Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog...My DT Post...

Hello lovelies...well I am so happy to announce that I am now on the design team for the fabulous

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG

I was really happy to accept the offer as  I am a fan of Joanna Sheen and enjoy using the House Mouse designs and much more.

The theme for this challenge is...

BOYS WILL BE BOYS 

So we would love to see your male creation's.

For my project I have used a digi stamp from the

HOUSE-MOUSE TRIPLE CD COLLECTION 

I love the image I have used as it's fun and perfect for a man, I also had some mini playing cards in my crafty stash so I knew these would be perfect to go with this image...
 

 

I have coloured the image using Letraset Promarkers in shades...

 

Putty ~ Almond ~ Pale Pink ~ Ice Grey 1 ~ Warm Grey 2 ~ Warm Grey 3 ~ Pastel Beige ~ Vanilla ~ Blush ~ Satin ~ Saffron ~ Ivory ~ Tan ~ Oatmeal ~ Sandstone ~ Caramel ~ Burnt Sienna ~ Umber ~ Honeycomb ~ Ginger ~ Apricot ~ Terracotta ~ Poppy ~ Olive Green ~ Marsh Green

 

I have used an 8" by 8" card blank and decorative papers that I have matted and layered. I thought raffia fitted the image perfectly.

 

This is just perfect for any man, it shows a fun get together.

 

To buy the Joanna Sheen House-Mouse Triple CD just click

HERE

 

You will love it, so many different images to choose from, lots of gorgeous colours too.

 

Also on Facebook you can join the I {heart} Joanna Sheen Group  which is a very friendly group for all fans of Joanna Sheen. Lot's of inspiration.

 

I have absolutely loved  colouring this image for this months challenge, so don't forget to hop over to the

 

JOANNA SHEEN CHALLENGE BLOG 

 

to see all of the design team inspiration and to add your creations too. It would be really lovely if you used a Joanna Sheen image...I know you will love them.

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink Challenge - Birthdays

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Bearly Mine Challenge 96 - Anything Goes

Digi Galore Challenge - One For The Boys

Crafty Boots Challenge - Animals

Creative Creations Challenge 15 - Anything Goes

 

Thanks for stopping by today,

Have fun and happy crafting.

Lots of love and kisses

Nicola

XXX

 

 



VISIBLE IMAGE - MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST ...

Hello lovelies,

 

wow another Friday is here again!

 

So, you all know what that means...it is time for me to share another creation with you all using the fantastic stamps from

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

My creation I am sharing with you today is one of my samples that I made for

 

CREATE & CRAFT TV 

 

and I have used the

 

CHANDELIER SET 

 

 

Other materials needed...

~ Tim Holtz Distress Inks Spiced Marmalade - Shabby Shutters - Scattered Straw

~ 8"x8" square white card blank

~ White A4 card

~ 4 gem brads

~ 4 pearl brads

~ Ink blending tool

~ Double sided tape

~ Orange Organza Ribbon

 

How to make...

 

~ Use the inks to stamp the chandeliers in a repeat pattern onto the A4 card. Stamp the text stamp as shown.  Trim to fit the card blank so it leaves a narrow border. Use the loop on the text stamp to stamp a border as shown.

~ Add the brads to each Chandelier hanger. Ink the edges and used double sided tape to attach it to the card blank.

~ Ink the edges of the card blank and wrap organza ribbon as shown and finish with a bow.

 

I love this stamp set, it could be used for any occasion.

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

 

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

Also we would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

I am entering this card into the following challenges...

 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

VISIBLE IMAGE - MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST...

Hello lovelies!

 

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine we are having, it always makes everyone so cheery. The weeks are going so quickly. Of course Friday means it is my design team post for the fantastic

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

I absolutely love using the VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS 

 

VISIBLE IMAGE

 

Will be back on CREATE & CRAFT TV

 

on

 

Sunday July 21st @ 2pm

 

Yes this Sunday, how exciting!

 

Make sure you make a note in your diary, believe me you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!

 

I'm so excited to be making samples for the show, YOU WILL LOVE THE STAMPS...that Mark will be demonstrating!

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Here is one of my samples I have made for the show on Sunday...

 

 

I have used the

 

VISIBLE IMAGE INK SPLATS SET 

 

and the other materials I have used are...

 

~ White 8"x8" scalloped card blank

~ Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Fired Brick ~ Scattered Straw ~ Shabby Shutters ~ Spiced Marmalade

~ Blending sponge

~ Double sided tape and a pencil

~ Self adhesive gems

 

How I made this...

 

~ Use the various inks and the sponge to ink around the edges of the card blank.

~ Stamp the small ink splats in the Spiced Marmalade along the top of the card blank.

~ Stamp the next size up ink splats in co-ordinating inks around the other three edges as shown.

~ Lay your roll of double sided tape in the centre of the card. Use your pencil to draw a circle around the outer edge of the tape roll. This is your guide for stamping the longer ink splat in a circle.

~ Use the same coloured ink to stamp the circle of splats, very lightly rub out the pencil lines.

~ Stamp two of the larger ink splats in the centre, then a smaller one just below.

~ Finally use the self adhesive gems to create a border around the ink splat circle.

 

Such a very quick and easy card to make.

 

Don't forget to tune in to

 

 CREATE & CRAFT TV

 

on

 

Sunday July 21st @ 2pm

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

Also we would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

I am entering my card into the following challenges...

Sister Act Card Challenge 16 - Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

VISIBLE IMAGE - MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST...

Hello lovelies!

 

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine we are having at the moment. I can't believe how quick the weeks are going. Of course Friday means it is my design team post for the fantastic

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

I absolutely love using the VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS 

 

This week I am sharing with you another creation I made as a sample for the show that was on Create & Craft TV.

 

I have made an easel card using the

 

MOLLY RULES STAMP SET

 

 

The other materials needed for this are...

 

~ 2 8"x8" Kraft card blanks

~ Distress Inks Walnut Stain, Frayed Burlap, Brushed Corduroy

~ Watercolour card

~ Grunge Paper

~ Embossing folder script design

~ fancy yarn

~ heart charm

~ cotton lace

~ parchment paper

~ Sakura gelly roll pen Copper Star

~ Foam pads, double sided tape, silicon glue.

 

To make...

 

~ Stamp Molly onto the watercolour card. Spritz some water onto your craft mat and use a fine brush to pick up inks from the pads to colour her in. I wanted to give a Sepia look. Fussy cut out Molly.

~Stamp the ink splats onto the parchment paper, scrunch up and unscrunch carefully.

~ Create the twisted easel with your card blanks. Attach the paper as shown using double sided tape.

~ Glue the cotton lace across the front of the easel.

~ Stamp the skulls and hearts onto grunge paper and the barbed wire. Cut these out and layer up with the glue to create a flower as shown. Attach the heart charm with fancy yarn and glue to the card front.

~ Use silicon glue to attach Molly.

~ Stamp the Naughty or Nice onto the watercolour card, cut out, ink the edges and attach to the easel base with foam pads to create the stopper.

 

I love the MOLLY RULES STAMP SET 

 

 

VISIBLE IMAGE

 

Will be back on CREATE & CRAFT TV

 

on

 

Sunday July 21st @ 2pm

 

Make sure you make a note in your diary, believe me you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!

 

I'm so excited to be making samples for the show, YOU WILL LOVE THE STAMPS...that Mark will be demonstrating!

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

  

 



 

 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

Also we would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

I am entering my card into the following challenges...

 

Sister Act Card Challenge 15 - Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 

That Craft Place - Ribbons and/or Lace  

Make It Monday - Anything Goes 

Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge 27 No Designer Papers 

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

VISIBLE IMAGE...MY FRIDAY DESIGN TEAM POST...

Hello lovelies,

 

wow another Friday is here again!

 

So, you all know what that means...it is time for me to share another creation with you all using the fantastic stamps from

 

VISIBLE IMAGE 

 

My creation I am sharing with you today is one of my samples that I made for the

 

CREATE & CRAFT TV 

 

and I have used the

 

JAKE SET 

 

VISIBLE IMAGE

 

Will be back on CREATE & CRAFT TV

 

on

 

Sunday July 21st @ 2pm

 

Make sure you make a note in your diary, believe me you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!

 

I'm so excited to be making samples for the show, YOU WILL LOVE THE STAMPS...that Mark will be demonstrating!

 

Here is my card I have made using the JAKE SET

 

The other materials you need to make this are...

 

~ Memento Inks Tuxedo Black and Potters Clay

~ Letraset Promarkers in shades: Skin: Putty ~ Pastel Pink ~ Sunkissed Pink ~ Coral

Hair: Cinnamon ~ Cocoa ~ Walnut ~ Umber

Rest of Image: Spice ~ Ginger ~ Tulip Yellow ~ Mustard ~ Cool Grey 2

~ Yellow card

~ Brown card

~ Twine

~ Ticket stubs

~ 8"x8" Card blank

 

How to make ...

 

~ Stamp Jake onto white card, colour in with your pens. Cut out and matt onto yellow card, leaving a wider border at the bottom. Tie some twine around the bottom.

~ Cut a square of brown card and matt Jake onto this at an angle as shown. Criss Cross twine at the right hand side of the square.

~ Cut a square of brown card to matt onto the card blank so you leave a narrow border. Cut a square of yellow card to fit the brown, again leaving a narrow border. Before you attach this though, stamp a Star border as shown using the Potters Clay ink. Use double sided tape to matt onto the brown card.

~ Stamp one star onto yellow card, cut out and use a foam pad to attach to the Jake topper. Use foam pads to attach the full panel to the card at an angle as shown.

~ Stamp a border and the small stars around the ticket stubs, stamp the words as shown and the skateboard. Use foam pads to attach to your card.

 

This card is so simple to make and I think it looks really cool!

 

VISIBLE IMAGE  

stamps are excellent quality and you get lovely, crisp even results every time!

 

Hop over to the VISIBLE IMAGE WEBSITE  to see all the other fantastic stamps available to buy.

 

 

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

Also we would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them.

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

I am entering the following challenges...

 

Sister Act Card Challenge 14 - Anything Goes 

Totally Papercrafts Challenge 174 - Lets Hear It For The Boys 

Bearly Mine Challenge 93 - Anything Goes 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 

ABC 35 - Anything Goes 

Imagination Crafts Challenge 1 - Anything Goes 

Crafty Catz Challenge 190 - It's Childs Play 

 

Thank you for stopping by today and I look forward to your next visit!

 

Happy Stamping,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

 

A Birthday Card for My Mum's Special Birthday...

Hello lovelies.

 

I have had a lovely afternoon with my Mum. Today was her 70th Birthday so she came round for lunch.

 

We had a lovely time together and certainly a good laugh too. I wanted to show you her special card that I made. I have made an easel card.

 

I have used a selection of papers from one of my kits that I have. I have die-cut some flowers using Sizzix Florals Decorative Strip Dies. I cut a heart and butterfly from the Sizzix Basic Shapes and another butterfly from the Sizzix Butterfly Delicate die. I have been playing with my new Big Shot, I love it.

 

I have added 70 gems to the card too!

 

 

My mum loved her card and she had a lovely birthday.

 

I am entering this into the following challenges...

 

A Little Bit Crafty - Die-ing for it

Crafty Catz Challenge 189 - Say it With Flowers

Crafty Friends - Bling

That Craft Place - Flowers

Pile It On Challenge 26 - Bling

Imagination Crafts Challenge 1 - Anything Goes

Fashionista Challenge 17 - Wedding Or Birthday 

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Birthdays

Make It Monday - Anything Goes 

 

Thank you for stopping by today. I really appreciate your visits and your lovely comments, thank you.

 

Till next time,

have fun and happy crafting!

Lots of love

Nicola XXX

 

 



CRAFTING MUSKETEERS CHALLENGE 3...JULY

Hello lovelies,

 

Well the time is certainly flying by, the 2nd of July already which means we have another fabulous challenge over at the

 

CRAFTING MUSKETEERS 

 

which this month is sponsored by Sarah from

 

CRAFT ALL DAY 

 

with this fantastic prize...

 

 

The theme for this challenge is...

 

'Ribbons and Pearls'...

 

so yes you've guessed it, we would like to see Ribbons and Pearls on your projects.

 

I have made a 'Thank You' card for my project this month. We have just got a gorgeous Labrador Puppy so I made this card to give to my lovely hubby as a thank you.

 

 

I have used one of my Kanban Kits for this card. I love this and it is just perfect for the occasion.

 

We would love to see your creations for the challenge, you never know you could end up being the lucky winner of the generous prize from Sarah.

 

I would like to wish my mum a very Happy Birthday today, it is her 70th. I would have shown you her card but she might see it before she opens it. I'll show you another day.

We are spending the afternoon together which will be nice.

 

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola XXX

 



VISIBLE IMAGE - JULY CHALLENGE...

Hello lovelies!

 

Wow, can you believe we are now in July? As it is the 1st July today that means that we have another fantastic challenge at VISIBLE IMAGE  The July challenge is a theme I just know you will all love.

 

The theme for this month is...

 

'Inspired By A  Song'

 

and here is where you will find the challenge...

 

VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE 

 

I have used EDWARD for my card and I have chosen the song...

 

'Diamonds Are Forever' by Shirley Bassey from the James Bond film!

 

 

I have also used the IMMORTAL LOVE STAMP SET  and the VISIBLE IMAGE FREEBIE WITH THE JULY ISSUE OF CRAFT STAMPER MAGAZINE 

 

The other materials you need to make this are...

 

~ White Card

~ Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

~ Letraset Promarkers in shades: Skin: Almond ~ Putty ~ Sunkissed Pink ~ Coral

Hair: Sandstone ~ Umber

Clothes: Lipstick Red ~ Poppy ~ Ruby ~ Crimson ~ Cardinal Red ~ Ice Grey 3 ~ Ice Grey 4 ~ Cool Grey 4 ~ Cool Grey 5 ~ Warm Grey 2

Outline: Warm Grey 1

~ Sakura Gelly Roll Pen Black Sparkle

~ Color Box Fluid Chalk ink pad Warm Red

~ Crafter's Companion Spray & Sparkle Silver

~ 8"x8" square white card blank

~ Ruler

~ Scrap paper

~ Self adhesive gem stones

 

How to make...

 

~ Using the border stamp from the JULY CRAFT STAMPER MAGAZINE stamp all the way around the edges of the card blank using the black ink to create a border. Ink the edges with the warm red chalk ink.

~ Stamp EDWARD in the centre of your white card. Colour with the Promarkers. Stamp again onto white scrap paper, fussy cut out and this is your mask. Lay the mask over the coloured image.

~ Stamp the flourish from the IMMORTAL LOVE SET with the black ink as shown to create the background. Stamp the forever just underneath Edwards feet and use the freebie stamp again to stamp a border all the way round. Lay your ruler at each edge and carefully tear the card towards you to make a distressed border. Ink the edges with the warm red ink. With the mask still in place spray the Silver Sparkle over the stamped card.

~ Stick gems into the centre of each flourish, the corners and the bottom of the forever.

~ To finish add the wording as shown in the bottom left corner and top right corner of the card blank with the Black Sparkle pen. Use foam pads to attach the stamped card to the base card.

 

I think 'Edward' posing as 'James Bond' looks quite cool!

 

We would love to see your entries for the VISIBLE IMAGE JULY CHALLENGE you could be in with a chance of winning £10 to spend on some gorgeous VISIBLE IMAGE STAMPS  I love using them the quality is brilliant and you get clean, crisp results every time!

 

PLEASE NOTE FOR THE CHALLENGE YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL STAMP! NO DIGIS ALLOWED!

 

 



 

Don't forget VISIBLE IMAGE  also have a group on Facebook which you can join by clicking HERE  It's a fun group with lots of inspiration to see using the stamps, and you will also see creations from myself and the rest of the design team.

 

More exciting news too!

 

VISIBLE IMAGE

 

Will be back on CREATE & CRAFT TV

 

on

 

Sunday July 21st @ 2pm

 

Make sure you make a note in your diary, believe me you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!

 

I'm so excited to be making samples for the show, YOU WILL LOVE THE STAMPS...that Mark will be demonstrating!

 

I will look forward to seeing your challenge entries...good luck you never know you might end up being the winner!

I am entering my card into the following challenges...

Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge 13 - Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers - Name That Tune
Make It Monday - Always Anything Goes
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Pile It On Challenge - Bling
Crafty Friends Challenge - Bling
My Time To Craft Challenge - Masking 
Stampin For The Week End - Anything Goes
Crafts And Me Challenges - Anything Goes

 Thank you for stopping by,

till next time...

 

Happy Stamping,

Lots of love

Nicola XXX