Penny Black at Allsorts DT Call

Good morning everyone, we have gorgeous sunny weather here in East Yorkshire this morning and its sooo warm - luvverly!!!!

On doing a spot of blog hopping the other I came across a new monthly challenge, Penny Black at Allsorts, they have a DT call out alongside their current challenge which you can read all about HERE. 

They have a fab challenge at the mo which was well worth joining in just for that and the challenge is......

"GLITTER and GLITZ"

I love my Penny Black stamps, as some of you know - I have quite a collection lol, so there's no way I could pass up on the opportunity to join this very talented team.  When I first started blogging in October my blog was full of those fun PB images but they've become rather neglected this year.  Making this card was like meeting up again with a long lost and trusted friend lol!!!!

I've glittered around the white edge of the topper and all over the parcels.  I also added stickles to create the icy snow.  I've attached a papermania snowflake brad to my snowflake punched shapes and clear gems to the corners of the card.

I'm also entering this card into the following challenge...............

The Sweet Stop - Sketch

The Pink Elephant - Ribbons and Sparkle
Creative Craft - Transport
My Time to Craft - Glitter and Glitz
Creative Card Crew - Sparkle and Shine
ABC Challenge - B is for Blue
Crafty Ann's Challenge - Christmas in August

I hope you like my card. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the day.  Happy crafting.

Mel X

One Card, Several Challenges

Hiya everyone.  Well, I'm back from my camping trip and suffering from crafty withdrawal as I didn't take any stash with me.  To remedy this I have made a card to enter various challenges...

Whimsey Stamps - Summer with the added option of Bugs
Stamp Something - Stamp Something Digi
Cupcake Craft - Dazzle Us
Stampin' for the Weekend - Summer/Travel Theme
Our Creative Corner - Summer Inspiration
Everybody Art - Things with Wings
Charisma Cards - Spots and Stripes
Simon Says - 1 Image, 2 papers and 3 Types of Embellies
Truly Scrumptious - Sketch
ABC - Weather

I LOVE this image, a freebie from Whimsey which you can get HERE.  I did not realise Whimsey had a challenge blog which, unfortunately for my bank statement,  means I NEEEEED more stamps lol.  Even better, they now have digi images available too.  I couldn't wait to layer this image, I also blinged up the brolly with clear gems.  I counted the gems, flower and ribbon as the three embellies (though I've just realised I blew it as I also added a charm and secured it with a brad) Hey Ho, never mind.  I used Basic Grey Papers and coloured with copics.  The sentiment was done on my lappy.  A touch of glamour dust to her cozzie and some stickles to create the rain - bout right for a British summer lol.

Both Whimsey Stamps and Stamp Something have a DT call out at the moment - why not check them out and give it go!!

Thanks for stopping by.  Take care and have a lovely evening.

Mel X

A One in Seven Card

Good morning everyone.  Brrrr, we had a really heavy frost last night, it's still quite cold but we now have bright sunshine!  I feel reassured that spring is just around the corner.

I've made a card today for one of Emily's friends, whose mother is frantically preparing for her daughter's ninth birthday - party in their home.  Think she is very brave opening up the house to quite a lot of 'tweenagers' lol!

I used the sketch over at Allsorts for this.  I am not entering this in their challenge as I've already put in my entry.  They do not want links with other challenges for this one as they have a DT call out.  So, if you have time, why not take a look over there.

ABC Challenge - New

Cute Card Thursday - Bloomin Gorgeous

Dutch Dare - Summer in Winter

Pile it On - Enough of Winter Colours

The Pink Elephant - Your Favourite TPE Challege (mine is
#51 Polka Dots, a Bow & Pink)

Saturday Spotlight - Bigger is Better (Flowers - 4 on each)

 This was a fabulous sketch to work with and I love this new image and girly papers,which are quite summery too.  There flowers are each made up of four which is a bit OTT for me, so hope that satisfies all the briefs!

RECIPE

Image - Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Mediums - copics and watercolour pencils
Papers - Basic Grey
Cardstock - Sizzix
Flowers - Prima
Bow - ribbon from stash
Glitter - Glamour Dust
Card Candy

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your day.

Mel X

A New Baby Girl

Morning everyone, I'm back with the last of the cards I made yesterday........I have been a busy little bee - there was steam coming from my pencils lol! I've not used this stamp in a while and just got a strong urge to change that.......is it just me that happens to?  I found a fab sketch and some perfect challenges;

PapertakeWeekly - Sketch plus DT call

Cute Card Thursday - Pink and Grey

CupCake Craft - "Going Girly"

ABC Challenge - L is for Layering

Charisma Cardz - "Anything Goes"

I LOVE the patterned paper on this so didn't go overboard on the layering.  I did layer the flowers and used my light grey copics pen on the white ones.

 

RECIPE

Stamp - House of Mouse

Colouring Mediums - Watercolour Pencils and copics

Papers - Basic Grey

Cardstock - Sizzix

Flower Punch - Martha Stewart

Ribbon Punch - Fiskars

Ribbon and Beads - stash

Flowers - all prima

Card Candy and Dew Drops

Thankyou for stopping by

Mel X