassy studio designs. I was very lucky to be given a image from A day for daisies called Buttons.

Materials used to make my card
7" X 5" White card blank
I made by a day for daisies called Buttons
Solid card stock by American Crafts
Swiss dots embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, saffron, vanilla, daffodil yellow pale blue, antique white, light fawn, blue grey 1
Frame is by spellbinders
ribbon from my stash

Challenged entered into
Crafty sentiment designs. The theme this time is an anything goes challenge. They are offering a lovely CD as a prize too. 
Paper Take Weekly. They have an any thing goes challenge with an optional twist make your card summery. they are sponsored by Lilly of the valley.

Shopping Our Stash. Challenge #154 has the theme Critters, these can be any type, butterfly's, domestic or wild, great Dt inspiration.
The Sailing Pineapple. Challenge #5 has the theme all creatures great and small. This is a relativity new challenge, pop over and share the love.
Twisted Tuesday Challenges. Challenge #77 has the theme shows us some sunshine, they want to see some yellow used. The twist is to use a child like playful image. I hope my little girl playing with her kitty fits the bill.The image reminds me of the reading books when i first learning to read, i think they were called Janette and John.
7 Kids College Fund. Challenge #101 has the theme anything goes with the twist use some embossing. I i embossed with Swiss dots the background to give some texture.
Thank you for popping by, i really appreciate all your comments. Please pop over and see the lovely prizes on offer at Glitter n Sparkle, i look forward to seeing all of the cards you make. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

 

Digistamps4Joy sponsors CMC Copics challenge

The card I would like to share with you today, is my GDT card i have made for the current challenge at CMC Copic challenge blog. Digi Stamps 4 Joy are pleased to be sponsoring challenge #94. The theme is anything goes. The challenge runs from the 6th until 12th June 2014. I am very proud and honored to be representing Mary the owner of DS4J and the rest of the design team.

Materials I used to make my card.
 8" White card blank by craft work cards
The image i used is called 'You and Me' by DS4J.
Crafters companion Neenah desert storm printable Kraft
I printed the image and backing papers onto the Printable Kraft card, using My Craft Studio.
I cut the flowers, leaves and bow on my Silhouette Cameo die cut machine and tattered lace dies
Card candy from my stash by craft work cards.
ribbon and lace from my stash
Graph'it markers 4115, 4145, 4155, 4175, 3125, 9102
Promarkers satin, sandstone, light fawn, tea rose
solid card stock by American Crafts

Challenges entered into.
Graph'it marker color crazy challenge blog. Challenge #22 has the theme frills and fancy. Beautiful dt work, take a peek.
Avenue 613 challenge blog. Challenge #74 has an Anything goes theme with an optional twist, make some thing for yourself. I do not always put sentiments on my card as i some times can not part with them, and put them in frames.
Ditzie  Digi Designs Challenge. The is quite a new challenge they are on week 5. The theme is anything goes.
Please pop over and share the love
Fairy Tale Stampers. Challenge . challenge #39 has a theme of Flowers. they want to see flowers on your creation
Scribble and Scrap Challenge Blog. The theme for challenge #12 has the theme of Anything goes. come on we can all make a card for this.
The corrosive Challenge blog. Challenge #200 is a celebrations, wow 200 challenges congratulations girl. They have a blog hop as well as a challenge. The challenge theme is Anything goes, pop over and congratulate the team. They have lots of sponsors fun and games.
In The Pink Challenge Blog. Challenge #45 has a vintage / shabby chic theme. The rules are simple must use pink in your card plus, i have used pink and Kraft. beautiful Dt cards to give you inspirations
It's All About The Vintage. The theme for for challenge #70 is to use your dies well do we ever make a card without die cuts unless it is a clean and simple theme.
 Thank you for stopping by today, please check out the challenge at CMC ,DS4J are sponsoring  you have the chance of winning a $10 gift voucher to spend in the DS4J Store. We have a girly / feminine themed challenge too we would love you to join.crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Freebie Friday At Digistamps 4 Joy

Freebie Friday - 6th June 2014

Today is the first Friday in June which means it is freebie Friday over at DS4J. Where has May gone ? the owner of Digi Stamps 4 Joy Margy has drawn this beautiful versatile image Happy Birthday.
How To Download ...... Freebies are ONLY available for downloading in the DS4J SHOP. There is however no reason to be 'afraid' of setting up an account in the shop as it IS free, and is easy, and when you add the image to the cart, and checkout, it WILL be free. There is NO obligation to purchase any other items. 
                                         IMPORTANT NOTICE

  PLEASE NOTE: Our freebies may NOT be shared with a friend, posted on another blog, website, Pinterest, or forum. Only the owner of DS4J has the right to distribute the freebie.

Please pop over to the Digi Stamps 4 J blog and see what my fabulous team mates have also made with the free image. The Happy Birthday digistamp will only be free from the 6th until the 8th of June 2014

Materials I used to make my card.
8" Kraft card blank.
The image is Happy Birthday by DS4J
Go Kreate fancy square metal dies.
I cut the bunting on my Silhouette Cameo.
Decorative  papers are by Pebbles from the front porch collection
Promarker / fleximarkers. Sandstone, caramel, tea green, grey green, duck egg, blue grey 1.
Buttons from my stash.
Challenges i have entered my card into.
Cardz 4 Guyz challenge blog. The theme for challenge #21 is to make a fathers day card or a card for the man in your life. I love this challenge as i love making male themed cards. They are 6 months old, wow that has gone so quickly. They have a GDT call pop over and take a peek.

Perfectly Rustics challenge blog. Challenge #24 has the theme glorious buttons. Come on fellow crafter's we hall have lots of button in our stash. I cut off all the spare buttons on new clothes do you ?
Craft and Smash challenge. The theme this time is to use buttons.This is not just a card challenge the design team have made some beautiful inspiration including scrapbook pages and a hair band.
Paper Take Weekly. Challenge . The theme this time is anything goes, with an optional twist of summer time. I live on the south coast and a very lucky to have the beach and a common were family's have picnic and BBQ. Once a year we have a balloon festival and this card reminds me of the special times i have had with my family.

I hope you all have a happy crafty weekend. I am taking my grandson to see all the D-Day celebrations we have in Southsea this weekend. Crafty hugs Julie Ann

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #87 Cute

I would like to share my DT card for the current challenge at Glitter n Sparkle. Challenge #87 has the theme make a card with either a cute image or just a cute card. We have 3 generous sponsors
                  Di's Digi Downloads, Stitchy Stamps and Bugaboo Digi stamps

Materials I used to make this card.
6" White card blank from craft work cards
The image is Bashful by Stitchy Bear Digital  Stamps
Solid card stock is American Crafts
Decorative papers are printed off a My Craft Studio Disk, Sorry i am not sure which one as its very old.
Promarkers sarib, orchid, sandstone, blue grey1
Grapg'it Markers 4115, 4145, 4155, 9100, 9102, 9103

Challenge entered into with this card.
Digi Sketch Challenge. the theme this time is to use thier sketch or and use a stamped image, which can be a traditional stamped image or a digital stamp. I have used there sketch and twiddled it a round a smidge and used a digital stamps.

Crafting At The Weekend Challenge Blog. Challenge #2 is any any thing goes themed challenge. They are a very new challenge so please pop over and suport them.
Sending A Smile 4 Kids. The theme this time is any thing goes, but remember your card must be suitable to a child. The card i made is suitable for a young lady who was coming up to being a teen.
Suzy Bee's Challenge Blog, Challenge #31 has the theme of layer it up. We all love to put layers and dimension to our cards, i like to color block too.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog. Challenge #96 has the theme Birthday. Make a birthday card come that's what we all do most of the time, pop over and share the love.

Please pop over to Glitter n Sparkle and see the beautiful creation my team mates have made to inspire you, i look forward to visiting your blogs this week to see your beautiful cards Crafty hugs Julie Ann x