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Friday 27 December 2019

Chai Cottage with JMC Designs

Good afternoon,

Yay, that's me up to date with my blogging!  Just Instagram and Facebook to bring up to date now!
I'm back to share a super colourful card I made to celebrate the latest release over at JMC designs.  Julia has just launched the new Teatime Terrace collection today in her Etsy shop here and it's a cracker!  I've used one of the new designs 'Chai Lodge' for my card and the rest of the collection is equally cute and quirky!


Materials used:
Digi stamp - JMC Designs Chai Lodge
Promarkers
Papers - Hobbycraft Springtime
'Live' die - Sizzix
Flowers - Hobbycraft
Cardstock, button & twine from stash

That's definitely all from me today (I think!) and just in case I'm not posting again before New Year I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2020!  Thank you for all your support and kind comments over the last 12 months, it's always appreciated.

Hugs,
Shona

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:





Christmas Cuties

Hello again, I'm back with another catch up post to share my DT card for the latest Christmas with the Cuties challenge our theme is Christmas Cuties and our challenge is still running for another couple of weeks so there's plenty time to join in!

For my card I've used a gorgeous Sylvia Zet topper from the Hobby House.  These are fantastic for making quick cards.


Materials used:
Topper - Sylvia Zet/Wee Stamps from The Hobby House
Paper - Me to You? 
Wooden Stars - Hobbycraft
Cardstock and ribbon from stash

Thanks for taking a look at my work, I've one more post to compose then that's me.

Hugs,

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #62

Good afternoon,

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, I've had a busy few weeks and I'm finally getting caught up with some blogging!

Today I'm sharing my latest DT card for the Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge where anything Christmas goes.  We are having an extended challenge over Christmas and New Year so you still have plenty time to take part!

For my card I've gone for a very Clean & Simple (CAS) design using a new Woodware stamp set I bought recently.  It is an ideal stamp for paper piecing and using up odds and ends of paper as I've done here.


Materials used:
Stamp Set - Woodware
Cardstock, paper, button and twine from stash

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back again very soon with another post.

Hugs,


Tuesday 10 December 2019

Christmas Cuties with the Cutie Pies

Good morning,

My goodness the time is just flying I can't believe it's Christmas Day in just over a fortnight and I'm not nearly as organised as I should be! Today I'm sharing my latest DT card for the Cutie Pie Challenge it's our last challenge of the year and our theme is Christmas Cuties.  We are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments who have given the team so fab digi's to work with and also have a generous prize for our lucky winner!


Materials used:
Digital Stamp - Crafty Sentiments 
Promarkers
Sentiment - Woodware
Papers - Trimcraft 
Cardstock, button & twine from stash 

That's all from me right now, I'll be back later to share another card.

Have a great day,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:
CHN Patterned Paper Challenge - December
Crafty Sentiments - AG

Friday 29 November 2019

Marcelle with JMC Designs

Good morning ,

A scheduled post from me today to share some fantastic news!  I am very excited to announce that I've been asked to join Julia McNeill's Dream Team for JMC Designs.  Julia is an extremely talented up and coming designer who is gaining a large following on You Tube where she shares her vast expertise in all areas of papercraft, mixed media, art journalling and beyond.  She also has an amazing and imaginative range of digi stamps that can be found in her Etsy shop here and she even creates bespoke character designs.  Julia is generously offering 25% discount for the next week using the code PAYDAYNOV25 so head on over and grab yourself a bargain!



I've made a card using one of Julia's fab dig's called 'Marcelle' I think you will agree she's very elegant, what I would give to have a waist like that!


 Materials used:
Digital stamp - JMC Designs - Marcelle
Promarkers
Washi tape - Docrafts
Wooden letter tiles and stars - Hobbycraft
Cardstock, papers, ribbon, button & twine all from stash

That's all from me for the moment.

Until the next time... hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:




Tuesday 26 November 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #61


Hello again,

I've popped back to share my latest DT card for the Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge, as always the theme is anything Christmas goes.  This time I've gone with a shabby chic look inspired by my mixed media workshops I've attended recently with Julia McNeill!  I'm usually a straight lines and tidy kind of cardmaker so this takes a lot of effort for me even if it looks like I've thrown it together!  I also decided to use some frantage embossing on the trees which we covered in Julia's workshop.  It's a technique I've tried before but not for a while.  I really like the finished effect.  


Materials used:
Clear stamp - Woodware
Papers - Marianne - Eline's Berry Christmas 
Tree dies - Joy/Noor
Embossing enamel - Stampendous
Cardstock, button and twine from stash


Right that's all for the moment, 'see' you again soon!

Christmas With The Cuties - Show Us Your Santa Hats

Hi there,

A quick post from me today while I'm on my lunch break.  I've been a bit quiet as I have got the cold AGAIN! I think I must be getting run down as it's not like me to get 2 in quick succession.  Anyway you don't need to hear any more of my tales of woe and I have a card to share with you all.  This is my latest DT card for the Christmas With The Cuties challenge, our theme this month is 'Show us your Santa hats' and we are sponsored by Crafty Sentiments who have a fantastic prize for our lucky winner!  I've used one of their super cute digi's for my card.


Materials Used:
Digi stamp - Crafty Sentiments 
Promarkers
Papers - Papermania - Christmas in the Country
Cork Sentiments - Simply Creative 
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons and twine from stash

Thanks for dropping by, I'll be back again soon with my next post.

Hugs,


Friday 15 November 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #60

Good evening,

A quick post from me tonight to share my latest DT card for the Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge as usual our theme is anything goes and this time I've gone for a Nordic feel with my card.


Materials used:
Papers - Docrafts Home for Christmas
Sentiment Die - Crafter's Companion
Pierced Flag Dies - Creative Expressions by Sue Wilson
Cardstock, buttons & twine from stash

That's all from me tonight - I'm not long in from a mixed media workshop so I've a bit of catching up to do!

Have a great weekend.

Hugs,
Shona xx




Monday 11 November 2019

Add an Animal with the Cutie Pies

Good morning,

A scheduled post from me today to share my latest DT card for the Cutie Pie Challenge, our theme this month is 'Add an Animal' and we'd love you to join in!

I've gone for Autumnal colours and a digi from our sponsor Di's Digi Designs for my card and I have not one but 3 animals!  I'm not sure what this digi is called it was a freebie a wee while back, but there are lots of similar cute images in the shop.


Materials used:
Digi - Di's Digi Designs
Promarkers
Papers - My Mind's Eye - Ooh La La
Sentiment - Stampin' Up - Cuckoo For You set
Cardstock, buttons & twine from stash

Hope you'll come and share your cute animal creations with us.

Hugs,

Saturday 9 November 2019

Something Different #2

Hello again!

I've hopped back on my blog to share my second 'something different' today, this time a mixed media canvas from Julia McNeill's workshop at Hobbycraft, Inverness last night.  This is my 3rd workshop with Julia having done 2 journalling ones previously.  When I first looked at Julia's finished example I thought to myself I'll never be able to do anything like that but she has such skill and patience and shows you everything in a step by step way that makes you feel at ease with what you're creating. 

I really like how it's turned out and love all the little details and the ombre effect background.  I must make friends with my glue gun more, it's something I've very rarely used up to now!



I can't wait for my next 2 mixed media workshops with Julia - the next is tiny art and the following one is mixed media card making.  If you can get to Inverness I'd thoroughly recommend the classes.  For further details see www.jmcdesigns.co.uk

Bye for now,
Shona xx


Something Different #1

Good afternoon,

I've been busy on the PC today catching up with Design Team duties for the challenges I'm part of so I thought I would hop on my own blog and share some other 'stuff' I've been working on recently.  After the up and down year I've had since being diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy last year I decided a few months back that I would accept as many invitations to do things as possible.  In the past I'd been guilty of turning down anything that would take me out of my comfort zone, not just in crafting but in all areas of my life.  So I've been accepting all kinds of invitations and in the spirit of this I decided to take up the offer of a flower arranging class! 

Now, although the other half works in a garden centre and is amazingly green fingered, I'm a killer of houseplants and a throw it all into a vase and hope for the best kind of gal.  So I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the floral art class.  The patience and skill of our teacher Bobby from Big Bloomers (what a great name incidentally!) Florists in Nairn made all the difference.  I just love the fact it's been created in a pumpkin and has a Halloween theme, the skull is fabulous!  Please don't ask me to name any of the flowers because the only ones I know are the gerberas and oak leaves! 



I'm really happy with how it turned out and I would definitely have another go at floral art sometime.  Yes, it pushed me out of my comfort zone but in a good way.

Have a great weekend, hugs,

Shona xx

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - #59

Good morning,

Another scheduled post from me today to share my DT card for the new challenge at The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge wow, it's not like me to be so organised!  Anyhow, as always our theme is anything Christmas Goes and for my DT card I've been playing with my new Stampin' Up papers again along with some Crafter's Companion dies I've had for a while.


Materials used:
Patterned papers - Stampin' Up - Wrapped in Plaid
Sentiment - LOTV
Doorplate die - X-cut
Stag and Pine needle dies - Crafter's Companion
Cardstock, washi tape, button & twine all from stash

That's all from me for the moment.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:








Monday 28 October 2019

Christmas With The Cuties - Personalise it!

Good morning,

This is a scheduled post from me today as sadly I am now back at work after being off for just over a fortnight.  The first week was enforced as I was signed off work due to having further problems adjusting the dosage of my heart meds but thankfully that settled down and I was able to enjoy my scheduled time off in the second week.  It's been nice just to be able to potter around at my own pace and chill out a bit.

As you can see I have some exciting news as I have been lucky enough to be accepted on to the Christmas With The Cuties design team!  I'm delighted to say the least.  This is the sister challenge to the Cutie Pies who I've been with a while and if you're not familiar with it we have a monthly Christmas challenge with the emphasis on all things cute!  Why not join in with our 'Personalise It' challenge and that will be another Christmas card ready in your stash!

For my first CWTC project I've used a gorgeous new release from our sponsor Di's Digi Downloads called Frosty Friends.  I was really lucky to win this on Facebook in a recent competition to name the digi, it's super cute and perfect for the challenge.


I've personalised the card for my Auntie Winnie, I'm sure she will love it!


Materials used:
Digi stamp - Di's Digi Downloads - Frosty Friends
Promarkers
Sentiment stamp - LOTV - Grungy Relatives
Patterned paper - Papermania Capsule Collection - Festive Spots & Stripes
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons and twine all from stash

That's all for now.  Hope you can join in with the challenge.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:


Monday 21 October 2019

Focus on the Good

Hi Folks,

I've popped on for a late night post to share a card I made this afternoon.  Iona was out at dance class, hubby was working and my aunt was watching another Christmas film so it seemed the perfect time to catch up with some crafting.

The focal point of my card is one of JMC Designs fab digi's Starlight Dakeri from the Cocktail Divas Collection.  I was lucky enough to attend a couple of Julia's Mixed Media Workshops and this amazing digi was in the goody bag I received!  Along with the image I've used some ancient Raspberry Road papers that were a magazine freebie and a vellum sentiment out of a bargain pad from The Works.  This sentiment should be my mantra.  It's all too easy to feel down when you're unwell or feeling frazzled and you forget about all the good things you have in your life.  And there really is a lot of good so that's definitely what I should be focusing on.


Materials Used:
Digi - JMC Designs - Starlight Dakeri
Promarkers
Papers - Raspberry Road Designs - Summer Goodness
Oval Nesting Die - X-cut
Square Nesting Die - Spellbinders
Border Die - Crafter's Companion
Sentiment - M&C Boutique @ The Works - Vellum Quotes
Cardstock, Buttons, Twine, Gems, Braid, etc all from stash

Anyway, I'd better head off to bed soon although I am on holiday this week and can sleep in for a bit in the morning if I want to.  Sounds like a good Monday morning to me and I'm focusing on the good remember!

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:





Tuesday 15 October 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #58

Good morning,

It's a scheduled post from me this morning to share my DT card for our latest Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge where as always our challenge is 'Anything Christmas Goes'

Just for a change I've used some of my new Stampin' Up goodies to decorate a gift box.  The plain gold box was given to my husband with some sweeties in it but I wouldn't even let him touch the box in case he damaged it, I just passed on the sweeties lol!  The SU Christmas collection is just amazing I've already bought a few things and I have a wish list with several more.  If money was no object I think I'd buy at least one of everything in the catalogue, maybe 2 of some of the lush papers, these are my favourites!


Materials used:
Mini Pizza Box - Stampin' Up
Wrapped in Plaid papers - Stampin' Up
Yummy Christmas clear stamp set - Stampin' Up
Promarkers
Ribbon - Dovecraft
Bell, bow and twine all from stash

That's it from me for the moment.  I'll be back soon and I also have some exciting news to share in the next couple of weeks but more of that in a later post...

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my project int the following :



Anything Goes as long as it's CUTE with the Cutie Pies

Hello,

It's a bit of a late one from me tonight.  I didn't expect to be so late but I've just been on live chat with Vodafone for 3 yes 3 whole hours trying to resolve an issue.  That's 3 hours of my life I'll never get back and I could have been doing something much more constructive like crafting or even sleeping lol!

Anyway enough of that nonsense!  I'm her to share my DT card for our new challenge with the Cutie Pies we have a nice easy theme for you this month it's 'Anything Goes as long as it's cute'!  So we want to see all your creations featuring some cute and whimsical characters, what could be easier?

This time around we are sponsored by Polka Doodles who have a fab prize for our lucky winner!


For a change I've used one of their fab pre-coloured images for my card and she's a real cutie!


Materials used:
Pre- coloured image - Polka Doodles Fuzzypuffs  Earlie Hedgehog Dandelion
Sentiment - Personal Impressions
Tag - Sizzix Bigz
Papers - Various odd sheets from stash
Cardstock, buttons, twine and ribbon all from stash

That's all from me tonight.  I'll be back soon with another post.

Hugs,
Shona




Tuesday 1 October 2019

Holly & Ivy Challenge #57

Good evening,

I haven't been well for the last week or so so I didn't get around to scheduling my card for this morning.  I've been suffering from low blood pressure since my heart meds got increased which has wiped me out and in the last few days also made me dizzy.  I bit the bullet and went back to the GP today to get the dose reduced so hopefully things will improve soon.  Sadly, we also lost out wee bunny last week he was only a few months old so we are really heartbroken.  RIP Pepper 💔.  September hasn't been the best of months for us so October let's be having you!

Tonight I'm sharing my DT card for the latest Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge as always our theme is 'Anything Christmas Goes' and my card started life as a make and take from a friend's Stampin' Up party I was at recently, but me being me I've added some of my own embellishments to make it more 'me' ie my signature button and twine plus some die cut stars!  It's not my usual style but that's the good thing about going to these parties it gives you new ideas and you look at products in different ways.  I did make ahem one or two purchases so I'm looking forward to those arriving so I can try them out.  They are all Christmas products so look out for them here in the near future!


Materials used:
Designer papers, stamp and ink all Stampin' Up
Star nesting dies - X-cut
Cardstock, button and twine all from stash

Thanks for stopping by today,
Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:


Tuesday 17 September 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #56

Good morning,

A scheduled post from me today because I am more organised than I've been in the last few weeks and thankfully my health is improving again and I've got less going on so I can catch my breath a bit.

We have a new challenge over at The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge and as always the theme is 'Anything Christmas Goes'.  I'm sure a lot of you must be starting to think about Christmas if you haven't made a start already.  I gave my aunt a hard time for watching a Christmas movie the other day.  It was one of her favourites, Miracle on 34th Street, then I realised that I was a complete hypocrite for laughing at her since I've been making Christmas cards since January.  I did feel a bit of a fool!

Anyway, here's my latest DT card and it's another one to put in my thankfully growing Christmas pile.  It's a simple design to do justice to all the detail in the gorgeous Sizzix die I've used.  I think I might make a few similar cards in different colour schemes it's such a simple but effective design.


Materials used:
Sizzix Die - From Our Home To Yours
Paper - Love to Craft - Krafty Christmas
Cardstock, ribbon, twine and button all from stash

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,
Shona xx


Sunday 15 September 2019

Celebrations With The Cutie Pies

A second post from me today to share my DT card for the Cutie Pie Challenge.  We are celebrating our 8th Birthday this month so appropriately our theme is Celebrations.  We'd love you to join us and it can be absolutely any kind of celebration - an anniversary, birthday, wedding, new baby, etc as long as it has at least one cute character in the design.

We are sponsored by Polka Doodles/Pink Gem Designs who have a fantastic prize for our winner.

I've used one of their fab digis Daisy Ella Elephant for my card


Materials Used:
Digi Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Daisy Ella Elephant
Sentiment - Personal Impressions
Papers - Me to You Spring Chic
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons and twine from stash

Thanks for stopping by today, It's much appreciated.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #55

Good Afternoon,

Wow it's been ages since I got a chance to get on here.  It's been a combination of things getting in the way.  First my daughter's birthday, then my 50th and then I've been ill with a bad cold that's got into my chest, I'm just starting to feel better now.  Work has also been quite busy and I'm also struggling to get on Blogger with my new (actually my daughter's old) phone as it keeps reverting to a different Google account.  It just feels like everything has been conspiring against me, oh well you've got me now, for a wee while at least!

First of all I'm sharing my DT card I made for the last Holly & Ivy challenge which unfortunately has now ended.  I thought I would get in there before it finished as the new challenge doesn't start until Tuesday but it's already closed.

For my card I used papers and a topper which were freebies from Making Cards Magazine.  This is definitely my favourite magazine just now as they always have fantastic freebies as well as interesting articles and great inspiration.  I've only had to add some cardstock to mat & layer, ribbon, buttons and a sentiment and job done!  I'm quite pleased with how it's turned out.


Materials used:
Papers and topper - Making Cards freebies
Sentiment - LOTV
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons & twine from stash

That's all from me for now, I've just taken another coughing episode so I'm away to get a hot drink to soothe it.

Craft hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:



Monday 19 August 2019

Favourite Colour Combo with the Cutie Pies

Good afternoon peeps!

I've hopped on the PC to share my DT card for the current Cutie Pie Challenge - our theme is 'favourite colour combo' and as I've got many favourites I went for one I've not used for a while - pink and green with my usual black mats of course!  We are sponsored by our good friends at Bugaboo and I couldn't resist this cute hedgehog digi of theirs.


Materials used:
Digi stamp - Bugaboo
Promarkers
Sentiment stamp - Personal Impressions
Papers - Docrafts - Me to You Spring Chic
Cardstock, buttons and twine from stash

Oh well all good things come to an end it's back to work for me tomorrow and back to school for Iona - until the next time!!!


Thanks for stopping by, hugs,
Shona xx



Sunday 18 August 2019

Pixie Holly

Good evening,

Well it's been a busy get relaxed day today and I thought I'd better share this card with you before I nod off.  I had a lovely crafty afternoon with some of the ladies from my craft club and this evening we were invited to a BBQ, both were laid back but a lot of fun.  This was one of the cards I made this afternoon.


Materials used:
Digital Stamp - Pollycraft - Pixie Holly 
Promarkers
LOTV sentiment stamp
Papers - Do Crafts - Lucy Cromwell - At Christmas
Snowflake Punch - Hobbycraft
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons and twine from stash

It's been a while since I last coloured this digi - she's super cute and a joy to colour.

I can feel myself nodding off so good night & see you soon

Hugs,
Shona

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:




Wednesday 14 August 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #54

Good morning,

Today I'm sharing my DT card for the latest Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge as always our theme is anything Christmas goes and I've used a stamp that I bought a couple of years ago by Hobby Art.  I've had him coloured up for a while now waiting to go on a card.  In fact it's a first outing for both the stamp and the papers!


Materials used:
Clear Stamp - Hobby Art Ltd - Peter The Polar Bear
Promarkers
Sentiment Stamp - LOTV
Papers - Docrafts - Jolly Santa
Washi Tape - Docrafts
Cardstock, buttons, twine all from stash

It's craft club night tonight and I'm off to get organised with something to bring with me to colour!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Saturday 10 August 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #53

Hello,

I've just hopped on (and it's my first post in ages) to share my DT card for the Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge.  We've had a bit of a break and I completely forgot to schedule or post my card until now!  I've had a busy few weeks with work and my daughter and I were at a three day music festival last week so it's been pretty full on.  I'm on holiday now for 10 days or so yippee!

Anyway back to my card and I've used one of my favourite LOTV stamps for my card.  As usual I've coloured it with Promarkers and teamed up the image with some ancient freebie papers.


Materials used:
LOTV Unmounted Rubber Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Promarkers
Freebie Papers - Merry Little Christmas
Cardstock, ribbon, twine, buttons and ric-rac trim all from stash

That's all for now.  Have a great weekend.

Hugs,
Shona xx



Sunday 14 July 2019

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun with the Cutie Pies

Good afternoon,

I know, I often say it but I'm a bit late with this post!  It's been a mad week at work and my health has taken a bit of a dip at times again so I've been battling exhaustion.  Yesterday was almost a write off, I couldn't keep my eyes open!  I'm hoping to get a cortisone injection into my (frozen) shoulder in around a week so if that works I might be able to drop the tablet I'm taking at night to help me sleep through the pain which is contributing to the tiredness.  Fingers crossed it all works out.

Anyway back to my DT card.  Our theme this month at the Cutie Pie challenge is Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun and we are sponsored by Polka Doodles who are a new sponsor to us and have a fantastic prize lined up for our lucky winner!  The DT are very excited to work with Polka Doodles as they have loads of gorgeous and super cute images to choose from!  As soon as I saw this image Big Cheer - Sparkle Unicorn I knew it would be perfect.  My daughter is a cheerleader and although she's grown out of the unicorn phase I know this image will be popular with her younger friends.


Materials Used:
Digi Stamp - Polka Doodles Big Cheer Sparkle Unicorn
Promarkers
Sentiment Stamp - Personal Impressions
Patterned Paper - Dovecraft Over The Rainbow
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons & twine from stash



Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:






Wednesday 26 June 2019

Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #52

Hello,

Sorry I've been MIA for a wee while.  I've had some changes to my medication and I've been wiped out again.  Hopefully this is me on the way back to normal again now for a while at least.  Anyway enough about me and on to my card.  There's still some time left if you would like to join in with the Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge.  As always our theme is 'Anything Christmas Goes'  This time I've used another Magnolia stamp for my DT card and coloured her with Promarkers to match these ancient papers that I've had forever!


Materials used
Magnolia rubber stamp - The Day Before Christmas Noel Tilda
Promarkers
Papermania papers - Honey & Hugs Festive Frolics
Sentiment - LOTV
Cardstock, ribbon, buttons & twine all from stash

Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot to me.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:


Wednesday 12 June 2019

Ribbons & Bows with the Cutie Pies

I'm back again with another (not quite so) late post to share my DT card for the Cutie Pie challenge.  Our theme this time is Ribbons & Bows and of course it must be cute!

Our sponsor this time around is Crafty Ribbons who have a fantastic prize for our lucky winner!


The DT were allowed to use an image of their own for this challenge so I opted for this cute Forever Friends image as I had a baby card to make.  As usual I've coloured with Promarkers.


Materials Used
Digi image - Forever Friends (CD)
Promarkers
Papers - Pebbles Inc Girl Squad
Sentiment stamp - Personal Impressions
Scalloped square nesting dies - Sizzix
Cardstock, ribbon, twine and buttons from stash

Thanks for stopping by.  That's all from me for this evening.

Hugs,
Shona xx



Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge #51

Hello,

A bit of a late post from me to share my card for the current Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge where as always we are running an anything Christmas goes challenge.  It's been a hectic few weeks of extra practice and weekends away with my daughter's dancing and cheerleading and I've been feeling a bit frazzled with it all.  Work is also beginning to get busier as it always does around this time of year so I'm a bit more tired than usual.   Just keeping on going as best I can though and trying to make some time to craft and blog.

Anyway, back to my card and this time I've used a fab digi stamp from Bugaboo, I was lucky enough to join their DT as a guest designer last month and it's made me love their designs even more than ever!  I love this cute and quirky looking penguin, especially it's eyes!


Materials used:
Digi Stamp - Bugaboo
Promarkers
Paper - Dovecraft Back to Basics Christmas (Modern)
Sentiment Stamp - LOTV
Cardstock, buttons & twine from stash

I'm popping back again with another post so see you soon.

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:


Saturday 25 May 2019

Colour Challenge at Catch The Bug

Hello,

I'm back with another scheduled post today as I'm away for the weekend in Glasgow!  Today's card is my latest Guest DT creation for the Saturday Colour Challenge at Catch The Bug.  This week they have a fantastic colour inspiration challenge for you.

Weekly Challenge!



I've used one of their fantastic digi stamps Flower Teapot and coloured it with Promarkers


Materials used:
Digital Stamp - Bugaboo Flower Teapot
Promarkers
Designer Papers - Trimcraft First Edition Storyteller
Sentiment - Personal Impressions
Cardstock, button & twine from stash

I'm really sad that my time as Guest DT has almost finished, I'm hoping I can squeeze in one more card next week before my time is up.  My image is coloured up and ready to go on a card or maybe a tag!  I've really enjoyed working with the regular design team and Jodie's fantastic images.  It's been a positive experience for me as I've made a few cards using images I'd never really have thought to use before but now that I have I love them!

Anyhoo, that's all for now, enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Hugs,
Shona xx


Friday 24 May 2019

Freebie Friday at Bugaboo

Hello!

It's Freebie Friday over at Bugaboo and the fab giveaway showcased this week is Deacon Bugs!


Here's my take on this fab digi, why not hop over to Catch the Bug to see what else the team have made


Materials Used:
Digital Stamp - Bugaboo Deacon Bugs
Promarkers
Designer Papers - Docrafts Hot Diggity Dog
Sentiment - Personal Impressions
Grass Die - borrowed off a friend
Cardstock, button & twine from stash

That's all for now, my daughter and I are heading South to Glasgow this afternoon for a weekend at Cheer Comp (and some shopping hopefully), heading back Sunday night just in time for work and school on Monday!  Hubby and Auntie Winnie are holding the fort at this end while we're away.

Hugs,
Shona xx

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Wednesday 22 May 2019

Humour Me Wednesday at Catch the Bug

Hello!

Another scheduled post from me - I'm impressed at how organised I'm becoming!  I'm here to share my latest Guest DT project for Bugaboo Digi Stamps at Catch the Bug.  I've joined them for Humour Me Wednesday where we celebrate the week's most weird and wonderful holidays!

Humor Me Wednesday!

My card celebrates World Goth Day on the 22nd of May!


I've used a fab Bugaboo image called Girl Skelekinz 01 and coloured it with Promarkers.  There's lots of fab Skelekinz digis in the shop if you like all things Goth.  It was great to get a change away from my usual cute and cuddly cards, although I still think it has a good bit of cuteness about it!  I've distressed all the edges to give the card a more edgy feel.  I don't have a tool for distressing, although I believe you can purchase them, I get by with carefully running the open bladed edge of a small scissors along the edge of the card or paper.  I picked up this tip from the Create and Craft Channel when I first started crafting and it's one that's stuck!  

Materials used:
Bugaboo Stamps Digi - Girl Skelekinz 01
Promarkers
Designer Papers - Gorjuss
Heart Die - Marianne
Cardstock, button, twine and letter stickers from stash


Be sure to come and visit us at Catch the Bug to see what holidays the other DT members will be celebrating this week!

Hugs,
Shona xx

I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges: