Sugar and Spice and all things nice.......

Sugar and Spice and all things nice.......

Posted by Lynda on 09:26 in LiaStampz,

Morning :-)

Over at Lia Stampz we have another great challenge http://liastampz.blogspot.co.uk/

Theme: Anything Goes

You don't have to use a Lia Stampz images to play along but we love it when you do.

The prize is:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiaStampzShop

I made this card using the beautiful Sugar Girl image 

I'm going enter her into the following challenges...

http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/new-challenge-anything-goes.html Anything Goes
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.uk/  Anything Goes
http://creativeknockouts.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes

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Last Christmas card of the season :-)

Last Christmas card of the season :-)

Posted by Lynda on 07:00 in Try Stampin' On Tuesday,

Hi,

Welcome to another week at Try Stampin' On Tuesdays, this week we have a lovely unique sketch

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

Optional theme: Friends

This is the card I created:

Ingredients 

Backing paper: from Tiger
Digi stamp is available free here: http://freedeariedollsdigistamps.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/cardboard-box-snowman.html - she has loads of amazing and free digi's
Mirror board - Creata.


Hope you all have a lovely Christmas :-)


Lynda xx

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

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DT call Kenny K.

DT call Kenny K.

Posted by Lynda on 19:54 in

The amazing Kenny K are having  DT Call woop!!!!

 How do I apply?

1. Create a post on your crafting platform announcing this DT call;
2. Present one or a few of your best KennyK creations and link back to here using Mr. Linky below; 
3. OR share your Facebook post (including your card and our facebook address) on our Facebook page (one OR the other please, not both). 

It would be a dream to work with digi's like the one I used below, 

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Don't open until Christmas :-)

Don't open until Christmas :-)

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

Happy Christmas everyone :-) 

Over at Brown Sugar Challenges we have another great challenge for you.

Theme: Christmas 

Our sponsor is the one and only Sassy Studio Design 

http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/

I used the 'Don't Open Until Christmas Sassy' digi stamp 

The sentiment stamp is part of the Festive Hollybob 5 collection and can be purchased here

The background papers are from the forever friend collection. 

Colored with promarkers 

Have fun xx 

Lynda xx 

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

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Last minute Christmas dash

Last minute Christmas dash

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!! 

It only fitting this close to Christmas that the challenge is: last minute Christmas 

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

! I decided to make a Christmas Card this week using the Work & Play 5 FESTIVE HOLLYBOBS collection, this collection is available on cd here or as an instant download here.  I used the sentiment ticket, papers and digi stamp from this collection. 

Thanks for taking a look

Lynda xx


I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/  Christmas
http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.ca/ Anything Goes
http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas
http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes

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Sweet 16

Sweet 16

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Get Creative Challenges,

Morning :-)

The challenge over at Get  is Creative  we have another great challenge for you.

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

The Theme: Use The Colors Blue and White or Silver



Our sponsor is amazing, please check out their shop

I thought I would have a break from making Christmas card and make a sweet 16th birthday card.

Ingredients 

Image by Lemon Shortbread https://www.etsy.com/listing/172377091/80s-starry-girl-digi-stamp-digital-stamp
Background paper: Tilda Magnolia
Star and sweet sentiment are cut using the Silhouette Cameo


I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.uk/  Anything Goes
http://elphinehouse.blogspot.co.uk/ Use your favorite colors  (Blue and Grey)
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes

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wk 49 - Xmas table/decor

wk 49 - Xmas table/decor

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Hi all,

Only a couple of weeks until Christmas woohoo!!

This week a digi Chooseday we have a fun challenge for you, the theme is Christmas Table/decor

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

Check out the beautiful collection I used for this projects, its' available on a CD or on instant download. 

here

I decided to make a table decoration for when we have our traditional family buffet on Boxing Day. I wanted to make the table pretty so I used the gorgeous papers and the cute Santa digi to create a condiment holder. 

I hope you like my creation I can wait to see yours 

Lynda xx 

I am going to enter this project into the following challenges 

http://a-crafty-mess.blogspot.co.uk/  Anything Goes: Traditional Christmas colours 

http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Get Festive 

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.co.uk/ Family Christmas 

http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything but a card 

http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Christmas or wimter 

http://www.withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas - modern look 

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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Try Stampin' On Tuesday,

Happy Christmas :-)

This week at Try Stampin' On Tuesday we have a great challenge. The sketch to follow is:

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

Optional Theme: Joy

This is the card I created :-) xx

Ingredients 

The digi stamp is a free one by Beccy's Place: she has some other cute freebie's too

The backing paper is by Penny Black: Madison 

The sentiment is by From the heart stamps as part of the Holly Jolly Collection. 

Have a great week :-)

Lynda xx 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges 

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Snowman

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas Card 

http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas time 

http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas 

http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Snowy days 

http://crazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas 

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Birthday with Kenny K

Birthday with Kenny K

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

Morning :-)

This fortnight at Crafting When We Can we have another great challenge for you.

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


Theme: Party, Birthday/Christmas/Any Occasion


Our sponsor is the one and only Kenny K

http://www.kennykdownloads.com/

I decided to make a fun, funky birthday card as I think this represents the fresh Kenny K brand. 

Ingredients 

Digi stamp: Kenny K, Present Surprise

Background paper; Bobunny - Baby Bump collection. 

The OMG and LOL circles are cut from the Silhouette Cameo 

I used Creata Black mirror board as an accent.

Have Fun 

Lynda xx 

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges 

http://kennykskraftykrew.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes 

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

http://notrealstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ Birthday time

http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.ca/ Anything goes - birthday 

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Celebrations 

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#123 Winter

#123 Winter

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

Hi everyone

Over at Brown Sugar Challenges we have another great challenge for you.

Theme: Winter 

Our brilliant sponsor is Robyn's Fetish

http://robynsfetish.com/

The prize is 3 digi images of winners choice!


This is the card I created.

Ingredients 

Digi stamp is called 'Snow days are fun' and can be bought here

The background papers are by Polkadoodles and they can be downloaded as part of a collection here

Hope you like it and have fun with this challenge 

Lynda xx 

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/  Snowman

http://suzysmarty1.blogspot.co.uk/  Completely Christmas: Anything goes with twist ... beginning with S

http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.ca/ Holiday project with no red or green 

http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Snow People 

http://hambochallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ winter time 

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Week 48: Digi Chooseday-Xmas

Week 48: Digi Chooseday-Xmas

Posted by Lynda on 07:00 in Digi Choosday,

Happy Christmas everyone!!!

This week at Digi Chooseday our theme is XMAS!! http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/

You don't have to use Polkadoodle products to enter however please check out the collection I used for this project.

This collection is available  on CD  here  or for instant download here

This is the card I created using the collection above.

Ingredients 

The sentiment is a tag that a wrapped around a stick to create a flag to frame the corner of the card.

The beautiful papers which you also get in the collection are mounted on simple plain mirror board.

I finished the project off by cutting the Holly Leave from one of the backing papers and making a corner flourish.

Hope you enjoy this weeks challenge :-)


Lynda xx


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

PDE Linky Party Christmas
Cards In Envy  Santa is Coming to Town
Craft Your Passion Challenges  Christmas Presents
Through the Purple Haze challenges All about Christmas
C.R.A.F.T Challenge  Christmas Present
A Song in your Heart  Song inspiration ' Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas' Whats Christmas without Santa :-) x

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Count down to Christmas......

Count down to Christmas......

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Hi, Welcome to another Chooseday :-)

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

The theme this week is: Christmas celebrations. 

You dont have to use Polkadoodle products to enter however please check out the collection I used for this projects because it's so pretty. 

I decided to make a project that counts down to the Christmas celebrations :-)

Ingredients 

 I used  beautiful papers from the Work & Play Collection 5 FESTIVE HOLLYBOBS Collection you can buy this here  The beautiful Mistletoe digi stamp is from the same collection.


Cant wait to see your Christmas creations

Lynda xx


I am going to enter this project into the following challenges

Penny;s Paper-Crafty http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/Anything Goes
As you like it Challenge http://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Modern or traditional, why? My favorite is traditional colors with a modern, fresh look. It matches mt personality I have traditional values in a modern world.
A crafty mess http://a-crafty-mess.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ Your Favorite Holiday (Christmas)

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Wrap up warm snow is coming.......

Wrap up warm snow is coming.......

Posted by Lynda on 07:00 in Try Stampin' On Tuesday,

At try Stampin' On Tuesdays are optional theme this week is The Snow is Coming
http://trystampinontuesday.blogspot.co.uk/

A view from my window last year when we had snow - so pretty 

This is the sketch to follow:

This is the card I created:

Ingredients

Stamp: Tiddly Inks

Backing paper: Do-Craft paper pad. 

Mirror Board: Creata 

Colored using spectrum Noir's and promarkers (reds) 

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Happy, Happy News!!!

Happy, Happy News!!!

Posted by Lynda on 18:25 in LiaStampz,

I am so honored and excited to announce I've joined an amazing DT team.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LiaStampzShop?page=1

Check out their Etsy store, here is  few examples of the digi stamps you can buy. I think you will agree there amazing.

You have 6 days to enter our current challenge.

http://liastampz.blogspot.ro/2014/11/challenge-77-anything-goes.html

The theme is: Anything Goes.

Prize is a $10 gift voucher to spend in store and if you use a LiaStampz Image you get a surprise freebie!!

Take alook

Lynda xxx

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Snowman and Friends.

Snowman and Friends.

Posted by Lynda on 07:00 in Crafting When We Can,

Not long until Christmas!!! 'it's the most wonderful time of the year' image I sang that lol ...... as long as you don't have to hear me sing that you'll be ok xx

We have another great challenge at Crafting When We Can

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

The theme is Clean and Simple! 

This is the hardest kind of card for me, luckily our sponsor is so amazing the all it needs it one of their digi's

Sponsor Random Fan

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ARandomFan

This is card I made...

Coloured using Spectrum Noir 

The digi stamp is of course by Random Fan, it's called Snowman & Company and can be bought here

I used Cosmic Shimmer Glitter Jewels: Iced Snow for the snow affect.

I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

Cutie Pie Challenge: http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/  Festive Furry Friends. 

Party Time Tuesday http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/ Anything Goes

Divas By Design http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Let it snow

4 Crafty Chicks http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.co.uk/ Make is sparkle

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Cute little Christmas Robin.

Cute little Christmas Robin.

Posted by Lynda on 18:45 in

Not long until Christmas!!!! yay

It's my favorite time of year!  I'm still like a child at Christmas I think it's because I didn't have a family growing up but I do have one now. I love the carol concerts, the Christmas jumpers, decorating the Christmas tree and well pretty much everything :-)

 To get into the festive spirit (a little early) I decided I better start making the rest of my Christmas cards.

Ingredients 

All papers are digital and are by  Polkadoodles, you can but their Cd's or download them from their website.http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/
The Digi stamp is by wee stamps
Sentiment stamp is from a set by Lindsey Mason designs.
Coloured using Spectrum Noir's
Snow affect is Aleene's Glitter snow.


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

Open-minded Crafting http://open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca/  Fowl of any kind. (Little Robin)
Crafty Calender http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ All about Christmas.
We do Doobaddoo http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas

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Cartoon Dog Holding Balloons With a Gift

Cartoon Dog Holding Balloons With a Gift

Posted by Lynda on 07:00 in Brown Sugar Challenges,

Over at Brown Sugar we have another amazing challenge this week. 

Theme use two or more colours 

Our sponsor is the one and only Stitchy bear, you can find there amazing designs here

and this is the card I made

Ingredients 

The digi stamp is called Cartoon Dog Holding Balloons With a Gift and can be bought here

The backing paper (polka dot) and the sentiment is by Polkadoodles and can be found here on their cd's and in digital form here

Thanks for looking and enjoy 

Lynda xx



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

The Crafters Cafe http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/  Anything Goes. 
Fab and Funky challenges http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Birthdays.  

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Week 46: Digi Chooseday - Presents or Gifts.

Week 46: Digi Chooseday - Presents or Gifts.

Posted by Lynda on 08:00 in Digi Choosday,

Hi all :-) 

This is my first project for the Digi Chooseday team :-) xx 

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

This weeks challenge is: Presents or Gifts 

You dont have to use Polkadoodle products to enter however please check out the collection I used for this projects because it's so pretty. 

Work & Play Collection 5 FESTIVE HOLLYBOBS Collection 

You can find it here  

This is the project I made:

I used a cutting file on the Silhouette cameo to cut out the shadow box. Then I made the presents by printing out the beautiful papers from collection onto card and adding ribbon and bows.

I then coloured the little Elf (so cute!!) image with my new Spectrum Noir Pens and made it into a background.

The little ticket sentiment is also from the collection so I added this to my project to give it more depth.

Hope you like it and I look forward to seeing your makes

Lynda xxx


I am going to enter this card into the following challenges

Love to Create http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/.   Christmas
Not Just Cards http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything Goes
Without Words http://www.withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Preparing for Christmas
Stamping Sensations http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Simply Christmas
Ribbon Girl http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ Colour challange RED

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Get Creative x

Get Creative x

Posted by Lynda on 12:00 in Get Creative Challenges,

Over at Get Creative challenges we have a great challenge for you this fortnight!!

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/


The theme is Anything Goes/Use glitter.

We have a great sponsor.

The prize is: 2 Sheets of the winners choice





and this is the card I made

Hope you have a fantastic week and enjoy the challenge xxx


I am going to enter this little Princess into the following challenges.

Everybody Art Challenge  http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/  Circle on the card
Party time Tuesdays http://partytimetuesdays.blogspot.ca/ Anything Goes
Card Mania http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Use a digi
Squigglefly http://squigglefly.blogspot.co.uk/ Square card

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Show Respect by saying thankyou xx

Show Respect by saying thankyou xx

Posted by Lynda on 12:00 in Try Stampin' On Tuesday,

This week at try stampin' the theme is respect so I decided to make a thankyou card :-) using the following sketch,


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

Theme: Respect 

Here's my card

Ingredients 

Digi stamp is by Polly Craft (not closed down) which is such a shame 

Coloured using my new Spectrum Noirs. 

All background papers by My Minds Eye. 

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Exciting news.

Exciting news.

Posted by Lynda on 11:26 in

I am excited to announce I made team!!

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

I feel so lucky to be picked to work with some of the prettiest digital elements and digi stamps on the market. Please take a look at the online store http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/

This is the card I made for the DT call.

Digi stamp: Hollybobs Card Digi stamp http://www.polkadoodles.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6931

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Use your markers!!

Use your markers!!

Posted by Lynda on 12:00 in Crafting When We Can,

Over at Crafting When We Can we have a brilliant challenge for you. The theme is ' Use your markers' 

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

Our lovely sponsor is the one and only Sassy Studio Design.  

The Image I used is called: Dark Fairy Sassy 
http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/dark-fairy-sassy-you-will-get-image-and.html

This is the card I made.

I used Promarkers for the main design and used Spectrum Noir to colour around the image x

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Giving thanks....

Giving thanks....

Posted by Lynda on 09:20 in Brown Sugar Challenges,

Hi,

Welcome to another exciting week at Brown Sugar Challenges.

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


Our theme is Thanksgiving.

We have a brilliant sponsor for you, Robyn's Fetish

The digi stamp I received to play with is called Tom Turkey (he's super cute) you can by it by clicking on the following link http://robynsfetish.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=222

This is the card I made:

The paper's I used are from the by My Minds eye: India chic

The sentiment digi is by Deedee's designs

Coloured using Spectrum Noirs. 

Hope you like it and enjoy this weeks challenge 

Lynda x x

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