hand crafted by charlies nanny

My Valentines card to the special man in my life

2012-02-16T12:17:00.012Z

I used a Digi down load by Pink Gem Designs. I have only just found them, they are too cute, and so beautiful. They do beautiful rubber stamps, which i need...... I used so free papers that came with this months Simply cards & papercraft, they were designed by hot off the press, a quickutz heart charm die, some card candy, and a 6" square white card, and of course i used promarkers to colour the image in..I hope every one had a lovely valentines day, we slept Mr Charlie as his mum had a hot date at an Italian. Crafty hugs to all, Julie-Anne x
Here is a link to pink gem designs http://www.pinkgemdesigns.com/catalog/index.php

From Charlies Grandy

2012-02-16T12:12:00.005Z

Charlies Grandy is not very romantic, but he does try ! Well this valentines day he came up trumps, well done grandy, and thank you

mr charlie win's award at school

2012-02-11T11:37:00.004Z

good morning,
From a very sunny but freezing cold south cost. My little grandson Mr Charlie has won 2 awards at school this week. Both for being the best listener, so proud of him. Especially as he is not keen on school. Wondering if he will develop this skill at home, as he is a chatter box,and never listens

I am back!

2012-02-09T12:59:00.003Z

well after a long time away from blogging, with computer problems, looking after my grandson and other things getting in the way, I am back. I hope to bump into some old friends and make lots of new ones.
happy crafting!

julie-anne

yummy cupcake cake

2009-10-03T17:20:00.002+01:00

it's my brother's girls friends Rachael's birthday today, so i made her this cupcake card, i am going to use it as my entry to two challenges, firstly the challenge over at stamp with us http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/2009/09/stamp-with-us-sketch-challenge.html they have a fabby sketch which i have attached, in the hope i can tempt you to hop over and join in, they only have a few rules one of which is you must use one stampin' up product,there design team have made some fabby cards, you must take a peek, the second challenge is over at pile it on http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-17-let-them-eat-cake.html i know you all love this challenge, theme is let them eat cake nice...i love cake...there are the best cupcakes ever sold at Hampshire's farm markets, Beckie who makes them is uber nice..if you live in Hampshire she will be selling them at petersfield farmers market tomorrow morning,i will be there rain or shine..back to pile it on, they are sponsored by stamp and smiles this week,up for grabs is a lovely goody bag,nice cards on show from their design team

materials used

6" white card blank, bazzill card stock,papers stampin' up pressie from Sarah Jane,ribbon American craft elements,stamps are from SU,crazy for cupcakes and oval all,if you need any SU supplies you can find a link on my blog to Sarah Jane,i coloured stamped images with glitter pens,making some notelets for Rachael's birthday, need to go and finish them , good job they are out today and we wont catch up until tomorrow, lost a few days with my arm,which is more comfortable today,catch up later, happy crafting, Julie-Anne xx

i can recommend a stampin up demonstrator

2009-10-02T18:35:00.001+01:00

if any one is looking to buy some stampin up products,i can highly recommend Sarah Jane, this is her blog,grab a coffee and pop over http://cardsandacuppa.blogspot.com/ my order came in under a week,know that's service,the new catalogue is being launched beginning of October,crafty hugs, Julie-Anne xx

first card of the week ....

2009-10-02T15:58:00.005+01:00

hello crafty friends, eventually made a card this week,took me all afternoon,arms a lot better today, thank you for all your kind messages xx. i am going to use this card to enter 4 challenges

creative inspirations have a fabby sketch this week,which you can find above if i can tempt you into joining mehttp://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-weeks-challenge-17-and-winner-of.html, their challenges run Monday till Monday, so you still have time to blog hop over and join in,some fabby bits by their design team to peek at,the second challenge is over at allsorts which we all love hey girls http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/allsorts-challenge-week-20-autumn-days.html they have the theme of Autumn days,which i have chosen to follow the colours of Autumn as i have no stamps with leaves tree's etc,some fabby examples from their design team,over at one stop craft challenge, they have the theme of die cuts,http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-48-die-cuts.html i love using die cuts, they can make a project, a little chalk or light distressing with an ink pad makes them pop, and a nice way of using up the little pieces of card us crafters hate to bin !! nice examples to peek at from their design team also,the last challenge is our creative cornerhttp://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2009/09/occ-challenge-monochromatic-mania.html a new to me challenge blog,and their theme is monochromatic mania, fabby just up my street as i am quite new to rubber stamping i only have a limited supply of colouring mediums,and this challenge fits my derwent water colour pencils, if you have not visited this blog before grab a coffee and pop over, i am sure you will agree it lovely blog

materials used

bildamalarne rubber stamp, i bought it from bunny Zoe's crafts,stamped with black ink and embossed with clear powder,coloured with derwent water colour pencils the number and colours are,16 flesh pink,59 brown for the hair,56 yellow ochre,57 brown ochre,58 raw sienna,i inked around all the edges of die cuts, DP and carock with amber clay color box fluid chalk inkpad,

8" white square card blank,2 sheets of bazzill co-ordinating card stock,decorative papers stampin up, co-ordinating grosgrain ribbon SU,die cuts from a wooden die i bought off eBay,flat back gems from my stash,still only typing with 2 fingers so please excuse spelling and the quality of the picture,camera and only one hand working properly is a challengeits own,catch up latter, crafty hugs to all, julie-anne xx

hello

2009-09-30T17:07:00.002+01:00

hello crafty girls, frustrated..still can't craft,arms not too good at all,the burn runs from my knuckles to mid fore arm, being my right arm real pain, excuse pun..like a snake shedding my skin..its wrapped in a kind of cling film to keep it clean and stop it drying out..nice..typing left handed, excuse spelling ...hope to be back playing in a couple of days, crafty hugs to you all, Julie-Anne xx

2009-09-27T21:01:00.005+01:00

cute fancy fold spring card

2009-09-27T12:47:00.003+01:00

hello, well its a beautiful sunny day on the south coast, off out to love Albert road day soon,it's a twice a year event were the road is closed, bands ,street entertainers etc, its a Bohemian street, retro shops, second had goods, boutiques etc, the card i want to share today is a fancey fold spring card, will pit measurements on later when i get back, going to use for 2 of my favorite challenges, cute daisy may http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2009/09/texture.html which has a theme of texture this week, this blog show cases the hand drawn and then turned into digi stamp designs of they talented Linnie, a must for all card makers

the other challenge is forever friends,http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/21st-september-fancy-folds.html theme this week is fancy folds, and you must use one of the forever bear products, i love these cute cheeky chaps,i just love bears..

materials used

forever friends rubber stamp with a daisy, which i cut off, bought from www.glitterpot.co.uk i coloured with my chalk pencils from www.craftsulove.co.uk i love chalks,they are a very under used medium A4 sheet of card to make the base spring card, 2 sheets of color core coredinations card stock, beautiful texture, i embossed some with a flower plate in my bigshot,the parcels die cuts i bought from eBay, i chalked around edges also, flower i made with paper punches, message from craftwork cards,on a mat cut with stampin up scallop oval punch, ribbon from my stash, off out catch up later my crafty friends, Julie-Anne xx

yummy cupcakes ..

2009-09-26T17:55:00.005+01:00

while the gang were at footie i had a lovely play with my new stampin up stamps..yummy calorie free cupcakes, had some real fun,took my mind off my sore arm, charlies grandie wants to whip me off to the minor injury clinic again as its gone a very dark brown, not really how i want to spend my Saturday night..going to use this card to enter 2 challenges, sketch and stashhttp://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-and-stash-challenge-19.html fabby sketch which i have put above, just in case i can tempt you to hop over and join me,i love the sketches they have not too fiddly, and they encorage you to use bits from your stash, my new stamps and the ribbons are from my stash,the other challenge i found for the first time this morning is stamp with us http://stampwithus.blogspot.com/2009/09/stamp-with-us-recipe-challenge.html you have to use at least one stampin up product, they have a recipe wait for it, NO PATTERNED PAPER 2 x RIBBONS 2 x STAMPS, i can here you all shouting ...no papers..it was a nice refreshing change to think outside the box

materials used

stampin up cupcake and sentiment from the same set,cupcake crazy,coloured with my trusty water colour pencils,white bazzill card which i made an A5 card blank, brown and lime green bazzill card,all from capture the magic http://www.capturethemagic.biz/,SU oval and scallop oval punch,paper flowers,card candy and ribbon from my stash,really pleased how this card came out, not so pleased with photo,light not quite right for taking photo's today,catch up later, crafty hugs Julie-Anne xx

if any one is looking to buy some stampin up products,i can highly recomend sarah jane, this is her blog,grab a coffe and pop over http://cardsandacuppa.blogspot.com/ my order came in under a week,know thats service

happy kiss-mas

2009-09-26T12:10:00.003+01:00

hello crafty friends,my gang have just gone to football so i thought i would share this alternative Christmas card, i found a new challenge blog winter wonderland (new to me)http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-17-hot-chocolate.html it is just for Christmas cards .. well get me on the road to making some more, i was attracted by the theme hot chocolate, wow mojo was shrilling with excitement..i made this cup of hot chocolate card, fingers crossed it's what they wanted had loads of fun making it, hope you like.

materials used

decorative papers ,card and card candy from craftworks cards , from their yummy scrummy range, brown bazzill card from capture the moment ,flowers papermill shop, ribbon american art,image tilda coloured with water colour pencils,oval and scallop oval but with nesties and sentiment from Nickie from www.stampingalday.co.uk

sketch saturday

2009-09-25T16:30:00.005+01:00

i am going to use this Christmas card as my entry over at sketch Saturdayhttp://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-69-19th-september-sponsored-by.html i have put the sketch above just in case i can tempt you to join in,fabby sketch i have done my own take on it, they are sponsored by Nikki over at http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/ fab on line shop i bought 2 rubber stamps last week, and got them the next day, now that's what i call service,

materials used

stamped image by elzybells coloured with water colour pencils, papers are the designer range by dovecrafts 2 shades of green bazzill card , small snowflake punch, white glitter card,ribbon from stash, nesties classic oval and scallop oval,2mm foam pads,6"white card blank from craftwork cards,Mr Oscar back from having haircut...very sulky,sorry pictures a bit dark,crafty hugs Julie-Anne xx

just sceen pickie ribbon looks bright green, its sage green and looks fabby in real life.....

my first christmas card....

2009-09-25T12:04:00.003+01:00

well i have gone and done it...made my first Christmas card, only another....to go, i am going to use this card to enter 3 craft challenges

paper take weekly http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-24.html which this week is a sketch, which i have put above, great simple sketch, could not help myself but to use and join in, if you have not joined one of their challenges before, pop over and take a look

allsorts challenge, this weeks theme is snowflakes in September http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/allsorts-challenge-week-19_19.html their are some really fab cards from their design team, if you have lost your mojo ..for your Christmas cards, go over and have a peek, i am sure you will want to join the challenge

pile it up challenge http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-16-crazed-and-punches.html this weeks theme is punches....nice challenge to go, lovely blog, also have a list of weekly challenges on their side strap, work a blog hop over for that alone

materials used

all images and sentiments are from elzybells art stamps, www.elzybells.com coloured with water colour pencils, 8" white card blank from www.craftwcards.co.uk papers are dovecraft designer Christmas papers,green grosgrain ribbon from stash,dovecraft small snow flake punch, and square wooden die in 2 sizes 8cm & 9cm from www.cross-cuts.com sage green card from the paper mill shop, 6 flat back gems from stash, happy Christmas crafting Julie-Anne xx

stiff and sore ...

2009-09-25T08:29:00.002+01:00

good morning girls, quite sore this morning and my hand and wrist stiff, Mr Oscar my Lhasa apso puppy he's just a year old,has a hair appointment this morning, so he will sulk all afternoon, will try and remember to take picture when he gets back, will look quite cute,charlies grandie took him down to the beach last night so he needs the sand washing out of his curls....sat planning my Christmas cards last night, must make a start soon, must be more organised than last year when i did not start till the first week in December...naughty crafty nanny, hope All's well, catch up later, Julie-Anne xx

copics or promarkers..help

2009-09-24T09:39:00.002+01:00

help girls please, quite new to rubber stamping, at the moment i have whispers brush markers, water colour pencils,chalks and some aqua crayons, but love the effect that i have seen while blog hopping given by copic and pro markers, they are not cheep and will have to collect a few at a time,which ones are the question, and what colours...any advise would be fabby, many thanks Julie-Anne xx

had a bit of accident...

2009-09-24T09:31:00.002+01:00

morning girls, sorry i had nothing to share with you yesterday, had a little accident.....managed to knock over a hot cup of black coffee,scalded from my knuckles to mid fore arm..so spent yesterday afternoon at A&E...feels loads better this morning,hope to play later with the help of some good pain killers...crafty hugs Julie-Anne xx

good morning over the moon

2009-09-23T11:26:00.002+01:00

good morning crafty friends, over the moon, i have won the challenge over at crafty creations,i have won a beautiful stamp, as i don't have many, it will be a very welcome play mate for my other crafty bits,they have just set their next challenge windows, come girls pop over and join them this week, use this link to get there http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/crafty-creations-challenge-34-windows.html, catch up later, must do the ironing, its the down fall of a nice drying day yesterday, crafty hugs Julie-Anne xx

cute mimosa cupcake by bidmalarna

2009-09-22T17:52:00.005+01:00

is this image so cute she arrived this morning,she is a new release from bidmalarna, i bought her with an other one from http://www.bunnyzoescrafts.com/ i just had to have a play, i am going to use this card a try for 3 challenges

Simon says stamp challenge http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/simon-saysfollow-recipe.html they have a recipe challenge to Use 3 embellishments, 2 papers, and 1 image , always a nice mixture of challenges here

c.r.a.f.t challenge http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-17-pink-and-brown.html their theme is pink and brown, what a fabby colour combination, if you like these colours like me hop over and join in

crafty creations http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/crafty-creations-challenge-33-coffee-or.html, theme is coffee or tea,gosh not quite as easy as it seemed, took me days to come up with an idea, and then like a light bulb moment it came to me, fabby samples from their design team

materials used

image was mimosa cupcake by bidmalarna,coloured with water colour pencils and blended with a blending pen, brown bazzill card which i cut to make an 6" square card blank,papers from craftwork cards a long with white card candy, ribbon from American crafts,quickutz teapot,cup and bonbon dies,i used scraps of bazzill card to make the die cut embellishments,crafty hugs Julie-Anne

fairy pumpkin card

2009-09-21T19:05:00.002+01:00

managed to fight my way onto the computer....charlies grandie worked from home today..don't they mess up your normal routine.. i have found a new challenge, well new to me crazy 4 challenges http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/crazy-4-challenges-sketch-challenge_19.html they have a fabby simple sketch which i have put above, could not help myself just had to play, they are on their 3rd challenge, this sketch works perfectly h the challenge over at digital Tuesday http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/digital-tuesday-challenge-24clean.html which has a theme of clean and simple fall card,if you have n joined them you must use a digital image.

materials used

cute daisy may digi download, printed onto white shimmer card,coloured with water colour pencils,i whipped it out the printer quick and embossed it with clear embossing powder,the papers pink petticoat swirl down load papers in sand and gold colour way, also printed onto white shimmer paper from the papermill shop, i used an A5 white card blank, card candy and ribbon from my stash, hope all you crafty girls had a nice weekend, back later, big hugs Julie-Anne xx

cute bear card

2009-09-19T20:18:00.002+01:00

i am going to use this cute bear card for challenges

forever friends challenge blog http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/14th-september-black-white-and-another.html this weeks theme is black, white and another colour,which i choice to add pink

truly scrumptious http://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-16.html which has a lovely sketch which i have put above to see if i can tempt you to play along

creative inspirations http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-27-animals.html the theme this week is animal, i love bears so a natural choice for me

materials i used

forever friends bear image which is an exclusive design at www.theglitterpot.co.uk i coloured the image with water colour pencils

6" white card blank, black, white and pink bazzil card stock, polka dot paper down loads from pink petticoat, i cut a 3" circle from white card and a 3.5" scallop circle from pink card,white prima flowers and black card candy from my stash, all 3 challenge blogs are my particular favourite challenge blogs if you have not visited them before, grab a coffee and pop over, catch up with all you craft girls later, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

stamptacular sunday

2009-09-19T19:35:00.003+01:00

this is my entry for the Sunday challenge over at stamptacular challenge http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-24-card-sketch.html
i love this challenge blog as they like you to make a card just for them no combining,they have a sketch this week, which is a fabby one, as shown above.

materials i used

image was dahlia by the greeting farm,from www.bunnyzoecrafts.com coloured with water colour pencils, the sentiment from Nicky at www.stampingallday.co.uk

6" white square card blank from www.craftworkcards.co.uk 2 sheets of double sided scrapbook paper by scrapbook walls , lace,felt flower and gems from my stash

happy crafting Julie-Anne

this mummy's rock star

2009-09-18T20:46:00.005+01:00

this picture taken in London at an audition for an under age festival
my rock star playing at the southsea bandstand,he calls himself the boy i use to be...

he's a rock star card

2009-09-18T19:08:00.003+01:00

hello crafty girls, i made this card today as a luck card for my youngest son, who is just 16, he is playing at southsea fest tomorrow, what a week after playing support to roses king castle on Wednesday eve, hes a bit special as he writes all his own songs and music, huge as he has suffered with ME/CFS for three years, after dinner i will add picture of him and see the likeness,i am also going to use it for 2 challenges, the corrosive challenge http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-29-its-sketch-day.html
they have a sketch as their challenge this week, which is above if you Fancy playing along,Can't wait to see what you do with this sketch! they also have a prize this week are some chipboard tags by Piggy Tales and some matching paper

second challenge is over at the secret crafter Saturday challengehttp://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-49.html

the theme this week is teenage boys, as we all know male cards can be difficult, lovely samples from their design team go and have a peek

materials used

6" white square card blank, die cuts with a view rock star stack,image of Edwin by magnolia, coloured with water colour pencils, looks better in real life than in the picture for some reason, 3 black buttons from my stash, i layered all the levels with 1mm foam pads, it give it some depth,back soon with pickie of my rock star, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

3 in 1 challenge entry

2009-09-17T18:38:00.003+01:00

i am going to use this card as my entry for 3 challenges

allsorts challenge http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/welcome-to-week-18-at-allsorts-i-emma.html which this week has the fabby sketch above, i liked it so much just had to play along,The winner this week will receive ...... an Image folder and a selection of flowers i like this challenge blog as it has a wide variety of challenges

i am going to enter the challenge over at creative inspirations http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/monday-7th-sept-challenge-25.html this blog has some great ideas from their design team,this weeks challenge is a colour challenge Lilac/Purple & Grey This weeks Prize is fantastic,Papermania Clear Stamps "Stamping for Him"Basic Grey 6x6 paper pad -Boxer Papermania Embellishment Trio -Earth Tones Pack of A6 cards (50 cards), with envelopes Three strips of assorted ribbon

the last challenge is over at Tuesday taggers the theme is cuts or punched shapes, great challenge, any excuse to plat with my bigshot, http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-18-diecuts-and-punches.html

materials used,

8" white square card blank, image and backing papers are a digital down load from pink petticoat, i printed them onto some lovely white shimmer paper i bought from the papermill shop,which i coloured with sukura gell pens, i die cut the circle(4") and scallop circle (4.5") from a set of wooden die from www.cross-cuts.com i punch the layering flowers out of some white ice stardream card from PDA , 6 flat back lilac gems from my stash, off to feed the gang, not nice when they are hungry, crafty hugs, julie-anne

new shop and blog candy over at clairs crafty bits jacare

2009-09-16T19:02:00.004+01:00

Claire at crafty bits by hope jacare http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Hopejacare has blog candy to celebrate the opening of her new digi stamp shop, they are all hand drawn doodles, very different from the run of the mill digi stamps, stunning comes to mind, pop over and wish her well,http://hopejacare.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-shop-and-blog-candy.html

fairy card

2009-09-16T17:20:00.003+01:00

thought i would give you a peek at this fairy card i made this afternoon, i used one of my digi down loads from Linnie at cute daisy may, they are becoming my favorite, i am going to use it to enter two challenges, firstly cute card Thursday http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-77-strawberry-mint-julep.html the have a colour challenge, PINK AND GREEN This weeks challenge is sponsored by Tracy @ Squiggle Stamps. there is some beautiful Christmas papers and stamps up for grabs, the other challenge is dare u digi stamp http://dareu2digistamp.blogspot.com/2009/09/dare-u-2-digi-stamp-challenge-21-sketch.html there challenge t week is a sketch which you find above, quite challenging i think you will agree, but no sketch is going to beat me..

materials used

cute daisy may digi download coloured with water colour pencils, i printed the image on white shimmer paper, 8" white square card blank,2 x imaginations double sided scrapbook paper, 2 x different green bazzill card stock and one sheet of pale mint Green stardream card, paper flowers and card candy from my stash, off out tonight one of my sons is playing a gig, he is supporting roses king castles who is a mixture of the Liberians and baby shambles...so I'm informed, i think i am meant to be impressed, he is also playing southsea feast this coming weekend which is a music festival in southsea Hampshire, will try and take pickies to post, happy crafting, Julie-Anne

oriential card to show you

2009-09-15T16:14:00.003+01:00

i am going to use this sweet Oriental card as my entry for 3 challenges,i have used the sketch above from crafty cardmakers challenge blog,which is one of the challenges, the other two are simon says stamp challenge and ABC challenge

i have only just found crafty cardmakers blog, http://www.craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/ they are on their their 3rd challenge which is the above sketch, which is fabby, their blog is a bit different as it has some great hints and tip, well worth a visit crafty girls, they are sponsored by the lovely Joanna Sheen who is offering a £10 voucher to her online store,i love Joanna's Cd's

the second challenge is ABC http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/d-is-for.htmlwho are on D this week, D ....is for die cuts, up my street i love die cuts, my best friend is my bigshot....or it may be quickutz... like children one should not have fav's very happy with this challenge, jumped in with both feet, and huge smile

the third challenge is Simon Say's stamp challenge http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/simon-saysoriental.html which is a lovely blog, lots of informative hints and tips, and funny stuff to make me smile,This week they want to to see a taste of the Orient in your creations. One lucky winner will be chosen to receive a $25 P&P free shopping spree in the Simon Says Stamp store which has generously been given by Heidi.

materials used

digi down load from http://www.charmedcards.co.uk/ coloured in with water colour pencils,i printed out onto white shimmer paper, quickly threw some clear embossing power on the image as soon as it emerged from printer and heat embossed

8" white card blank,and card stock from die cuts with a view far eastern stack

i used the go-kreated layering dies to cut the main Matt, the flowers were cut from a wooden die i bough off ebay, card candy from http://www.craftworkcards.co.uk/ i inked round all the die cuts,Matt's and decorative papers with an old rustcoloured ink pad to give card some definition, layered up with 1mm foam pads

weather here is not nice.dark grey and lots of showers...not very good for ting pictures, must go and start dinner, Emily's in from school and Edwards just home from college, not very nice when they are hungry, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

3 in one challenge card

2009-09-14T18:42:00.003+01:00

below is the sketch i used,it is from papertake weekly challenge blog

i am going to use this card for challenges

firstly the challenge over at papertake weekly http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2009/09/sketch-23.html, just had to play with this fabby sketch, will keep this one to use again, they have as their sponsor this week My Creative Classroom , papertake have some lovely challenges pop and pay them a visit

the second challenge is my time to craft challenge blog, their theme is polka dot party, i have only just found this blog, and had to join them,if you have not been over to visit highly recommend, make a coffee and enjoy

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-77-polka-dot-party.html

the third challenge i am going to enter this card into is pile it onhttp://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-15-color-pop.html theme this week is a colour challenge black , white and another colour, i have chose to use black white and grey, i am sure you agree with me pile it on does have some fun challenges, they are sponsored by the cutting cafe,a place i love to visit, they sell digi stamps and cutting piles

materials used

image is from http://www.dimensionfourthlimited.co.uk/ i stamped it with black ink onto white shimmer card, and heat embossed with clear embossing powder, sentiment stamp by Nicky at stamping all day http://www.stampingallday.co.uk/

8" white square card blank, white, grey and black card stock, and black and white retro papers from die cut with a view,

black bazzill bling bloom and a piece of ribbon from my stash. and some white card candy from craft work cards

hope you have all had a lovely crafty day, Julie-Anne

girl power

2009-09-14T11:13:00.004+01:00

the above sketch is what i used to make the card below, it is the challenge sketch over at creative inspirations this week

i am going to use this card for my entry for challenges

firstly creative inspirations http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-26-sketch-with-brads-andor.html the theme this week is the above sketch and you must use either eyelets or brads This week they are sponsored by Paper Angels i love this blog, they have fabby challenges, and very talented design team

second challenge i am going to use this card for is digital Tuesday http://digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-23-its-all-about-kids.html the theme this week is all about the kids, teenagers, throw to babies the choice is all your they have a wonderful new sponsor this week, Cut It Out Paper Crafts!Lynda's images are just delightful! the image i used on my card is one of her digi down loads fashion Karina, i was very impressed how quickly the image was emailed to me, i have used it quite big on my card 6" high and there was no loss of detail, i love this challenge as it makes me use different medium instead of using the same old stamped images, sorry pickie a bit blurred..that Monday morning thing..

materials used

image fashion Karina from cut it out paper crafts www.lyndasscrappyplace.blogspot.com coloured with a combination of whispers brush markers and water colour pencils

decorative papers 2 x co-ordinating 12" double sided by daisy D, 8" white square card blank, 4 bling brads and 6 flat back clear gems, hope you like her, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

lovely family day

2009-09-13T21:03:00.002+01:00

top class day here on the south coast, my baby girl's 14Th birthday..were have the year's gone..being the youngest of 4 she will always be the baby, we asked her how she wanted to spend her special day..family picnic..so picnic it was,all the gang,partners, our grandson charlie, and the oldies went to local park, we had enough food to feed an army,did it in style down to the picnic table, we got some looks..or maybe it was the loud laughter..played a game of football rounders, and the pass the parcel,

happy days, Julie-Anne

self portrait ...

2009-09-12T11:21:00.003+01:00

well my husband thinks this is a self portrait..cheeky devil..i do have long curly hair..so may be in the right light..i had to play with the stamp, it is one of the new releases over at elzybells art stamps, it fits perfectly with the challenge over at stamptacular http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-23-off-wallslap-your-knee.html
This week's challenge is:
"Off the Wall…Slap your Knee Funny!"

i really like this blog, as you can only make a project for their challenge, no combining,if you have not paid a visit highly recommend, they also have a lovely prize, some very funny stamps

materials used

stamps from http://www.elzybellsartstamps.co.uk/ which i coloured with whisper brush markers

2 sheets of co-ordinating double sided scrapbook walls decorative paper

6" brown card blank,blue bazzill bling card stock,card candy and baby blue gems

i hope you like it, off to make birthday cake for Emily's birthday tomorrow,not a great baker so wish me luck, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

cute girly fairy card

2009-09-11T13:11:00.004+01:00

this is the sketch i followed from Rosie-Dee's challenge blog
i made this card this morning, and i am going to use it as my entry for 5 challenges
no 1 Rosie-Dee's http://rosiedeeschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/week-51-shapes-circles-ovals.html they are on week 51 they have a theme of shapes, this week is the above sketch and circles and ovals,i have only just found this blog,highly recommend you pop over for a peek
no 2 the cute daisy may challenge http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2009/09/pink-and.html, the theme is pink..well girls we all love pink,and the cute daisy may images by Linnie are so cute,these hand drawn digi stamps are beautiful, a must for any crafter
no 3 creative card crew http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-26-have-fairy-nice-day.html the theme is Have a Fairy nice day!This week they are sponsored by lilac lemon designs, and they have donated some lovely set of rubber stamps
no 4 Danni's dreams http://dannisdreamscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/09/flutter-by-wednesday-74.htmlNow for the blog candy and challenge for the week!! Jessica and The Greeting Farm have donated her Butterfly Wishes set to be given away!! This set is just awesome!! In order to be entered in the drawing to win this wonderful set, you need to create a card with a butterfly or fairy on it and use the colour pink, i have only just found this blog, it's a beautiful blog, it's one to visit with a coffee as you will be there some time
no 5 pile it on challenge http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-14-birthday-hambo.html the theme this week is birthday, this week's challenge! is sponsored by HAMBO STAMPS!They have both digital and rubber stamps!

materials used

cute daisy may digi images down load http://countrycraftergooglemailcom.blogspot.com/ i coloured the image with water colour pencils,whisper brush markers, and cosmic shimmer water colours, i printed 3 images and cut and layered them with pinflair gel glue

1 x 8" white square card blank,2 x 12" double sided patterned papers, stripes and circles from stash, white and pink bazzil card

2 scallop ovals cut on my big shot , butterfly and swirls cut with on quickutz machine,paper flowers from stash,card candy and message button from craft work cards

i hope you like my card, it is a lot nicer in real life, picture does t do it justice,number one son borrowed camera, and yet to return it, have had to use my phone, off to do ironing...youngest daughters birthday Sunday hope weather holds as we have a BBQ planned,

happy crafting, Julie-Anne

stylish lady card

2009-09-08T17:41:00.005+01:00

i am going to use this card for 3 challenges, truly scrumptious,crafty creations and stamping for the weekend

first challenge is over at truly scrumptious they are on challenge #15 which is a sketch and theme Indian summerhttp://trulyscrumptiouschallenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-15.html
This week they have Home Impressions as their sponsor.They are offering the winner of this challenge this fabulous set of 'Jack & Jill' stamps:

second challenge is over at crafty creations who are on challenge #31 This week they would like you to create a project using 3 or more papers which can be decorative/patterned http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2009/09/crafty-creations-challenge-30.html
This week's prize will include the "essentials": various patterned paper, brads, eyelets, buttons, flowers, and ribbon. Ann has sponsored the challenge

the third challenge is at stampin for the weekend http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-challenge-and-new-team-members.htmlThis weeks theme is a colour challenge.......with three colors, ORANGE, TEAL AND PINK.
they have got a fabulous new sponsor this week......The Craft Barn, who is offering the lucky winner this week a £15 gift voucher for their shop.

materials used

stamped image from http://www.dimensionfourthltd.co.uk/ stamped and heat embossed with clear powder, on white shimmer card.coloured with whispers brush markers, decorative papers by Anna Griffin,scrapbook walls,all my memories,and bazzill basic,8" white card blank and card candy from stash,paper flowers from http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/ all layered up on 1mm foam pads, happy crafting, Julie-Anne

my entry for the challenge over at creative inspirations

2009-09-08T13:10:00.002+01:00

this cute card i am going to use for the challenge over at creative inspirations,

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2009/09/challenge-25-blue-brown.html

they are on CHALLENGE 25 - the theme this week is BLUE & BROWN
The prize being offered is a selection of sheen ribbons from their lovely sponsor
CRAFTY RIBBONS.

materials i used are

6" white card blank from www.craftworkcards.co.uk

stamped image and sentiment from www.elzybells.co.uk coloured with whispers brush markers and glitter gell pens,

brown bazzil card, and assorted backing papers from www.capturethemagic.cuk

pearl blue glitter card from the paper mill shop

i stamped and embossed the image into smooth white card, i layered each layer with 2mm foam pads,to give card more impact, i love this stamp as reminds me of charlie, he loves bubbles, and bath toys,there is only just room for him , crafty hugs, Julie-Anne

my entry for the challenge over at creative card crew

2009-09-07T19:05:00.003+01:00

this card my entry for the challenge over at creative card crew the theme this week is a colour challenge pink, black and white, they are being sponsored this week by Whimsy stamps today
and the fabulous prize that Denise has given us is:
Pyjama Emma stamp and the Wedding Cake and Kisses digital download.

materials used

stamped image is by elzybells art stamp http://www.elzybells.co.uk/

sentiment stamp from nicky at http://www.stampingallday.co.uk/

8" white square card blank from http://www.cardworkscards.co.uk/

backing papers are by DCWV

black mirror card,black glitter card,pink bazzil card,white card

black and white bazzill bling blooms from http://www.craftsulove.co.uk/

buttons and card candy from stash, image coloured with whispers brush pens

so sorry photo's a bit dark, but the sea mist not cleared today on the south coast

have a nice crafty evening, Julie-Anne

chuffed to bits..

2009-09-07T09:06:00.003+01:00

good morning crafty folks, over the moon,my baby card is this weeks faviouit over at forever friends challenge,made my morning, very quite here this morning, zoe moved for her new job yesterday, Edward's at college, Emily's back at school, and charlie nursery, getting up early after the summer break was a shock...but upside is more crafting time,
happy crafting, Julie-Anne

mini friends paper bag book, 3 in 1 challenge entry

2009-09-04T16:55:00.004+01:00

i have made this little paper bag book for my eldest daughter Zoe, she is very beautifull and career minded young lady, she is 23, she has just been promoted, and will be flying the nest to live in Epsom surrey, she will be home most weekends, i am going to fill the book with photographs of all her friends, they have all given me special messages to put in the pockets, i am going to use it as my entry for 3 blog challenges

no 1 is allsorts challenge #16, this weeks theme is nothing stamped, Amanda has set this weeks challenge This week as a prize she is offering this Stamping Up "polka dots" large background stamp. allsorts have lovely challenges highly recommend a peek at their blog

no 2 is C.R.A.F.T challenge #15 this is a great challenge blog, and this week the theme is any thing but a card, This week Donnas Den is their sponsors - where they stock DCWV, Dovecraft and Making Memories amongst others - pop by and have a wee look round!

no 3 is creative challenge blog, a new blog to me, only just found it, fabby well worth a visit,they are on challenge #15 and their theme is stitching, i have stitched with my mini sewing machine on nearly every page,This weeks sponsor is........The Lovely “Simon Say’s Stamp”, who is offering a $20 voucher

materials used

white 6"paper bags book, sorry girls not sure were i bought it

papers, stickers, rubons are a mixture of K&CO and HOTP which i bought from the stitch and craft show, from capture magic, they also have an one line shop http://www.capturethemagic.co.uk/

cardstock is all bazzil basic, most of the flowers are prima,or from my stash, the large buckle on the front cover from the paper mill shop, ribbons are from my stash,

i love making mini books, more is more...crafty hugs Julie-Anne

have a bearly special birthday,my entry for the challenge over at one stop craft challenge

2009-09-04T16:23:00.005+01:00

i made cute bear card today and i am going use as my entry for the challenge over at one stop craft challenge, their theme this week is cute and cuddly

recipe

6" brown card blank, papers,and card stock all from http://www.craftworkcards.co.uk/

the stamped sentiment is from http://www.stampingallday.co.uk/ lovely site for stamps messages and sentiments, Nickie is also a lovely lady, most orders come the next working day

the teddy bear die cut is from a die i bought off eBay, from a seller called diemonde

chalk pencils to detail the bear die cut

This week's winner for this challeng will receive a Golfing Popcorn Bear stamp set kindly donated by Shelley at One Stop Card Crafts i hope you like it, i love to use die cuts for a change from stamping, as it means i can play with my favorite chalk pencils, happy days, Julie-Anne

dotty elephant card for one of charlies friends

2009-09-03T16:59:00.004+01:00

this cute elephant dotty card is my entry for craft challenges

stamp something, this weeks theme is an animal,they are sponsored by digital delights, which is a lovely digi stamp site

the other challenge this card fits perfectly is over at ABC challenge,it is the letter C this week..circles,they have a super prize up for grabs for this weeks winner, Nikki raccoon by whiff of joy

materials used

stamped image by penny black, from the paper mill shop, they have had a really good offer on, 3 for 2 on penny black stamps, image coloured with sakura gell pens

polka dot backing paper from http://www.pdacardandcraft.co.uk/ along with the 2 shades of blue card i used for matting and layering

2" and 3" scallop circle paper punch, and 2.5" circle paper punch

6" white square card blank, from stash, message button, craft work cards, white grosgrain ribbon American crafts elements

i hope you like it, charlies little friend at nursery has their birthday next week, perfect card for him to take happy crafting Julie-Anne

hello

2009-09-03T12:46:00.002+01:00

well survived the storm last night, just finished the clear up..

next doors shed roof in our garden, we have been lucky, the washing lines in a knot, and plant pots blown around apart from that Allis well, fun we enjoy living so close to the sea, mums got a new unplanned rockery, shingle blown off the beach into her garden, off to play crafting, youngest son starts college tomorrow, he has M.E not been to school for 3 years tomorrows one big step, he does some volentering at local radio,quite apt as last night he read the weather forecast...tonight he has a live session on local radio 2 songs, will get hi link his my space to my blog in case any one wants a listen, crafty hugs Julie-Anne

baby girl card...my entry for 5 challenges

2009-09-02T18:43:00.008+01:00

thought i would share this baby girl card with you sorry picture is not very good,it is so dark, the colours are a lot nicer in real life, it is lovely shades of baby pink,going to use this card as my entry for the following 5 challenges

no 1 forever friends challenge theme this week is eyelets or brads, i love this blog, if you have not yet been,take a coffee and enjoy

no 2 cute card challenge #75 new beginnings, any thing new,baby,house,car,job, This week has a lovely prize by the sponsored by Merrigan of Bee-Crafty Digital Downloads.

no 3 C.R.A.F.T challenge #14 you must use some embossing
just tracy's is the sponcer this week. Have a pop by Tracy's site and you will see her own inhouse unmounted rubber stamps along with other crafting goodies. This week Tracy is kindly giving the winner undecorated tabbed journal and a surprise ...

no 4 stampin for the weekend challenge #13 the theme is any thing baby ,Two rubber whiff of joy stamps - Willow with Baby and also the Baby sentiments from Whiff of Joy -are being given away to the winner, lovely blog, worth a visit,

no 5 pile it on challenge #13 any thing round..ROUND! is this weeks challenge has been sponsored by Hambo Stamps! They have both digital and rubber stamps

materials i used

8"white square card blank from craft work cards

the stamped images are from forever friends stamp collection,i chalked the bears with my ever fav fabby chalk pencils, from craftsulove and used sakura gell pens and water brush on the rest of the imageA4 embossed pink swirl card stock from red hot bed

1 x 12" bazzil pink card and a sheet of A4 pink stardream card

pink paper flowers from craftsulove

flower ribbon,pearl brads and small pearl gems from stash

1.5",2",2.5",3" circle papper punches

and 2" and 3.5" scallop circle punches, embossing tool with a medium ball to doodle an embossed pattern

the weather keeps making the computer freeze if you can see the post thanks for looking..if not..i am in my arc, floating around in the english chanel...having problems linking every thing, will post and try again later,keep dry..

happy crafting, julie-anne

wet and windy...may need to save my crafty bits..

2009-09-02T18:35:00.003+01:00

well chaps, it's so wet on the south coast, next craft project could be ...make an arc with the dinning room table,thinking of moving my crafty bits to higher ground...well up stairs,the kids charlies grandy and the dog are able to look after them selves, but my precious crafty darlings need saving, hope alls well with all Julie-Anne

my entry for this weeks crafty creations challenge #30 the farm

2009-09-01T18:34:00.004+01:00

this is my entry for the challenge over at
crafty creations challenge blog

the theme this week is the farm,i love this blog, worth grabbing a coffee and popping over, an added bonus there is a prize this week donated by Jaime with this great prize package, which includes some Bling Frames and a 6x6 paper stack all from CTMH. Remember to check out her CTMH store!i made this quite simple card as the image would have been lost

materials used

A5 white card blank from stash

tilda image coloured with sakura gelly roll pens and whisper brush pens

backing paper DCWV Nana's stack

2 co-ordinating shades of bazzill card mint green

ribbon and card candy from stash

flowers made with daisy paper punches

i hope you like it, i just layered up lots of layers of card, mounted the image onto a square Matt and rounded off the corners, well its blowing a gale on the south coast, no sitting in the garden after dinner tonight, take care, Julie-Anne

simon say's stamp challenge blog, back to school

2009-09-01T17:58:00.003+01:00

this is my entry for
Simon Say's Challenge
this week the theme is back to school

i choice this image as it reminded me of when my girls were little, and starting school, always a mixed emotion day any mum....my eldest 2 started school on the same day, only 18 months between them, Sean was the last lot to go to school at 5 and Zoe was the first lot to go at 4, cryied all the way home...

materials used

lilac shimmer 6" card blank from craft works

Tilda image, coloured with whispers brush markers

dovecraft designer backing papers amethyst floral print

lilac bazzill bling card stock

ribbon and gems from stash

good luck to all mum's who's tinny tots are going to school for the very first time

my youngest son starts college Friday, and my youngest daughter back to school Monday,

crafty hugs Julie-Anne

3D card for stamptacular sunday challenge

2009-08-29T19:07:00.003+01:00

i thought i would share this card with all you crafty girls, it is my entry for the challenge over at
stamptacular Sunday challenge blog

theme this week is a 3D card, which must have a stamped image on it

materials used

6" brown square card blank from craft work cards

rubber stamp from dimension fourth limited

decorative papers,Anna griffin and DCWV far Eastern stack

colouring medium whispers brush markers and cosmic shimmer water colours

small flowers made with a paper punch,small pearls from stash, along with trim,card candy craft craft works cards

hope you all like it, all layered up with foam pads, looks nicer in real life did not photograph very well,pop over to stamptacular Sunday, really lovey blog, worth making a coffee,and spending some time peeking at all the lovely items made by the design team

Julie-Anne

one proud mummy ...

2009-08-28T11:34:00.003+01:00

this mum is very proud....

my youngest son got his GCSE results yesterday, all B's, he will be doing music technology at college,and A level media, he is a very talented singer, song writer, guitar player

this Saturday he will be playing the bandstand in southsea

crafty hugs to all

julie-anne

my entry for crafty creations challenge #29 gift bag with tag

2009-08-25T18:31:00.006+01:00

this is my entry for the challenge over at crafty creations

challenge #29 tags

made from brown paper take away bags...if i flirt nicely when i collect our curry on a Friday night he gives me a couple of bags for free

materials used

i brown paper take away bag, size approx 22cm by 11cm. plus handles, which i cut off

3 sheets of 12" bazzill card, in co-ordinating colours

1 x 12" sheet of anna griffin papers with swirls

all print works unmounted rubber stamps, swirls and to, from

go-kreate nesting dies

ribbon from stash

white and plumb versa color ink pads

sentiment rubber stamp from stamping all day

flower paper punches, assorted sizes

i cut the handles off the bag, and layer bazzill card, and Anna griffin papers, to front and back of the bag,which i distressed with white ink, i then made a petal template from a piece of card, and cut petals from bazzill card, i then inked around the edges with white ink, and stamped over the petals with swirl stamp, layer onto bad, adding a circle for the center, and stamped a flower onto it. i added ribbon for the flower stem, and the handles,i cut 2 large fancy tag shapes and 2 medium from co-ordinating card, inked around edges with white ink, onto one i stamped swirls in plum ink, with to and from, the other i stamped sentiment in the plum i and arranged the punched flowers, added ribbon

i hope you like it,makes a cheep and cheerful gift more stylish

julie-anne

stationary wallet

2009-08-23T19:05:00.005+01:00

i have made a little stationary set, of a wallet, note cards and envelope set, this makes a great gift, it holds 5 cards and envelopes

i am going to use as my entry for 2 challenges

forever friends challenge this week, the theme is not a card

and the challenge over at
truly scrumptious , the theme there is also any thing but a card

both blogs are very good, recommend making a coffee and popping over for a visit

materials used

2 sheets of 12" co-ordination pink bazzill card

12" sheet of sweet decorative glitter card by DCWV

5 A6 white cards & 5 C6 white envelopes

forever friends teddy and flower rubber stamp, from the glitter pot

just a note rubber stamp from stamping allday

white card stock for stamping on

chalk pencils for coloring in stamped image

piece of pink grosgrain ribbon from stash

cut one piece of the bazzill card to 11" by 8.5"

using a scoring board score along the longer side edge a 4 1/4" and 4 3/4" this will fold up to make the pockets

on the shorter edge score at 6" and 6 1/4"

this will form the basic wallet, i them stamped a topper for the front, and layered back and front with co-ordinating pink bazzill card and pattered glitter card, i then stamped and coloured with chalk pencils the forever friends teddy on each note card and envelope,

hope this makes sense.....email me i you want to make one and i have left you scratching your head

off to enjoy last of the warm evening

Julie-Anne

my entry for the cute daisy may challenge

2009-08-23T18:13:00.004+01:00

i have been playing on this beautiful sunny afternoon, while the boys in my life are glued to the telly watching the ashes

i am going to use it as my entry for the cute daisy may challenge, the theme this week is the word, not as simple as looks at first glance, the sentiment is to be the main focus point

materials used

A6 white card blank

piece of light blue bazzill card

green grosgrain ribbon

scrap of paper from stash

flourish stamp, flower stamp, and sentiment stamp from stamping up(my kind cousin lives in USA and sent me it oer last year)

Fancy brad from stash,scrap of white card for stamping on

green and blue colour box stamp

i stamped the flower twice so i could 3D layer it up with foam pads, a nice simple card, with clean lines

happy crafting julie-anne

to a beary best friend

2009-08-22T14:28:00.003+01:00

i made this card for a very special friends, who like me loves cute bears,i have them on my bed to stop my very old white cat,slipping up stairs to have a nap..on my bed..the bears put him of thankfully

i an going to use this card as my entry for
stamptacular Sunday challenge, the theme this week is beary special

materials used

6" white square card, from stash

bear stamp from elzybells art stamps

sentiment stamp from stamping alday

go-kreate nesting pointy squares die

patterned and plain card stock by DCWV

coca ink pad,colour box,black pad,colour box

coloured with whispers brush pens

off out with charlie are little grandson,park nanny park

hope you have all got a sunny day, happy crafting

Julie-Anne

on a role .....second card of the day

2009-08-21T21:46:00.004+01:00

another card i made today, an elegant,stylish,period lady.

i am going to use it for some lovely challenges,
creative belli challenge, theme water based markers
Tuesday taggers, theme retro
Saturday secret crafter,theme Fancy corners
paper take,theme swirls and doodles

materials i used

8" white card blank from Craft work cards

grahams girls stamp set by stamp away

bazzill bling blooms from crafts u love

black feather from stash

Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen venaissance papers and stamps

whispers brush markers, and dovecraft glimmer chalks

white and black shimmer paper from stash,probably from paper mill shop

go-kreate layering frames

so sorry about quality of picture, dark damp dull day, and very windy

have a great weekend,

Julie-Anne

cute pixie card

2009-08-21T20:52:00.004+01:00

i made this pixie card today, and thought i would share it with you,

i used a digital download from charmed cards and crafts

pixie chicks

i am going to us it as my entry for this weeks challenge at

allsorts challenge week 14
"English country garden"

it is not my normal style but i fancied a play at some thing different

materials i used

5" white card blank

digital down load,pixie chicks from CCC

glimmer chalks, by dovecraft

peach card and scraps from stash

flower paper punch

old cocoa ink pad for aging/distressing

sorry picture not very good, light hear today not very good for taking photographs

Julie-Anne

my entery for moving along with the times challenge

2009-08-19T19:37:00.004+01:00

hello, thought i would share this card with you,it is my entery for

MOVING ALONG WITH THE TIMES CHALLENGE

THE THEME THIS WEEK IS A SKETCH, AND TEEN CARD

WITH A HOUSE FULL OF TEENAGERS PICKED SOME THING MY GIRLIES WOULD LIKE

the image i used was popcorn the bear from crafs companion with backing papers i printed from the co-ordinating CD,i used matching bazzill doddle bugs card, made a cupcake from a quicutz die i have,and the sentiment i bought from nicki at stamping allday

julie-anne

lovley popcorn bear

2009-08-17T20:41:00.004+01:00

popcorn bear

i have had a nice play today,made this card using my popcorn bear CD and matching rubber stamp from crafters companion

i am going to enter into this weeks challenge at

crafty creations challenge blog #28

the theme is yellow,this stamp was perfect

ingredients

6"x6" white card blank from stash

popcorn bear floral CD from crafters companion

thanks a bunch popcorn bear rubber stamp

go-kreate nesting dies,pointy #1

green and yellow bazzill bling card stock

cocoa colour box ink pad

neocolour 11 water soluble wax crayons

yellow feature,flower and gem from stash

method

i stamped the image onto some white smooth card,with cocoa ink pad,heat set with a heat gun,and water coloured the image using a koi water brush,using the yellow,orange and light brown watercolour crayons,

cut some mats from the card stock using my go-kreate nesting dies,printed off the sunflower backing paper from the popcorn bear CD,rounded off the corners,added a yellow feather ,flowers and gems

hope you like it

bye bye, Julie-Anne

over the moon

2009-08-17T20:28:00.002+01:00

hello fellow crafty people

over the moon i have won my first challenge

my floral summer card has won the forever friends challenge

so made up,i have never won any thing before

thank you so much girls

recommend you all pop over any take part in this weeks challenge

any thing but a card

have a lovely evening

Julie-Anne

paper bag book for charlies mummy

2009-08-15T12:33:00.000+01:00

just finished a paper bag book for charlies mum

we bought her a camera for Christmas,and she has taken some smashing cute pictures of him

first bag book i have made,quite pleased,embellished with my version of tear bears

not quite as good as the real thing but,not bad for a first attempted,just cut loads of circles and ovals using paper punches,damped the card,and ruffled up with a small child's tooth brush,then i played around until i liked the effect

sorry my computers stills are quite basic,the way the photos have come out on this posting a bit wild,but hey ho

going to enter the book into the challenge over at

Simon Says Stamp Challenge ,theme this week is any thing..yes any thing but a card

one 6"x 6" brown paper bag book,sorry folks not sure were i bought,at a craft fair,if i remember will post

lots and lots of off cuts of ribbon,most of it gingham

primary coloured card,from stash

flowers from stash

die cut letters in different sizes,cut using sizzix and quickutz alphabets

mixed sentiment and phrase rubber amps,all clear,from stash

tags cut using bigshot

circles to make bears cut from brown and cream card from papermill shop

printed off backing papers from a CD which came free with crafts beautiful magazine last may

with 12 sides to decorate i decided the easiest way would be to cut some card to size decorate and then add to page when finished,cut the base card from thin white card,approx 15cm by 10cm,once i had decorated i attached to the book pages with some Hi Tack sticky glue,great for sticking with,as you do not need much and it dries clear,once all pages decorated,tied the book together with ribbon,i did look locally for some book rings ,with no luck,going to pop it round after lunch,fingers crossed she likes it

Julie-Anne

jumping in,my first challenge card

2009-08-14T18:12:00.000+01:00

lovely summer day here in Hampshire,housework done,shopping done,washing on the line

me thinks time to play

sat and made my first challenge card hope you like it

materials i used

6"x6" purple card blank

lilac and white card stock,to use to die cut flowers,and mats

6"x6" backing papers from craft work cards,in white and silver

forever friends rubber stamp,teddy with flowers

purple gems and ribbon from my stash

white card candy from craft work cards

i stamped the cute forever friends bear onto some white card

and coloured the image in using my trusty chalk pencils from crafts u love

cut the coloured image out using a 3" circle paper punch,layered onto a 3.5" scallop circle

matted the papers onto the card blank,and put a piece of lilac ribbon to cover the join,

layered up the die cut flowers using sticky foam pads,couple of gems to finish it off

going to us this card to enter craft blog challenges

Forever Friends Challenge

this weeks challenge theme is lazy days of summer, runs from Monday to Monday

Cute Daisy May Challenge

theme this week is floral fantasy,from Sunday to Sunday

really had loads of fun making this card

Julie-Anne

quick teddy card

2009-08-14T17:17:00.000+01:00

love have you got a card....you know how it goes

when for darling !!!! tonight please

quickly put together this teddy card,so hard to make something for a man, and especially one with no hobbiesrecipe

folding an A4 piece of Matt steel mirror card in half to make an A5 card blank

stamped a teddy rubber stamp out onto white card,not sure of make been in stash for a while

coloured the image in with my whispers brush pens

matted and layered with some blue bazzil card and steel mirror card,and used a small piece of stampin up pattered paper,olive green grosgrain ribbon from stash,birthday beer message,from a set of clear stamps,i bought from the paper mill shop,i think they were made by papermania,quite pleased with it,thought i would share with you all,

Julie-Anne

card for my hubbys mum Elly

2009-08-11T15:45:00.000+01:00

inside the cardfront of the card

this is a card i made for my lovely mother in-law Elly

recipe

8" pale pink card blank from stash

pink,brown and cream backing paper from craft work cards,from their chocolate goodie bag

paper flowers from papermill shop

swirls cut from brown card cut from sizzix bigz die

die cut teddy bear, which i shaded with chalk pencils,high lighted with black and white gell pen

sentiment made on computer

hope you like it

Julie-Anne

hello

2009-08-11T15:35:00.000+01:00

after finding the world of blogging a few weeks ago
i have decided to give things ago
not quite sure what i am doing ....
i love all kinds of crafting,and love to make things for friends and family
and thought it would be nice to share some bits i make and join a few challenges
wish me luck..diving it

julie-anne