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Wednesday 31 July 2013

Rhedd and Rosies Challenge 12 "Time"

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy! Welcome once again to my little bit of blogland .
Its challenge time over at Rhedd and Rosies and the theme for this fortnight is "Time". Our very own Rosie is the sponsor for this challenge.I altered an old plastic clock I had come across for the challenge and I hope you like it.
Here is the clock before I altered it
 
Here is the finished project 
 
 side view
 
The floral embellishing
 
Goodies Used
Base: Old clock that I covered with paper from the Simply Steampunk pack 1 collection Designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Stamping with the Dragon, Dragons Lair designs. I also used a gold Promarker for the edge of the clock face and Metalic red guilding wax by Creative Expressions here and there.
Embellishing: Guilding flakes, Hatpin and flowers are all from my stash.
 
I really enjoyed altering this little clock and I am quite pleased with how it turned out!
 
Here is the lovely prize giving by our sponsor Rosie.
 
Links
Rhedd and Rosies challenge blog
Simply Steampunk pack 1 papers
 
 I would like to enter this project into the following challenges
Altered Eclectics August challenge - Anything goes
 Creative Creations Challenges challenge#15 Anything goes
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING
 
 
 
 
 
 


Sunday 28 July 2013

NEW !!!! Crafting Penny Digi - my card

Hi everyone I hope you are all well and happy! welcome once agin to my little bit of blogland !
Today I would like to share with you a card I have created using the brand new digi stamp Crafting Penny designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Stamping with the Dragon / Dragons Lair designs. So without further ado here it is and I hope you like it !


Goodies Used
Base: 5x5 card blank from my stash covered with paper from the Essential Blues and the Pinks collections designed by Janette Padley owner / designer of Dragons Lair Designs
Image: Crafting Penny digi image designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair Designs and coloured with a selection of Promarkers and fineliner pens
Embelishments: Ribbon and buttons from my stash
This really is a gorgeous image to work with, I absolutely adore it!
There is still time to enter the challenge over at the Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog and we have a fab prize on offer once again a £5 voucher to spend in the Dragons Lair Designs store! So pop on over and show us what you create!
We would also love to see you at the Facebook group where we have lots of fun stuff going on on a daily basis!
Links
Dragons Lair Designs
Crafting Penny Image
Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog
The Dragons Den blog
Stamping Dragon Facebook group
 
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING!
 
 
 
 

 

Saturday 27 July 2013

Photo box frame

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy! well we have thunder and lightening here at the moment so im a little jumpy lol what better way to occupy myself than with crafting and my blog though!
I have to share with you today a box that I have created and added a frame and photograph of my gorgeous Niece Natasha aka Bash to and I hope you like it!

 
Goodies Used
Base: A4 card from my stash to create the base with paper from the Aged Journal - Angels kit designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair designs
Frame: Stained glass frame designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair designs
Photograph: My gorgeous Niece Natasha aka Bash
Embelishments: Organza Ribbon, Card candi, lace and string pearls all from my stash
 
There is still time to enter the challenge over at the Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog and as always there is a fab prize on offer so pop on over and enter for your chance to win! We also have lots of fun things going on over at the Facebook Group come on over and see us and join in the fun!
Links
Stamping Dragon Designs Facebook group
Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog
Dragons Lair Designs
Stained glass frame
Aged Journal - Angels kit
 
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING!
 

Monday 22 July 2013

Aimee goes Steampunk - Stamping Dragon Designs fun challenge "use lace"

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy!
Welcome again to my little piece of blogland and for this post I would like to share with you a card that I have created for a fun challenge over at Stamping Dragon Designs facebook group.
Here it is and I hope you like it !
 

 
Goodies Used
Base: 5x7 card blank from Kanban covered with paper from the Simply Steampunk  papers pack 1 range designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair Designs
Topper: paper from the Simply Steampunk papers pack 1and the Aimee goes Steampunk image designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair Designs, I coloured the image with a selection of promarkers and and used a little gold gel pen on the hat. 
Tag: Created using paper from the Simply Steampunk papers pack 1 range, with handwritten greeting and charm from my stash
Embellishments: Lace, cog, card candi, ribbon, pearls and charm all from my stash 
There is still plenty of time to enter the challenge over at Stamping with the Dragon, we love to see what you create for our challenges so why not pop over and enter for your chance to win the fab prize on offer ! not forgetting the Facebook group where we have lots of fun and crafty laughter on a daily basis as well as the loyalty points scheme ! 
Links
Stamping Dragon Designs Facebook Group
Dragons Lair Designs Store
Aimee goes Steampunk image
Simply Steampunk papers pack 1
Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog
 
I am entering this card into the following challenges
 
Creative Creations challenges, challenge#15 Anything Goes
That Craft Place - Its a girl thing
 
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING


Sunday 21 July 2013

Tsunami Rose 8x8 printable Vintage Rose Flush

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy! Welcome once again to my little bit of blogland .
Today I would like to share with you a card that I have created using the Vintage Rose Flush printable designed by Daisy Collins owner of Tsunami Rose designs. So here it is and I hope that you like it.
 

Goodies Used
Base: 8x8 card blank covered with the Vintage Rose Flush printable and edged with River Rock ink from stampin Up
Topper: Pink doily from papermania, Tag created from sizzix die cut, flower from Tim Holtz die, sentiment from Tsunami Rose.
Embellishments: 4mm flatback pearls and ribbon from my stash.

Links
Tsunami Rose zibbet shop
Tsunami Rose etsy shop

Tsunami Rose Facebook group
Pop along to the facebook group for details of more gorgeous goodies from the 8x8 range and don't forget the Tsunami Rose shops !
Thank you for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING
 


Friday 19 July 2013

Stamping with the Dragon On the beach challenge

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy and enjoying our gorgeous weather! Welcome once again to my little bit of blogland !
Its challenge time over at Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog and we the design team have had some gorgeous digi images to work with designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair Designs
For this challenge I have altered a canvas board so here it is and I hope you like it!
 


Goodies Used
Base: 5x7 canvas board that I painted with acrylic paints
Image: Pool Fun digi image designed by Janette padley owner/designer of Dragons Lair designs
Bunting: from the Riverbank Revels collection by Papermania, twine and buttons from my stash
Embellishments: I took a few shells, broke them into little bits and added them to the board using silicone gel glue and popped a couple of small whole ones in also.
 
Links
Stamping with the Dragon Challenge Blog
Dragons Lair Designs
Pool fun
Stamping Dragon Designs Facebook Group
 
We love to see what you create for our challenges so why not pop along to the challenge blog and enter for your chance to win the fab prize that's on offer this fortnight a £5 voucher to spend in the store and with all the brand new designs there along with the other gorgeous goodies you will have plenty to chose from! Not forgetting our Facebook group where we loads of fun things on a daily basis including challenges, tutorials and the LOYALTY POINTS scheme, pay us a visit and join in the fun. On the Dragons Den blog you will find tutorials and details of new releases, so as you can see its Crafty fun and laughter all the way!
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxx
HAPPY CRAFTING!


Wednesday 17 July 2013

Rhedd and Rosies challenge 11 Anything goes

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy, At long last our great British summer is here and long may it continue! Its challenge time over at Rhedd and Rosies challenge blog and we have an "Anything Goes" theme for this fortnight that our very own Sandie has generously sponsored.
So today I have to share with you a cute little birthday card I have made for the challenge and I hope you like it!
 

 
Goodies Used
Base: 5x7 card blank from Kanban
Backing: Striped and floral glitter embossed cardstock from the sugar buttons kit by Kanban
Topper: Ballerina girl pyramaged layered and glittered from the sugar buttons kit by Kanban
Sentiment: Happy Birthday from the sugar buttons kit by Kanban
Embelishments: 6mm burgundy satin ribbon, blue hearts and buttons from my stash
 
I think she is a real little cutie and will be making her way to hopefully make some birthday girl very happy soon.
 
Here is the prize that is on offer this fortnight
 
We love to see what you create for the challenges each fortnight so why not pop over and enter for your chance to win the gorgeous prize ( pictured above)
Link
Rhedd and Rosies challenge blog
 
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxxx
HAPPY CRAFTING
 
 
 
 


 

Saturday 13 July 2013

Rose card topper, Stampin Dragon DT inspiration

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy and enjoying the gorgeous weather we are having!
Welcome once again to my little bit of blogland . Today I have to share with you a card I have created using the Rose card topper designed by Janette Padley owner/designer of Stampin with the Dragon Dragons Lair designs.
Here it is and I hope that you like it.
 

Goodies Used
Base: 5x7 card blank by Papermania
Topper: Rose card topper sheet ( available as the rose card kit ) by Janette Padley owner/designer of Stamping with the Dragon. Dragons Lair designs
Embellishments: 6mm ribbon, pearls, lace and card candi all from my stash
This is a really gorgeous card topper and I have really enjoyed creating this card with it. Its such a versatile topper which could be used for all occaisions.
We have lots of fun stuff going on in the Stamping Dragon FB group including the new loyalty points scheme and weekly challenges, then theres also the daily inspiration as well as all the crafty chat and laughter! Not only that there is still a few days left to enter the challenge over at the Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog with a fab prize up for grabs so why not pop over and enter for your chance to win ! 
 
Links
Rose card kit
Dragons Lair Designs store
Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog
The Dragons Den blog
Stamping Dragon Designs Facebook group
 
Thank you as always for taking the time to stop by my blog and for all the lovely comments
Hugs and Love
Tina xxx
HAPPY CRAFTING
 
 
 
 



Sunday 7 July 2013

An inspiring spiritual blog

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy!
 Today I am just going to add a link to my very good friends blog. This lady is a wonderful loyal friend and for any of my lovely followers that may have any questions about spirituality, its whys and wherefores ect pop on over to her blog ( please see link below) and have a read, feel free to become a follower, post comments and ask any questions! 
 
 
Link
Spiritual Journey with Jan Mackenzie
 
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxx
 

Friday 5 July 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY COLLINS TSUNAMI ROSE SUPRISE BLOG HOP



Welcome to our SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP FOR DAISY!!!
We are so glad to have you join us as we surprise our Leader Daisy Collins,
owner and designer of Tsunami Rose Designs... she is such a wonderful,
caring person and we wanted to give her a HUGE surprise using her creations!!!
 
The Design Team and Design Team Leaders have created
BEAUTIFUL projects using some of Daisy's GORGEOUS creations...
we hope you enjoy our projects and while along the way please feel
free to become a follower of the teams wonderful creators!
There are many awesome things also going on at Tsunami Rose Designs
so be sure to visit the blog... in addition stop by
to purchase some of Daisy's AWESOME Printables!!!
Here is what I have created using the Parisian Daydream paper and the Ephemera Samples printables
 
 
Here is the complete line- up for the
~~**SURPRISE BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP**~~
...
Tsunami Rose Designs - http://www.tsunamirosedesigns.blogspot .com/
TrucVan - http://kayvycrafts.blogspot.com
 
Come be a part of our CHALLENGE WEDNESDAY each week!!!


Thank you everyone for stopping by
Hugs and Love
Tina xxx
HAPPY CRAFTING!
 


Stamping with the Dragon Anything Altered challenge

Hi everyone how are you all? welcome once again to my little bit of blogland ! What gorgeous weather we are having at the moment and long may it continue!
Its challenge time over at Stamping with the Dragon with the theme being "Anything Altered" and we the DT have had some super gorgeous goodies to work with designed by the lovely Janette Padley Owner/ designer of Dragons Lair Designs.
So without further ado I am sharing with you today a little creation I have come up with and I hope that you like it!
 

 
Recipe and goodies used
Base: Piece of corrugated card with a piece of wood veneer that I cut and broke bits off around the edge attached to it with red super sticky double sided tape and edged with Autumn Bronze Guilding Wax from Creative expressions
Backing Paper: From the Aged Journal - Angels kit
Topper: I used a different piece of wood veneer and attached it with silicone glue.
Image: Big headed tortoise digi image fromm Dragons Lair designs. I coloured it in using a selection of my trusty promarkers and used glossy accents to highlight his eyes and shell.
Embelishments: A few shells from my stash attached using silicone glue and a bit of ribbon for the hanger.
I soooo love this image isn't he just adorable!
 
Links
Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog
Dragons Lair designs
Aged Journal Kit - Angels
Big headed tortoise
Stamping Dragon Designs Facebook group
 
We love to see what you create over at the Stamping with the Dragon challenge blog had an amazing 228 of entries for our last challenge and really appreciate every single one of you taking to the time to join us! so why not pop over and enter the challenge this fortnight for your chance to win the fab prize that's on offer! Oh and not forgetting the Facebook group where there is lots of fun things and crafty laughter going on on a daily basis!
 
 I am entering this little creation into the following challenges
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything goes  http://asimplefive.blogspot.co.uk/ 
 
Thank you as always for stopping by
Hugs and love
Tina xxx
HAPPY CRAFTING!
 
 
 


Wednesday 3 July 2013

Rhedd and Rosies challenge 10 Here comes summer

Hi everyone I hope that you are all well and happy. Welcome once again to my little bit of blogland . Its challenge time again over at Rhedd and Rosies challenge blog and the theme is Here comes summer. We have a fab prize up for grabs again this fortnight from our very own Sandie who is the sponsor this fortnight.
So here is a little card that I have made and I hope that you like it!
 
 
Goodies used
Base: 3x3 cream card blank to wich I coloured with rose pink promarker
Topper: Pink textured card that I distressed around the edges with a Tim Holtz distressing tool
Image and bunting: Cut out from Riverbank Revels paper pack and edged with rose pink promarker
Tag: cut from cream card and edged with rose pink promarker
Embellishing: 3mm dotty pink ribbon triple tied to make the bow and 4mm pink flatback pearls from my stash.
Here is a pic of the fab prize up for grabs this fortnight
 
We love to see what you create for our challenges and you always do come up with some amazing creations so a HUGE thank you to all that enter!
 Please do pop on over to the challenge blog where you will find all the details of how to enter for your chance to win the fab prize that's up for grabs, not forgetting all the gorgeous creations by my fellow teamies !
Links
 Rhedd and Rosies challenge blog
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs and love
Tina xxx
HAPPY CRAFTING