Toread Tuesday

 

 

Morning folks, oooh it seems ages since I shared one of the new Toread stamps but it is only a few days. Have you all managed to order yours yet? What a successful launch it was. I love these so much as you know so I thought I would share another cutie with you all.

Just incase you have been living in a cave for the past month these fabulous stamps are from Crafter’s Companion. There is a matching CD-Rom too which is where I printed these gorgeous papers from. There is also Reddy decoupage and Hunkydory paper kits too so there really is something for everyone.

My Spectrum Noir pens have been given a good work out too with all this colouring. The vibrant colours are shown so well with these adorable images. Remember for great results to stamp or print onto Neenah card.

Don’t forget the new Ultimate Pen Storage is now for sale also from Crafter’s Companion. It is available on the website and also from Create and Craft – there is a 4 day deal on it so check out the website or tv for more details. Here is a picture of my speccies all neatly packed away in my new storage. All types of pens fit these including Promarkers and Copics. I just need to buy more trays to add onto this to store all my pens. There is a special offer on the website this week for the storage so check it out if you want a bargain!

I will leave Mickey Mouse guarding my pens whilst I am at work.

See you all later xxxx

Awww…. baby Toreads!

 

 

Good evening folks, ooh what a busy day I have had hence the lateness of my post. Still, better late than never. As most of you know by now the launch of Toread stamps and CD-Rom is on Friday. It is brought to you by Crafter’s Companion and will be Pick of the Week on Create and Craft at 12 noon. You just know they will not last the week, in fact I will be surprised if the last til the end of the weekend.

Now isn’t this the cutest baby you have seen in ages! I believe this stamp will be one of the exclusive stamps to Create and Craft so you will have to tune in to order it.

I have stamped him onto Neenah using Memento ink and then coloured with my Spectrum Noirs ….. talking of which have you seen the brand new pen storage solution from Crafter’s Companion yet??? It has caused quite a stir on my Facebook page when I posted a pic of it earlier – more details tomorrow about that!

Challenges:

Oldie but a Goodie – Show us your ribbons (gold card & ribbon)

Totally PaperCrafts – For a Child

 

Have a great evening and see you all tomorrow xxx

The Toreads are here!!!! Crafter’s Companion Hop

Welcome to the Crafter's Companion blog hop to celebrate the launch of the Toread papercrafting range! You could win the new Toread CD-ROM, simply by hopping around the Design Team's blogs and being inspired! Pop over to the Crafter's Companion News blog for the full list of Design Team members who are taking part.

The Design team have loved crafting with the new range but I think I have loved it the most lol. I remember having decoupage of these cuties when I first started crafting.I am so excited that they are now stamps. They are perfect for all ages and there are some fab images for those difficult to make male card!. So we're celebrating the launch of this gorgeous new collection on Friday 28th September by giving you a chance to see some sneak peeks and have the chance to win a great prize!

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is visit each of the Design Team members blogs. They will each be showing you some of their fabulous Toread creations. Once you've been inspired, simply head back over to the Crafter's Companion News blog and leave a comment on their blog hop post, saying which is your favourite Toread character and why.

One winner will be drawn at random after 10am on Friday 28th September, and will be notified by email.

You should have arrived from Elaine’s blog.

Now I would like you to meet XERU …. a very cheeky looking chap I think you would agree!

I have stamped this onto Neenah card and coloured with my Spectrum Noir pens. I will do a tutorial soon how to create a leafy/camouflage look for those who are interested.

I have used the papers from the CD-Rom and added some netting and a button (tied with twine). The sentiment was created using the verse writer from the CD too –how useful is that!

Your next stop should be with Rachel so hop on over for more inspiration

I should hopefully be fast asleep now, had a very hectic night last night at work in – remember that if you love someone please tell tell them ….. x

Challenges:

Crafty Catz – Buttons

The Secret Crafter – Distressing

Sketchy Colours – Green, Brown & White

Bunny Zoe’s Crafts – Distressing

By The Cute and Girly – Boys / Men

Creative Craft Challenge – Anything Goes

 

 

Good luck and happy hopping!

xxxxxx

CC Challenge and Got to Dance

 

 

Afternoon folks, how is the start of your week? I am off until Thursday night and I am enjoying my time making DT samples which you should all see in a couple of weeks. We have been teasing lots of people on Facebook about what the launch is going to be but noone has guessed yet. All I can say is it is something brand new from Crafter’s Companion and it will be Pick of the Week on Create and Craft from the 28th September. Watch out for sneak peeks coming soon.

It has been an exciting weekend too because my lovely friend Gemma was in London auditioning for Got To Dance. The audience really loved her. You can see comments on the official FB page and it would be great if you could follow her on Twitter @gem2dance. The show isn’t aired until January so we are all keeping everything crossed for her.

Anyhoo,onto my card. It is one for this months challenge on Crafter’s Companion Challenge Blog and our theme is GOLD. A few of the DT are providing midway inspiration so pop over and join in the fun.

Here is a card I made for Sara to take over to Germany for her shows over there. I have only used the 6 Spectrum Noir pens from the yellow pack and a couple greys.

A closer view of these gorgeous little friends from Humphrey’s Corner.

Hope you can join us – challenge closes at 6pm on 30th September xxx

Have you got yours???

Hi folks, so did you get it???? It looks like the brand new Paintbox Poppets Pick of the Week by Crafter’s Companion on Create & Craft is going to be a sell out. Hardly a surprise after the last release of these beautiful images. I hope you have managed to catch some of the shows. Sara is still on air right now so you are not too late. Check out the schedules of the other live shows for lots of inspiration and demos.

Here is a card I made last night using the CD-Rom. The images are just stunning. I printed onto watercolour card and I just love the effect. I gave it a good old covering in silver Spray & Sparkle for a lovely frosty finish. The papers are also from the CD-Rom (I used one of the card companions) and I matted and layered it all on some scrummy centura pearl card.

This is also my DT card for the Crafter’s Companion Challenge blog – have a peek and join in the fun if you get chance.

Ok, I need to dash off and get ready for work – I think it is going to be a very hot and sticky shift and I am playing the air con is blasting out.

See you all in the morning xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ps don't forget my candy on the post below x

Simon Says … Animal Antics

 

Good afternoon and what on earth has happened to the weather today?? It is now piddling down and looks nothing like the weather we have been used to recently.

I am back with my 2nd card of today and it is, of course, my DT card for Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog. Our theme this week is …

ANIMAL  ANTICS

I have been playing with my new Kaiser papers – oooh they are so gorgeous that it was difficult to cut into them. I will add some other pics of my card in a little while – I need to pop out and catch the Post Office first before it shuts.

You all know by now that if you are the lucky winner then you are set to win a $50 voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp Online Store – yes that’s right …. are we crazy????? Perhaps but you know that you have a great selection of goodies to spend it on so you would be crazy not to join in!!

Here is my product list…

Challenges…

Crafty Catz – Anything Goes

The Secret Crafter Challenge – Gold, Silver or Bronze

Whoopsiedaisy Challenge – Anything Goes

Lexi’s Creations – Sparkle & Shine

Latinas in America – Gems or Blings

 

Thanks for looking xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Just Inklined

Morning world, well I should probably say goodnight because I am just about to head up to bed but I thought I better sort my post out first because I have a busy morning tomorrow. Ryan is heading off for the week with band so it will be like getting a ship off to sea. It has been lovely having him at home these last few weeks. We will be picking him up in London next Sunday after he performs at the BBC Proms at The Royal Albert Hall. Sorry, I should have issues a proud mamma warning first lol.

I better get my card up before I start rabitting on about something else. Actually, just one more thing. Thankyou soooooooo much. I am now back up at 1000 followers (I still cannot believe it) and I have just about sorted a thankyou candy out. You do not want to miss it so make sure you pop back after the weekend.

Ok…… here is my card ……

I have gone all floral today. I really fancied something different and there are so many beautiful floral images available at Just Inklined. I just loved this pansy image so much, I even googled to try and get some authentic colours.

I have coloured the image with my Spectrum Noirs and dusted the edges with my eBay eye shadows lol. They work really well and are a great substitute for chalks (even though I have loads of chalks haha).

I found a ribbon off cut in my stash which goes really well – not that it looks like it in this photo but I promise you it matches well (honest) in real life.

I have had the Spray & Sparkle out again – this time I have used Irridescent glitter spray – oooh I just love this stuff.

If you get chance please pop over to the Just Inklined Blog for other inspirational posts. There is usually a new post every day with direct links to the stamps making it a really great site.

Products I  used…..

Challenges…

Have a wonderful weekend xxxx

Simon Says … Kristina’s Inspiration

Hiya, me again. This time I am back with my DT card for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog. Our teamie Kristina has set  the theme this week using a gorgeous pic of her kitty and the design team are all using Basic Grey products.

I have used the gorgeous colours from the picture inspiration and coloured little Humphrey with my speccies (links below).

I have used papers from a couple of Basic Grey pads and also some Core’dinations … this card is just so lush.

For a full list of what I used to make my card see the picture links below …… if you click the pic it will take you straight to the correct page ….. x

You all know by now that if you are the lucky winner then you are set to win a $50 voucher to spend at Simon Says Stamp Online Store – yes that’s right …. are we crazy????? Perhaps but you know that you have a great selection of goodies to spend it on so you would be crazy not to join in!!

Products…

Challenges…

Latinas in America – Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge – Anything Goes

Thanks guys, have a great afternoon…..ps watch out – my 1000 followers candy will be verrrrry soon xxx