My DT Card Glitter N Sparkle Challenge #74

Its A wet and windy day on the south coat. I can here you shout WHATS NEW!. To bright up my day i have been playing in my craft room. I have found it difficult to take good photographs of my crafty bits i have made, due to the lack of natural day light. I am going to try making a light box i will let you know how it goes. Any tips you have to share will be gratefully received
Today is the start of a new challenge#74 at Glitter N Sparkle, the theme is add a sentiment..I was given the image of  Kitty Paw Vulture by the digital stamp company The stamping Chef.  We have some great sponsor who are offering superb prize, our sponsors are Digi Darla's,Flourish with a bling,Patties Creations and the stamping chef.

 Materials Used
A5 black tent card blank
Image by stamping chef
A4 black solid card stock
Decorative paper is by DCWV from the rock star collection
sentiment by craft work cards
ribbon and lace from my stash
Promarkers satin,ivory,vanilla,saffron,sun kissed pink,ginger,pumpkin,spice,burnt orange,mango and antique pink.

 Challenges entered into
Digitally sweet challenge #77 The theme is any thing goes but you must use a digital image. They are sponsored by broken box stock, a digi stamp company.
Sketch Saturday challenge #299. They have a very cute sketch and as you may now i love a sketch. They are sponsored by a random fan digis. Great cards inspiration too.
The craft place challenge They have the theme of any thing goes and are sponsored by  Ditzie Digi Designs 
The design team have made some beautiful cards pop over and take a peek.

Below is the sketch i followed. hope you all have had a lovely weekend Crafty hugs to all, Julie Ann

Digi stamp 4 joy challege #86

Today is the half way mark at our current challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. This is my DT card for the theme use paper punches and dies. Well i throw every thing but the kitchen sink. More is more in this case.I also i tried to make the card look vintage by using destress inks. I am very happy with how the colored image looks but not sure if i like the grungy edges.This card is for my baby brother Philip. He has just got engaged to the lovely Amy. They are both nearly 30 and meet at school.They split up when they left college and went off to university. They bumped back into each other 4 years ago and it was like they had never been a part. I am a happy big sister Amy makes Philip very happy.

Materials used
8" white card blank from craft work cards
Digital stamp is Love you forever by Digi stamps 4 joy
Solid card stock is co-ordinations
Patterned paper is by hot off the press
Image colored with distress inks by Ranger
Tattered lace dies Chantilly bow and Chantilly heart designed by the lovely Stephanie Weightman I love these dies they cut throw card first time every time.
The sentiment stamp is by hero arts.
The mats i used on the top of the easel card i cut using my Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine
The flowers are made by cutting a length of card then i fringed it and then rolled it around a kebab stick.
Pearls from my stash
Embossing folders by Crafters companion. The Embossalicious range I love these embossing folders they come in 6" , 8" and A4 size.
The scrabble pieces will not be missed until next Christmas !!!
Cream organizer ribbon from my stash

Challenges Entered.

Dream Valley Challenges#76  the theme is vintage They are sponsored by the paper shelter, who are offering a twenty dollar gift voucher. The design team have made some beautiful cards, pop over and take a peek

Quirky Craft Challenge #4. The theme is pile it on, lots of layers The cards and projects by their design team are smashing. They have 2 sponsors Digital Delights and Robyn's Fetish. Pop over and share the blogging love.

The Squirrel and the fox. Challenge #64 theme is any thing spooled, any thing that came off a spool. i used some ribbon from my stash and wound card to make a flower. They have a sponsor Make It Crafty Digital Stamps. Great inspiration by the design team.

Crafting From The Heart #7 The theme is any thing goes and use a flower. Well i love to make my own flowers so this was a perfect challenge for me.They have 2 sponsors Aurora wings and Meljens. The cards made by the DT are beautiful .

2 Sisters Challenge Blog. This is there first challenge of 2014 and have some new DT members.Challenge #173 with the theme of embossing. I love embossing dry and with a heat gun. I used some embossalicious embossing folders. They have A Random Fan as there sponsor who are a digital stamp store. 

Fan-Tastic Tuesday. I entered the challenge last week, and decided to pop by and play again. Challenge #26 is an any thing goes with a twist. "its hip to be square" you must use a square card of any size. They are sponsored by Sprinkle N Sparkle. The DT team have made some stunning designs.

The sun is shinning here on the south cost today. Mr Oscar needs a walk. We still can not go down onto the beach and it is still covered in debris from the storms. There is also some white fatty substance that the council are testing they think it may be palm oil and this can be very harmful to dogs. Crafty hugs Julie Annx

Glitter n sparkle Challenge #73

Hello and thank you for popping bye my crafty blog. Today i would like to share my latest design team card for Glitter n sparkle. This weeks theme was to make a card bold and bright. This was a bit of a challenge as i much prefer pale and subtle. We have some super sponsors Aurora wings ,crafty sentiments design, QKP Stampede  Stamping boutique, sentimental Susan.
Materials list
8" white card
Image bunny bath by QKP Stamped
Solid card stock by American Crafts
Decrative papers are by tatty teddy by Papermania.
stamped image was colored with combination of promarkers, spectrum noir and distress ink pad
The daffodils i  made by  using a flower paper punch and scalloped circle paper punch
Yellow dotty ribbon from my stash.
Challenges entered
Cardabilities  #92 Sketch challenge. Happy days i love a sketch. Please pop by as they have just  announced their new design team.They have a sponsor Chapel road stamps.
Crafty Hazels Crafty Nuts Patterned paper challenge  This is a monthly challenge and runs all throw February. We all love patterned papers pop over and share the love.There is a great prize of a Docrafts 12" paper pad.
Challenges 4 everyone #39 The theme is any thing goes. which gives us a license to play.They have 2 sponsors . Lacy Sunshine Store and Paper Nest Dolls Stores.
 Please pop over to Glitter n sparkle challenge blog and see the beautiful cards by the design team, and share the love. Crafty hugs Julie Ann

My DT card for challenge 72# at Glitter and sparkle challenge blog

 Happy Wednesday my crafty friends, i hope every one is safe and dry. Today i would like to share a card i have made as my design team project over at Glitter and Sparkle Challenge Blog. The theme is a sketch challenge, made by my team mate Olga. Any one who knows me well will tell you how much i love a good sketch, so thank you Olga for making me a happy team mate. I was given a cute image called gaming is my life by all dressed up stamps. Pop over to their store on Etsy. This gave me the chance to make a card for a young boy. Mr Charlie will be 7 at Easter and goes to lots of birthday party's. The next time he asks nanny for a card i will have one ready for him.

 

 Materials used.

8" white card blank
brown, green , orange and blue American crafts solid card stock.
Patterned papers by Creative Imaginations
Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle nesting dies.
promarkers bright green, forest green, burnt orange, pumpkin, warm grey 2,4,5,satin, caramel,sandstone
spectrum noir BT4 BT5 BT7FS2, FS4,FS5.
blue ribbon from my stash.
Please join us over at glitter & sparkle, we have fab pDelicious doodles,freshly brewed,sassy studio,Eureka stampsand all dressed up 

 Challenges 
Cards 4 guys challenge #6 clean and simple, pop over and take a look at the fab cards their DT have made. go make a card for the the man in your life.
Fan-tastic Tuesday challenge #24the theme is  happy and bright. Nice way to brighten up a dull wet Wednesday !!
Paper take weekly challenge the theme is lots of layers. Now crafty friends we all love lots of layers and dimension on our cards.

Crafty hugs to all Julie Ann x

Freebie Friday at Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Margy the owner of Digi Stamps 4 Joy is giving a way a free Digi stamp. This will only be free from Margy form 7-9 February 2014

 I think bees are the most amazing creation of God - they work tirelessly, never complain, and produce the most delicious, beneficial, and healing product for mankind. This digi can be used for Valentine's day, or for your nearest and dearest - just by playing around with the words HONEY or BEE! Have fun, and let's see how you use this Friday freebie in our challenges. 

"Be my Honey"

Why not use this freebie to create a card for our current challenge at Digi stamps 4 joy challenge our current challenge is #85 use a heart
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, and of course next month your account will already be set up!

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 our blog and see what my team mates and been making with the free stamp. We have some new very talented temmies please share the love,

Crafty hugs Julie Ann

Cutie Pie Fairy Card

I would like to share this cutie pie with you. My little niece Eva is just 2 and when i saw this image it made me think of her. She is off to a party this week for one of her little friends at nursery, and i offered to make a card. The truth is i have been wanting to use this image all week, so it gave me the excuse i needed. Eva is a real character. Emily my youngest collected Eva on Monday with my mum, Eva was hungry and asked for a sandwich. " whats the magic word " mum was expecting please, OH no Eva said, ABRACADABRA, while she threw her arms in the air like she had a magic wand.
Materials used.
The main image is freckled face fairy  by digi stamps 4 joy

6" White card blank, i made it into a swing card using a circle spellbinders die
Patterned papers by Do crafts from the me to you colection
White and blue solid card stock by American crafts
Circle, splendid heart and scalloped circle die by spellbinders.
Promarkers Almond, putty, blush, sandstone, Antique white, sun-kissed pink, cornflower blue, Powder blue.
Flowers, Pearls from my stash.
Sentiment came free with a craft magazine, sorry i can not remember which one.
Challenges entered
Friday sketch challenge I have put a copy of their sketch at the bottom of this post. I love a good sketch brings me out of my comfort zone.
The hobby house challenge #7 this is quite a young challenge, the theme is roses. Please pop over and share some blogging love.
Rogue redhead challenge #28 The theme is die cut diva. You must use a die cut and have some thing stamped on your card, i have a stamped sentiment and die cut circles.
  Please pop over and share some love with the design teams. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

 

New releases at Digi Stamps 4 joy Sunday

Hello Crafty friends, thank you for stopping by my little space in my crafty world. Over at Digi Stamps 4 Joy we have released some new digital stamps. I have been a luck girl and have been allowed to play with them. Would you like to see what i have made ?

There are 7 new Digi stamps and i choose to use Misteri - keep in touch by Jen, from our Teenz section . Please pop over to the Digi stamps 4 joy blog to see what my very talented team mates have made. 

 Materials used.

 Digi stamp Misteri keep in touch by Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Sentiment stamp by nicky at stamping all day

Solid card stock American crafts 

Decorative paper by HOTP 

A5 tent fold card in black

Promarkers,putty, blush, sun kissed pink, coral, sandstone, coco,cinnamon,  

Spectrum noir pens E1, E2, E3, TB1. TB2,BT4, BT5, BT6.

Gems and ribbon from my own stash.

Challenges entered. 

2 sisters challenge blog. The theme is any things goes, nice cards for inspiration by their design team

Pink gem challenge blog. They have a recipe, 3 papers, 2 embellishments and 1 image.

Brown sugar is an any thing goes challenge #63 great cards by their design team.

I hope you are all having a lovely Sunday big crafty hugs Julie Ann x 

                                                                                                                                                                       

My design team card for Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #77

Hello my crafty friends. The exciting day has arrived my first design team card for Digi Stamps 4 joy . How nerve racking can it be ? what will my team mates think ? gosh, i have not lost sleep but made changes my card twice, what am i like. So without wasting more time, and not to change my mind again here it is.

We are at the half way point in our challenge #77. The theme is to use a snow flake and to recycle some thing and use it on your card. That once i had settled on an image ( there are so many delicious ones to choice from ) I was given a box of chocolates last Christmas my my father in-law. The chocolates were beautiful but the silver bow caught my eye too. It has been in my ribbon box since, this card was perfect i do hope you agree.
Materials used
Mr Snowman digital stamp which can be found in the Digi Stamps 4 joy store
8" White card blank
2 A4 sheets of glitter card, winter white and silver
12" white embossed paper, which has snowman and Christmas trees embossed on by dovcrafts
I cut the snowflake background, and large silver snowflake using my Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine
sentiment stamp was a freebie with a stamping magazine
Promarkers and fleximarkers blue grey 1, glacier blue, pastel blue, powder blue, cool grey1, light fawn, sandstone, and soft khaki.
The Challenges Entered
Created with love, they are on challenge #61 and their theme is Holidays.So i made a Christmas card.
Cards und more, they are on challenge #91 and the theme is sparkle and bling, all the glitter card i used..
Papertake weekly challenge the theme is two by two, the 2 birds on the snowman's hat.
Always play with paper The theme is Merry Monday Christmas card challenge #78 Christmas Bird.

I hope i can inspire you to join our challenge at Digi Stamps 4 joy, Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Exciting news.

Hello my crafty friends. I am on a roll this week. I was a runner up at Digistamps 4 Joy challenge #75. the theme was 60's inspired you can see the card i made here  Today i have been announced as the winner of the top 3 at C.R.A.F.T. Challenge. The card i made can be found here. 2 nice badges to proudly display on my blog. This makes up for a difficult week. Crafty hugs to all Julie Ann x

Bon Voyage

Happy Monday, today i would to share a card i made for Alice. It is a good luck / Bon voyage card as she is off to university.                     

Materials i used.
The main image is Misteri in transit digital stamp by Digi Stamps 4 Joy  
8" Kraft card by Papermania
Solid green and Kraft card by Bazzill basics
Patterned decorative paper by DCWV from their retro collection
Sentiment stamp was a free gift with get stamping magazine
Green grograin ribbon from my stash.
Promarkers, oatmeal, satin, blush, sun kissed pink, sandstone, cinnamon, coco,
Spectrum noir pens, GT1, GT2, GT3.
                                                                                    

  The Challenges I Entered This Card Into.


1. digi stamps for joy I was a runner up in there last challenge and won the digi stamp i usedto make this card. They have a color theme and twist use ribbon or twine.
2. Chocolate, coffee and cards challenge  They have a theme of any thing goes.
3. Creative craft challenge 2. their theme is to use some kind of ribbon
4.C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog they are on their 225 challenge, they have a color theme. Greens, browns turquoise.Pop over and take a peek.

The sun is shining at last on the south coast. We have had misty rain and sea fog for the past 3 days. Nice to see the sun in September the winter will be here far too quickly.I hope you will pop back soon,
             crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Girly Birthday Card

  Hello My crafty friends. We are having a nice quite day here. Alice has had her first night in halls, and has meet a few of her neighbors. Edward  had a guided tour this morning on Skype .  It is her birthday on Wednesday, and i would like to share one of the cards i have made for her from Emily my youngest.

 Materials used.
White 7" x 9" card blank
Image is a digital stamp by Sherri Baldy which is here
Decorative  backing papers are by Creative Imaginations
Solid card stock by American Crafts
Promarkers satin, putty, almond, sun kissed pink, dusky pink, amethyst, orchid, lavender, lime zest, lime green, pear green, sandstone ,cinnamon, coco.Warm grey 1.
Flowers cut from co-coordinating backing paper.

Challenges entered.
1. Besties challenge blog their them is any thing goes.
2. The scrapbook society challenge blog the theme is any thing goes.
3. Sketch Saturday. They have a fantastic sketch i will pop at the end of this post. I have a bit of a weakness for a sketch.
4. Seize the birthday. Their theme is any thing goes, but you can choice to add a topping of monochrome.

I am a big fan of Downton Abbey , which means all jobs, tomorrows sandwiches etc will be done early. I have set the reminder and just might just have a cheeky glass of red to celebrate. Thank you for stoping by, i hope to see you real soon.
                            Crafty hugs Julie Ann x    

My 2nd Design Team Card For Fitztown Challenge #9 Pearls, Ribbon, Lace.

Welcome to my little crafty space on blogger, thank you for dropping by. Big day in Charlies Nanny's house as Alice is off to University in London. She is my youngest sons girl friend of over 3 years, i will miss her very much. We are at the midway point of the current challenge at fitztown challenge blog the theme is to use a Fitztown image and add pearl, ribbon or lace. I have made this card to see if i can temp you over to join us. We have a guest design team call if you like the Fitztown images why not apply to join our small friendly team.

Materials i used to make this card
8" white card blank
Image is Fairy 3 by Morgan Fitzsimons from Fitztown
Patterned paper are by Anna Griffin
Card stock is by American Crafts
Ribbon and lace by Creative Expressions
Sentiment stamp by Stampinup
 Hat pins by my friend Zoe who has an one line shop handmade treasures Gosport, she can also be found on Facebook and vintage markets across the south.
Promarkers, dusky rose,antique pink, caramel, cinnamon, sandstone, tea green, soft green, satin,blush,sun kissed pink

Challenges i have entered my card into.
1. Digi Haven they have a sketch challenge which i have put at the bottom of this posting to see if i can tempt you to join me.
2. An inky situation their theme is fall and leaves
3. Digi stamps for joy they have a color challenge with a twist use ribbon or twin.
4. 4 Krafty Girls this is quite a new challenge only on 2nd challenge. The theme is any thing goes.
5. Crafty ribbon challenge any thing goes with ribbon, Now come on girls we all love ribbon. Any type color or texture.

Charlies Grandy and uncle Edward are off to football this afternoon, Charlie has not made up his mind. He says it is too cold. Bless his cotton socks he is 6 going on 70, hope he changes his mind them nanny can play and color some images for next week. Crafty hugs to all
Julie Ann x

Christmas Card Number 2

This is my second Christmas card for 2013.

Hello my dear crafty friends, thank you for stopping by today. I am trying to keep up to the promise i made to myself to be more organized ! The very talented Morgan Fitzsimons has been drawing some beautiful teddy bear images. They will be available as Digital stamps along with a ready colored version. I love teddy bears, and have a far too large collection. They call to me especially from charity shops. They also make good bed guarders from my fluffy baby's.Fitztown crafts are sponsoring Friday sketch Challenge #52. I love a good sketch, that's were my Delmar started. Deciding which image was difficult and then choosing paterned paper before i knew were i was i had made 2 cards.I can only enter once and after asking family, friends and nearly strangers off the street i came to the final choice the green one!!! ( the other can be found later in this posting )
 
Materials used 
 Christmas Teddy which can be found in the Fitztown store
6" White card blank
Patterned paper by Dovcrafts Christmas collection
White & green solid card stock by American Crafts
The bow die cut was cut using my Silhouette Cameo
Green gems, flowers and pearls from my stash.

 Challenges Entered.

1. Friday Sketch Challenge, challenge #5 sponsored by Fitztown Crafts
2. LEJ Design Challenge #71 The Theme Is Winter Wishes
3. Crimbo Crackers #50 The theme is a quick and easy car
4. Paper Crafting Journey They have a theme of flowers.

Would you like to see the other card i made using the same image and sketch ? What do you think ?

Here they are side by side, they look so different to each other. I have had a mad day coloring some beautiful images, pop back soon as i would love to share they with you. Pop over to the challenge blogs i have visited and give some crafty love to all of their design teams. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

                                                                                      

First Christmas Card Of 2013

Good morning to you all. Today is the launch of the new challenge @ Fitztown crafts. It is our 9th challenge and the theme is Pearls, Ribbon or Lace. Please pop over and see the gorgeous things my team mates have made, while you are there why not join us, we have also got a guest design team call and the chance to get some free images.

Materials i used.
Christmas decoupage sheet from Fitztown by the talented Morgan Fitzsimons
6" white square card base
Patterned paper is by Dovecrafts their designer collection
Green Kraft and red solid card by American Crafts
Spellbinders Shapabilities layered poinsettia.
Pearls from my stash
Tim Holtz distress inks pine needles and firebrick.
Challenges i have entered
1. Christmas card countdown They have a color theme, red,green and craft. we all have so many Christmas cards to make, why not join them and tick a card of your list.
2. Paper creators crafts. Challenge #14 make any thing that is Christmassy. Some lovely cards from their design team
3. A creative romance. This is a new challenge and the theme is dies or punches. Pop over and share the love.
It is hard to think we only have 99 days until Christmas 2013. I am the most unorganized person ever. I have made a pact i will make a few Christmas cards a week to save the last minute panic. Thank you for popping by, crafty hugs Julie Ann x

"Sisterly Love" 18th Birthday Card

My youngest daughter Emily will be 18 tomorrow. We are very lucky she is a real darling. The card i would like to share with you is the card i made for her from one of her brothers Edward. Trying to make cards for her has been very challenging. Just when i thought i was safe, she popped her head round the door " what you doing muma" The challenge when you make, cards is making some thing that is different, that family have not seen me make before.With 3 sibling and us to make and hide 4 cards has nearly sent me mad.
Materials i used

The main image is a Digital stamp called Anneka by From the Heart
Sister sentiment by From the heart
Hugs and kisses sentiment by stamping all day
Patterned paper is a paper stack by Die cuts with a view
Solid card stock, 2 shades of blue and green by American Crafts.
Promarkers dusty pink,blush,sun-kisses pink, coral, satin, sandstone, caramel, denim blue, April showers, pear green, lime green, warm grey 1,blue grey.
The number 18 I cut with my silhouette cameo.

The challenges I am entering this card into.
1.Delightful inspirations from the heart stamps. i {heart} sketches They have a beautiful sketch. Me i like a sketch makes my brain tic.Pop over they have some great cards from their design team, and a design team call too.
2.The sisterhood of crafters Their theme of the challenge is use a digital stamp.
3.One stitch at a time Pop over and see the design teams work.
4. Digi stamps 4 joy The theme is the 60's i chose colors that remind me of the 60's . They also have a design team call.

Thank you for dropping by, i love to read your coments. The nice thing
I like about crafters is the way we all like to share what we have made and how we did it. I will be posting the rest of emilys cards over the next few days, will be loads easier once she has seen them. Off to wrap presents and chill bucks fizz for breakfast. Crafty hugs till next time
 Julie Ann x

Cute As A Button Kitty Cat

Hello my lovely crafty blogger friends, thank you for stopping by my little crafty world. Today i would like to share with you a cute Kitty card i have made. For anyone i have not jet board to death.  I love cats. I have a collection of the little furry darlings, big fat long haired white bundles Noddy and Freddy down to a very snobby Dixon a crossed eyed tabby.
I am so lucky as a designer for Fitztown to see all the new releases of Digi stamps and downloads from conception. When the very talented Karen Sheltrown shared a new cute animal range, i was so very excited. Karen has been very kind and let me play with this cat image, i have had the card made, but held off until it was available for you my crafty friends to buy. Pop over to the Fitztown store were you can see all the other cuties in this collection

Materials I used.

Main image cutie the cat  Digi stamp cutie12 by Fitztown crafts
Sentiment stamps by Nicky from stamping all day
Cupcake stand by stamping up
Card base i cut with my silhouette cameo from a 12" sheet of Kraft card by Tim Hotz
Patterned paper by Papermania capsule collection, which i also used to make the rosette.
2 sheets of co-coordinating card by American crafts
promarkers,dusty pink,march hare, sky blue, pale blue, sandstone, satin
Buttons, flowers and ribbon from my stash

Challenges i have entered my card into.
1. The paper shelter, their theme is any thing goes, with a twist they have a design team call.

2. Creatalicious challenge they are on challenge #54 and the theme is one for the boys. I think any boy would love my blue cat card.

3. One stitch at a time challenge 180 the theme is use a Digi stamp. I think most people have got their heads around digi stamps, they are so much more convenient, and can be any size, and so much easier to store. Traditional stamps still have their place, but i like to hybrid craft.
4. Sister act card challenge they are on challenge #23 their theme is any thing goes, and also girls and boys they have a DTcall.
5. 4 krafty girlz challenges.This is a new challenge blog so please girls pop over and share the love.
6. Bunny Zoe's Crafts challenge The theme is blue. well you can not get more blue. I have known Zoe for some time, she has the most amazing online shop. Filled with lots of gorgeous stuff. Zoe stocks loads of rubber stamps ranges, and to top things off she posts every day, 99% of my orders have come next day.You can find bunny Zoe's shop here
I hope you like my card today, please pop back when you are next passing, i love to read your comments. It is my Emily's 18th birthday on Friday, so i better get on, cake to make ETC.. crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Heart Wall Plaque My DT project for Fitztown challenge blog.

Hello blogger friends.
Were did that week go. Mr Charlie went back to school.. and was suitably unpressed. Emily had her college induction day yesterday, but the only thing on her mind is her 18th birthday. Which is on Friday the 13th............
I would like to share a wall plaque i have made for my brother Andrew and his wife. They have just moved into their new home.I made it with things left over from their wedding invitations and  bits from the bridesmaid dresses. This is my DT project for fitztown challenge blog. The theme is any thing but a card. Please come over and support the rest of the team.
Materials used.

Heart cut from ply wood
Match pot of magnolia paint
Heart image by Fitztown crafts
Monogram by stamping all day.
Promarker colors warm grey 1.vanilla, budding rose, sun kissed pink, fresh meadow.
Ribbon and lace from my stash

Challenges i have entered.

1.Simply create too. There theme is vintage or old.
2.Bloggers challenge theme is to die for
3.Creative craft challenge their theme is a picture inspirations
4 five simple things .

Hope you all have a crafty weekend, please come back soon, Julie Ann x xx

My DT Card for Fitztown Challenge 8 Fairy Picture Frame

Today is the start of a new challenge over at Fitztown Challenge blog. How quickly time go, we are onto challenge no 8. The theme this fortnight is any thing but a card. I hope you like what i have made, I used one of Morgans amazing Digi stamps.

Materials I used.
Fairy Digi Stamp by Morgan and can be bought from the Fitztown shop http://www.fitztown.com/fae.html
Flower and leaves rubber stamps are the ivy stamp plate by Creative expressions, Along with the butterfly which is off the Botanical stamp plate.
Basic bare picture frame by Docrafts
Versamark embossing ink and black detail embossing powder
Spectrum Noir Pens
TN1 TN2 TN3 TN4 TN5 TN6 TN7 TN8
PP3 PP4 PP5 PP6





I have entered this into 4 challenges

1.Digi Haven Their theme is vintage / old. There design team
have made some beautiful cards, pop over and see. The
Digi Haven challenge can be found Here.

2. Glitter n sparkle. Their theme is Any thing goes. Fitztown are the sponsor for this challenge. So please blogging friends pop over and support them. Being a DT member for Fitztown would be rude not too.You can join in Here.

3. Great Impressions challenge Their theme is fall colors.They have some lovely cards from their team pop over and take a peek.You can find Great Impressions Here. Hard to think it is September. after such a lovely summer, Autumn is just around the corner.

4. Can You Digi It. http://canyoudigiit.com/blog/ Being a fan of digi stamps i have joined this challenge for the second time. The theme is vintage / old. I thought this frame and picture would fit nicely. You can join the challenge here

Please pop over and join the challenge at Fitztown Challenge Blog You must use one of our images to win the prize and they can be found at our shop Here  Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Sprinkle a little sparkle and fairy dust card

 I would like to share with you a card I made for our challenge at Fitztown Challenge Blog. The theme is add lots of sparkle. It is not to late to come and join us. The design team have been working very hard to make some beautiful cards, please pop over and take a peek. My card to day is Sprinkle a little sparkle and fairy dust . The image is by the talented Morgan Fitzsimons and can be bought as a digi down load in our shop.

 Materials used.
8" square white card blank
Fairy image by Morgan Fitzsimons which can be bought here
the image was colored with a combination of water color pencils and distress inks.
Sentiment is by creative expressions fairy 1.
Tuxedo black memento ink
Patterned paper if from papermainia capsule colection
Iridescent stickles glitter glue
pink and green solid card stock by American crafts.
Card candi from my stash

I am going to enter this card into 2 challenges
1.Joanna sheen's challenge blog . The theme is Pretty in pink.there is some very beautiful cards by Joanna's design team, pop over and take a peek.You can find the challenge here.

2. Your next stamp challenge. they have a sketch this week. I do like a good sketch, You can see the great cards by their design team here.

 Please come and join me and all the design team at fitztown challenge blog, and search for digi stamps and other beautiful things at our Fitztown shop. There will be a new challenge starting on Monday, please pop back to see what we have been making. The sun is shining on the south coast this morning. Mr Oscar has been a log the sea front with his dad this morning. I can feel an ice cream moment coming on. A new ice cream parlor has opened up over the summer, and i have yet to visit, today could be that day. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Elegant Circle Easel Card

Hi well its has been some time hasn't it, I am feeling loads better. So happy to be back with my crafty friends. Today i would like to share with you an easel card i made using an image by the very talented artist from Fitztown Morgan Fitzsimons.This image can be bought either as a digi stamp or as i have used a download decoupage sheet. There is a link to the Fitztown shop on my side bar.

 Materials
8" white round easel card from my stash
Decoupage sheet by fitztown craftts by Morgan Fitzsimons.
2 sheets of american crafts 12" card stock.
Patterned papers by hot off the press
Die cut message by craft work cards
Black gems and feathers from my stash
Spellbinders nesting blossom 3 die set
Iridescent spray and sparkle by Crafter,s Companion.
Cameo silhouette die cutting machine, for the flourish and circle mats and layers.





                  
Challenges i have entered the card into.
1.Pennys paper craft challenge blog challenge no 142. The theme is to choose 3 different types of embellishments from the list below. I used gems,flowers and feathers.
Ribbon, lace, eyelets, brads, card candi, charms, flowers, feathers, Buttons, gems or pearls
2.Creative craft challenges. Their theme is not a square
3. Can you Digi it.Their them for this challenge is very vintage, well girls we all love vintage
 Pop over to these challenges and see the card samples their design teams have made, i am sure you would want to join in. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x