"Ooh-La-La" Badge Winner At My Sheri Crafts Challenge #133

"Ooh-La-La" badge winner
I am doing the happy challenge winners dance. I am so proud and pleased to tell you I have  been awarded a "Ooh-La-La" badge
 for the card i made for  Challenge #133. The I image is by Digistamps 4 Joy and is called BFF Spec, If you would like to see how i made it click here. What makes it double special is that i am on the Digi Stamps 4 Joy Design team.Dancing out of the posting still doing the happy dance. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Top 3 Challenge #33 Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog

Top 3 Challenge #33 Lacy Sunshine

So chuffed to be placed in the top 3 at Lacy Sunshine Challenge blog Challenge #33 that you so very much i will wear my badge with pride, The image i used is called Ladybug Lynsey. Crafty hugs to all Julie Ann x

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #86 Add Some Metal

This is my DT card for our challenge over at Glitter n Sparkle. Challenge #86 Has the theme use some metal. We have 4 sponsors Ditzie Digi Designs, the stamping chef, Fred she said and flourish with a bling.

Materials I used to make my card.
7" X 10" Krsft Card tent card blank.
The image is Miss Lily Steam-punk by Ditzie Digi Designs.
Black solid card by American Crafts
Patterned card stock is Rock Star by Die Cuts With  A View
heart and doily are cut with dies by do-crafts
Flowers, leaves, butterfly's and cogs were cut on my Silhouette Cameo
Promarkers/ Flexmarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, coral, sun-kissed pink, honey comb, turquoise, duck egg blue. Blue grey 1
Metal brads from my stash.

Challenges I have entered my card.
Inky Chicks Challenge. Challenge #30 use a metal embellishment. They have been sponsored by Live and love crafts.
Craft Hoarders Anonymous challenge blog. Challenge #8 has the theme show us some metal or glass. They have been sponsored by Sin City Stamps, And Really Reasonable Ribbons.
Newtons Nook Inky Paws Challenge. The theme for challenge #10 is to use wood cork or metal on your card or project.They are offering a $10 gift voucher for Newton Nook Designs.
Pile it On. Challenge #21 has a theme to use some metal on your card, i used to metal brads on my card. They have been sponsored by Add A Little Dazzle.
Ditzie Digi Designs Challenge blog. Challenge =4 is an any thing goes challenge. you have a chance to win 5 designs and 2 papers from the Ditzie Digi Design etsy Shop
Creative Card Crew, Challenge #62 theme is Vintage / Shabby Chic. They have been sponsored by the Scrapping Center and Whiff of Joy.
Alphabet Challenge blog. The letter this time is H-For a handmade embellishment.we all love making our own frilly bits for a card, great theme.
Sunflower fields designs monthly challenge. The theme for May is Vintage, Shabby Chic, Rustic. what a fabby theme and they are offering super prizes of their own designs.
Thank you for dropping by today, i hope you enjoyed your visit. Please pop over to Glitter n Sparkle challenge blog and check out this weeks challenge. Challenge #86 is to use some metal. I look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

 

Digistamps 4 Joy Challenge #93 Girly Cards

I would like to share my DT card for the new challenge at Digi Stamps 4 J oy. Challenge #93 is hosted by the very lovely and extremely talented team mate Jackie.The theme Jackie chose is to make a girly feminine card.. I have to apologize as my posting is a little late.The challenge runs from today Wednesday 28th of may until Tuesday 10th June.Please pop over and see the gorgeous creations the rest of the design team have been making.

Materials i used to make my card.
6" White card blank
The image is Deb's Debut by DS4J
Decorative papers are by DCWV
Solid card stock American Crafts
Promarker's and flexmarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal, light fawn, sandstone, satin, pale pink, tea rose, pale blossom,sun-kissed pink, blue grey 1.
Lace, ribbon and white pearls from my stash

Challenges the card has been entered into.
A Random Fan. Challenge #9 has the theme of any thing goes. Pop over and see the dt inspiration.
Fan=Tastic Tuesay. Challenge #37 has the theme of any thing goes. I won't bore you with i love this challenge as all sorts of card making welcome.
Party Time Tuesday. Challenge #174 has an any thing goes theme. They have Fitztown as their sponsor.

Through The Craft room Door. The challenge theme this time is an anything goes. They have been sponsored by Ooazak. The design team have made some beautiful inspiration too.
Paper Take Weekly. This week is a sketch free for all. You can chose any previous sketches and use it, just mention it in your post. I used the sketch in the posting sketch #90. They have been sponsored by Simon Says.

Thank you for popping by today, i love reading your postings and visiting your blogs to see all your beautiful creations, Please join us at Digistamps 4 Joy we all love making girly cards, i look forward seeing what you have made.
Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

New Digistamps At Digistamps 4 Joy.

Today i would like to share my design team card I made with one of the new releases over at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. There are 12 gorgeous images I am sure you will love. I chose to use Lighthouse, living on the coast and from a navel family I know how important. They are to warn sailors of the dangerous of rocks and shallow shipping lanes. I love this image so much as it can be colored in so many different colors to change the use. By using just the light house and coloring in bright colors it would look like a helta skelta

Materials i used to make this sympathy card.
6" White card blank
The image is Lighthouse by DS4J
Decorative paper My Minds Eye in bloom collection
Promarkers warm grey 1 2 3 4 5.
Heartfelt sympathy sentiment i printed from my computer.
Slate grey card by American Crafts.

Challenges entered into.
Keep it Simple challenge blog. Challenge #40 has the theme of maritime, and the card must be CAS.  I do tend to make cards that are more is more. I am trying to clean up my act and make them simple.
Frilly and funky challenge. The theme is vintage sea side. There are some beautiful creations by their design team. I love this lighthouse image as it is traditional, hundreds of years old. The winner of this challenge has the chance of being a guest DT.
Digi Designs Challenge Blog. The theme this time is to make a card with a masculine image, they want to see cards for a male in your life.They have been sponsored by crafty ribbons.
Hiding in my craft room. Challenge #150 has the theme lets hear it for the boys. The have been sponsored by 2 Cute Ink. pop over and share the love.
Suzy Bee's Bloomin challenge blog. Challenge #30 has a masculine theme. This can be for any age or theme but must be for a male. They have been sponsored by Limited Run Stamps. I really like this challenge they are inclusive. you can make a card by your favorite medium.You can use stamps, digistamps, Cd-ROM s , paper kits, if you can make a card with it, use it.
Please pop over to the DS4J blog and take a peek at all of this weeks new releases, and see the most beautiful cards my talented team mates have made. You can buy the new releases from the DS4J store. Crafty hugs Julie Ann .

Little Carnation Pixie

Today i would like to share this cute little pixie card. I wanted to make a fairy card, but with a twist. I wanted it to be more grown up and whimsical than sugary. It is a bank holiday in the UK which means we have some quality family time, and Mr Charlie has plans for his nanny. The Butterfly museum is open and most of the new one have hatched.H likes to do there even in the winter.

Materials used to make this card.
6" White card blank
The image is Carnation Pixie By A Day For A Daisy.
Decorative paper is Mixed Aqua Pansies by rob & Bob studio for Provo Crafts
Solid card stock is by American Crafts
Frame die cut on my Silhouette Cameo the shape is by Birdhouse stamps
Sentiment is by Nicky at Stamping all day.
Graph'it markers 4115, 4145, 9100, 9102
Promarkers tea green, duck egg, soft peach, coral, oatmeal, blue grey 1
Small gems in the middle of flowers on DP from my stash along with card candy and lace for the bow.
 

Challenged entered into.
A day for a daisy challenge blog. Challenge #96 is C.A.S.E. copy every thing. Very interesting  i can hear you say.you can use the sketch, the same image, use color or do any thing goes as long as you share.
Crafty Dee-Bowz May challenge. The theme is any thing goes with a hand made bow. These is some beautiful inspiration by there team too.
Craft your passion challenge. Challenge #214 has a lace and pearl theme. you can use real or faux liquid pearl, cosmic shimmer or similar. They have been sponsored by Aurora wings
The paper makeup stamp blog. Challenge #141 has the theme to use ribbon, twine , string come who can make a card unless there is a bow or knot on , its in the crafty rule. You must use a digital image and the winner gets to choice 3 free images.
Lexis Creations Challenge Blog. Challenge #116 has the theme ribbon and lace. They have been sponsored by  my heart pieces
Thank you so very much for stopping by today. My daughter has just phoned me to say there are hundreds of naked cyclists riding a long the sea front. I might have to pop out and see whats going on, for my readers enjoyment later, might have to take camera. Crafty hugs Julie Ann

Top 3 At Fan-Tastic Tuesday

I am so excited. I am in the top 3 at Fan-Tastic Tueday. Challenge #34. I love this challenge because you can enter what ever your style of crafting. From stamping throw to CD-Rom crafting. Chuffed to bits please take a peek and share the love with them.. The image i used was Misteri Mystery by Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

My Design Team Card For Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #85

Today i would like to share with you my design team card for Glitter n Sparkle. We are on challenge #85 and the theme is a card for a a male or to use male themed colors.We has 5 sponsors this week, they are 
The doodle garden, Eureka stamps, QKR Stampede, Aurora wings and the stamping boutique. I was so lucky to be given a card by Eureka Stamps to make my card.

Materials used to make this card.

6" White card blank from craft work cards
Image is called Gnome Man by Eureka Stamps
Encharnted tree back ground stamp is by Anonymous stamps. this is a free digi stamp 
Graph'it markers 9100, 9102, 9103, 4115, 4145,3125
Promarkers sandstone,light fawn,tea green,lilac,lavender,pale blossom,tea rose.
Just a note sentiment is by Stamping all day 

Challenges entered into.
Anonymous Stamps challenge.The theme is anything goes, and you must use one of their digi stamps, they have loads of free ones take a peek. 
Fan-Tastic Tuesday . Challenge 35 has a clean and simple theme. As you know i love this challenge because it is inclusive what ever type of crafting you do from kits, stamps cd-roms, please pop over and share the love.this is my 2nd entry this week.

 Inky Chicks challenge #29 has the theme of clean and simple. I normally like to add lots to my cards so this card i have enjoyed because i could make it more about the image. I sit me or do you think this is Santa summer job.They have been sponsored by Krea Teja
Try It On Tuesday. It has the theme of its in the challenge theme . Lets see  your   postcards, envelopes, letters, mail art  etc. .I hope that Mr Gnome is writing a letter counts, fingers crossed.
Baffies Kreativladen. The challenge #32 theme is to make a card for a man or a boy. some beautiful inspiration by their team.
Paper Crafting Journey. The theme for this challenge is to make a card for a special man. It seems like a popular theme this week, i am reliably informed men like to recieve cards to!
Please pop over to Glitter n Sparkle and join our challenge, i look forward to seeing the beautiful cards and creations you make. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Digi Stamps 4 Joy New Release Sunday.

Hello it is Sunday morning so that means it is new release Sunday at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. That week went quickly, or is it my age. This weeks new releases are so lovely do you like Dairy belle i used and i love the flying pigs Flying oinker there are 9 new releases in total. Please pop over to DS4J and see the beautiful cards my very talented team mates have made using this weeks new releases.

 Materials used..
8" Kraft card
Dairy Belle by DS4J
Back ground digi stamp is a free down load by Birds cards.
Promarkers and flexi markers  light fawn (fm) antique white, sandstone, caramel, tan, daffodil yellow light green, blue grey1.
Daisy and leaves cut on my silhouette cameo.
Decrative paper and buttons from my stash.
Challenges entered into..
Digi Galore challenge. The theme this time is to use Kraft card. Well girls we all are loving out kraft at the moment, they are sponsored by art by Miriam
Paper Crafting Challenge.Challenge #10 ia an anything goes themed challenge but has a twist of use your fav. I have used my fav flower it is apopriote for any style of card, if you look back throw my cards this little fella pops his head out quite a bit.
Send A Smile 4  Kids. This challenge is any thing 4 a child. Please pop over and take a peek at this challenge and read all about how you a donate a card. we all make so many we should all sport things like this, I think a child would love this card with lots of things to touch the buttons and a flowery cow, Please forgive the quality of my photograph i dropped the camera, again i can hear you say. This time it might be terminal. My daughter took these on here phone.
I hope you are all having a lovely week end spending time with family and friends and a little crafting too. Crafty Hugs Julie Ann
 

The Sun Has Got His Hat ON Hip-Hip-Hip-Hooray

Hello thank you for stopping by today. The sun has most defiantly got his hat on today, i can hear power boats and jet ski's on the Solent, i can feel a walk along the prom with Mr Oscar later. I would like to share with you a real cute card today, having a Grandson and 2 little nieces i have to keep a good stock of cards for them to send to their little friends, they seem to go to lots of party's. They have a full social calender,

Materials used to make this card.
8" White scallop edge card
the image is Ladybug Lynsey Buggmee digistamp by Lacy sunshine.
Decorative papers are an old collection by papermania.
Solid card stock American Crafts.
Sentiment hugs & kisses by Nicky at stamping all day.
Promarkers Ivory, blush, oatmeal, satin, sandstone, cinnamon, The limited edition spring colection


Challenges entered into.
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog. Challenge #33 has an anything goes theme. They also have a loyalty program if you use a lacy sunshine image for the challenge you have the chance of a free image to use on the next. Pop over take a peek and check out the T&C
CAS-ual Friday challenge.The clear and simple challenge #131 has the theme of 3. 3rds or 3 of some thing. I used 3 layers of the same backing paper. I do hope this is clean and simple enough for them.
Digi Heaven challenge blog. This weeks theme is "Spring has sprung" my little lady bug fits nicely into this, they have been sponsored by Beccy's Place.
Sister Act Card Challenge. Challenge #57 has an any thing goes theme, and they have been sponsored by Deasy Designs
4Kraft Girlz Challenge #18 is  a anything goes challenge.they have a DT call pop over and take a peek if you are interested, They have been sponsored by Dilly Bean and a day for a daisy.
Fan-Tastic Tuesday. Challenge #35 has the theme of clean and simple. Fingers crossed my card fits the bill. No flwers or bells and whistles, just let the image do the talking. This is one of my fav challenges so always try and play.They have been sponsored by stitchy bear stamps.
The ABC Challenge. L is for lots of layers. I have used lots of layers 3 plus the image and sentiment.They have been sponsored by 7 kids college fund. 
Dream Valley Challenge Blog. Challenge #81 has the theme anything goes. They have been sponsored by  Robyn's Fetish
I hope you enjoyed a little walk around my little crafty blog. Please leave a message so i know you did, i look forward to seeing all your crafty creations too.I hope you all have a dry weekend, and some lovely time crafting and relaxing with family and friends. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

My Design Team Card For Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #92 Anything Goes

Today is the start of a new challenge at Digi Stamps 4 Joy. Before i start i must apologize to my team mates as i have been late posting today. The theme this time is anything goes, challenge #92 is hosted by the super talented and owner of DS4J Margy. Please pop over to our blog and see the gorgeous cards my team mates have made to inspire you to join us. We would love you to use a DS4J image but you can use any digi or rubber stamp.

Materials used to make my card.
8" White card blank from craft work cards
Image is called Celebrate Celia by DS4J
Papers are by Papermania
Solid car by American Crafts
Graph'it markers 4115, 4145, 4175, 5210, 9100, 9101, 9103, 4115, 4145( this is one of the first cards i have made using graph'it markers)
Promarkers blush, sun kissed pink, satin, sandstone.
Bunting ribbon from my stash.

Challenges entered into
  Brown sugar challenge blog. Challenge #93 has the theme of pastel. I love this challenge and this card is my 2nd entry. They have been sponsored by  Sassy Studio Designs.
Color Me Creative. Challenge #92 has the theme pretty pastels and you have until the 23rd of may to join it. This is a new challenge to me, but very excited as it is an alchol marker challenge, i am only just started on my journey but there are lots of help tips they like to share.
Dis Digi Designs challenge blog. The theme this week is to use your markers. This is my second entry, proves how much i like this theme, and challenge.They have been sponsored by marker pop.
Just Inspirational Challenges. The theme this week is anything goes. They have 3 sponsors A random Fan, Melonheadz, Zuri vice President Jr.
Paper Take Weekly.This weeks challenge is Pretty Pastels. They have been sponsored by whiff of joy,They have a GDT call if you are interested pop over and share the love.

Just Keep Creating. Mays link up The theme is anything goes. The prize will be some thing handmade is Australia. This is another challenge i try to take part in.
3  Girl Jam Challenge Blog. The theme for May is anything goes. They are offering a $15 voucher to spend in the 3 girl jam store.
Graph'it Markers Color Challenge Blog. This weeks color theme is think Pink. well girls we all love some pink. Pop over to this bog loads of hints and tips connected to using alcohol markers by the ubber talented Nikki Hall..They have candy too, go on you know you want to.

Please join us at DS4J no excuses as we have an any thing goes challenge, i hope you enjoyed your stay today, and i look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Crafty Hugs Julie Ann

GDT Card Path Of Positivity Challenge #14 Wisdom

Good morning, Digi Stamps 4 Joy are so happy to be sponsoring challenge #14 at Path Of Positivity Challenge.This challenge runs from the 5th of May until the 1st of June. I am so pleased to be  asked to be a GDT a long with my very talented team mate Jackie. The theme is wisdom. Jackie used the image Cherry Blossom and i used the image Misteri's Mystery. Such a gorgeous image, you can tell by her face how much she enjoys reading. Wisdom means different things to all of us, knowledge throw books or older family members throw to life experiences whether we learn from them or make the same mistakes. The sentiment i used says take today to do something your heart has always dreamed of doing. This is so true we need to live today. My husbands step sister died when she was just 40, from a brain hemorrhage. She was the most amazing artist. She had just started to sell her work and gaining confidence in her ability.

Materials used.
8" White card blank
Image Misteri Mystery 
Decorative papers are from craft style.
Sentiment is steampunk dreams by Sam Poole at Creative Expressions 
Bronze detail embossing powder
Solid card stock in lilac, lavender and pastel pink  is Stardream from PDA card and crafts
Promarkers blush, oatmeal, sun kissed pink, coral, tan, duck egg blue, tea green, denim blue, tea rose.
Pearls from my stash.
butterfly die, spellbinders
Flower and leaf Tattered lace, bow, flourish and decorative mats were cut on my Silhouette Cameo.

Challenges entered.
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog. Challenge #93 the theme is pastel, this card is a lovely shades of lilac and antique pink. It does look slightly darker in the picture, but easel cards don't always photograph well.They have Sassy Studio Designs as their sponsor.
I love promarkers. Challenge #218 has the theme metallic / metal. I have used bronze embossing powder, which i hope shows up in my pictures.They have been sponsored by Sheri Baldy Stamps
Fan-Tastic Tuesday. Challenge #34 has the theme of flourish. I have used several on the bottom of my easel card and decorated them with pearls.They have been sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps
Dies R Us Challenge. Challenge #1  the theme is any thing goes. This is there first challenge, so please my crafty friends pop over and say hello.there is a $10 gift voucher for the winner. The team leader Darlene has some launch candy on her blog too.
Crafting When We Can. Challenge #69 has the theme of use your dies, silhouette or Robo. This is my second card for the current challenge as i love it so much, please share the love and join in. They have been sponsored by Inky Impressions. you can enter this challenge twice.
Fairytale Stampers. Challenge #38 has the theme of using more than 2 different punches i have taken this to mean dies as well, fingers crossed i am. They have been sponsored by Sami Stamps.
Crafting From The Heart. Challenge #18 has the theme any thing goes.They have been sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs and a Random Fan Digital stamps.
I hope you like my card and have enjoyed your visit today. Please pop over the Path of Positivity challenge and share some love, and see you can shop 24 hrs a day art the DS4J Store. Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge #84 Girly Card

To day is the start of a new challenge over at Glitter n Sparkle. Challenge #84 has the theme of make a card for a female a nice girly card. You can get out all your fluffy sparkly bits and have some fun.I have tried to be restrained as my youngest daughter wants this card for her tutor at college as the image looks like her. I was very lucky as i was given this image to use by one of this weeks sponsors, Sassy Studio Designs, the image is called Latte Momma. Please pop over to Glitter n Sparkle and see what my team mates have been making. There are lots of great prizes to win from our sponsors 4 images from sassy studio designs, 3 images from Fitztown , $10 voucher from Inky Impressions.

Ingredients Used.
6" White card blank, which i turned in to a turn back card.
Image is Latte Momma by Sassy Studio Designs.
Decorative papers are by Nitwits, they are from a Christmas collection, but i thought that were too nice to use just for Christmas.
Solid card stock American Crafts
Promarkers blush, oatmeal, coral, satin, sandstone, tan, lime green , lime zest, cornflower, colabit blue and blue grey flexi marker to form a small shadow.
Ribbon and craft candy from my stash.

Challenges Entered into
Paper Take Weekly, they have a any thing goes challenge. They have been sponsored by Lilly of the valley
Sassy Studio Designs dare to be sassy Thursday. The challenge is to make a mothers day card. We have had our mothers day already in the UK, but this card would make a fabby card for any mum. they give away images if you are the lucky winner..
ABC Challenge. Challenge K is keep it simple. I hope this card fits the theme as it has no bells or whistles, i stepped away from the flowers and glitter.They have been sponsored by Oak Pond Creations.
Woopsi Daisy Challenge.  the theme is fancy fold, this is a great theme as we all get into a rut of square cards so come on girls do a fancy fold card and join this challenge, some beauty's by their dt.
I hope you have enjoyed your stay at my little crafty corner. I look forward to seeing your beautiful cards this week, crafty hugs Julie Ann x

New Digistamps Released At Digi Stamps 4 joy.

Happy mothers day to my craft friends who are celebrating with their family's today.It is Sunday so that means there are new digistamps at Digi Stamps 4 joy. Wow there are some beauty's today. I chose to use BFF Specs, she is very cute don't you think, and very useable.

Ingredients
B" White card blank from craft work cards
The image is BFF Specs by DS4J
Decorative papers are by Imaginations they were left over from a scrapbook i made.
Solid card stock by American Crafts which i found in the reduced section at tk max, £9.99 for 60 sheets.
 Some of the Flowers and sentiment i cut on my Silhouette cameo.
Spellbinders rectangle die and tattered lace small flower die.
Promarkers blush, oatmeal, coral, saffron, vanilla, sandstone, terracotta, orchid, purple.
Stickles iridescent sparkle, which i used on the lenses of the spectacles and center of the flowers.

Challenges entered into.
My Sheri Crafts Challenge. Challenge # 133 has the theme April showers may bring flowers. They would love you to use more than 3 flowers.there are some beautiful inspiration by the team, take a peek.
Through the craft room door.  This weeks Challenge  Theme is any thing does, they have been sponsored by Sundi Samples
Crafting When We Can . Challenge #69 has the theme is to use die cuts , silhouette or Robo. I only found this challenge this week. As lots of you may know i have a silhouette cameo, it spent its first year in its box. I am slowly making friends with it ! They have been sponsored by Inky impression stamps.

Sister Act Card Challenge. They have an any thing goes theme and challenge #56 is  sponsored by Stamp and Create.
Crafting By Design May Challenge. The theme is any thing goes. They have several sponsors, smeared ink, All dressed up stamps, and the east wind.
Just Be Creative. Mays just because linky party has an any thing goes theme.They have been sponsored by the stamping boutique and SVG cutting files.
Dies R Us Challenge. This is there first challenge so please pop over and share the love.Challenge #1 has the theme of use your dies, that's an easy one. They are offering a $10 voucher for their store Dies R Us.
Digi designs challenge blog. The theme is use them markers, well confession time we all like coloring don't we. They have been sponsored by marker pop
A little Bit Crafty. The theme is flower power, well girls you have to give me this one i have thrown beautiful flowers every were. They have been sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps, Marianne designs and craft for eternity.
My Besties UK Challenge. This weeks challenge theme is to use the color purple, well i think my creation fits nicely into the theme. The design team have 3 new members pop over and give them a big welcome.
 Please pop over to the DS4J blog to see all of this Sundays new releases and see the gorgeous creations made by my very talented team mates. You can buy DS4J images from there store. Hope you are having a lovely craft weekend, crafty hugs Julie Ann

Top 3 At The Crafting Cafe Challenge Blog

I am so excited to share some happy news with my crafty friends.I have made it into the top 3 at The Crafting Cafe Challenge, one for the boys. If you would like to see how i made it please look here. The image i used was the sail boat, and lake Malawi, i merged them in my craft studio. Thank you to Kitty for being my share of good news, crafty hugs Julie Ann

Top 3 @ Brown Sugar Any Thing Goes Challenge

Happy Friday, doing the happy Friday dance, I have been placed over at Brown Sugar Challenge for their any thing goes challenge. The image is Bathing Buddy by Digi Stamps 4 Joy.
If you would like to see how i made this card click here. Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x

Freebie Friday Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Today is the first Friday in May which means it is freebie Friday at Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  Mays image is called Serenity and was drawn by Jen,

This image is available for free from Friday 4th May until Sunday 4th May 2014.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! Please pop over to the DS4J challenge blog and see what some of my design team members have made. 

 I would like to share with you the card i made using the Serenity, I hope you like it.
Materials Used.
8" Black card blank
The image is Serenity by DS4J.
I wanted to have a monotone card so i used skin tones and warm grey pens.
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal,sun kissed pink
warm grey 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The decorative papers are from my stash, i would love to remember the brand but i can not for the life of me.They are left over from a scrapbook i made approx 7 years ago, vintage you might say, also proves crafter's never throw any thing away.
The climbing leaves were cut on my Silhouette Cameo, and the flowers are punched out of card by the wood ware retro daisy punch. White card candy by craftwork cards.

Challenges entered.
C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog. Challenge #257 has the theme to make your own embellishments. They have 4 fab sponsors Wags n Whiskers, Sassy Studio Designs, Stitchy bear stamps and LEJ Designs. The design team have made some beautiful cards for inspiration.
Creative Knockouts Challenge. Challenge #35 has the theme flowers galore. They have been sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs. The inspiration by their team is beautiful pop over and share the love.
Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog. Challenge #159 Has the theme your favorite color. Well i have to admit i am a monochrome girl. I love tone on tone and especially black and white, makes me happy.;They have been sponsored by Paper-basics.Lovely work by the team too.
I Love ProMarkers Challenge. The theme is not quite straight. They have left it up to you how you want to interpenetrate the theme. They have 2 sponsors Stitchy Bear Stamps and Marianne Designs. Please pop over and see the beautiful creations the design team have made, being a promarker challenge the Dt like to share coloring tips on their personal blogs.
Twisted Tuesday Challenge. Challenge #75 has the theme of black, white and i other color, which i have chosen to use grey. team member Melina who is challenge hostess lives in Alabama commented on the tornado. I am sure you want to send our crafty love to keep them safe. There are some beautiful cards to give you inspiration go on pop over and take a peek.
Flat Friends Challenge. Challenge #20 has the theme to use die's and punches. There are some beautiful cards made by their design team. The prize is some of  there own digital stamps by Emma Canning.The more people enter the challenge the more prizes you can win. Please go and share the love.
Graph'it Color Challenge. Week 16  has the theme of using some grey. This card is perfect for this challenge. Please go and look at what Nikky and her team have made, just beautiful. If you have not been on this blog there are lots of tips and techniques on using alcohol markers.Great prize to £20 of grah'it products.

Please pop over to the DS4J challenge blog and see what my  talented team mates have made with the Serenity image. Then go to the DS4J store and download the free image you only have 3 days Crafty hugs Until we meet again Julie Ann x

Pattie's Creations Challenge #91 Mother's Day

Today I would like to share my DT card for Patties Creations. Challenge #91 The theme is Mother's day. One of the interesting things about being on an international team is that we celebrate mothers day not only on a different date but a different month too. In the UK we have mothers day in March and this coming Sunday is mothering Sunday in the USA. Please pop over to the Pattie's Creations Challenge blog to take a peek at the gorgeous creations made to inspire you, by my very talented team mates. The rules are simple you must use a stamped image that can be digital or traditional. We obviously would like you to use one of pattie's beautiful images from her etsy shop, but others are allowed. You can enter a max of 2 projects. Full list of rules can be found here.

Materials Used.
Super smooth white card , printing onto this gives you the perfect surface to color a digital image, with Alcohol pens.
The image i used is Pansies In Pitcher by Pattie's Creations.
I cut the plate card, stand, tag and flowers on my Silhouette Cameo from white card. I then colored them with promarkers to match the image.
Promarkers vanilla, primrose, lemon, bright green, plum, mulberry, aubergine, purple, amethyst, orchid, lavender, lilac, violet and Prussian blue.

Chaalenges Entered.
Crafting for all seasons. Challenge #76 theme is lots of layers. They have stitchy bear outlet as their sponsor.

Woopsie Daisy Challenge. The theme is a hand colored image. Now come on girls that must tempt you ? go amd take a peek at all the inspirations, you know you want to.
A Little Bit Crafty. The theme this time is Flower Power.I love making my own embellishment. I normally make flowers from decorative papers but i tried some thing different with this card, but coloring them with my promarkers they color match. They have 3 sponsors Bugaboo stamps, Marianne designs and Crafts 4 eternity.
Bearly Mine Inspiration Challenge. The theme this time is flowers.They have an added sponsor this time themselves Bearly mine designs and Marianne Designs.Pop over and see the lovely projects by their team.
Crafts Galore Encore . Mays challenge has an any thing goes theme. They are sponsored by Blue Moon Creations. Gorgeous cards to inspire you from the DT.
Connie Can Crop. Challenge #22 has a mothers day all about mum theme. They would like to see lots of flowers. I think i have filled the drief. Many more on my card and i could start the hay-fever off .

There is a great prize up for grabs too. A set of 'Sweet' themed stamps by Pink and Main. The challenge runs for the whole of may.
Faires Challenge Blog. Challenge #25 has the theme of Mum / Mother. I am taking this as mother's day or a card or project for your mum.They have 2 sponsors Sammi Stamps and Star in my Pocket. some lovely inspiration from their team.

I hope you like my card and tag. Please pop over to the Pattie's creation blog and join our current challenge, as i look forward to seeing your mum themed cards. Crafty hugs until next time Julie Ann x