Milestone Birthdays

I was recently commissioned to create 5 cards and 1 off the page item for Creative Cardmaking Magazine, the theme was Milestone Birthdays that showcased how to add Bling tastefully.

Unfortunately Creative Cardmaking magazine is no longer being published but my cards have been published in Simply Cards & Papercraft another publication in the same group.

This is one of those cards, I used papers from the NitWit Collections Flower Shoppe Bundled collection and computer generated the sentiment.

I die cut the sentiment using a Spellbinders Labels Twelve die and the flowers are a Marianne Design Creatables die.

I used jewelled brads and gems from my stash for the bling.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 194 - Anything Goes

Inky Chicks Challenge 54 - Use a Metal Embellishment

Top Tip Tuesday - Bingo (Pearls or Gems, Sentiment, Flowers)
Cut it Up Challenge 75 - Numb3rs

Shopping Our Stash Challenge 212 - Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 95 - Anything Goes with a Twist: Make It Feminine

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Snippets House

I've managed to make a card for this weeks Less is More Challenge, it's recipe week and we are to use snippets.

I have glued lots of little snippets to a piece of copy paper and then used a Marianne die to cut out a house - I'm still making 'I've Moved' cards for my Mum!

I have also die cut a little border from another snippet using a Lawn Fawn border die and added a little twine bow.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Less is More Week 234 - Snippets
Crafty Time July Callenge - Punches or Dies

Pixie's Snippets Playground Week 187 - Snippets

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Work!

I have another little vintage card to share today, a masculine design this time.

I have used a Studio Light kit along with some My Mind's Eye papers.  All of the edges have been inked with Distress Ink and I have added some 3D Crystal Lacquer to the embellishments.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Scrappy Hands Challenge 43 - Clock
Crafty Gals Corner Challenge 30 - Anything Goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity Challenge 260 - Vintage

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Flight School

Another Christmas card to share today, I used a fabulous kit from Paper Creator called Flight School - it is actually a book card kit but I used it to make a traditional card.

This fun kit has a decoupage image, so after cutting it all out I layered it up using foam pads and 3D glue.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Boots Challenge - Christmas in July

Not Just Cards Challenge 22 - Always Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenges #34 - Anything Goes

Emerald Faeries Challenge 69 - Christmas in July

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Christmas in July

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Fishy Kisses!

It's time for our mid challenge reminder at the House-Mouse and Friends Monday challenge blog and our theme is House Mouse and a Friend, alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes card just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used an fun image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Just the Two of Us Decoupage Collection and papers from Joanna's House-Mouse Triple CD.

The sentiment and card candy are from Craftwork Cards and I have used Core'dinations card stock.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

Stampendous

AND

Pizzazz Aplenty

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Animal Friends Challenge 28 - Animals in/on the water

Brown Sugar Challenge 156 - Anything Goes

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 2 - Anything Goes
Card Mania Challenge 70 - Anything Goes

Make My Monday Challenge - Flowers

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our House Mouse and a Friend challenge.

Winter Wonderland

I was determined to join in with the Rudolph Days Challenge this month, so I have made this card with a Paper Creator Kit called Walking in a Winter Wonderland.

It is a jumbled pyramage image and I have layered it up using foam pads and 3D glue.

The sentiment is part of the kit and the star is a Die-namics die cut, I also added some pearls from my stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

July Rudolph Days Challenge - Christmas

Creative Corner Challenge - Christmas in July

Crimbo Crackers Challenge 85 - Something Cute

My Time to Craft Challenge 300 - Christmas in July
Beccy's Place July Challenge - Christmas in July

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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The Wind ...

I have a little beach themed card to share today, I have used another topper and papers from a Studio Light kit along with some additional Studio Light papers.

I have inked the edges of everything with Distress Inks to try and give my card a rustic feel.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 25 - Sun, Sea & Sand

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 321 - Wish You Were Here

Crafting By Designs Challenge - Summer Holidays

Fresh Brewed Designs Challenge - Let's Go Swimming

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge 109 - Vacation

Bunny Zoe's Crafts July Challenge - Summer Breeze

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 143 - Water
Fan-Tastic Tuesday Challenge 94 - Anything Goes with a twist:  A Day at the Beach

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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The perfect blend!

This is my card for the new Challenge at House-Mouse and Friends Monday, it should have been posted on Monday, better late than never!

The current challenge is House Mouse and a Friend, alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes card just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used an fun image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Food and Drink 2 Decoupage Collection and papers from NitWit Collections.

I tried to give this one a bit of a rustic feel and used Distress Inks to ink the edges of everything.

The sentiment and flowers are also from the NitWits collection, I cut them out, inked the edges and layered them up before placing a pearl from my stash in the centres.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:

Stampendous

AND

Pizzazz Aplenty

Please check the challenge blog for full details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge 136 - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 383 - Pets

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Build it Up

Gruffies & Guests July Challenge - Lazy Days or Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge - Bingo (Pearls, Sentiment, Flowers)

Thank you for popping in today, don't forget to take a look at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge blog to check out the fabulous DT inspiration and join in with our House Mouse and a Friend challenge.

Vintage Roses

I have another little vintage card to share today.

It is from the same Studio Light kit as the previous ones.  I have inked the edges of the image and papers and added a seam binding bow.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination Challenge 43 - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge 9 - Anything Goes

WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 193 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Winter Elf

A couple of weeks ago I didn't think I was ever going to type this again but very generously Erin has offered to take over the running of the Crafting for all Seasons blog, thank you so much Erin.

So once again I can say - It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is Christmas in July.

Make sure you pop over to the challenge blog - we have a new look and some wonderful new team members, please give them a warm welcome.

For my card I have used the sweet Winter Elf image from our sponsor Scrapper's Delights.

I have coloured her with my Spectrum Noir markers and added glitter to the fur on her hat and dress. My papers are from the Nitwit Collections Christmas Linen bundle along with the sentiment.

I have followed a sketch designed by Jules, she is creating a sketch library over on her blog - Always with a Heart and this is Sketch 5, make sure you pop over and check out her blog, you will not be disappointed.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Biuld it Up

Craft Your Passion Challenge 271 - Anything Goes

Eureka Stamps Challenge 150 - Christmas in July

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 69 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown Challenge 254 - Christmas in July

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling this morning, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our Christmas in July Challenge.

Pauline
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All hearts come home ...

I'm sharing another Christmas card as a little reminder about the current challenge over at the Paper Creator blog.  Our theme for this month is Christmas in July and I have used the fabulous Comfort and Joy Jumbled Pyramage kit.

I cut out the jumbled pyramage and made up the topper using foam pads.  I then created an additional base layer using some Nitwit papers and added the topper.

I also decorated the inside of my card.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Card Mania July Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Boots Challenge - Christmas in July

Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge 167 - Hearts

Pile It On Challenge 78 - Christmas/Winter in July

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 14 - Anything Goes

Eclectic Ellapu Purple Challenge  - Favourite Holidays (Christmas)

Make sure you pop over to the Paper Creator's Crafts Blog to check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Christmas in July Challenge - you could win a fabulous £10 coupon to spend in the Paper Creator Shop, there are lots of wonderful images, kits and mega deals to choose from.

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Season's Greetings

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnight is Christmas in July.

I have used a gorgeous Christmas image and papers from my favourite Ooh La La Creations The Shawn Jenkins Collection CD to make my card.

Everything on my card is from the CD except the card stock and ribbon.  I used Kraft card stock and inked the edges of the papers and image with distress ink - the border is an X-cut border punch

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge 87 - Kraft

Jingle Belles - Old Fashioned Christmas
Deep Ocean Challenge 108 - Christmas in July

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Christmas in July

My Time to Craft Challenge 300 - Christmas in July

Make sure you pop over to the Ooh La La Creations Challenge Blog and check out the DT inspiration, we would love for you to join us for our Christmas in July challenge.

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline

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I have a winner!

A big thank you to everyone that entered my little giveaway, I was surprised at just now many people took the time to enter, your support is much appreciated.

I used RANDOM.ORG to choose the winner and the number that came up is:

#27 - Lia B

Lia would you please contact me at cotnob@hotmail.co.uk with your details so that I can pop your stamps in the post.

I will be back in a couple of weeks with another magazine giveaway, so make sure you check back regularly.

Many thanks.

Pauline

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My Sweet Sunflower

It's time for a new challenge at Crafty Friends and our theme is Use a Punch.  I have used a fabulous image called My Sweet Sunflower from Star Stampz who are one of our sponsors for this challenge.

I have coloured her with Spectrum Noir markers and used papers from Bearly Mine Designs. My punched element is a Fiskars border punch.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

Star Stampz

AND

Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Please see the Crafty Friends Challenge blog for full details.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenge 155 - Girly

Craft for the Craic July Challenge - Summer Time
Polkadoodles Week 29 - 2 or more patterned papers

Crafty Time July Challenge - Punches or Dies

Digi Galore Challenge - Summery/Bright

Natalie and Amy's Challenge 34 - Summertime

Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations Challenge 29 - Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting my blog today, make sure you pop over to the Crafty Friends Challenge blog to check out the DT inspiration and join in with our Use a Punch Challenge.

Pauline

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Birthday Giraffe

It's time for a new challenge over at A Gem of a Challenge and the theme is Birthday Wishes chosen by Kevin.

I decided to use one of the Card Topper Digi Kits called Giraffe Pink to make my card.

Everything you need comes in the kit, including decoupage layers, sentiments and an insert, I have just added an additional orange layer on the bottom.

I cut out the decoupage layers and built them up using foam pads, I also added extra card stock between the layers.

The prize is:

2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS)

of the winners choice from PINK GEM DESIGNS

Make sure you pop over to the Pink Gem Designs Shop and take a look, Janet is always adding lots of fabulous new images, Card Topper Digi Kits and Project Kits.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Simply Papercraft Challenge 9 - Anything Goes

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 158 - Birthday

ABC Challenge - N is for Number

Creative Craft Cottages Challenge 43 - Layer it Up

Crafting Musketeers Challenge 27 - Anything Goes

Scribbles Designs Challenge 31 - Birthday
Get Creative Challenge 19 - Stars

Seize The Birthday Challenge - Birthday + Topping:  Anything Goes

Make sure you pop over to the A Gem of a Challenge blog and join us for our Birthday Wishes challenge.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline
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Merry Christmas to 'ewe'

I've made it!  This is my final card for Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, the final theme is Pick a Present and I have chosen:  Image, Twine, Charm.

My image is the fun Merry Christmas to 'ewe' image, I used Spectrum Noir markers for the little bit of colouring and added some glitter to her hat and 3D Crystal Lacquer to the candy cane and her eyes.

The border is a Fiskars edge punch and I added a twine bow and candy cane charm from my stash.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Pick a Present: Image, Twine, Charm

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long Challenge 51 - CAS

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Christmas in July

Morgan's Art World Challenge 3 - Christmas in July

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 2 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

Pauline

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Tropical Santa

This is my card for the Photo Inspiration challenge in Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, this is the photo:

I decided to go with the beach theme and used the fun image Tropical Santa - Surfboard,  I coloured him with Spectrum Noir markers and my papers are from the Dovecraft Back to Basics Modern Christmas collection.

I fussy cut Tropical Santa and mounted him onto a die cut circle, the sentiment is from Craftwork cards.

I would like to enter this card in to the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 320 - Christmas

Creative Knockouts Challenge 98 - Outside Fun

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 382 - Water!

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Photo Inspiration Challenge

Thank you for calling today, please leave a comment so that I know you've been and will be able to come and visit you.

Pauline
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Here Comes Summer Giveaway

You may remember that I recently had some cards published in Papercraft Essentials Magazine, these cards were made using the free stamp set from the current issue of Creative Stamping.  I have a set of unopened stamps to give away to one of my followers.

If you would like to win this fabulous set of summer themed stamps then this is what you need to do:

You must be or become a follower of my blog with Google Friend Connect

Add the stamp picture to your sidebar with a link back to my blog

http://craftingwithcotnob.blogspot.co.uk/

Add your link to the linky

I will post worldwide

This candy will remain open until 9am on 17th July when I will use RANDOM.ORG to choose a winner.

Thank you for taking part and good luck.

Pauline

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Christmas Stella

This is my card for the Bingo challenge in Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, I chose the middle line - Funny Sentiment, Players Choice (glitter), Stripes and used the fun image Stella Christmas - Christmas Cost.

I decided on a CAS design, I don't think Stella needs a lot of embellishments she's so funny.  I rearranged the sentiment to fit my design and coloured with Spectrum Noir markers - a little glitter was added to the fur on her hat and the bobble.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Bingo Challenge
Emerald Faeries Challenge 69 - Christmas in July

Karleigh Sue Challenge - Christmas in July

Live & Love Crafts Challenge 37 - Christmas in July

One Sweet Challenge - Christmas in July
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 255 - Clean and Simple

Through the Purple Haze July Challenge - Something Funny

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

There is still time to join in with my little giveaway, you can find it HERE if you would like to take a look.

Pauline
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A Season for Happiness

This is my card for the Recipe challenge in Bugaboo’s Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event, the Recipe is - 3 embellishments, 2 designer papers and 1 ribbon/twine.

I have used the sweet image Christmas SB Candycane and two papers from the Carta Bella Winter Fun collection.  I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and added a cream bow and co-ordinating card candy for my embellishments.

The sentiment was also from the Carta Bella paper collection.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Recipe Challenge

Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas

Inspiration Destination Challenge 42 - Always Anything Goes

Paper Shelter Challenge 212 - Use Some Circles

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge 236 - Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge 57 -  3 Embellishments (3 x  Card Candy)
Stamp and Create July Challenge -  Patterns
WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 192 - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, your company is much appreciated.

I have a little giveaway HERE if you would like to take a look.

Pauline
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Xmas Snowballs

This is my card for the the mid challenge reminder at Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra, our theme is always 'anything goes' - you can use any materials, any techniques etc., as long as the end result is a Christmas project.

I followed the sketch from the second challenge in the Bugaboo Fifth Annual Christmas in July week long event.

 

I have used the fun image called Poppi Xmas Snowballs kindly provided by our regular sponsor - Bugaboo.  I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir markers and added glitter to the snow and 3D Cystal Lacquer to the berries.  My papers are from the Fancy Pants Blissful Blizzard collection, I added two Die'sire Essentials Decorative corner die cuts and the ribbon is from my stash.

Bugaboo Stamps are our sponsor this challenge

They are offering $21 of digital stamps to the randomly selected winner.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart Challenge 68 - Always Anything Goes

Merry Monday Christmas Card Challenge 166 - Penguins

Craft-Dee BowZ July Challenge - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
Come and Get It Challenge - Christmas In July

Sparkle N Sprinkle July Challenge - Anything Goes with Loose Glitter, Embossing Powder and/or Flocking
Catch The Bug Christmas in July - Sketch

Make sure you pop over to the Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra blog and check out the fabulous DT inspiration - we would love for you to join us for our Anything Goes Christmas challenge.

Pauline
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