Monday's News

Hello. Well, I'm still packing boxes for my Mum's house move. Although she isn't a hoarder, forty years of 'stuff' is a lot to pack! But we're getting there. In the meantime I have given in and bought a Gelli Plate and a brayer. I will hopefully find time to have a play soon (does anyone have any quick tips for a beginner).

The latest edition of Papercraft Essentials is on the shelves and I have an article all about silhouettes. The magazine is a great crafty read so why not treat yourself.

I'll be back tomorrow to share my DT card for the Papertake Weekly Challenge, see you then!
 

Nuts About You

Hello. Meet Alvin, just new in at The DigiStamp Boutique and on special offer until the end of September. I coloured Alvin with prismacolour pencils and the papers are 'country lady' by Lili of the Valley. 

I inked around the edges of the little wooden toadstools with a copic pen and it bled into the wood. But I like the effect it gives - a happy mistake!

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello. It's time to share this weeks DT card for 

Papertake Weekly.

And this week we have a sketch challenge...

 

..you can use this one or pick out another from the huge choice here. Just let us know the number of the sketch you used in your blog post.

This week we are sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, a $20 voucher for one lucky winner!

 

For my card I used a WhipperSnapper stamp called Snowpals. I coloured with watercolour pencils and the papers are 'Believe' by Bazzill Basics.

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the  Papertake Weekly Challenge.

See you there!

 

 

Ahoy There!

Hello. 

Do you know what day it is today? 

It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Arrrrrr! 

So I couldn't resist making a pirate card. I have used Pirate Joe from The DigiStamp Boutique and coloured with copic pens. The papers are 'on the bright side' by My Minds Eye.

Fairwinds, me hearties!

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

  Make It Sparkle

(and I wish you could see how much my card sparkles) 

 

We are sponsored by the fabulous... 

 

Ribbon Girl

 

For my card I used a Wild Rose Studio stamp 'Pickle with Present'. There is a lovely selection of Wild Rose Studio stamps here at The Stamp Basket.

 I coloured with copic pens and added loads of glittery glamour dust! The die is 'starry wreath' by Memory Box.

 

For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there! 

 

Monday's News

Hello. The latest issue of Get Stamping is on the shelves now. It's packed full of festive ideas and comes with a great cover gift - a huge set of seasonal stamps. For my article I got to play with some cool Jofy stamps and Caran d'Ache water soluble crayons. 

 OK guys, you know the drill.

Move this magazine to the front! 

 

Happy Halloween

Hello. Spooky season is nearly here and there are brand new images in the DigiStamp Boutique that fit the bill perfectly. Witches, pumpkins, ghosts and more! There is also a Halloween freebie - a little set of spooky sentiments that you can nab here. 

For my card I used the ghost from the Halloween Squares set and copic pens to colour. A little snippet of BoBunny paper, some black machine stitching and I coudn't resist using a few pairs of googly eyes.

Don't forget that if you make something using any of the Boutique's images you can enter the monthly competition - all the details are here.

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

Child's Play

We are sponsored by the fabulous...

Whiff of Joy 

For my card I used a gorgeous Penny Black stamp which I watercoloured. I'm afraid it's another very quick and easy one, crafting time is very limited at the moment.

 

Although I do have very good news - Mum's house sold - yay! And an offer has been accepted on a beautiful purpose built retirement flat - double yay!

Thanks to all my crafty/blogging buddies who sent good wishes and positive thoughts my way - you guys are the best.

Now let the packing begin!

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!

Sweet Abi

Hello. Popping on today to share this weeks DigiStamp Boutique Card. I have used Abi and coloured her with copic pens. The papers are 'snippets' by Studio Calico.

Very, very short and sweet today - selling a house is so stressful!

 

Papertake Weekly Challenge - design team card

Hello, it's time for another Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

And this week it's...

 

Anything Goes

(optional extra - make a Christmas card)

 

We have a fabulous sponsor...

Lili of the Valley. 

For my card I used a Lili of the Valley stamp which I watercoloured, a snippet of dotty paper (I love dotty paper!) and some washi tape. Never quite sure of washi tape. I like the idea of it but when I use it I'm glad that it peels off easily! But this time it's staying - maybe I'm getting used to the way it looks. 

 

 For all the details on how to enter, for some gorgeous inspiration from my teamies and to find out who is last weeks lucky winner visit the Papertake Weekly Challenge. 

See you there!