ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #111 - Here Comes Summer

Hi folks,

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is another lovely one, it is simply 'Use a Digi' 

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from  Delicious Doodles which is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps 

Isn't this image lovely!  I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.  It is called 'Butterfly Bliss' I absolutely loved working with this image.

Tilda papers
Die-cuts:  Spellbinders to make the frame
Cheery Lynn for leaves
Flowers from stash and Wild Orchid Crafts
Feather, cheesecloth and pearls from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Card Crafter's Circle - Pearls and Lace
Delicious Doodles Challenge - Bingo (gems, dies, flowers)
Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking and do pop over and take part in the challenge and take a look at the lovely creations my DT colleagues have made.

Judy x

STRAWBERRY GIRL

Hi again

The card I am now sharing is made using this gorgeous coloured image which was a lovely gift from a friend.  I am told they are available from Hobby House.  It is a Mo Manning image which I think is called 'Strawberry Girl'   Isn't she gorgeous!


Die-cut:  Nestabilities
Martha Stewart 'Branch' punch
Flowers from Wild orchid Crafts
Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay
Machine Stitched
Ribbon, feather and charm from stash

 

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Bright Colours

Glitter Geeks Challenge - Stitching

Crafty Ann's Challenge - Stitching

Thanks again for looking,

Judy x

GDT at THE CRAFTY PAD CHALLENGE - Sketch

 Hi everyone

Today sees the start of another Challenge at The Crafty Pad .  I am very honoured to be asked to be Guest Designer today.    I was lucky enough to be given these digi images to work with from The Crafty Pad called 'Chloe with Daisies'.  What a lovely ticket sentiment this is!

I have used:

Dies: Memory Box, Cheery Lyn and Marianne

Flowers, buttons, pearls, cheesecloth, doiley, and ribbon from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Thank you for looking and do pop over to The Crafty Pad , check out the lovely Sketch and take a look at the great work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too!

Have a great day, 

Judy

IN THE GARDEN

Evening folks,

I just cannot believe this weather, it has been so dull all day, we had a very heavy shower this morning, and then blow me the sun shows face for an hour at 6pm!  So cold though!

Today's card I am sharing is made using a lovely good old oldie image of mine by Sarah Kay.  I love this image.  I am trying to dig out some of my older images that tend to get forgotten about.

Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn, Memory Box & Magnolia

Punch:  Martha Stewart 'Branch'

Flowers from Joanna Sheen

Papers:  Tilda

Cheesecloth, Doily, pearls ribbon and Charm from stash
Machine Stitching

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Moving Along With the Times Challenge - Garden

My Time to Craft Challenge - Gardening

Oldie but Goodie Challenge - In the Garden

Thanks for looking tonight,

Judy x

ITS A GIRL THING!

Back again,

This time I have a little five inch card to share, using this lovely WOJ image designed by Elisabeth  Bell caled 'Willow Kneeling'  I really love these images!  I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Nestabilities, Marianne and Cheery Lyn

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth and Doily from stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Fairy Fun Fridays challenge - Anything with flowers 

Cheery Lyn Challenge - For Mom

Elphine House challenge - A Girl Thing

Can I say a huge welcome to my new followers, and again thank you, thank you, thank you for all your lovely comments.  Thanks for looking tonight,

Judy x

TILDA - STITCHING

Morning everyone

A very wet one again here today, I do hope it cheers up. I am sure I am not alone in saying I am ready for some sunshine again!

This morning I have another card to share using one of my favourite Magnolia Tilda images which I have coloured with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Spellbinders Nestabilities and Memory Box
Martha Stewart 'Branch' punch
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doilies and pearls from EBay
Ribbon from Joanna Sheen 
Machine Stitched

 I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps Challenge - Stitching

Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge - Stitching

Crafty Catz challenge - anything Goes

Thanks for looking and I hope you all have a really happy little Crunchie Friday,

Judy x

SATURATED CANARY- BIRTHDAY BINGO

Back again, 

This time I have a card using this fabulous Saturated Canary image.  Love this image and I so enjoyed colouring it up.

Die-cuts:  Magnolia, Memory Box

Martha Stewart 'branch' punch

Flowers from Wild orchid Crafts

Ribbon, button, cheesecloth etc from stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Chocolate coffee and Cards Challenge - Bingo (Lace, punch, bling) 

Creative Inspiration Challenge - Anything Goes 

Saturated Canary Challenge - Birthday 

Flourishes Challenge - Bingo 

Thank you for looking tonight,

Judy x

TILDA SAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Evening folks,

I am here this evening with a couple of cards to share.  The first one is a Birthday card using Magnolia Tilda image again, I never tire of this one at all.  I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Marianne Creatable, Go Kreate,

Flower from Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon, cheesecloth, feathers etc from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Divas by Design Challenge - Buttons and/or Bows 
Deep Ocean Challenge - Punches/dies 
Midweek Magnolias Challenge - Open theme 
Just inspirational Challenge - Photo 

Thanks for looking, I will be back in a jif with my second one.

Judy x

GDT at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE - Sketch

Hi everyone

Today sees the start of another super Challenge at  Papertake Weekly  It is a lovely Challenge sponsored by the fabulous SSS .  The theme is a lovely Sketch so do pop over and check it out.     I chose to use Magnolia Tilda again and I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

I have used:

Dies: Cheery Lyn and Marianne

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, feather, charm and ribbon from stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Love to Create Challenge - Anything Goes
Ribbon carousel Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for looking and do pop over to Papertake Weekly and take a look at the lovely work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too, it is a lovely theme to work to!

Have a great day, 

Judy

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #110 -Anything Goes

Hi folks

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is another lovely one, it is simply 'Anything Goes'  


Our sponsor this week is a new Collab set.  To win the above prize you MUST  use  a
Stitchy Bear store  product on your creation.  You may still enter without using one but this will go into a separate draw to win $3 to spend at the store.  You can also treat yourself to a nice set as above.By spending $7 or more at the store. The freebies will then magically appear in your basket :

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Sue which is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps 

Isn't this image lovely!  I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.  It is called 'Cleo' A girly image so it is right in my comfort zone!

The gorgeous papers are Papermania Capsule.  The fabulous flower was from a free gift from magnolicious and the leaves are Cheery Lyn die-cuts.  The border has been fancied using the Martha Stewart punch.  Oh and a feather from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Cardmakin Mamas Challenge - Girlie 
Emerald Faeries Garden challenge - Dazzle It 
Crafty Sentiment challenge - use a Digi 
The Stamping Boutique Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking and do pop over and take part in the challenge and take a look at the lovely creations my DT colleagues have made.

Judy x

BILDMALARNA PLAYS BINGO

Hi everyone,

Another wet day here for us and guess who got wet again this morning, well it was thank goodness for the umbrella really and thankfully it was not too windy to put it up.

A huge welcome to my new followers and also for all your lovely much appreciated comments.  They really do keep me going, especially at the moment as my mojo has taken a hike!

Tonight I have a card using this lovely Bildmalarna stamp to share.  Isn't she gorgeous!

Die-cuts:  Nestabilities and Memory Box
Martha Stewart punches

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearl hearts and ribbon from stash

Papermania papers

Doily and Cheeseloth from EBay

I would like to enter this little five inch card into the following Challenges:

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Bright

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge - To Die For

Bildmalarna challenge - Bingo (pearl hearts, layers, ribbon)

Thank you for looking tonight,

Judy x

ELODIE IN THE GARDEN

Back again with my second card today.  This time I have a card using the lovely Sarak Kay stamp 'Elodie in her garden'.  I love this stamp, it has to be one of my favourites and when I cannot make up my mind which image to use this is one I tend to go back to time and again.

Die-cuts:  Tim Holtz, Cheery Lyn, Nestabilities, Memory Box 
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Cheesecloth and pearls, and Stickles from EBay
Feather and papers from stash
 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenge - In the deep end

Paper Sundaes Challenge -Anything Goes

Cheery Lyn Challenge - Birthday

The Shabby Tea Room Challenge - Beautiful Roses

That is it from me now tonight, so thankyou again for looking,

Judy x

PRETTY IN PINK

Hi everyone

What a wet day it has been here today, it has rained all day, and it is so cold with it.  Come on sunshine where have you got to?

Tonight's card shows one of LOTV' lovely fairy stamps.  I tried auto adjusting the colour but to be honest it looked better before, it looks really insipid now, I wish I had left well alone! lol

Die-cuts: Memory Box and Nestabilities

Papers and doily from stash

Machine Stitching

Flat back pearls from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - Transport

Stamp With Fun Challenge - Favourite colours (PINK!)

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Die-cuts/Punches

Thank you for looking tonight,

Judy x

BUTTERFLIES, PEARLS AND SWIRLS

Hi, I am back again today with my second card to share.

Again, I have Magnolia Tilda which has been coloured with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Marianne, Tim Holtz, Go kreate and Cheery Lyn
Papers from stash
Lace flower (hand-made)
Pearls, doily, Stickles and cheesecloth from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

DYSU Challenge - Glitter/Bling

Marianne Design Divas Challenge - Pearls and Swirls

Magnolia Stamp Lovers Challenge - Butterflies

Thanks for looking today,

Judy x

GDT AT PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE - A stitch in Time

Hi everyone

Today sees the start of another super Challenge at  Papertake Weekly  It is a lovely Challenge sponsored by the fabulous Ribbon Girl  .  The theme is 'A Stitch in Time' so it is basically to use real or faux stitching.  This made me dig my sewing machine out!  It is ages since I used it and I was not sure if it would even work but oh my! I am so pleased this Challenge inspired me to use it.   I chose to use Magnolia Tilda again and I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

I have used:

Dies: Memory Box

Martha Stewart punch

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls, cheesecloth and ribbon from stash.

Lace purchased locally

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe Challenge - Ribbon or Twine

Delightful Challenges - Stitching

Fashionista Challenge - Anything Goes for the Girls

Just Magnolia challenge - Lovely Lace

Thank you for looking and do pop over to Papertake Weekly and take a look at the lovely work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too, it is a lovely theme to work to!

Have a great day, 

Judy x

ON A MISSION

Back again,

Well I have been on a mission to make one or two little flat cards.  I am most disgruntled that the postage is rising soon in UK, and I am sure I am not alone so I set myself a little Challenge.  This is the first one I have come up with so I wonder what you think?  It is really hard not to clart them up with the lovely embellishments but it had to be really flat for flat rate postage.  Flat to me means pretty boring and I must admit it was pretty boring to make too!   So - not a ribbon bow, flower or pearl in sight!  I am thinking to do this successfully the image and the papers really must take the lead, I must remember that when I do the next one.

Die-cuts:  Nestabilities, Memory Box and Marianne

Stamp:  Cuddly Buddly stamp and the image has been coloured by a very dear friend of mine.

Machine Stitched

Doily and Cheesecloth from EBay

Thank you for looking today,

Judy x

GDT at CRAFTY PAD CHALLENGE - Bounty of buttons

 Hi everyone

Today sees the start of another Challenge at The Crafty Pad .  I am very honoured to be asked to be Guest Designer today.   The Challenge is sponsored by Robyn's Fetish and the theme is 'A Bounty of buttons'.  I was lucky enough to be given this digi image to work with.

I have used:

Dies: Memory Box, Cheery Lyn and Magnolia

Flowers, buttons, pearls, cheesecloth and ribbon from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Thank you for looking and do pop over to The Crafty Pad and take a look at the lovely work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too!

Have a great day, 

Judy

HEY KITTY -ITS SHABBY CHIC

Back again with my second one tonight,  

It seems ages since I used the lovely Belles and Whistles stamps designed by Elisabth Bell.  It isn't really but it just feels like it.  They stamp up so lovely and crisp and clear too, a real joy to use.  Hey Kitty is one of my favourites and I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Marianne and Memory Box
Papers, lace and cheesecoth from stash
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the rfollowing challenges:

BnW Challenge - Butterflies

Elisabeth Bell World Challenge - Shabby Chic/Lots of White

Elphine House Challenge - Easter/Spring colours

Thanks for looking tonight,

Judy x

FLOWER POWER

Hi folks

I am here tonight with a couple of cards to share.  The first one is what I call a triple oval easel card.  I have been wanting to make one of these for simply ages and was inspired when I saw Nic make one - you can find her lovely creation here  Mine is not a patch on Nic's I know, and I have done my own version, and made the side ovals smaller than the centre one.  Thanks for the inspiration Nic.  My photos are disappointing because it looks so much better in the flesh.  I had aweful trouble getting a photo at all of this one.

Die-cuts:  Memory Box, Cheery Lyn, Marianne and Nestabilities
Paper Doodlebug
Stamp:  Sarah Kay Elodie (coloured with Copics)
Flower:  Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Shaped Card

Crafty Creations Challenge - Flower Power

Dutch Dare Challenge - Fancy folds

Stamps and Fun = Creativity Challenge - Butterflies

I will be back shortly with my next one,

Judy x

GDT at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE - APRIL SHOWERS

Hi everyone

Today sees the start of another super Challenge at  Papertake Weekly  It is a lovely Challenge sponsored by one of my favourite Stamp companies,  the fabulous Whiff of Joy  .  The theme is 'April showers' so  I chose to use Magnolia 'Windy Tilda' and I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

I have used:

Dies: Magnolia, Cheery Lyn and Memory Box

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Lace gathered to form a flower

Pearls, feather and ribbon from stash.

Lace purchased locally

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Spring Colours 
Just Inspirational Challenge - Photo 
Inspired by Stamping challenge - Photo 

Thank you for looking and do pop over to Papertake Weekly and take a look at the lovely work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too, it is a lovely theme to work to!
 

Have a great day, 

Judy x

TILDA IN THE PINK

Hi folks,

Well I hope you have had a good Easter.  It has been quiet here, and quite rainy, although perfect weather for crafting.

Here we have Magnolia Tilda again, and I have used my favourite colour for cards which of course is Pink.

Dies:  Go Kreate, Cheery Lyn, Nestabilities and Memory Box

Magnolia Tilda stamp coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Doily, cheesecloth, pearls and flower from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - Photo Inspiration 
Crazy 4 Challenges - Colour challenge 

Thank you for looking,

Judy x

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #108 - Use a Digi

Hi folks,

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is another lovely one, it is simply 'Use a Digi' 

Our sponsor this week is 'The Robin's Nest':

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Jess which is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps 

Isn't this image lovely!  I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.  It is called 'Over the Top Hat Silhouette' 

The gorgeous papers are Papermania Capsule.  The flowers were from Wild Orchid Crafts, you will see I have used a selection of Memory Box and Cheery Lyn die-cuts.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks Challenge - Flowers 
Divas by Design challenge - Anything Goes 
Pper Pretties challenge - Monochromatic

Thanks for looking and do pop over and take part in the challenge and take a look at the lovely creations my DT colleagues have made.

Judy x

PEARLS AND LACE

Back again with my second card tonight.

Working to a fabulous Sketch again I used:

Dies:  Memory Box
Papers:  Tim Holtz Shabby chic
Machine Stitched
Flowers from Joanna Sheen
Lace and pearls from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Creatalicious Challenge - Sketch 
Chocolate Coffee and Cards Challenge - Pearls and Lace 


Thank you for looking tonight and I do hope you are all enjoying your Easter,


Judy x

THINGS WITH WINGS/SKETCH

Evening all,

Well it started off bitterly cold here today but this afternoon the sunhine showed face and it has been lovely!  I have been sat crafting and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tonight I have two cards to share, providing time allows so I will cut to the chase and get on with the job in hand!

Dies:  Go Kreate and marianne
Papers:  Prima Fairy flora
Stamp:  Magnolia Tilda colourd with Copics 
Kars butterfly punch (things with wings
Flowers:  Prima and Wild Orchid crafts
Everything else came from my stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Just Magnolia Challenge - Anything Goes

Seems a little Sketchy Challenge - Sketch 

Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge - Things with Wings (butterflies)

I will be back shortly with my next one,

Judy x 




 

EASTER INSPIRED and Paper pieced

Back again with my second card tonight.  This one was Easter inspired, it is not often I use yellow and it is such a shame because it is such a lovely sunshine colour.

So here we have:

Magnolia Tilda again (coloured with Copics and Promarkers) and paper pieced, 
Memory Box and Cheery Lyn dies,
Pearls and Cheesecloth from EBay
Flowers, ribbon and sparkle from stash 

And I would like to enter it into the following challenges:

Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Springtime 
MDUC Challenge - Easter Inspired 
Magnolia Cards Challenge - Ester Card 
Crafty Creations Challenge - Spring Greens 

Thanks for looking tonight.  A huge welcome to my new followers, and again Thankyou, Thankyou, thankyou for all your lovely comments!


Judy x
 

SWIRLY WHIRLY RIBBON AND BOWS

Hi everyone,

Bear with me because I have just gone onto the new Interface (I think! lol if I have done it right). 

Tonight I have a card to share (well maybe two if there is time) and this time it is mainly  using the gorgeous die-cut from LOTV and the go Kreate dies.  These die-cuts from LOTV are so useful.  I love their stamps, but the die-cuts make for a lovely quick and easy card!  Such a lovely selection too.


Cheesecoth from EBay
Memory Box, Go kreate and Cheery Lyn dies
Flowers ribbon, doiley etc from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - Ribbon and Bows 
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge - To Die For 
Totally Gorjuss challenge - Swirly Whirly 
2 Sister's Challenge - Birthday Fun 

Thankyou for looking,  I will be back soon with my second one,

Judy x
 

GDT AT PAPERTAKE WEEKLY CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

Hi everyone,

What a happy little soul I am to be asked to be Guest Designer at Papertake Weekly
for the month of April!  This card was a little rushed as I only found out on Friday and I was bubbling with excitement!  It is a lovely Challenge sponsored by one of my favourite Stamp companies,  the fabulous LOTV  .  It is a brilliant theme, simply 'Anything Goes' with an optional  extra of 'Monotones' excluding the hair and and skin.  I chose to use hues of black, grey and white, and I have used one of my favourite images called 'Christmas Dance' by Lily of the Valley (LOTV)  I just love this image!

It has not photographed as well as I would have liked unfortunately.

Papers:  Black Glitter card and Doodlebug polkadot

Memory Box die-cuts

Ribbon, lace, flowers, feather and pearls all from stash

Cheesecloth from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Stamps & fun = Creativity Challenge - BINGO ( flowers, ribbon, monochrome)

Craft Your Passion challenge - Dots and/or stripes

Bird is the Word challenge - Sparkle

Lili's Little Fairies challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for looking and do pop over to Papertake Weekly and take a look at the lovely work the Design Team have made, I know there is some stunning work, and of course do join in the fun and enter the Challenge too, it is a lovely theme to work to!

Have a great day, 

Judy x