Christmas Cupcake

It's the first of the month and this is the first of three DT posts from me today. Please pop back later and take a look at my Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper DT card and my Paper Creator DT card.

This is my card for the the new challenge 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 have used the sweet image called Christmas Cupcake - Mistletoe kindly provided by our regular sponsor - Bugaboo.  I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and added 3D Crystal Lacquer to the berries.  The papers and embossing folder are from the Crafter's Companion Nordic Christmas collection and the sentiment is from Pink Petticoat.

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 75 - Always Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge 277 - Always Anything Goes
Little Claire's Monthly Challenge 60 - Christmas in August

Merry Monday Challenge 170 - Use Holly

Christmas Card Challenge 39 - Anything Goes

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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Signs of Autumn

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and it was my turn to choose the theme for the next fortnight - I have chosen Signs of Autumn.

I have used a fabulous image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations Boys to Men CD to make my card.

I have also used elements from some other Ooh La La Creations CDs along with a sentiment from my stash.

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

CD Sunday Challenge - Bear with me!
Aud Sentiments Challeng 139 - Fall Fun
Cards Und More Challenge 139 - Cards for Men

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting with an Attitude Challlenge 6 - Anything Goes

Simply Papercraft Challenge 12 - Anything Goes

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge 5 - Anything Goes

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 Signs of Autumn 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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Romany Tags

I have another Christmas card to share today, I have used the new Crafter's Companion Romany Christmas CD again.

I have used elements from the Blended Tags, Design Sets, Co-ordinating papers and Sentiments sections.

I also used an insert, the verse writer and Co-ordinating papers to decorate the inside of my card.

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 198 - Anything Goes

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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Sunflowers and Nasturtiums

This card was made using an image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations Paula Oakley Collection.

The sentiment is also from the CD, I added some blue card stock and some ribbon from my stash.

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

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - Birthday Wishes

Southern Girls Challenge 118 - Flower Power

Glitter n Sparkle Challenge 151- Happy Birthday

Crafty Girls Creations Challenge 3 - Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts Challenge 104 - Anything Goes

Try It On Tuesday Challenge - Sending You Flowers

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

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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Blue Christmas

This is my card for the August Rudolph Days Challenge, I have used the Crafter's Companion Romany Christmas CD.

I love the rustic textile papers on this CD and decided to use just those along with a tag for my card.

Everything on my card is from the CD with the exception of the ribbon, I also used the verse writer, an insert and another paper to decorate the inside of my card.

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

August Rudolph Days Challenge - Anything Christmas
Creative Card Crew Challenge 94 - Lace

That Craft Place Challenge -  Blue

A Snowflakes Promise Challenge 4 - Winter or Christmas Themed

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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A Baby Girl

I'm sharing another Paper Creator Baby card today, I have used the Pink Baby Bear kit and made a CAS card this time.

The sentiment is from Pink Petticoat and I have just added a little pink card stock and some pink enamel dots.

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

Artistic Inspirations Challenge 138 - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 146 - No Patterned Paper
Get Creative Challenge 22 - No Printed Papers

Great Impressions August Challenge - Add a sentiment

Robyn`s Fetish Challenge 278 - Use a Digi

Alphabet Challenge - N for No Design Papers

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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Flower Fun

It's time for our mid challenge reminder at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge and it was my turn to choose the theme for this challenge - I chose Flower Power, I would like to see a flower somewhere on your creation along with your House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image. Alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes project just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

I have used a fabulous decoupage image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Decoupage CD, the papers are from Joanna's Jane Shasky CD and some from my scrap box.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

Stampendous

and

Pizzazz Aplenty

I also have a prize for a third lucky winner

  

Make sure you visit the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog for full details.

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge 16 - Anything Goes

Pile It On Challenge 83 - Animals Dressed Up

Crafty Boots Challenge - Fair and Square

Crafty Catz Challenge 289 - Flowers

Shopping our Stash - Layer it on

Crafting with Dragonflies - Make it Floral

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 244 - Anything Goes with 4 Legged Friends

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 Flower Power challenge.

Love Buttons

I have another card that was published in the August edition of Making Cards magazine.

The image and papers are from the Ooh La La Creations The Paula Oakley Collection CD and the sentiment is from another Ooh La La Creations CD.

It is a pyramid decoupage image, so lots of dimension - the buttons and twine are from my stash.

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

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 146 - Birthdays

Inky Chicks Challenge 55 - Hearts

Creative Fingers Challenge 90 - Anything Goes

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge 162 - Birthday

Crafting-With-Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge 98 - Use a Sentiment

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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Figgy Pudding

I have another card from the new Crafter's Companion Romany Christmas CD to share today.

This one is a Pocket Card with a tag in the pocket.

I have used elements from the Toppers, Blended Tags, Design Sets, Co-ordinating Papers and Sentiments sections.

I also used the verse writer, an insert and some more of the fabulous Co-ordinating papers to decorate the inside of my card.

Make sure you take a look in the Gallery and on Pintrest, you will find lots of fabulous inspiration.

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

Creative Fingers Challenge 90 - Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #120 - Anything Goes

Winter Wonderland - Christmas Carols/Songs (Figgy Pudding)
Polkadoodles Challenge Week 32 - Use something New (New CD)

One Stitch At A Time Challenge 243 - Anything goes with Sweet Treats

ABC Christmas Challenge - Q is for Quantum Leap (B - Bows, Bunting or Baking)

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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Precious Little Girl

I thought I would share another of the baby cards that were published in the August edition of Making Cards magazine. This one is also from the Cute Craft Kits commission using an ultimate kit from Paper Creator called Pink Baby Bear.

Everything used to make this card is from the ultimate kit with the exception of the buttons and twine.

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

Creative Knockouts Challenge 103 - Celebration Time

Little Miss Muffet Challenge 118 - Anything Goes

As You Like it Challenge - Favourite 2 Embellishments (Buttons and Twine because they are perfect for all types of card designs - Male, Female, Childrens)

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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Christmas Wishes

Have you seen the new Crafter's Companion CD that is the One Day Wonder on Create and Craft at the moment. It is called Abigail Mills Romany Christmas and is packed full of wonderful images.

This is one of the cards that I made using elements from the Toppers, Design Sets, Co-ordinating Papers and Sentiments sections of the CD.

You might have seen my card on Create and Craft if you were watching yesterday, it is the one that Fiona and Dean were adding the fabulous easy Crystal to.

I used  the verse writer, an insert and some more of the fabulous Co-ordinating papers to decorate the inside of my card.

Make sure you take a look in the Gallery and on Pintrest, you will find lots of fabulous inspiration.

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

Crafting By Designs - Get Ready For Christmas
Fab 'n' Funky Challenge 270 - Things With Wings

WordArt Wednesdays Challenge 197 - Anything Goes

Inspiration Destination Challenge 47 - 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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Romany Christmas

Make sure you tune in to Create and Craft at 4 pm today, Crafter's Companion are launching their latest CD - Abigail Mills Romany Christmas as the One Day Wonder.

This is one of the cards that I have made using this fabulous CD, I used elements from the Fabric Companions, Design Sets and Co-ordinating Papers.

Make sure you take a look in the Gallery and on Pintrest, you will find lots of fabulous inspiration.

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

Paper Minutes Challenge 396 - Celebrations

Christmas Card Challenges #37 - Inspiration Photo

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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House Mouse Candy Winner

It's time to announce my House-Mouse candy winner

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

#23 - Julye

 Julye would you please contact me at cotnob@hotmail.co.uk with your details so that I can pop your
Christmas Project Book with CD Rom in the post.

I will be back soon with another magazine giveaway, so make sure you check back regularly.

Many thanks.

Pauline

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Head Gardener

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and the theme for the next fortnight is You're Having a Laugh!

For my card I have used the fun Gardening Gus image from our sponsor  Dr Digi's.

I coloured my image with Spectrum Noir Markers and used papers from NitWit collections.

I used Kraft card stock and computer generated the sentiment.

Our sponsor for this challenge is:

Doctor Digi's

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

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 33 - All About The Men

Doodle Pantry Challenge 8 - Anything Digital Goes

Sweet Stamps Challenge 235 - Masculine Card

Melonheadz Friends Challenge - Hand Coloured image

Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Always Anything Goes

Thank you for calling today, make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons challenge blog and join in with our You're Having a Laugh! Challenge.

Pauline
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Beach Belles

This is another card from the Crafting with CDs commission published in Making Cards magazine, I used the latest CD from Ooh La La Creations - The Paula Oakley Collection.

I used an image and papers from the Beach Belles collection for my easel card and made a rosette to embellish.

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

Eclectic Ellapu Pink Challenge - By The Sea

Creatalicious Challenge 78 - Summer Fun at the Beach

Sparkles Monthly Challenge 71 - More Than One Fold
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge 129 - The Great Outdoors
Incy Wincy Designs - Tic Tac Toe (Summer Time Fun, Free Space, No Sentiment)

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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Summer Love

We have a new challenge at the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge and it was my turn to choose the theme - I have chosen Flower Power, I would like to see a flower somewhere on your creation along with your House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image. Alternatively you can enter an Anything Goes project just as long as you use a House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image.

We will be announcing the winners of our CELEBRATION CANDY on Wednesday so don't forget to check back to see if you are my lucky winner.

I have used a fabulous decoupage image from Joanna Sheen's House-Mouse Decoupage CD, the papers are from the House-Mouse Triple CD, Joanna's Jane Shasky CD and some from my scrap box.

After cutting out the decoupage I inked the edges of all the layers and the papers.  The sentiment  is part of the decoupage sheet and the button and twine are from my stash.

We have two fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

Stampendous

and

Pizzazz Aplenty

I also have a prize for a third lucky winner

  

Make sure you visit the House-Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge Blog for full details.

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

Crafting with Dragonflies Challenge - Make it Floral

Gruffies & Guests August Challenge - Summer Fun
Fussy and Fancy Challenge 145 - Lazy Summer Days
Crafty Boots Challenge - Fair & Square

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge 145 -  Warm Summer Colours

Shabby Tea Room Challenge Week 258 - Photo Inspiration

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 pop back on Wednesday to see if you are my lucky CELEBRATION CANDY winner.

One for the Boys

It's time for a new challenge at Ooh La La Creations and the theme for the next fortnight is One for the Boys.

I have used a fabulous image and papers from the Ooh La La Creations Boys to Men CD to make my card.

I've opted for a rustic design, I'm quite enjoying making this style of card at the moment!

I have added some gingham papers from my scrap box and a sentiment from another Ooh La La Creations CD.  The button, Hessian and twine are from my stash.

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

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge 259 - Nautical

Deep Ocean Challenge 110  - Maritime

Fairy Tale Challenge 124 - Summer Holidays

Scrappers Delights Challenge 47 - Anything Goes

Pinspirational Challenge 146 - Sand, Surf and Beach
The Stamping Boutique Challenge - At The Beach

Daring Cardmakers Challenge - Touchy Feely (Hessian/Twine)

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 One for the Boys 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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