Anything Goes

Morning All

Another fortnight has flown by, Christmas is approaching fast, and I've suddenly realised how unprepared I am lol.

Anyhow, today sees the launch of the last challenge of the year for Here Come The Boys, and we have a nice easy one for you, 'Anything Goes', as long as it is male orientated. You have loads of time to enter this challenge as it is running until the 3rd January.

I have used another Stampin' Up image and sentiment on my card, and have made it into a Dutch gatefold shape. The DP are from Craft Creations. Please check out my shop to see the amazing range of quality products from Stampin' Up.

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

Crafty Catz - Santa Claus is coming

Pattie's Creations - Christmas card

4 Crafty Chicks - anything goes

Charisma Cardz - Christmas

I Love ProMarkers - anything goes

Nutcrafters - Santa

and

Eureka Stamps - Santa is on his way

Thanks so much for stopping by

Hugs Sharon xx

Sentiment Only

Morning All

Today sees the launch of another new challenge over at Here Come The Boys.This time we would like to see your 'Sentiment Only' creations.

I must admit this was another tough one for me, as it was well out of my comfort zone. I have raided my Stampin' Up to do my card. The block pattern at the bottom was made using the chevron punch, and then reattaching the punched out pieces in reverse. If I can tempt you to any supplies please check out my shop.

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

Paper Creator's Crafts - birthdays

Less Is More -use designer paper in a CAS way

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - monochromatic

Totally Papercrafts - CAS

and

As You Like It - what's your favourite spots or stripes (mines stripes)

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs Sharon xx

My News - Excited.com

Hi All

As some of you know I am a Stampin' Up demo, and have decided to take the plunge and open an on line shop, so anyone who likes Stampin' Up products can now shop 24/7.

Please pop on over and take a look at the shop if you have chance, and love quality crafting products.

Big hugs

Sharon xx

Lets Have A Rocking Time

Hello Everyone.

It's time once again for a new challenge at Here Comes The Boys, and this time round we would like to see your male orientated 'Rocker Cards'.

I got a bit carried away with my little creation, and put a curved penny slider round the bottom of my rocker, so as the card rocks, the slider rolls. I have used a LOTV image, coloured with ProMarkers to complete my card. My youngest son was finally impressed with a card I'd made, and he said it was 'Well cool, cause it actually does something', I'm not sure what a card is usually supposed to do though?

I'd like to enter my little creation in the following challenges;

Catch The Bug - anything goes

Colour Me Creative - dudes, guys, masculine

Sweet Stampin' - time for a shaped card

Little Claire's - a child's birthday

Card Crafter's Circle - cute cards

C.R.A.F.T. - for the boys

Seize The Birthday - anything birthday

and

I Love ProMarkers - anything goes

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you come back soon

Hugs Sharon xx

Brown & Cream

Morning

Well, another fortnight has flown by so fast - not sure what happened, but now convinced that time seems to be going faster than ever these days, or am I just getting slower and less done!

Anyhow it means a new challenge has started at Here Come The Boys, and this time round we would like to see your male orientated 'Brown and Cream Christmas' creations.

I found this one quite tough as it would not be my normal colour choice for Christmas, so fell back on an old favourite, James the Bear from LOTV.

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

Paper Creator's Crafts - die cuts or punches

Catch The Bug - bingo

Polkadoodles - Christmas is coming

Crafty Little Fairies - Christmas in October

Moving Along With The Times - Christmas cuties

MilkCoffee Challenge - spots and dots

and

The Paper Shelter - Use only two colours

Thanks very much for stopping by

Hugs Sharon xx

Sketch Time

Afternoon All

Well another fortnight has flown by without me achieving much, so it must be time for another new challenge over at Here Come The Boys. This time we have a fab sketch for you to follow.

I created my card for a friends 70th birthday, cheeky but not too rude was the brief (excuse the pun), I hope you like.

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

A Gem Of A Challenge - let's hear it for the boys

Totally Papercrafts - bring humour to your creations

Paper Crafting Journey - for the boys

Rhedd and Rosie Challenge Blog - masculine

ABC Challenge - 3 or more patterned papers

C.... is for Challenge - boys or men

and

Color Throwdown - colour challenge

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs Sharon xx

Baby Congratulations

 Afternoon All

Well it's time once again time for a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys. This time we would like to see your 'Baby Boy' cards. Please check out the other DT cards, as I am sure they will inspire you to come join in the fun.

I have used a Stampin' Up stamp to create my card, coloured with ProMarkers.

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

Card Makin' Mamas - for kids

Pattie's Creations - animals

Totally Papercrafts - Happy Birthday Baby

I Love ProMarkers - anything goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - something blue

The Cutie Pie Challenge - cute cards for boys

and

Clear It Out - lets hear it for the boys

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

Hugs Sharon xx

Blue Christmas

Afternoon All.

Well another fortnight has flown by, the kids have gone back to school and normal service should resume soon (well, as normal as it ever gets lol).

So, here is my card for the new challenge over at Here Come The Boys - 'a blue Christmas in September'. Please remember in order to in with a chance of winning a fabby prize, your creation must follow the theme and be male orientated.

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

Crafty Calendar - bear hunt

Sweet Stampin' - got the blues

Crafty Little Fairies - cute 'n' cuddly critters

Christmas at Sweet Stampn' - winter animals

and

Papercraft Star - photo inspiration

Thanks very much for looking, and I'll be back soon

Hugs Sharon xx

Lazy Summer Days

Afternoon All.

Well another fortnight has flown by, so it's time for another new challenge over at Here Come The Boys, and this time round we would like to see your 'Lazy summer days', male orientated creations.

I couldn't resist using Edwin fishing for my DT card for this challenge. He has been simply coloured with ProMarkers, and the papers I have used are from Craft Creations.

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

2 Sisters - square cards

Hiding In My Craft Room - masculine birthday

Happy Campers - use a stamp

Marvellous Magnolia - lots of lovely layers

Crafting With Dragonflies - card for a guy/father's day

Try It On Tuesday - make a scene

ABC Challenges - lots of layers

and

Crafty Cardmakers - fun in the sun

Thanks very much for stopping by, and hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Squares

Morning All.

Well another fortnight has flown by, and it's time once again for the new challenge over at Here Come The Boys. We have a nice easy one for you this time, we would just like you to ' Only Use Squares'.

I was a bit short of time on this challenge, so I have used a pre-coloured image from LOTV to make my card, but I hope you still like it.

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

Send A Smile 4 Kids - anything goes for kids

Word Play Saturday - childhood

Brown Sugar - anything goes

Card Making Mamas - black, white and one other

and

4 Crafty Chicks - black and white

Thanks for looking, and I'll be back soon

Hugs Sharon x

Snow Much Fun

Morning All.

Well here it is, my first Christmas card of the year - seems very silly making it with sweat dripping off me in a heat wave- but hey.

The sketch I have used is from the new challenge over at Here Come The Boys, it is fab to use, and suitable for so many occasions, so why not pop on over and join in the fun.

The papers I have used are from Craft Creations, and the image is from LOTV, coloured with ProMarkers, and the whole card is finished with a hint of glamour dust - just for good measure.

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

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - snowmen

Hiding In My Craftroom - Christmas in July

Crafty Calender - colour challenge

Crafty Catz - Christmas in July

Creative Corner - Christmas in July

Christmas At Sweet Stampin' - snowmen

and

Crafting For All Seasons - Christmas in July

Thanks very much for looking, and I'll be back soon.

Hugs Sharon x

You're A Hoot

Afternoon All.

Another fortnight has flown by, and once again it is time for a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys.

It is a really easy one this time, it's........

'Anything Goes', (as long as it is male orientated, sorry no pink and girlies)

I've gone for a clean and simple looking card this time, but it is 8 layers of paper pieced parts - so not quite as simple as it looks - halfway through I wish I'd just coloured it in lol .

I would like to enter my little fellows in the following challenges;

613 Avenue Create - anything goes

Robyn's Fetish - things with wings

Allsorts - fur and feathers

and

Totally Papercrafts - all of a flutter

Thanks for looking, and enjoy the sun

Hugs Sharon xx

Digi Time

Hello Again

Sorry for the long absences between posts, but I have been very lucky and found myself a job, upside is a regular pay packet :o), downside is less time to craft :o( but hey,I just consider myself lucky to have found something local, and in the field I'm trained for.

Today sees the start of another new challenge at Here Come The Boys, and this time round we would like to see your male orientated creations using a Digi stamp. I thought this would be a very seasonal creation for this challenge, and as I sit typing this, in whaffs the smell of someone BBQing.

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

Di's Digi Designs - summer fun

Little Claire's - male theme

Brown Sugar - man/ boy

and

Paper Minutes - summer, sun, sunshine

Thanks for looking,

Sharon xx

Lets Get Dotty

Hello Again.

Well another fortnight has flown by, without me really knowing where it's gone, but it means it's time once again for a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys.

This time round we would like to see your male orientated Spotty Dotty creations.

I have used the Sizzlet pin wheel die from Stampin Up, along with their DP and sentiment, to make a simple yet colourful card.

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

Addicted To CAS - teenager

Hiding In My Craft Room - die cuts

Country View Crafts - die cuts

A.R.T. Card Challenges - summertime

and

Divas By Design - happy birthday

Thanks so much for looking.

Hugs Sharon xx

Baby Bunny

Hello All.

Well another fortnight has flown by, meaning it must be time once again for a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys.

This time we would like to see you lovely male orientated creations that include 'Ribbon' on them.

I have used a very old Stampin' Up set to create my baby card - I just loved the sentiment, and have used a ribbon band, bow and rose on my card. As usual it has been coloured with ProMarkers and I could resist adding a little charm to finish it off.

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

365 cards - sweet baby

Crafts 4 Eternity - the same letter (b - bunny, bottle, blue, bow)

Creative Corner - boy oh boy

Happy Campers - use metal

Loves Rubber Stamps - bows

Creative Stamps Friends - pastels

and

Paper Playtime - two or more ribbons

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

Hugs Sharon xx

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

Wise Old Owl

Morning All.

Today sees the start of a new challenge at Here Comes The Boys, where we would like to see your male orientated creations with 'Lots Of Layers'. The prize this time is a pack of assorted charms from my shop Ewe 2 Can Craft.

I decided to create a paper torn owl for my DT card. Each piece is hand torn from thick handmade mulberry paper - it makes your fingers a bit sore, but is well worth the effort in my view.

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

Allsorts - things with wings

My Time To Craft - men only

Alphabet Challenge - A Anything with wings

Milk Coffee Challenge - make it cute

and

Craft-room - make your own embellishments

Thanks for looking

Hugs Sharon x

Yeee Haw !!!

Afternoon All.

Sorry for the long gaps between my blog posts, hopefully they will become more frequent again soon, especially if Monday works out how I hope (will fill you in properly once I know).

Today sees the start of a new challenge over at Here Come The Boys, and we have a 'Western' theme running. Why not hop on over and check out all the creations from the Design Team, and even better why not join in the fun.

I have used an Ollyfont image for my card, coloured as usual with ProMarkers, and with added charm from my shop - please pop over and take a look if you have chance.

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

A Gem Of A Challenge - ginghams and checks

Cards Galore - one for the men

Critter Sketch - bring on the metal

Make My Monday - one for the boys

and

Crafts and Me - favourite embellishment (has to be a charm for me)

Thanks for looking, and I'l be back soon.

Hugs Sharon x

Bingo Time

Morning All.

Hope it's not too cold and snowy where you are. We have a light dusting here, but nothing to worry about, although it is forecast to hit us this evening - but hey we've been lucky so far - much to the kids disgust.

Today is the launch of a new challenge over at Here Comes The Boys, and this time we have a fab bingo grid for you to try - what better than a bit of crafting in this weather. Just remember in order to be able to be in with a chance to win a prize, your creation must be male orientated.

I have used a decoupage sheet from Crafts U Print (link on sidebar) for my creation, with some Craft Creations backing papers, that I have distressed.

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

Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes

Simply Create - anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - winter blues

and

Cards Galore - anything goes

Thanks for looking, and stay warm and safe

Hugs Sharon x

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New FlexMarker colours have just arrived at

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Use code FLEX10 until 31/1/2013 to get 10% of everything in the shop - meaning FlexMarkers are just £1.62 each - bargain

Please spread the word and link amongst your friends.

Hugs Sharon x

Lets Start With LOTV

Happy New Year Everyone.

Sorry it's a bit late but it's taken me a while to get back in gear and to blogging. It only really happened today, to be truthful, as it is the launch of the first challenge of the year at Here Come The Boys, so suffering lack of inspiration, I went back to my all time favourite stamp stash to dig me out the hole - hence it's LOTV time again.

The challenge is a lovely simple sketch, so that's a nice easy one to ease you back into creating after the Christmas break. Also we have Teddy Bo & Co. sponsoring this time round, so it's well worth entering - just remember your entry needs to be male orientated.

While you're here, just a quick plug for my shop Ewe 2 Can Craft, as I have the new colour FlexMarkers due in next week at just £1.80 each - which is well below RRP, and ProMarkers are just £1.40 at the mo, plus there are 100's of charms from just 10p each including the one on this card.

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

Sweet Stampin - white + 1 (brown in this case)

Charisma Cardz - monochrome

I Love ProMarkers - monochrome

Penny's Paper Crafty - favourite embellishment (charms in my case)

and

The Color Throwdown - colours

Thanks for looking, and I'll try not to be a stranger.

Hugs Sharon x