March 2015 - My Handmade Life

31 Mar 2015

Easter Egg Hunt x

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Over at Polkadoodles our Easter Challenge is starting today.

http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/

The digi stamp I used is called Fredericka.

I cut out some of the Easter eggs from the backing paper and layered them over the mushroom's in her basket.

I also used the pretty and FREE Easter papers offered here. Have fun xx

Fredericka - Libby Carefree Digistamp

Fredericka - Mini CD collection

Tatty Twinkle Easter DOWNLOAD

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges - coming soon.

29 Mar 2015

What's the weather?

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Crafting When We Can,

Morning xx

Over at Crafting When We Can another challenge is starting today.

http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

The theme is: What's the weather

We have a fantastic sponsor for you, the one and only....

Here's my card...

Digi Stamp Digital Image Big Eye Winter Deer Girl with Snowflakes ~ Dusty Doe Eyes Image No. 119 & 119B by Lizzy Love

Not only do you get the beautiful Reindeer girl you get three snowflake digi's I cut and paste each snowflake in word, printed on Kraft card and added some glitter to make my own background.

Have fun

Lynda

Digi Stamp

First Edition Papers: Vintage Noel

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ Any Holiday (Christmas)
http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ ATG
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2015-03-26T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=1 ATG

Color Challenge

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in LiaStampz,

At Lia Stampz our challenge this week is a color challenge:

http://liastampz.blogspot.co.uk/

I used the beautiful Birthday Girl digi stamp which you can find here

Have Fun

Lynda xxx

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ Something yummy to eat or drink (cake)

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ ATG

27 Mar 2015

Happy Easter

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Brown Sugar Challenges,

Morning :-)

Over at Brown Sugar Challenge our challenge is Easter.

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Our sponsor is the brilliant Robyn's Fetish.

Store - http://robynsfetish.com/ #

Blog - http://www.robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Prize - 3 digi images of winners choice

The digi stamp used is called Easter Egg.

Hope you have fun

Lynda xx

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Easter/Spring

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Always anything Goes

http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/ Easter

http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.co.uk/ Easter

24 Mar 2015

Friends :-) x

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Hi xx

Over at Digi Choosday we have another challenge starting today

http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/

Theme: Lots of Layers

I love this weeks challenge, I find all Polkadoodles elements and images layer up so well.

I used the beautiful All Sewn Up collection for this weeks challenge, you can buy this collection as a digital download here. If you love the background papers you can buy these here as a paper pad here.

DOWNLOAD Picknix 1...All Sewn Up Download Bundle

Thanks for taking the time to come over and have a lovely day

Lynda xx

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Always anything goes

23 Mar 2015

On the the dark side.

Posted by Lynda on 23:03 in

One of my favorite Artists is having a Facebook DT call so I just had to enter.

Facebook Design Team

We are looking for a small team of enthusiastic people to work with and promote RSD images in our FB Group. You don't need a blog to apply (but if you do, that would be great). What we need are people who will produce both coloured images and finished projects across the range from creepy to cute. You must be active on FB and willing to meet and greet new fans, provide supportive comments, and share and promote on your own timelines and in other crafting groups. The post is all about spreading the word and increasing our visibility on Facebook.

Terms and Conditions
The terms will last for 6 months, you are welcome to reapply at this time if you wish to stay on the team.
You will be provided with 2 to 4 images to work with for your DT projects, and of course may use any that you already have in your collection. You must be able to produce 2-3 projects a month minimum.

To apply, we would love you to make TWO projects (doesn't have to be a card - journal pages, altered items, 3-d work are also great) - one cute, one darker themed featuring RSD images. Upload them to the DT Call photo album on our Facebook Group here :

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.670200956435272&type=1

Please comment on your entries to leave a link to your blog if you have one. Closing date is April 15 th 2015

Here's my dark side entry...7

Digi stamp by Rick St Dennis https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/152942269/smilin-joe-skull-with-roses-digital?ref=shop_home_active_8&ga_search_query=skull

I am going to enter this into this DT call and the following challenges....

http://a-step-in-the-darkness.blogspot.co.uk/ Dark side entry

http://haunteddesignhouse.blogspot.co.uk/ On the naughty step (gambling)

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Masculine project

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ Fav Project 2

On the light side (cute)

Posted by Lynda on 23:02 in

One of my favorite Artists is having a Facebook DT call so I just had to enter.

Here is my cute entry...

I am going to enter this into this DT call and the following challenges...

http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.co.uk/p/challenge.html Anything Goes with a handmade bow

http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Spring Colours

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes, optional twist Purple.

http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Mothers Day/Female

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ Fav Project 1

22 Mar 2015

Early Easter Card.

Posted by Lynda on 14:09 in

Happy Sunday everyone.

I decided to make a card using a digi stamp from Bugaboo stamps. it's called /Make-it-snappy--have-a-blessed-easter.

I followed this sketch from Sketch Saturdays http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/

Here's my entry...

Thanks for looking

Lynda x

Im going to enter this card into the following challenges:

http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.co.uk/ Sketch (see above)
http://snarkystampers.blogspot.ca/ E is for Easter
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ Easter Critters
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.ca/ Easter
http://www.withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Rabbit/Easter

21 Mar 2015

If you love Mixed Media you will love this.....

Posted by Lynda on 13:37 in Creative Artiste,

NEW CHALLENGE BLOG OPENING SOON!!

I'm so excited I have been asked to been a Guest Designer for lovely new challenge blog that is starting the on 3rd April.

http://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com.au/

We have some fantastic sponsors and they will offer a prize each month.

A definition of mixed media art is that it covers lots of arts including collage, assemblage (both 2D and 3D), altered objects, including books and boxes, handmade greeting cards, artist trading cards (ATCs) and tags, art journalling and book making.
So yes you can enter all of the above you can also enter any Altered Art project.

To meet the design team pop over to the blog now, hit the follow me button to keep up to date with all the news and gossip

Lynda xx

Take a Little Winter Vacation.

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Open-Minded Crafting,

Morning xx

We are half way through our current challenge at Open Minded Crafting.

Theme: Winter Vacation Getaway

We have some lovely sponsors for you....

I got to play with a beautiful digi stamp by Illustrations by Jane.

Digi stamp: Elephant and Balloons in Circus.

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges - coming soon.

18 Mar 2015

STOP CSE: National Child Sexual Exploitation awareness day

Posted by Lynda on 19:18 in

In the UK it's National Child Sexual Exploration Awareness Day, a day when we can stand up and say this had to STOP!!!

The work doesn't stop there through education , awareness and our actions we can make a difference.

What is CSE?

It is sexual abuse in which child are abused for money, power and status. Children are groomed to think they are in loving, consensual relationships, this also happens on the internet. Young people are often trafficked around the UK for sexual exploitation, it happens everywhere.

There are so many myths about Child sexual exploitation, to find out what they are follow the link below..

http://www.alteregocreativesolutions.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Breaking-the-Myths-Sheet.pdf

Spotting the signs of sexual Exploitation

Missing from Home
Missing from School
Behavioral Change
Secretive use of a mobile phone
Secretive use of the internet
Unexplained gifts (sometimes a new mobile phone)
Older boyfriends
Friends or peers being exploited
Alcohol use
Drugs use
Sexual Heath Issues

Write a personal pledge on your hands to show support for our Helping Hands campaign. Post your photo on social media with the hashtag #HelpingHands to help us raise awareness of CSE.

Here is my pledge to every chiild.

If you have any question about CSE you can email me at myhandmadelifeacraftersblog@yahoo.co.uk

Lynda xx

17 Mar 2015

New Baby Brother x

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Morning :-) x

Over at Digi Choosday this week let your imagination run wild with out latest challenge.

Theme: Anything but a Square Card.

It seems like everyone I know is having a baby at the moment, I guess I'm at that age. So I decided to make a new baby card to celebrate.

I used the papers, embellishments and a colored digi stamp from the beautiful Baby Boom collection, you can find this as a download collection here. The baby brother sentiment comes from the New baby sentiment collection which you can find here. Have fun xx

Baby Boom DOWNLOAD Collection

New Baby Sentiments Download Bundle

Thanks for looking

Lynda xx

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges:

http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/ Shaped Cards
http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ Bows or Buttons

My days brighter because of you x

Posted by Lynda on 02:21 in Try Stampin' On Tuesday,

Over at Try Stampin' on Tuesdays with week we have a cute little sketch for you to follow.

http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.co.uk/

Here the card I created:

Ingredients

Background paper: digi by Polkadoodles

Digi stamp is by 2 cute Ink

Sentiment stamp: The Greeting Farm.

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes with a Twist: Square Card

15 Mar 2015

Animal Lover

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Crafting When We Can,

Over at Crafting When We Can we have another challenge starting today

http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Theme: Favorite Hobby or activity.

Our brilliant and unique sponsor is the one and only:

I have two great loves Crafting and my love of animals so I based my card around these two things.

Digi stamp: Owl

Hope you have fun with this weeks challenge.

Lynda xxx

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

Beautiful Angel :-)

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in LiaStampz,

Over at Lia Stampz today we have a start of a brand new challenge and it's a very cute one.

Theme: Feathers

I used the very cute Baby Angel Christening digi stamp to create this card:

I used a cloud embossing folder to emboss pure white card and layered it onto some pretty mirror board card. I colored the Angel with Spectrum Noir pens and used a white gel pan to make the polka-dots. I then cut away the cloud from the digi stamp and replaced it with a a cloud die cut from felt. I added a beautiful white feather.

Have fun

Lynda xx

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.fi/ Clean and Simple

http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/ Anything Goes

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.co.uk/ Create a Background: Embossed.

http://cagichallenge.blogspot.ca/ Make your own background: Embossed

13 Mar 2015

Pirates

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Brown Sugar Challenges,

Hi everyone,

Hope your having a fantastic crafty week.

Over at Brown Sugar Challenge are theme is: Shaped Card.

Our brilliant sponsor is Fitztown

Shop - http://www.fitztown.com/

Blog - http://fitztownchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

The digi stamp I used is called: SNP3

Hope you have fun

Lynda xx

Going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ For a child

http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Wings and Things

http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes

10 Mar 2015

Lace Love :-)

Posted by Lynda on 08:05 in Digi Choosday,

Over at Digi Choosday we have another great challenge starting today

http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/

Theme: Add some lace.

I decided to make a do not disturb sign for this weeks challenge using a wedding sign,

I used Work & Play 9: Love and Kisses to make this weeks project.

The pretty pre-colored digi, scrabble tile, sentiment and background papers are all from this collection.

Work & Play 9 Love & Kisses - Full Download Bundle

Wedding Car (Work & Play 9)

Work & Play 2XL Collection 9 - Love & Kisses BONUS EDITION

I'm going to enter the card into the following challenges:

http://www.craftforthecraic.blogspot.ie/ Bingo: (Flower, sentiment, Image)
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything but a card
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything but a card
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Always anything Goes
http://anythingbutacard.blogspot.ca/ Anything but a card

9 Mar 2015

Mikey Mandrake FAIRY :-)

Posted by Lynda on 09:00 in Get Creative Challenges,

Morning :-)

Over at Get Creative Challenges we have a great challenge starting today.

Theme: Must have GREEN

As a little girl my favorite toys where the Flowers Fairies dolls :-) I haven't seen them around since which is such a shame. I am now a big girl lol but I still love things with fairies on and our sponsors has the most beautiful range of fairies out there so please check out his shop on Etsy.

You may have guessed are sponsor this the one and only.....

Click here for Rick's shop

The great thing about Rick's digi stamps is they practically color themselves, the shading on them is so good if your not an expert you instantly know where the shadow's should be.

Here's the card I made using the digi stamp: Mikey Mandrake Fairy.

Thanks for looking

Lynda xx

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes with Rick St Dennis Image

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Green in the image

http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Favorite stamp or digi and why? (so cute, the shading is done for you)

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/ Use three of something (flowers, gems)

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.co.uk/ Use the color green

http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/ Fantasy and fairy tales

7 Mar 2015

Love Bugs for Luck

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Open-Minded Crafting,

Morning :-) xx

If you can see this post it means we are half way though our current challenge over at Open Minded Crafting Fun.

Theme is: Luck

We have four brilliant sponsors for you, all of which are offering great prizes.