Be My Valentine.. Cards For Men #4 Love

Morning all.. back again with another challenge at Cards For Men and this week our theme is LOVE.  Here is my little card...

We are sponsored by the fab Heather of Freshly Brewed Designs who is offering a prize of 3 digi images..

Inspiration:
CES: #72 Lots Of Layers
Totally Gorjuss: #118 Lurve
The Sweet Stop: SSS145

Card Recipe:
Image: Pollycraft Chester
ProMarkers: Ruby, Burgundy, Crimson, Red, Denim Blue, April Shower, Caramel,
FlexMarkers: Sandstone, Cappuccino, Dusky Pink,
DPs: Stampin Up
Twine: Ribbon Girl

I'll be back shortly with the new sketch n stash challenge

Jen xx

Young Love... Crafting For All Seasons #20 Love is in the Air

Afternoon all.... I'm back today with a new challenge over at Crafting For All Seasons and our theme is 

Love is in the Air.  We have some fab sponsors and prizes this week to.. but first here is my little card...

Now it was supposed to be a coloured in image but I was so excited to use my new sewing machine that had literally just arrived, I completely forgot what I was doing and ended up sewing it and sticking it straight on... but I actually really like it... and I'm pretty pleased with my sewing for a very first attempt...

Anyhow now onto our amazing sponsors for this weeks challenge...

Bugaboo stamps    Prize - 7 digital images

Lili of the Valley  Prize - £10 voucher

Digi Doodle Shop Prize - $10 gift card 

Inspiration:
Shopping our stash: #38 Hearts
Divas In Design: #21 Love is in the air
Hooked On Crafts: #17 Hearts
My Mums Craft Shop: #43It Must Be Love
Dream Valley: #25 Valentine
Toptip Tuesday: #69 Valentines
Sketch Saturday: #193

Card Recipe:
DPs: We R Memory Keepers Travel Light ( Freebie with SC&P)
Image: Bugaboo
SIzzix Tim Holts Movers and Shapers Hearts
Sewing Machine

I'll be back tomorrow... I have Al's sisters wedding invites to finish tonight as well as bagging up all my cards to take to my demo at Hobbycraft Bolton tomorrow...

Jen xx

I'm a Saturday Girl!!!!

OK so no card for the moment but I do have some exciting news.....  I've been asked to join the DT at

I'm so excited as it's one of the challenges that I've loved entering nearly every week since I started blogging.... Its a fab team so make sure you join us every week.....

I'll be back in a bit with a little card or two since I have unexpected crafting time due to the 4 inches of white stuff that joined us yesterday...

Jen xxx

The Black Headed Caique Parrot.... Sketch N Stash #80 Free Sketch

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So for this fortnights Sketch n Stash you have a free choice of sketch from the last 79 of them and this is the sketch I have chosen.. 

Our fabulous sponsor this week is Cuddly Buddly Crafts...

and here is my little card... I made this for Nicole's Husband as she is still in hospital and it's his birthday tomorrow.  She asked for a parrot, so I turned this fab cockatoo from The Paper Shelter into one...

Card Recipe:

Image: The Paper Shelter

ProMarkers: Amber, warm grey 1-5, cool grey 1,2, Duck egg, Red, Umber,
FlexMarkers: Berry, Buttercup, Black, Cool Aqua, Antique White, Bright Green, Forest Green, Sunflower, Canary.
DPs: Lime Twist
Stampin Up embossing Folder
Buttons: stash
Twine: The Ribbon Girl


Looking forward to seeing what you all create...

Jen xx

Come Fly With Me... Cards For Men #3 Seeing Red

Morning All, I'm back again with another Cards for Men challenge and this fortnight we have a theme of "Seeing Red".  We are sponsored by the fab "Letraset"... so get out your ProMarkers and join in with us...

Here is my little card...

Inspiration:
Lili's Little Fairies: #4 Oh Boy
The Sweet Stop: SSS143 


Card Recipe:
Image: LOTV
ProMarkers: Almond, Warm Grey 1, Crimson, Ruby, Burgundy, Cocoa, Satin,
FlexMarkers: Sun-kissed, Champagne, Auburn, Nutmeg, Sandstone, Cappuccino, Soft Khaki,
Distress Ink: Tumbled Glass
DPs: Making memories ( I think... I got it out of my scrapbook 12x12 box)

I'll be back in a bit with the new Sketch N Stash challenge...

Jen xx

Windy Day ... Crafting For All Seasons #19 Blue & White

Afternoon all... can you believe we are back with another challenge at Crafting For All Seasons. This week we have a great challenge... to use the colours "Blue & White" and we also have some fab sponsors too.... I'm using a gorgeous image from Saturated Canary...Here she is....

The winners of this weeks challenge will win prizes from our wonderful sponsors....

 Di's Digital Downloads -  a $10 gift card for one lucky winner

Pink Cat Studio - 5 digital images for our second winner

and

Saturated Canary - 2 digital images

Inspiration:
Shopping Our Stash: #36 Winter Blues
The Sweet Stop: SSS142 with a spin



Card Recipe:
Image: Saturated Canary Windy Day
ProMarkers: Pastel Blue, Denim, Crimson, Ruby, Marsh, Pear
FlexMarkers: Champagne, Sandstone, Cappuccino, Auburn, Storm Blue
Copics: R00, E00, R20
Paper: Stampin up: Marina Mist Card and Designer series
Seam Binding: The Ribbon Girl

I'm in Leicester with work today and tomorrow but I should be back tomorrow night....

Have a great day...

Jen xx

Cherry Blossom... One Stop Crafts #166 Under the Weather

Morning All... I'm here with this weeks One Stop Craft Challenge which is "Under the Weather".  Here is my little card....

We have 2 fab sponsors and prizes this week too...

Make the Day Special with a £10.00 gift voucher....

and

Fred She Said Designs with a $15.00 gift voucher 

I'll be back later with my Less is More card.... when I've made it lol....

Jen xx

Heartsy Mae - Sketch n Stash #79

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I'm back again this morning with today's Sketch n Stash and this fortnight its Julie's turn and we have this fab sketch...

We have a great sponsor My Mums Craft Shop and one lucky winner will receive a £10 Voucher...!

 

Here is my little card....

 

Card Recipe:

Image: Heartsy Mae - Some Odd Girl

FlexMarkers: black, sunkissed pink, dusky pink, linen, auburn, nutmeg, champagne,

DPs: Pink Petticoat

Embossing Folder: Sizzix

Twine & Dew Drops: The Ribbon Girl

Hope you enjoy the Sketch

Jen x

ProMarkers: pear, moss, crimson, ruby, cool grey 4,5, almond,

Wishing You a Tweet Day - One Stop Crafts #164 Bingo

Morning All, I'm here with the first challenge of 2012 over at One Stop Crafts and this week we have a little bingo for you to play....

We have some amazing sponsors this week which means lots of prizes......

Here is my little card using a freebie from Doodle Pantry.... 

Inspiration:

Mojo Monday: #222

Card Recipe:
Image & Sentiment: Freebie from Doodle Pantry
ProMarkers: Mustard, Sky Blue, Tulip Yellow, moss, pear, cool grey 4,5 cinnamon,
Flexmarkers: Nutmeg, Sapphire
DPs: My Minds Eye - True Blue (Fine & Dandy), Mabel (Stella Rose); Gertie (Stella Rose);
Twine: The Ribbon Girl
Pearls: Stash
Button: American Crafts
Spellbinders circle

Hope you all have a great day... I'll be back later with LIM ...

Jen xx

Just For You.... Sketch n Stash #78

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It's the first challenge of the year over at Sketch n Stash and the sketch for this challenge has been designed by the very talented Michelle!It's a nice and simple just as I love it...

The sponsor for this the challenge is the fab Heather Ellis with the winner getting 3 images of their choice!!!

Here is my little card, although i apologise for the photo as it's come out a little bright...

Card Recipe:

Image: Heather Ellis

ProMarkers: Cool Grey 2,3, Marsh, Duck Egg, Cool Aqua, Fuchsia, Mustard, Sun-kissed, Almond, Cocoa, Walnut,

FlexMarkers: Sorbet, Antique White

Papers: Pink Petticoat

Button: American Crafts

I'll be back later in the week...

Jen xx

The Tooth Fairy - Crafting For All Seasons #17

Well we are back for another challenge over at Crafting For All Seasons with a theme of "Fairies"..... We have fab sponsors for you - The Stamping Boutique and Whoopsie Daisy.   I've used a cute image from The Stamping Boutique for my card today....

Inspiration:
Sketch Saturday: #186













Card Recipe:
Image: Tooth Fairy Cynthia - The Stamping Boutique
ProMarkers: Fuchsia, Sorbet, Nutmeg, Almond, Dusky Pink, Auburn, Powder Blue
Papers: Pink Petticoat
Ribbon & Dewdrops: The Ribbon Girl

That's all from me today

Jen xx

 

Emo Paula.... Sketch N Stash # 77

Well there is only 6 sleeps to Christmas now... does anyone know where this year has gone? It's time for the last challenge over at Sketch n Stash....and the wonderful Sue has made this fortnightly sketch....here it is....

And our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Just some Lines with one lucky winner receiving $15 to spend on their choice of digis

Anyhow, here is my little card .....

Card Recipe:
Image: Just Some Lines Emo Paula
ProMarkers: Lavender, Lilac, Amethyst, Sun-kissed Pink, Almond, Black, Cool grey 5,2, Gold, Mustard, Marsh, Olive,
Papers: First Edition Dream Catcher
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
Font: Amelie


Have a great day....


Jen xx

Humphrey's First Christmas - OSCC #162 Christmas Sparkle

I really don't know this week has gone, I've not had time to blink never-mind do any crafting so I'm sorry for my absence from blogland.... Anyhow, it's time for another challenge over at One Stop Crafts and this week the challenge is " Christmas Sparkle".  Now I've been so busy I'm showing you a card I made for my bosses son.... 

Card Recipe:
Image: Humphrey's First Christmas
ProMarkers: Ice Grey 1-3, Burgundy, Crimson, Ruby,
Flexmarkers: Glacier Blue
DPs: Pink Petticoat
Foil It Machine

I'll be back later

Jen xx

The Christmas Fairy CFAS #16

Can you believe it's time for another challenge at Crafting For All Seasons... Not sure where December has gone too..... The theme for this fortnights challenge is "Christmas".  I've used one of the fab images from one of our sponsors.... Isn't she cute....

Inspiration:
Cupdake Craft Challenge: #172 Don't Look At the Light Glitter/Sparkle/Shine
Divas In Design: #17 Merry Christmas
Digital Tuesdays: #141 Winter Wonderland
MelJens: #88 Use Green ( A little or a Lot)
Mojo Monday: 219

Card Recipe:
Image: Holly Christmas Fairy MelJens
ProMarkers: Almond, Sunkissed Pink, Marsh, Olive, Ruby, Crimson
FlexMarkers: Auburn, Nutmeg
DPs: MME Stella Rose - Hazel
Ribbon & pearls from stash

The Sponsors for this challenge are:

You can see more of Tracey Malnofski's design's here at  www.thestampingboutique.com

 PRIZE: 3 digital images or 1 digital paper pack of winner's choice

 www.meljensdesigns.com

You can see more of Melissa Jenkins's Designs here at 

PRIZE: Four digital images of winner's choice

Hope you get chance to visit the rest of the fab design team....

Jen xx

Special Delivery...Sketch N Stash #76

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I'm back again with a a new challenge over at Sketch n Stash...! This fortnightly sketch was made by our very talented Chrissie and here it is...

 We have a fab sponsor for this challenge and one lucky winner will receive a Simon Say's $15 voucher..!

Here is my card, I've rotated the sketch and I do need to apologise for the terrible photo, the bad light at the moment is causing havoc and I had to lie it flat to stop the bow causing a massive shadow

Card Recipe:
Image & Sentiment: LOTV Special Delivery

ProMarkers:Warm Grey 1,2,3 Sunkissed Pink, Almond, Sandstone, Caramel, Cool Grey 1,4, Rose, Blossom,

DPs: Pink Petticoat

Ribbon: Stash ( Club Green)

Lace & Dewdrops: The Ribbon Girl

Hope you manage to drop by on the rest of the team

Jen xx

The Polar Bears.... Cards For Men #25 Blog Hop

Can you believe that another year has whizzed by and Cards for Men has now been running for two years and to celebrate we have a blog hop running as well as our usual challenge. 


The theme for our challenge is the number '2', this means you can make two cards, use two images, pairs, twinsets (card & gift), etc. We'll draw a random winner and top 3 as usual. You can get all the details and lots more ideas from the Design Team over at the main site. Here's is my PAIR of cards....

Card Recipe:
Image: LOTV
ProMarkers: Sandstone, Cocoa, Moss, Blossom, Ruby, Burgundy, Crimson, Walnut, Pear, Lime, Black, Antique White (FM).
Paper: Pink Petticoat
White Flower Soft
Sentiment: PC A Little Pot
Word Window Punch from Stampin' Up

Also, we are having an Anniversary Blog Hop. You can get the full list of blogs over at Cards for Men. I am the first stop so if you arrived here from Cards For Men then you're on the right track. 

At each stop there'll be a word to collect and a candy draw. I've got  3 Images from Digital Delights to give away

"Welcome to Digital Delights, a magical place filled with my little digi creations from all walks of life. We have a wide range of digital stamps which are delivered straight to your email 24/7!!"

http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.com/

To be in with a chance of winning this you just need to leave a comment at the end of this post. A random winner will be drawn on 19 December 2011.

Each stop will have a word which you should collect to make a festive phrase. My word is 'AND'. At the end of the blog hop you should have 9 words, work out the phrase and leave it in the comments back at Cards for Men. The blog hop will run until midnight on 18 December 2010 and a winner will be chosen on 19 December 2011.

Your next stop is the wonderful Patricia. If you lose your way you can go back to Cards for Men to get the full list. Good luck everyone.

Jen xx