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Hi everyone,

I'll make this short today.  I'm taking some heavy duty antiobiotics

which have taken the fever down but I just want to give in and go to my bed!

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter Challenge #242

Where to theme is Buttons

I've coloured a newer image called  So Ready for Spring

 

Coloured with Copics:

Hat E34, YR24, YR21, YR31

Red: R89, R29, R27, R24, R22

Hair: E43, E44, E47

Blue:  B94, B97, B91

Skin: E11, E21, E000, R20, R11

Sunglasses:  B24, B94, B91

Sentiment - LOTV Stamped with Versafine Crimson Red

Buttons, ribbon, lace from my stash

 White die cut - Spellbinders Victorian Accents

Red Die Cut - Spellbinders A2 Devine Eloquence - cut in half

As always there is a fabulous prize for the winner this week, especially

if you use a TPS image.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Tuesday Throwdown #287,  Lace

Our Crafty Corner Challenge #7 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Please check our the blog to see

the fabulous inpiration from the rest of the DT.

hugs,

Christmas star...

Hi everyone,

I'm back again as promised.

Hope your week was a good one and that you've something fun planned for the weekend.

We have freezing rain as I type this post, schools are closed

 and worst of all..... lunch with the girls was cancelled today!! 

Since it's Friday that means there is a new challenge starting at

 Winter Wonderland  

where I get to be host for the week.   I've chosen the theme

"For a Child"

Any project suitable for a child will do.

I've coloured Christmas Star available at our fabulous sponsor this week

All Dressed Up Stamps.

Details:

Coloured with Copics:

Gold - YR23, Y17, Y15, Y13

Red:  R46, R24, R22

Hair: E21, E33, E31, E39

Green:  G16, G13

SB Frame - Devine Eloquence

Quickutz Stars, Diamond Stickles in the center (very old die)

Shabby White Frantage

 Seam binding ribbon 

3 rows of Gold & Silver stickers from my very old stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - F - no frills cuz it's to be mailed
All Dressed Up Challenge #51

Christmas at Sweet Stampin - Cute Christmas

Holly Jolly Christmas #68 - use your stash ( gold & silver stickers, Quickutz stars)
Scrappymo's Rudolph Days

Thanks for stopping by today and hope you can play along with us this week.

It's never to early to get a head start on those Christmas cards.

hugs,

Pastels at Fussy and Fancy Friday

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #160

where I have the honour of being host for the next 2 weeks.

I've chosen "Pastel Colours" as the theme

We are sponsored by the fabulous Paper Shelter

 ( a little partial here as I am fortunate to be on their DT as well). 

For my card today I've used a pre-coloured image from The Paper Shelter called "I Love You Baby" 

Details:

Shape made using MS Cherish punches

Cheery Lynn Victorian Romance Floushish die used on the corner

Flowers from WOC, leaves made using MS fern punch

Shabby White Frantage 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - 3 or more layers

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #104

Inspiration Destination Challenge #78 - ATG

Thank you for stopping by today.  I'll be back shortly with my second post for today

where I get to be the host of Winter Wonderland.

 hugs,

Challenge #297 @ Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

I'm back after a lovely holiday in Florida with our daughter and her family.

We had record breaking warm weather that was great for swimming and enjoying

the sunshine. Tough to come home to the cold...brrrrr!  ...and piles of laundry!

but a small price to pay.  I hope to be catch up with everyone this week after

 my work is done.  I've missed you all !

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #297

where our lovely, talented Wendy is hosting for the week and has chosen

"Flowers" as the theme. I know Wendy has a beautiful garden so I'm not

surprised she has chosen this theme.

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Lemon Shortbread

 

I'm using a card for the challenge that I've coloured with copics some time ago using

Aurora Wings image "rose corner 2" 

 

 DP is from an old Stampin Up collection, ribbon from my stash

Ranger Glossy accents added to the petals to represent dew

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings Challenge #25 - Anything Goes 

Craft Your Passion Challenge #304 - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge #12 - Flower Frenzy

Love to Scrap Challenge #74 - Anything Goes 

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs,

So Fairy Cute ~ at the Cutie Pies

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a fabulous weekend.

Today starts a new challenge at the Cutie Pies where the theme is "So Fairy Cute"

We are sponsored by the fabulous  

All Dressed Up Stamps 

who generously supplied us with our digis this month.

My choice was to colour Little Flower Fairy available here in the Etsy shop.

Coloured with Copics

Flower: V17, V25, V22, V20, YG00

Leaves: G94, G43, G40, G000

Dress/Wings R85, R83, R81, RV10

Hair:  E33, E47, E53

Shape created with Spellbinders Grand Calibur Grand Dahlia die

Embossed with StampinUp Folder Square Lattice

Swirls are Cheery Lynn Victorian Romance Flourish die

Ribbon and rhinestone circle from my stash

Spellbinders Grand Calibur Decorative Circles One Die for inner circle

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Hope you get a chance to visit

the blog and see the wonderful inspiration from my team mates.

hugs,

 

Cozy & Warm ~~

Hi everyone,

The weekend is almost here.  

Hope you have something fun planned.

Today starts a new challenge at

 Winter Wonderland  

where Julie is hosting for the week.

She has chosen the theme "Must have a Charm"  

We are fortunate to have two fabulous sponsors this week

 Live and Love Crafts 

and

 Michele R Designs

I coloured with Copics sweet little Bigsby who is resting so peacefully

in this lovely wreath.

I bought a package of tassels several years ago that were on sale after Christmas

 and thought one would be perfect because of the cute little gold bell charm.

LOTV Sentiment stamped in Versamark Olympia green

Spellbinders Ovals used to cut out the image

Authentique Wonder collection DP

It is not showing in the picture but I added glossy accents to the ornaments.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges #14

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs

Paper Piecing at Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Hope it's been a good week for you so far.

Weather has been great here.  The birds are singing and we even see signs of spring in the garden. 

The snow is melting away quickly...yeah!  I do hope that is the end of it!

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #295

where the lovely Chris is our host and has chosen "Paper Piecing" as the theme.

Our sponsor is the fabulous 

Live and Love Crafts 

I coloured with Copics a sweet little image from ADFD called Cookie Jar.

Instead of colouring his/her hair I decided to give them a hat and kept the design quite simple 

 Details:

DP - Papertrey Ink 2008 Bitty Stars Basics & Plain paper

Flowers cut using SB Rose Creations, embossed with Clear embossing powder

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations Challenge #151 

Clear it Out Challenge - DP from 2008

Craft your Passion #302 

Eureka Stamps Challenge #183

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get to play along.

hugs,

Challenge #238 at TPS ~ Bingo

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week. 

March came in like a lion yesterday....digging out today but can't complain. 

We've had a very good winter so far.

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter Challenge #238

where there is a game of Bingo for you to play

 I used the line...sentiment, digital image and button

I've coloured with copics the adorable Seeking Inspiration available here.

I added the sentiment to the easel using word.

Balloon dies are Die-Namics and the Eiffel Tower is a SB die

Button from my stash as well as the dp

As always there is a fabulous prize for the winner, especially of you use an image

from TPS.  Hope to see you there.

I would like to enter the following challenges:.

Fan-Tastic Tuesday #126

Tuesday Throwdown #283 - Frame it

Thanks for stopping by,

hugs