Shrink Fun

Afternoon All

After fighting with the security on my computer, and clearing the old shed out ready to knock it down, I am finally ready to post my newest DT card for Here Come The Boys. This time round the challenge is to include 'Buttons' on your male orientated creation.

This is a card I made in one of my classes using the Stampin' Up Circle Circus set. I have used some of the stamps to create the background, and then have stamped on to Shrink Plastic, cut them out with various punches, added eyelet holes, so once shrunk, they formed matching buttons to my background. Finally I have hand stitched the buttons in place.

I would like to enter my creation in the following challenges;

Addicted to CAS - birhday

Catch The Bug - bingo (button, die cut, sewing)

Delightful Challenges - bingo (buttons, tag, stitching)

and

Creative Moments - circles

Thanks so much for looking,

Hugs Sharon xx

At The Beach and Birthday Candy

Morning All.

Well it's that special time of year over at Here Come The Boys, not only have we got a fabulous new challenge for you to enter, we also have Birthday Candy - I can't believe we have been going two years!!!

To celebrate the candy will be on offer until midnight on 31st May GMT, and to be in with a chance to win you need to be a follower and pop our badge on your blog. Check out the main blog for more details of the prize, and to enter.

The challenge this time round is one of my favourite things to do - it's 'Paper Piecing'. I have used a Stampin' Up stamp, and pieced the little boys shirt and shorts, plus the starfish. The remainder of the image is coloured with ProMarkers.

I would like to enter my creation in the following challenges;

Drunken Stampers - Braveheart - tartan, plaid, gingham

Paper Creator's Crafts - for the boys

Sweet Stampin - create a scene

Crafters Companion - masculine

Little Miss Muffet - pieced off, paper piecing

Moving Along With The Times - one for the guys

I Love ProMarkers - button

Cupcake Craft - all at sea

and

Cuttin and Stampin Challenge - childrens birthday

Thanks so much for popping by, and I hope to see you again really soon 

Hugs Sharon xx

Little Boy Blue

Afternoon All.

Today see's the start of a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys, where we would like to see your male orientated 'Little Boy Blue' creations, ie blue monochrome projects.

Once again, I have gone back to my LOTV stash of stamps for my creation, coloured with ProMarkers.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges;

2 Sisters - colour challenge blue and/or green

Crafting By Design - oh baby

Creative Belli - pastels

Papertake Weekly - one paper taker

and

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - monochromatic

Thanks for stopping by.

Big hugs Sharon xx

Something Different

Morning All.

Just thought I'd pop by with yesterdays creation ready for my floral card class.

This is a completely different style to my usual cards, but it was really fun to do even if the distress inks made my hands yellow lol

The stamp is a fairly new release from Indigo Blu, called Elizabeth Bennett, and as soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to layer up all those lovely flowers, and the bird and butterfly.

I would like to enter her in the following challenges;

Crafting For All Seasons - floral delight

Divas By Design - flowers

Papercraft Star - use a stamp

Stamps + Fun = Creativity - girl

and

One Stitch At A Time - anything goes

Thanks for looking, and I'll pop by again soon

Hugs Sharon x

Dino Birthday

Afternoon All.

Sorry I'm a bit late posting todays card, but the sun was shining - first time for a very long while, so decided to pop out and have a quick smooch round the local craft village.

This card follows the new sketch challenge over at Here Come The Boys, so why not hop on over and join in the fun - it was a fab sketch to work with. Also, check out the other DT cards for more amazing inspiration.

I have used a Stampin' Up set to 3D paper piece my design.

If anyone is interested in Stampin' Up supplies, please feel free to leave a comment and I will be happy to order bits for you.

I would like to enter my creation in the following challenges;

Crafty Catz - anything goes

A Gem Of A Challenge - animals

Forever Friends - paper piecing

Inky Impressions - for a child

and

Simon Says Stamp - happy birthday

Thanks for looking and I'll be back soon x

Hugs Sharon x

Flying High

Afternoon All.

Time has flown by again, and it is once more time for a new challenge at Here Comes The Boys. This time round we have a photo collage inspiration for you to have a go at, which is kind of travel/transport themed, so why not pop on over and join in the fun. As long as you enter a male orientated themed creation, that fits the challenge you will be in with a chance of winning a fab prize.

I have used a LOTV stamp for my creation, wit a Stampin'Up sentiment. As usual, I have coloured with ProMarkers.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges;

One Stop Crafts - anything goes

Just Add Ink - just add green

Stampin' For The Weekend - child's play

Art Impressions Blog - plaid/gingham

Delightful Challenges - here's one for the boys

Top Tip Tuesday - up, up and away

and

Loves Rubber Stamps - St Patrick's day/shades of green

Thanks very much for looking, and I'll see you again soon.

Hugs Sharon x

No Stamping Allowed

Afternoon All.

Just a quick card from me today, for the new challenge over at Here Come The Boys. This time round we would like to see your male orientated creations, but with 'No Stamping'.

I have used a card topper from LOTV for my image, and a rub on for the sentiment, a very quick and simple card.

I would like to enter my card in the following challenges;

Addicted to CAS - masculine

Cute Card Thursday - something old (toppers are old, and car on top is vintage)

Fab 'n' Funky - pastel colours

Inky Impressions - a splash of red

and

Anything Goes Challenge - make it manly

Thanks for looking, and I'll see you again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx