Oops according to the song I'm 6 ladies short.....

I should have NINE ladies

DANCING

 

Oh well I think these 3 little ladies from LOTV are adorable, don't you?

SUPPLIES

All in a row by Lili of the Valley

DP Timeless paper pack by Forever Friends

Ribbon and pearls from stash

Copics

Hair E31, E34, E37

Skin E0000, E000, E00, E42, E43, B14, R12

Background R0000, R000

Floor E81, E84

Dresses YR30, E81, E84, C00, C1, C2, R32, R35, R37< R22

Holly YG91, YG93, YG95, R37, R35

Socks R00, R01, R02

Shoes W0, W1, W3

Shadows W4

 

A big thank you to those playing along with my little Christmas game
don't forget each time you enter and get the answer right your name goes into the draw!
You could be the lucky one to win all this:

 

Clue for 14th December

....some like them real but if you're like me you'd rather avoid picking up needles from a half bald ****

well that's a wrap for today but have no fear I will be back tomorrow

with the answer

 

Have you been naughty or nice?

 

Well best be good so

SANTA

leaves you some goodies in your stocking!

I don't know about you but I am having quite a few blogger issues at the moment,
so a huge thank you to those of you who are bearing with me and playing along
& Gramma keep those goofy guesses coming - you make my day!!!

 

I have a feeling this guy might appear again before the end of this game!

 

Can you guys see how the shadows under his hat and moustache give a 3D look to the image?

Never underestimate the impact a shadow can have on your work - so make sure you don't forget to add them!

 

SUPPLIES

Santa by Dustin Pike

Sentiment by LOTV

Twine from stash

DP Forever Friends Kraft Notes

Copics

Background B000, B00

Santa Hat R22, R24, R29, R39, C00, C1, C2, C3, C5

Face E0000, E000, E00, E41, E42

Eyes BG000

Beard W0, W1, W2, W3

Gloves T0, T2, T3, T4

Shadows W3, W5 

 

 

Okey Dokey, it's time for another riddle

 

Clue for 9th December

They howl, they bark, they may even chew your shoe

but I'd be lost without mine, how about you..

  

 

Hope you are enjoying playing along

 

......psst don't forget if you play the game & enter your guess into the comments box,

you could win the prize draw on 24th December!!!!

 

On the 5th Day of Christmas.....

All together now....

BAUBLES

 

Not exactly hard to figure out and here is the card that goes with this theme

 

 

Quite a grown up card this time....

with a beautiful stamp from Lili of the Valley

 

Now unfortunately I do not have a Copic list for this one so to make up for it here is a close up instead!

 

 

All I can recall is that I used quite a few shades of green - oodles in fact!

And I loved the Memory Box Bauble die - it's so cute, but I shortened the string part to fit my card.

 

Time for todays clue me thinks

 

Clue for 6th December

Without one these little guys there is no way Santa would make it through Christmas

 

 

All those playing along and posting answers will be put in a draw on 24th December

& the elves will send the winner some crafting goodies, so please post

your guesses in the comments box - it could be you!!!!

 

Hugs

Without Words May

Hello there!

 

It's the first Monday of the month....

....so we have a new challenge for you over at

Without Words

 

This months theme is

"Bring forth May Flowers"

 

 

Supplies

Rosy Posy by Lili of the Valley

DP - Pampered Pets by Do Crafts

Polychromos & Pablos pencils

Ribbon and pearls from stash

 

our sponsor this month is

 

 

As always thanks for dropping by and I look forward to seeing your entries over at

Without Words

 

Crafty Hugs

Cupid is shooting arrows again!!

 I am thrilled to be able to share the news that I have been asked to be a guest designer at

Crafting for all Seasons

for their

"Love is in the air"

Challenge



Lili of the Valley - Love Grows

We have 3 sponsors for this challenge:

Digi Doodle Shop

They are offering a $10 giftcard for one lucky winner

Bugaboo Stamps

They are offering 7 digital images to one lucky winner

Lili of the Valley

they are offering a £10 voucher to their store

If you would like the chance to win one of these fantastic prizes all you have to do is enter your project HERE where you will also find some fabulous inspirational pieces by the Design team.

I'd like to enter my card in to the following:

Stampalot Feb Challenge: In the garden

The Crafty Pad: Fresh Spring Colours

Crafty Anns Challenge: Love is in the air

Sweet Stamping Challenge: The one I love

All Sorts Challenge: Free and easy

One Stop Crafty Challenge: For the one I love

Crafty Hugs

It's Maggie Monday!

Well that's what I'm calling it today any way!

And why you may ask, well it's a good excuse to show you one of those Swedish cuties that I have such fun colouring. 

This one is a sweetie and I thoroughly enjoyed colouring her dress.  I've also been playing around with tracing paper, adding white dots to create a delicate lace like effect.

Here's what I used:

Magnolia - Tilda with a small gift

LOTV - Corner Swirls & Christmas Circular Sentiments

Stempelglede - Vintage Garden

First Edition Paper - Festive Treats

Tracing Paper

White Gel Pen

Copics & Caran D'Ache pencils

Ribbon from stash

Sewing Machine

Distress, Memento and Chalk inks

oops and nearly forgot a dot or two of Liquid Pearls

And I thought I'd enter her in to a few challenges:

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Just Magnolia - anything goes

Catch the bug - anything goes

Dream Valley - anything goes

Magnolia Stamp Lovers - Christmas Challenge

Thanks for dropping by



Birthdays, Exams, Cakes and Cards

Yes I know I've been MIA but I have had good reason, honestly. 

August 25th is my son's birthday, he turned 16 and it was also GCSE exam results day!!

(he passed the lot - well done Ben!!!!)

So I have been busy baking, icing and card making!

And oh boy this year the darling boy asked me to make him a Vinylmation cake!

(For those not in the know Vinylmation are 3" Mickey Mouse figurines)



Here is a close-up of the cake alongside the original Vinylmation Ben asked me to copy with a request for proper eyes!

Image: courtesy of Walt Disney with a Box of Colours twist

Colouring: Wiltons Food Colouring Gel

Additional:  homemade American sponge cake, homemade Creme au Beurre, strawberry jam (not homemade), Royal and Fondant icing (cheated and bought it)

Oh boy I can hear Duff Goldman laughing as I type..........

Now for the cards, as it was a double celebration Ben got TWO cards, the first for his birthday:

Click to enlarge

Image: Lili of the Valley Rugby Mad and Sentiments

Paper: My Minds Eye - Stella and Rose

Colouring: Copics

Additional: Ribbon from stash, sewing machine, Quickutz

and here is the second for his Exams

click to enlarge

Image: Dustin Pike - Dudley Freebie

Paper: From stash

Colouring: Copics

Additional: Word Art by me

See,  I have been a very busy girl and there'll be more from me tomorrow.

Fairy Dust

Anyone who knows me well knows I love all things pink......................

I adore colouring Magnolia stamps & with this card I've let loose with Stickles, doilies & pearls for a really girly card. Not to mention the fact that I airbrushed the background with copics - woo hoo I love the smooth effect it gives!

Images: Magnolia fairies
Paper: From stash
Colouring: Copics
Additional: Sentiments by Lili of the Valley, Doily, Stickles, adhesive pearls

Short but sweet today

Mother-in-laws birthday card

Keeping it short & sweet today - had a migraine yesterday so my little 'ol brain is feeling a tad delicate.

 

This adorable stamp is by Lili of the Valley as is the sentiment. Oh dear,  I feel the urge to splurge coming on, hubby best lock up the CC!!!!

Unlike my usual "less is more" approach to card making, I got a bit carried away with this one...............

By the way - it was a hit with MIL - brownie points to me!

Image: Lili of the Valley stamps
Paper: V&A Linen Paper Pack
Colouring: Copics, Prismacolor & Chalk ink
Additional: Raffia, Marianne D die, Nestabilities, sewing machine.





Happy crafting