Crafting For All Seasons #44 Buttons and Bows

Well hello there!  Its been a long time I know ... and I apologise.  Life has not allowed me any time for craft, blogging or much leisure ... but things are settling down.

The latest challenge over at Crafting For All Seasons is Buttons and Bows.  We are being sponsored by Bugaboo who are going to give our winner a lovely prize.

I have used this super cute image from Bugaboo called Boo - Teddy Bear which you can find here.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams gorgeous Button and Bow projects and then get your own entry in at the Challenge Blog.

See you again soon.

xoxoxo Carly

Green and Red PLUS Sparkle/Glitter

Hi there .... almost Christmas!!!!!!  This fortnight over at Crafting For All Seasons we are challenging you to use     GREEN AND RED and lots of SPARKLE.

Our sponsors for this challenge are:-

Bugaboo stamps   

Some Odd Girl 

A day for daisies 

Robyn's Fetish 

The Stamping Boutique

For my project I have used this super cute image from Robyn's Fetish.  I really loved this one ... such a cheeky but lovable mouse.

I coloured him in copic markers then used lots of glitter glue on his hat and the holly leaf die cut.  I also used liquid pearls on the chocolate box and a few other areas.

Be sure to head on over to the Crafting For All Seasons challenge blog to check out the gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the design team.  Looking forward to seeing what you create too!  There are some fabulous prizes up for grabs.

Merry Christmas / Holiday Season.

xoxoxo Carly

Crafting For All Seasons #40 .... Thank you

Hello ... and Thank You ... for stopping by and checking out my latest project.

The new challenge at Crafting For All Seasons is ...... Thank You Cards ........ and we are being sponsored by

Bugaboo stamps   

Pure Innocence Stamps  and http://www.digistampcharacter.etsy.com/ 

For my project I have used this super cute image from Pure Innocence Stamps .... I was delighted to get a chance to use this image and she is my first from this store (but will not be the last!)

She was a pure delight to colour ........

 I have coloured her in copic markers and used some Kaisercraft papers from the Antique Rose range.

Isn't she cute!  I think this little image is perfect for a thank you card.  Don't forget to head on over to the challenge blog and check out the rest of the Design Teams projects ..... they are sure to inspire you.

By entering your own project at the challenge blog you have a chance to win some fabulous prizes!

Thank you ....

xoxoxo Carly

Falling Leaves - at Crafting For All Seasons

falling falling falling .... leaves that is!

Over at Crafting For All Seasons our latest challenge is 'FALLING LEAVES' ... I can't wait to see your project.  You can enter it here and you can also check out the rest of the Design Teams projects too!

For this challenge we are being sponsored by

Doodle Pantry
The Stamping Boutique
The Digi Garden

For my card I have used this gorgeous image from Doodle Pantry ... called Quirky Lizard ... here.

This little guy came as a set .. a pre-coloured image, some papers and an uncoloured image.  I have used the pre-coloured image and one of the papers here.  Oh and the sentiment!

Looking forward to seeing your creation ......

Thanks so much for stopping by 

xoxox Carly

Spooky - at Crafting For All Seasons

and how do you do today?  I hope you are well ... and have enjoyed a lovely stroll with your parasol ....

Over at Crafting For All Seasons we would love to see your 'SPOOKY' themed projects.

We have two lovely sponsors for this challenge:-

Tiddly Inks 

The Paper Shelter 

For my card I have used this gorgeous pre-coloured image and paper set from The Paper Shelter called Gothic and Modern ... find her here.

She ended up being way to gorgeous for a spooky card so I made a 'spooky' tree with some birds in it ..... helps a little.  

When you purchase this image you get a coloured version as well as an uncoloured and some papers!  Spoilt for choice!  I can't wait to have a go at colouring her with my copics ....

Be sure to head on over to the Crafting For All Seasons Blog to see the rest of the DTs projects.

Thanks for stopping by ......

xoxoxo Carly

Lets play Dress Ups ... over at Crafting For All Seasons

Hello .... when was the last time you played 'Dress Ups'?  Its something my little 3 year old Daughter Madalyn has started to do ... and its fun!

Over at Crafting For All Seasons we would love to see your project with a Dress Up Theme or Costumes.

For my card I have used this absolutely sensational image from Kenny K Downloads called Elf Queen .. you can find her here.

I have coloured my image using a mix of copic markers (for the skin and hair) and for her clothes, eyes and crystal ball I have used Distress Markers ... my first time!

I thought this was a gorgeous Dress Up or Costume image ..... The sentiment is a rub on from Kaisercraft.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create ... don't forget to enter it on the CFAS challenge blog .. here.

Thanks for stopping by ..... and feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you last 'dressed up as' or what your last costume was.

xoxoxox
Carly

Things With Wings at Crafting For All Seasons

Hoooooot Hoooooot

Welcome!  Over at Crafting For All Seasons our current challenge is Things With Wings.  We are being sponsored by Tiffany's Doodles who will be giving our winner $10 to spend in her store!

Well there are lots of things with wings .... so many choices!  So I went with my Grandmother's favourite .. an owl.

This was a super quick card to make as I used a lovely die from Cottage Cutz called Owl.  Super fun to make!

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams project over on the Challenge Blog.  I look forward to seeing your creation ... with wings.

xoxoxox
Carly

Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #35

Hello there :)  I'm so happy with the card I have to show you today.  I have created it for the current challenge over at Crafting For All Seasons    #35 School Days/For a Child ... and for a special little girl's 4th Birthday card. 

Our sponsors for this fortnights challenge are:-

Bugaboo stamps

Digi Doodle Shop 

and they are offering some lovely prizes!  I would love to see you win and I can't wait to see your project!

For my project I have used this delightful image from Digi Doodle Shop called Tu Tu Shy.  I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it and new I wanted to colour it for this gorgeous girl who is turning 4 very soon.

This image was an absolute delight to colour!  and I'm thrilled with how she turned out.  I used the following Copic Markers W1, W3, W5, R83, R85, R20 and B000.

Thank you so much for stopping by ..... 

xoxoxo Carly

 

Crafting For All Seasons - Stitching

Its challenge time over at Crafting For All seasons and we are challenging you to STITCH!  It can be real stitching or faux ... whatever you like ... you could even do a mixture of the two.

We are being sponsored by A day for daisies 
A Day For Daisies provides themed categories of over 1000 digital illustrations, including fairy tales and magical mermaids, cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for all occasions!

Meljen's Designs and The Stamping Boutique 

With 3 lovely sponsors there are going to be some fabulous prizes.  So make sure you head on over to Crafting For All Seasons and enter your stitched card.

 For my card I used this gorgeous image from Meljens called If Pigs Could Fly
and I tell you what Pigs will be flying when I finally finish unpacking and manage to get my craft space sorted out!  I have found my sewing machine but don't have anywhere to put it ... so I have done lots of faux stitching.

Can't wait to see your creations!

xoxxoxo Carly

Crafting For All Seasons - Bright Colours

Hello there.  Are you feeling bright and bubbly today?  Well if you need a bit of a pick me up (or you just want to smile) then make sure you head on over to the CFAS challenge blog to check out the latest challenge of BRIGHT COLOURS.

We are being sponsored by Bugaboo stamps and they are supplying us with a magnificent prize!  So be sure to get your Bright Colour project in.

For my card I have used this gorgeous image called Edward Elephant - Present.

Isn't this such a cute image?  So versatile too .... I'm going to colour it in pinks for my Mum's Birthday.  August is a big month for our family as far as Birthdays are concerned and I know just the person who will love this card.   He will love the bright colours and the little chick.

Enjoy the colours and I look forward to seeing your project.

xoxoxo Carly