Best foot forward

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams.
This week´s theme is

Boots & Shoes

and we are kindly being sponsored by Jolanda of Cards etc shop who provided images for the DT. We have all used a boot and shoe image and made 2 cards each.
If you would like to play along this week and don´t have any suitable images, check out how you can claim a freebie, all details are available on Die Cut Dreams Blog.

Materials

Digital Images: Cards etc shop
Ink: Copic Ciao
Papers: K&Co amy butler for boots and BG bittersweet for shoes
Sentiments: SU
Everything else from stash

Challenges:

Stamptacular - Sugar and Spice ... just for girls

Corrosive - Sketch

I hope you are all enjoying this Easter Bank Holday and the weather is kind enough for you to have the odd barbecue. -x-

Fly Butterfly

Good morning peeps, I hope you are enjoying the start of your long weekend and the sun is shining for you. There is not a cloud in the sky here and temps are being very kind averaging 26 so no complaints from me.

I adore Sweet Pea stamps and am over the moon to find there are 2 challenge blogs where I can play until my hearts content. Sweet Pea Stampers have a DT call which ends today so if you too would like to enter you better hurry up and get stamping.

Materials:

Stamp: ching-chou kuiks Fly Butterfly
Ink: Copic Ciao
Papers: BG Indian Summer
Flowers: Wild Orchid Craft
Ribbon, glamour dust and stickles from stash

Challenges:
Moving Along With The Times - Sketch, pink/brown and ribbon
Crafts And Me - Fairies or Wings
Sweet Pea Stampers - All that glistens IS gold

Lili of the Valley with a Sneak Peek

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Lili of the Valley. This fortnight we have a COLOUR theme for you and we would like to see your creations including

Blue, Silver and one other colour

Lili of the Valley have kindly donated two adorable stamps for one lucky winner so just leave a comment with a direct link to your card on Mr Linky.

Don't forget it is not necessary to use a Lili of the Valley image on your card, just follow the theme.

Materials:


Stamp: Lili of the Valley NEW RELEASE on 21st April
Ink: Copic Ciao
Papers: K&Co Hopscotch
Sentiment: See D
Nestability Dies
Everything else from my stash


Challenges:

Cute Daisy May - One for the Boys
Sophisticat - Raining Cats & Dogs
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Sketch
Charisma Cardz - Animal Majic


I hope you all enjoy a wonderful Easter Weekend break. -x-

Black/White plus 1

Afternoon peeps, sorry I haven´t been blogging much recently but last week I was floored with the dreadful sickness bug which has been doing it´s rounds here and this week started off with food poisoning following eating out on Sunday, reckon I will stick to my own cooking for a while.

Any hoo onto this week´s challenge at Die Cut Dreams which is

BLACK/WHITE PLUS 1 OTHER COLOUR

I don´t think I have ever made a card so quick before and I actually do like this, looks much richer IRL.
Just a simple stamped image matted and layered with the addition of peel off´s, omg I do have 100´s of peel offs and am now tempted to get them back out. I heard all those groans rofl but I did use them lots in my paper embroidery days.

Challenges:

ABC - R is for Red
Crafty Creations - Anything goes
Papertake Weekly - Open

Lili of the Valley and Sneak Peek

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Lili of the Valley. You blew us away with all your entries for our last challenge, thank you. We welcome our new GDT Pam onboard for the next 4 challenges, her work is amazing so do pop by her blog and say Hi.



Today I have used a new stamp due for release on the 21st April, when I think these stamps can get no more adorable Lili of the Valley keep proving me wrong.

Anyhoo onto our theme for the next fortnight and it is this wonderful SKETCH, remember you don´t have to use a Lili of the Valley image to enter, just leave a direct link on Mr. Linky.

Challenges:

Artful Inkables Think Ink Tuesday - Birthday Card or project in celebration of AI's Birthday!

Crafty Calendar - Flower Power with optional extra of pastel colours

Crafty Creations - Spots & Dots

Creative Card Crew - Going Dotty

Kaboodle - Happy Birthday

Little Red Wagon - Copics

My Time To Craft - Lovely Lace

One Stop Craft - Spots & Dots

Papertake Weekly - Lilac and Lemon

The Creative Cottage - Flowers

Materials used:

Stamp: Released in April

Ink: Copic Ciaos

Paper: K & Co Sparkly Sweet

Sentiment: See D

Frames: Nestabilty Circles and Long Rectangles

Punch: X Cut Retro

Lace, Ribbon, Roses, Card Candy and Glamour Dust from my stash

Pack a Punch

Good morning ladies, I hope you were all spoiled rotten yesterday and had a wonderful Mother´s Day.

Today sees the start of a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams and this week we would like you to

Pack a Punch ... use at least 2 different punches

This week we are sponsored by Di from Di´s Digital Downloads and she very kindly supplied the DT with some of her wonderful images and is offering the winner their choice of 2 images from her online store.



We extend a warm welcome to Tasha who is our Guest Designer for the next fortnight, be sure to check out her Blog and view her wonderful creations.

I love my punches so this challenge was the perfect excuse to have a play. I have been good and restricted myself to only using 3 although I was tempted to punch out some leaves and include a sentiment onto a punched out circle.

I cut out a 5cm circle from the centre of the orange paper and punched around this using the gold punch, punched the corners with the purple one and the flowers of coarse came from the blue retro.

Challenges:



Cute Daisy May - Anything goes
Dare you to digi stamp - No patterned paper
Paper Cutz - Anything goes
The Secret Crafter - Anything goes

Materials:
Digi Image: Maisy with Muff
Ink: Copic Ciao
Punches: X Cut Retro, Ling Trading Art No 8002, Ling Trading Art No 8005
Roses: Wild Orchid Crafts
Art Institute Glitter

Thank you for stopping by today. -x-

Lili of the Valley New Releases

Yesterday saw the launch of the brand new Spring Collection at Lili of the Valley and these stamps are already flying of the shelves.

They are amazing value for money at under 4 pounds each and every image is adorable.



I recommend you get over quick to Lili of the Valley online store so as not to be disappointed.

I hope you all have a lovely day, we are just setting off to Gibraltar. -x-

Flutter By Wednesday reaches 100

Today marks our 100th Challenge at Flutter By Wednesday and in honour of Danni, the creator and fantastic leader, we the DT are celebrating this wonderful event with something special. Danni asked us if we could all use a butterfly on our project this week to mark our 100th Challenge.
Our fabulous teamie Karen contacted the DT and suggested we all make Butterfly Boxes using a lovely template that was found on Brenda´s Blog , thank you Karen and Brenda, I really enjoyed making this.


After cutting and assembling my Butterfly Box I drew a butterfly free hand then ran this through the cuttlebug folder. Top butterfly is stamped onto acetate with stazon and decorated with Art Institute Glitter. The handle was made using MS Valentine punch and trimmed with ribbon. Floral and Pearl display are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.

This week´s challenge is an open one, just make sure you have a butterfly, fairy or angel on your project and upload to Mr. Linky and if you upload to SCS or PCP please use the keyword, FBW.
I do hope you will all help us honour Danni´s 100th and don´t forget to check out the DT, links on my sidebar, to see what they have created with this fabulous template.

No Flowers Allowed

Welcome to a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams, this week´s theme is

NO FLOWERS ALLOWED ... not even on your image

I decided to start early on my Christmas gift boxes and this one is 3d´d with the only extra´s being ribbon, gems and a touch of glamour dust from my stash.

Challenges:

Pixie Dust Studio - 3d creation

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Open

Lili of the Valley with a Sneak Peak

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Lili of the Valley. This fortnight the theme is to make an

Easel Card

I had never made one of these before as they looked so complicated, yes I am a scaredy cat of something new, but now I am well and truly hooked and to be honest they really are simple to make so if like me I recommend you do step out of your comfort zone, you won´t regret it!

Lili of the Valley have donated 2 stamps for the winner and don´t forget it´s not necessary to use a Lili of the Valley stamp to enter.




I have used another of the adorable stamps from Lili of the Valley due to be released on 1oth March so you only have 6 more days to wait for these.






I found it difficult to photograph my easel card so any hints and tips will be welcome.

Challenges:

Allsorts - Mother´s Day
Creative Card Crew - Celebrations ... congratulations on your 1st anniversary girls
Gingersnap Creations - Celebrate ... congratulations to your 1st anniversary too
Lili-Boo Too - Mothers Day
My Time To Craft - Just for Mum
Simon Says - Mother´s Day/Girly
The Pixie Cottage - Sketch





Materials:
Stamp: Released on 10th March
Ink: Copic Ciao
Frames: Nestabilities
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Papers: Extreme Vol 1
MS border punch
Pearls: Papermania
Sentiment: See D
Ribbons and Gems from stash

Enjoy your day. -x-

Die Cut Dreams and a Sneak Peek

Today sees the start of a new month and a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams. Our very own Karen has set the theme and designed the

Sketch

and I hope you enjoy playing along with us.

Today I wish to share with you another of the new adorable stamps due for release on the 10th March by Lili of the Valley and the good news is ... these will be available in 9 DAYS time.

Challenges:

Rosie D´s - Friendship

Quirky Crafts - Cute

Materials:

Stamp: Soon to be released

Ink: Copic Ciao

Papers: BG Wisteria

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Lace: Stash

Swirl Flourish Punch: The Hobby House

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek

Good morning my lovelies. It is a very grey day here on the Costa del Sol but at least the sun is attempting to shine through, whether it succeeds or not is another story.

Today I wish to share with you one of the new stamps due for release on the 10th March by Lili of the Valley. It was such a difficult decision which one to ink up first as they are all adorable and the good news is ... these will be available in 10 DAYS time.

Challenges:

Charisma - Birthday card ... must include a candle

La La Land - Sketch It

Pixie Dust - Think Birthday

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Sparkle

Materials:

Stamp: Lily of the Valley

Ink: Copic Ciao

Paper: K&Co Sparkly Sweet

Frames: Nestability

Flowers and Pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts

Sentiment: Cuddly Buddly

Glamour Dust

I hope you all enjoy your Sunday, I better get my skates on and go mix the Yorkshire puds or hubby won´t be a happy bunny. -x-

Easter

Good morning and welcome to a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams. The theme this week is

EASTER

This is the first Side Step Card I have ever made and after taking ages to enlarge the original pattern I had - I think it may be my last one too - but again I am pretty pleased with it so may well just give it another try rofl.

Challenges:

Creative Belli - Butterflies or Dragonflies
Corrosive - Wings
fun with shapes and more - Spotted
Inky Impressions - Think Spring
Kaboodle Doodles - Fancy Folds
Practical Scrappers - Stamps
Stamp Something - Touch of Spring
Your Next Stamp - Spring Colours

Materials:

Side Stamp: Easter Bunny by Lili of the Valley
Step Stamps: Haribo
Ink: Copic Ciao
Paper: From scrap box
Frames: Nestabilities
Chalks: I kan dee
Glaze to eggs
Glamour Dust

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs
Nicola -x-

Lili of the Valley - Sketch

Good morning peeps, I hope you are all well. It is time for a new challenge on Lili of the Valley, where has the last fortnight gone!
First of all I have some news to share with you. Sadly our lovely teamie Risa is stepping down from the challenge, we are all going to miss her beautiful cards. It is also Ria's last week as Guest Designer - thanks sweetie your cards have been fabulous. Now for the good news, I am delighted to let you all know we have 2 new teamies so make sure you pop over and say hello to Dawny P and Pops!

So here is our challenge set by our lovely Domi.

A Sketch

Thank you Domi, I really enjoyed playing with your sketch and will use it many times over.

Don't forget it is not necessary to use a Lili of the Valley image on your card, just follow the theme.

This challenge we are looking for a GDT member to join us for 4 Challenges, the GDT will be chosen by the Design Team. We also have some candy for one lucky entrant chosen at random by Random.Org so you have two chances this week, this candy was donated by our Bev, thanks sweetie.

Challenges:

A Spoonfull of Sugar - Spring Time

ABC - O is for One Paper

Allsorts - Recipe 3,2,1 - 3 flowers, 2 gems, 1 ribbon or 1 paper

Alphabet Challenge - P is for Pink

Crafty Angels - Fantastic Flowers

Inky Impressions - Think Spring

Pile It On - Flowers

Practical Scrappers - Flowers




Stamp: Spring Bunny from the Spring Collection by Lili of the Valley
Ink: Copic Ciao
Paper: Stash
Ribbon: Stash
Gems: Stash
Frames: Nestabilities
Swirl: Sizzix
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

A Recipe

Good morning and a very happy Monday to you and as you know Monday´s always bring a new challenge at Die Cut Dreams.

This week´s challenge theme is a Recipe set by our Vikki
3 x Different patterned papers

2 x different ribbons

2 x flowers+ added option of using gems

The Prize this week is the same fabulous kit which Vikki provided the DT with as seen in the photo below

And here is what I created with my kit.

Challenges

Allsorts - Recipe 3-2-1 incl lots of fun - I have 3 patterned papers, 2 ribbons and 1 brad

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

The Pink Elephant - Ribbon

Stamp: Summer Day Emma from Whimsy Kids Collection

Ink: Copic Ciao

Paper: Making Memories

Ribbons, gems, flowers and brad: also inc in kit

Be sure to visit my teamies Susie, Vikki, Victoria, Helene and Karen and see their fabulous creations.

With Love

I do hope you are all snug and warm as it is bitterly cold and grey here today brrr, can´t believe it was a sunny 25 yesterday!

This week at Flutter By Wednesday our challenge is the theme of

LOVE

along with your Butterfly, Fairy or Angel.
This is also the theme from a few blogs this week and we are delighted for you to combine your creations. Please leave a direct link to your creation in Mister Linky and if you upload to SCS or PCP,please use the keyword FBW.

Be sure to visit our Flutter By Team, links are on my sidebar - and Guest Designers Jeanette, Debby, Suzie, Brandi and Randi for LOTS of awesome inspiration!!

Challenges

ABC - New ... stamp
By The Cute And Girly - Love
Crafty Calendar - Love & Friendship
Incy Wincy Designs - Use Pink or Red and Black
Papertake Weekly - Sketch

Pixie Dust - Decorative Border

Pollycraft - Things with wings
Simon Says - Love
Stamp Something - Love Somethings

The Pixie Cottage - Love

Stamp: Love is Gone

Ink: Copic Ciao

Paper: eskimo kisses

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Nestabilities

Sentiment: studio g

Ribbon: Stash

Have a Heart

This week over at Die Cut Dreams our theme is

Have A Heart

and our lovely sponsor, Roberta from Prairie Fairy Designs, supplied the DT with some of her fabulous images.

Challenges
Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Stamp Something - Love Somethings
Stamp with Fun - Hearts
Craftycardmakers - Digital Delights
Gingersnap - GC 41 Romance
Charisma - I Love You



Image: Prairie Fairy
Ink: Copic Ciao
Paper: K & Co - Roam
Heart Gems: Stash
Sentiment: Anita´s
Ribbon: SU

Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs Nicola -x-

Love is in the Air

Thank you for all your fabulous entries this past fortnight, we seem to be growing from strength to strength. I hope you all managed to get your New Stamps, Lisa and Liala were overwhelmed with the amount of orders they took on the first day of release.
Our new challenge at Lili of the Valley is

VALENTINE

We know lots of other challenges have this topic so please feel free to combine your entries. Just leave a comment with a direct link to your card below, (a small plea from the DT ... it would make viewing your cards and leaving comments so much easier if you have comment verification turned off!!).

Don't forget it is not necessary to use a Lili of the Valley Image on your card, just follow the theme.

Challenges
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch
Penny´s Paper-Crafty - Valentine/Love
Charisma - I Love You
Cupcake - Four Legged & Furry
Secret Crafter - Hearts
Papertake Weekly - Love Actually
By the Cute And Girly - Love

Saturday Spotlight - Bigger is Better





Stamp: Teddies - Blooming Lovely
Ink: Copic Ciao
Scalloped Frames: Nestabilities
Paper: Extreme Vol1 BMD
Hearts: from stash
Sentiment: computer generated
Ribbon: Dovecraft
Thanks for stopping by!!
Hugs Nicola -x-

Meet Alfie and the bumble bee

Good morning folks and welcome to the NEW Willow Sketchie Challenge.

The new challenges are going to be run a little different.
1. Running EVERY week, starting on a Thursday.
2. All the DT will be working with some fab stamps and downloads from Willow Designs. For inspiration please feel free to browse the downloads and products although not a requirement of the challenges.
3. A free download will be given away to one lucky random entrant, every week.
4. Please follow the sketches as you wish and leave a direct link to your blog and challenge card.




This week´s sketch was designed by Sharon and was a dream to work with. We were all provided with a fabulous download of "Alfie and the bumble bee", ain´t he just the cutest! and he comes in both coloured and digi form along with a pretty mix of pink and green papers so you have the choice of a quick make or be a bit more adventurous and let your creative mind flow.

I went for a quick make by using the pre coloured image of Alfie and the bumble bee, mounting him on nesties, and I love these papers which print off to perfection. Everything else is from my stash.

Flutter By Wednesday

Good morning and welcome to Flutter By Wednesday.
We have another open challenge this week, just be sure to have a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creations and leave a direct link in Mister Linky. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword, FBW.

Challenges

The Pink Elephant - All About Pink - In Honor of Ella

ABC - New ... stamp

Crafty Creations - Wings

Stamp: Come Softly

Ink: Copic Ciao

Chalks: I kan´dee

Paper: Dovecraft

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Pearls: Papermania

Lace: stash

Thanks for stopping by today, Hugs Nicola -x-