You're A Hoot

Hello

Todays card is for the latest challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz,This week we would like youto make a 'Shaker card'.

I have used a Joanna Sheen Hoot stamp for the image on my card, which was stamped onto white card, coloured with ProMarkers and cut out. The background was made using a punch to cut the moon from the navy card. On the reverse of the panel I adhered a piece of acetate over the aperture. The aperture was then lined with a 3mm thick foam tape. A few sequin stars were then added, before the aperture was sealed with a piece of yellow card. The image was then stuck over the front of the moon and the card was completed with a heat embossed sentiment and the addition of a few more stars.

I hope you like my creation.

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

Hugs Sharon xx

Poppy Passion

Hello All

It's time once again for another new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz,and this time round we would like to see your 'No Patterned Papers', female themed cards.

I have used an old Stampin' Up image for my card, that I have masked to use parts of the stamp, rather than the whole. It has been simply coloured with ProMarkers, before being matted with a coordinating red layer, then mounted onto a black card base.I have also used a scallop tag punch to create the card closure.

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

Hugs Sharon xx

Dogs Have Owners

Hello Again,

It's time once again for a new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz, and this week we would like to see your 'Make Us Smile' creations. 

My card used a combination of stamps.The background is watercolor wash from Stampin' Up, the cat is one of Tim Holtz crazy cats, and the sentiment is from a stamp in my stash. The cat has been layered over the background, and his hat and tie are from the Crazy Bird set, all of which have been coloured with Promarkers.

I hope my card makes you chuckle, and pops a smile on your face.

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

Paper Minutes - make me happy

Retarte - anything goes

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Penny Black and More - anything goes with a stamp

The Corrosive Challenge- nature/animals

and

Morgan's ArtWork - animals

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with another creation.

Hugs Sharon xx

Christmas In July

Hello All

It's that time of the week when a new challenge starts over at Cardz 4 Guyz, and the challenge this time is 'Christmas In July'.

I have used a simply holly sprig stamp as the image on my card, coloured with ProMarkers. It has then been layered up with some off cuts of patterned paper to give my classic coloured card.

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

Ike's World - Christmas in July

Inky Chicks - Christmas in summer

Crafty Boots - Christmas

Dragonfly Journeys - July Jingle Bells

and

Broken Fairy Designs - Christmas in July

I hope you like my efforts, and I'll be back soon with some more.

Hugs Sharon xx

Gingham

Hello Again

This card was made ready for the new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. The theme for this fortnight is 'Gingham'.

I have used a Julie Nutting doll stamp for my card, which has been partially coloured with ProMarkers, and then the clothes have been paper pieced on. It was finished with the addition of some floral highlights.

I hope you like my card.

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

Crafty Creations - CAS

Double D - gingham

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - anything goes

Great Impressions - anything goes

Allsorts - gingham style

and

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - girls of summer

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with some more creations,

Hugs Sharon xx

On The Wild Side

Hi All

Well another week has whizzed by, and once again it is time for a new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz. This week we would like to see your 'In The Country' themed cards.

I have used 2 Stampin' Up sets to create my card - The Wilderness Awaits and Lovely As A Tree.

First, I stamped the stag and coloured it with ProMarkers. This was then masked, before stamping the background trees using both first and second impressions. I then cut a circle mask, that I used to cover over part of the image to create the moon, before using distress inks to tint the sky. The image was simply mounted then adhered to a Kraft card blank and it was finished with the addition of a sentiment.

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

Retarte - anything goes

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Critters and Creatures - anything goes

Use Your Stuff - animals

Penny Black and More - anything goes with a stamp

Artistic Stamper - all things bright and beautiful

Paper Creator - just for men

Alphabet Challenge - I is for ink it up

and

Dragons Lair - it's a zoo out there

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I hope you like what you've seen.

I'll be back soon with some more creations.

Hugs Sharon xx

CAS

Hello Everyone

It's time for a new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz, and this week I have chosen the theme. My choice was 'Clean and Simple'.

I love this style of card, but find it quite hard not to do multiple mats and layers which is my instinct.

I have used a Tim Holtz robot blueprint stamp for my card, with a type writer style sentiment from an old Stampin' Up set. The image was stamped in Archival ink onto a water colour card stock base, and it has then been coloured with Spectrum Noir Aquablend water colour pencils. This is the first time I have ever used these, but think they will become a new favourite, as they were so easy to use.

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

Everybody Art Challenge - man or boy

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

The Crazy Challenge - R is for Robot

Great Impressions - anything goes

Craft For The Craic - something masculine

and

That's Crafty - masculine

I hope you like my little creation, and I would love you to become a follower if you have time, or like what you see,

I'll be back soon with some more creations.

Hugs Sharon xx

Pretty In Pink

Hello Everyone.

Well a fortnight has whizzed by, so it is now time for a new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. This time round the challenge is 'Pink and Brown'.

I have used a Julie Nutting stamp for my creation. For some reason it has turned into a Christmassy style card even though we are in summer - lol. I have coloured her skin and hair with ProMarkers, and paper pieced her outfit. The background has been run through a snowflake embossing folder to add some texture. The corners are cut using a Memory Box die, and the whole card was finished with the addition of some pearls.

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

Christmas At Sweet Stampin' - warm winter clothing

Little Red Wagon - Kraft-tastic

Sisterhood Of Crafters - create your own background

A Snowflakes Promise - anything goes Christmas

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Corrosive - lots of layers

Left Of Center - tic tac toe

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas - cute or anything goes Christmas

and

Chocolate Coffee and Cards - use a die cut

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you'll come back for another visit soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

My Hero

Hello All

Another week has flown by, and once again it is time for another new challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. This week our theme is 'At The Movies'.

I have resorted to using one of my favorite punches - the Build An Owl punch from Stampin ' Up to create my assorted superheros. These little guys are simple yet addictive to make, and this punch is just so versatile as you can make all sorts with it, not just owls.

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

Crafty Sentiments - kids

Inky Chicks - Father's Day/male card

Retarte - anything goes

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafty Cardmakers - for a special man

Amusing - masculine

Come and Get It - fathers day

One Stitch At A Time - layer it up

Crafty Calendar - fathers day/male card

Hiding In My Craft Room - masculine

Brown Sugar - fathers day

Simply Papercraft - anything goes

and

Craft Rocket - for a man or boy

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you pop back and see me again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Let's Rock

Hello Everyone

It's time once again for a new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz. This time round we would like to see your 'Music' themed, male creations.

I have used a Paper Nation decoupage for the guitar player, a Forever Friends sentiment decoupage, and a musical score embossed background.

I have been doing a lot of decoupage cards lately, as I find the cutting very therapeutic.

I hope you will join in the fun over on the main blog, and take a look at the other amazing DT cards.

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

Retarte - anything goes

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Crafty Boots - masculine

Crafty Cardmakers - for a special man

OLLCB - one for the boys

One Stitch At A Time - layer it up

The Corrosive Challenge - lots of layers

Crazy 4 Challenges - make it masculine

and

Crafting With Friends - anything goes

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to see you all again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Summer Fun

Hello Again

Today sees the start of the latest challenge over at Cardz 4 Galz. This time round, we would like to see your 'Summer Fun' creations.

Whenever I think of summer, sun flowers spring to mind, and it always reminds me of growing them with the children, and measuring their progress to see who can grow the tallest.

The image has been created with a very old Stampin' Up roller stamp, which has been coloured with ProMarkers. I have added a second, decoupaged layer to add some depth to the flowers, I love the clean and simple overall effect of this card, and it reminds me of those happy summer days.

I hope this will inspire you to hop over to the main blog and join in the fun.

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

Crafty Creations - tic tac toe

Crafty Sentiments - anything goes

Everybody Art - not cute

Passion For ProMarkers - anything but square

Hand Stamped Sentiments - photo inspiration

Simon Says Stamp - summer garden

Addicted To Stamps - flowers

Dragonfly Dreams- say it with flowers

Penny Black and More - flower power

and

Crazy 4 Challenges - make it floral

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be back really soon with my next creation.

Hugs Sharon xx

Fathers Day

Hello All

Well another week has whooshed by,and it's time once again for the next challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. This time we would like to see your 'Fathers Day' creations.

I have used some DoCrafts decoupage for my creation, with some added Stampin' Up cardstock. 

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope to see your creations on the main challenge blog.

I'll be back again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Zoology

Hello All

It's time once again for another new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz. The theme this week is 'Something Beginning With Z'.

I must admit I really struggled with this, and in the end I have just used a downloadable decoupage from Crafts U Print, which I have simply matted onto a backing once I'd done the decoupage.

I do hope you like my cute little zoo card.

Thanks for stopping by and I'll be back soon with some more creations.

Hug Sharon xx

Vintage Chic

Hello All

It's time once again for another new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz. I must admit this was a challenge I dreaded, as I was completely out of my comfort zone, so I hope I've done OK,

The challenge this fortnight is 'Vintage or Shabby Chic',

I have used an old stacking topper from my stash, and the papers and embellishments came from my local Poundland.

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

Crafting For All Seasons - girly

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - anything goes

Lets Craft and Create - pink

Deep Ocean - shabby chic or vintage

and

Everybody Art - for the girls

Thanks for stopping by and looking at my little creation, and I hope to see you again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Ahoy Matey

Hello All

This week sees the launch of a lovely easy challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz. We would like to see your 'It's Hip To Be Square', male themed cards.

I have used a combination of stamping and punch art for my card. I have used the owl builder punch from Stampin' Up to create my pirate, and a retired stamp set to create the backgrounds. 

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

Creative Card Crew - masculine

Ike's World - at the movies (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - layers

Amusing - add ribbon or twine

Penny Black and More - anything goes with stamping

Crafty Calendar - things with wings

Brown Sugar - anything goes

Fussy and Fancy - dies/punches

and

Moving Along With The Times - man or boy

I hope you like my little creation, and it inspires you to hop on over to the main blog and join in the fun.

I'll be back really soon

Hugs Sharon xx

Man's Best Friend

Hello Everyone

Here I am again with my next DT card for Cardz 4 Guyz. This week we would like to see your 'Man's Best Friend' male orientated creations.

This was quite tricky for me, as I  must admit  I am much more of a cat person than a dog person.

I looked through my stamp collection, and was struggling to find any that fitted the theme and inspired me, so instead I thought I'd do a punch art creation, inspired from Pintrest.

All the stamps used are from Stampin' Up, and I have used a stamp from the Glorious Grunge set to add the spots. I hope you like my little doggie, and he inspires you to join in the main challenge.

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

Ike's World - embossing

Tuesday Throwdown - embossing

Craft-Dee Bowz - anything goes with a handmade bow

Creatures and Critters - anything goes with a creature

Incy Wincy - texture

Creatalicious - anything goes with no DP

Paradise Of Stamps - a touch of Kraft

Alphabet Challenge - F for furry friends

Crafty Catz - dies and punches

and

Crafty Ribbons - it's a mans world

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with some more creations.

Hugs Sharon xx

Tea For Two

Hello All

It's time once again for another new challenge at Cardz 4 Galz,and this time `round we would like to see your 'Tea For Two', female themed cards.

I have used a really old Stampin' Up image for my card, that I have simply stamped straight on to the card front, then using scraps of paper, I have paper pieced all the cups and mugs, and finished with a Tea-riffic sentiment.

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

Crafty Gals Corner - polka dots or stripes

Fresh Brewed - coffee time

The House That Stamps Built - use your leftover supplies and paper

The Crafty Addicts - anything goes/add a sentiment

Unicorn Challenges - spotty dotty

Incy Wincy - CAS

and

Come and Get It - card for a woman

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

Hugs Sharon xx

Dig It

Hello All

Well it's a very busy week this week - my youngest son turned 13 at the weekend, and my eldest is 18 on Wednesday, so it's all been a bit hectic at the ranch.

Hence I have done a very quick card for this weeks challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz, where we would like to see your 'Dig It' themed cards. This could be gardening or 60's/70's dig it saying or digging for treasure or however you wish to interrupt it.

I have used a very old DoCrafts backing sheet for my card, with some PaperNation decoupage and a simply sentiment to finish. Considering how quick this card was to make, I was quite pleased with the outcome.

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

Creative Card Crew - anything goes

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Our Crafty Corner - anything goes

Amusing - anything goes

and

Crafty Friends - in the garden

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will jump on over to the main blog and join in the fun,

See you again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

Stack Of Muts

 Hello All

Another week has flown by, and once again it is time for a new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz.

This week I was fortunate enough to choose the challenge theme, and I choose 'Monochrome'.

I have made another really CAS card, using a really old Penny Black stamp, simply coloured with ProMarkers, and just finished with a single mat and 3 coloured pearls.
I would like to enter my creation in the following challenges;
Artistic Inspiration - anything goes
Crafting From The Heart - anything goes
Crafty Boots - monochrome
Crafty Cardmakers - pearls or gems
Critters and Creatures - anything goes with a critter
Challenge Up Your Life - critters
Crafty Friends - all things cute
Fantasy Stampers - monochrome
Brown Sugar - for the boys
Aud Sentiments - animals
and
Crafting By Design - lets hear it for the boys/men

Thank you so much for stopping by, and I would love you to become a follower if you like my creations.

I'll be back again soon, hope to see you then.

Hugs Sharon xx

Button Bling

Hello Again

Well, I've gone all blingy today for the latest challenge over at Cardz 4 Galz. This fortnight we would like to see your female orientated cards featuring 'A Button or Two', which was my choice.

I have used a Stampin' Up set - flower shop with the matching punch, to create my flowers, simply stamped in Archival Black then finished with a crystal flower shaped button sewn into the middle of each one. The card was completed with the addition of a simple sentiment. The photo really does not show the card at its best, as in real life it is sooooo sparkly.

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

Addicted To Stamps and More - anything goes

Moo Mania - floral

Stampavie and More - buttons

Tuesday Throwdown - anything goes

Cards In Envy - birthday card

Crafty Boots - monochrome

Eureka Stamp - add some bling

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - buttons

The Crazy Challenge - buttons

Penny Black and More - birthdays

and

Fantasy Stampers - monochrome

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope it has inspired you to join in the fun over at the main blog,

Hope to see you again really soon,

Hugs Sharon xx

A Partridge In A Pear Tree

Hello All

Today's creation is for a double whammy, it is for my Christmas In April class this week, and also for the new challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz - where we wood like to see your 'Wood In Design' male themed cards.

I have used a retired Stampin' Up stamp for my card, coloured with ProMarkers. I have decoupaged up the partridge to add some dimension, and I've also used a clear Wink Of Stella pen to add some sparkle to the pears.

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

Always Playing With Paper - masculine card

The Cutie Pie Challenge - woodland friends

Incy Wincy - inspired by a song

Christmas Card Challenge - anything goes

One Stitch At A Time - things with wings

Animal Friends - birds

Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge - anything goes Christmas

Sparkles Christmas - CAS Christmas

CHNC - use a sentiment

4 Crafty Chicks - F is for food

C,R,A,F,T, - Christmas

and

Crafting By Design - getting ready for Christmas

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

Hugs Sharon xx

Exam Success

Hello Everyone

It's time once again for the next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz - I love this blog - and this time we would like to see your 'Books or Book Paper', male orientated creations.

I have gone a bit Tim Holtz mad on my card, using both his Crazy Bird stamp and blue print book pile.The images have been coloured with ProMarkers, and the overall design has been kept really simple with just a single black mat to finish the card off. I thought this would be suitable either for exams good luck/results or a birthday - what do you think?

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

Critters and Creatures - anything goes with a critter or a creature

Our Crafty Corner - anything goes

Come and Get It - things with wings

One Stitch At A Time - anything goes with wings

Crafting With Dragonflies - masculine

Less Is More - use 3 stamps

Brown Sugar - anything goes

Simply Papercraft - anything goes

Animal Friends Challenge - birds

and

Lets Craft and Create - for a man

Thanks for stopping by, it would be lovely if you would leave a comment or better still become a follower so I can share even more of my creations with you.

Hugs Sharon xx

Ballerina Bliss

Hello All

It's time once again for the next challenge over at Cardz 4 Galz, and this time round we would like you to use an embossing folder on your entries.

I have used a Darice folder to create the border around Ballerina Tilda. I then used a distress ink to tint the edges, and highlight the embossing. Tilda, herself, has been coloured with ProMarkers. I have added some flowers and gems to the card before finishing off by colouring over her dress, tiara and the embossed pattern with a Wink Of Stella pen to add a bit of sparkle.

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

Fab 'n' Funky - girly and pretty

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes

Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Where The HeART is - sparkle and bling

Amusing - make your own background

One Stitch At A Time - anything goes with distressing

Stamping Sensations - one for the girls

Corrosive - girls, ladies, woman

A Gem Of A Challenge - Don't be square

Allsorts - purple passion

and

Crafty Catz - hobbies, interests

I hope you like my creation, and it will inspire you to join in the fun at the main blog, or to just pop back and see me again soon.

Hugs Sharon xx

A Wee Tipple

Hello All

Today sees the start of another new challenge at Cardz For Guyz, and this time round we would like to see you're male orientated 'Food and Drink' cards.

I have done something completely different for a change, and have hand stitched this card, which was very relaxing for a change. It is a Sparkle Stitch design, that I have just matted onto a card and added a sentiment.

Please pop on over to the main challenge blog to see the other DT creations, or better still create a card and join in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by, and I'll be back soon with another creation.

Hugs Sharon xx

Fore

Hello

Thanks for popping by. This card is for the latest challenge at Cardz 4 Guyz this week, and this time round we would like you to use just 'Black and White'.

My card has been created with a single stamp from IndigoBlu. I have stamped it once, then stamped the golfer again and decoupaged it on to the original. This has then been matted and layered onto black,then onto another white layer with a die cut Tim Holtz diamond pattern to represent the jumper pattern, before a final black layer before being mounted on the card blank.

I adore the definition element of this stamp, it makes me chuckle every time I look at it.

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

A Bit More Time To Craft - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

A Gem Of A Challenge - don't be square

Allsorts - hum0rous

Crafty Catz - decoupage

Morgan's Art World - for the men

The Stamping Boutique - masculine

and

Double Click Skittles - punny

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope it will inspire you to stop by the main blog, and join in our challenge,

Hugs Sharon xx

Spring Is Coming

Hello

Today's card is ready for the next challenge over at Cardz 4 Galz, where this time round we would like to see your 'Springtime' girly cards.

I have used a LOTV stamp for my card, as this image always makes me think of spring. It has been coloured with ProMarkers, and simply mounted on an embossed background with a bow to finish.
I would like to enter my card in the following challenges;
Crafting By Designs - anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
The Crafty Addicts - anything goes/springtime
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes
Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes
Craft - Dee Bowz - anything goes with a handmade bow
Crafty Boots - spring
Critters and Creatures - anything goes with a critter
Come and Get It - in the garden
One Stitch At A Time - embossing
Penny Black and More - feature a creature
and
My Time To Craft - girlie

Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hi, hopefully it will inspire you to come back soon and see my other creations.

Hugs Sharon xx

A Is For Ark

Hello

Todays card is for the next challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz, where this time round we would like to see your male orientated cards 'Beginning With An A'.

I must admit when I first found out what the challenge was, I was stumped - all I could think of was ants. Whilst tidying my room though I came across this adorable, retired Stampin Up stamp of Noahs Ark - and I thought bingo - ark, animals what more could I ask for.

It has been coloured with ProMarkers,and simply mounted to give a classic baby card look.

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

Craft-Dee Bowz - anything goes with a handmade bow

Crafting From The Heart - anything goes

Craft Your Passion- anything goes

Critters and Creatures - anything goes with a critter

The Crazy Challenge - new baby

Penny Black and More - feature a creature

Crafty Friends - anything goes

and

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - use ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will pop back soon to see some more of my creations.

Hugs Sharon xx