Simon Says ….. A Shaped Card

Hi there, oh I am tired and have a mega busy day ahead so looks like no rest for the wicked for me ….. not complaining though cos got a couple of nice things lined up too :o)

Here on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog we would love to see you getting into shape … don’t worry, not exercise … unless you count lifting your pens and flexing your creative mind!! Just make a shaped card and share it with us.

I have made a mini easel card using my Spellbinders labels die ….. all the DT have been using Spellbinders products so pay them a visit for a bit ofinspiration.

To be in with the chance of winning a $50 spending spree with Simon Says Stamp Online Store ….. thankyou Heidi … mwah xxx

Products used on my card

     

Remember – you can click thepicture to take you directly to the product shown … how easy is that to shop!!!

Challenges

Allsorts - Free and Easy
Totally Gorjuss - Punch or Die

Have a great day …. will be back later today with another card!!!!! xxx

Simon Says ……. Emboss it!

OMGosh how excited am I …… I have been invited back to be a part of the fabulous team over at Simon Say Stamp Challenge Blog … woop woop!!!!! I am over the moon and it just feels like being right back at home in a pair of comfy slippers – the girls are just the greatest ever – thankyou so much for the lovely warm welcome back :o)

So the challenge this week is embossing … with the option of using one of the fabulous stamps by Belles n Whistles (if you like). I adore these images so much and I am a huge fan of Elizabeth Bell’s artwork.

I have loved this image for as long as I can remember and I am so pleased it has been released now under the Belles n Whistle brand.

Remember if you take part in this weeks challenge you could be the lucky winner of the $50 spending spree at the Simon Says Stamp online store …. there are so many amazing things to buy … I could spend hours looking at everything and drooling!

Here are the clickable piccie links to take you to the products I used to make my card (or similar products) from Simon Says Stamp online store.

             

    

               

There … lots of goodies to have a look at!!

Challenges

Creative Craft Challenges – Embossing

Sunday Sketch & Stamp – Sketch 51

Wish me luck … off to the dentist now …. I broke virtually a whole tooth off yesterday :o(

Marcea xxx

Simon Says - Photo Inspiration

Good morning, just how autumnal is at this week, I can't believe the difference a few days can make!!! 

Heidi and the team have another fab $25 for you to spend online at SImon Says Stamp Superstore ..... thanks so much :o)

Looks like we timed our challenge perfectly this week on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog... we have a photo inspiration challenge

So take your inspiration in any way you choose AND use autimn colours ...... I opted for the leaves and the rich colours, love these warm shades.

Yes, I am still being so incredibly good sticking with my easels, lol ..... I am mega impressed with myself let me tell you!!!

It is so long since I used Melinda from A Whiff of Joy, she is one of my all time favourite images.

Challenges

Friday Sketchers - sketch #121

Crazy 4 Challenges - Bling

Stamptacular Sunday - Season's Change

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Materials

Stamp: Melinda blowing kisses

Sentiment: See D's

Ink: Copics Markers, Momento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

Paper: Basic Grey 'Indian Summer' 6x6 pad (I love this pad)

Embellies: Basic Grey 'Bling It' Rhinestones, Ribbon from stash, Roses from stash but lots available here, Stardust stickles

Tools: Spellbinders 'Fancy Tags', Fiskars corner punch, 

Have a wonderful day whatever you do. I am excited because I am having a catch up with my wonderful buddy Emma today - a bite of lunch, some crafty shopping and maybe, just maybe a Starbucks squeezed in there too, lol xxx

Simon Says ... Move it!!!

Hi everyone, thanks for joining us for a brand new challenge on Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog and a huge THANKYOU to all of you who joined in with our fabulous blog hop last week .... were you a lucky winner???? You better check the challenge blog later for details of all the winners!!!

To be in with a chance of this weeks prize of a $25 spending spree online at Simon Says Stamp Superstore you will need to take part in this weeks challenge ...... MOVE IT!!!

I have used another super cute Lili of the Valley stamp ... this little guy is called 'James Bear - Sledging Along'. I have used lots of goodies which are available from Simon Says Stamp and I have listed them at the end of my post!

I have dug out my Diamond Dust for the snow - isn't it brilliant .... love this stuff soooooooooo much!

Challenges


Card Patterns - Sketch

Materials

Stamp: James Bear - Sledging along by LOTV

Papers: Dovecraft's Winter Wonderland

Card: Bazzill Bling

Ink/Pens: Momento Tuxedo Black inkpad, Copic Markers, Copic Spica Gold & Silver pens

Tools: Martha Stewart Loop Punch, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Spellbinder's Shapeabilities Create-a-Flake

Embellies: Twinklets Diamond Dust, Kaisercraft Pearls

Simon Says Stamp - fully fledged DT member!!

Hi there and wow, isn't it just a glorious week! Looks like Wimbledon is getting off to a good start. So here I am again with another fabulous challenge at Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog but this time I am not a guest designer!!!!! I am over the moon to let you know that I was asked to stay on as a permanent member of the DT - OMG I am so happy, it really is a dream come true for me - thankyou for asking me to stay ... woohoo!!!

Heidi is once again offering a generous $25 voucher to spend online at Simon Says Stamp whixh stocks everything you could ever wish for you crafty addiction.

This week the theme is friends with the option to use a Penny Johnson stamp ... these are all so adorable so why not have a look at the great selection that Heidi stocks.

This image is called Love Bubbles and is so sweet. My papers are also from Simon Says Stamp and are from Cosmo Cricket's mini deck 'Earth Love' and are available here. I really love the soft colours and will be using this pad again and again!! Don't forget you can also stock up on nesties, punches and bling/embellies too .... you know you deserve it lol x

Challenges

Papertake Weekly - Sketch

Creative Craft Challenges - Stamp it up

Creative Inspirations - Turquoise, Gold & Cream

Alphabet Challenge - Hearts

Secret Crafter - Weddings/anniversaries

So thats your lot, just a little reminder that there is currently a challenge running on the Simon Says Stamp group over on Paper Craft Planet. The theme over there is to make a masculine card and you can win a prize sponsored by dear Heidi valued at over $30 .... hope to see you there .... you have until June 30th.

Good luck England this afternoon - hope you put in a better performance than last week!!

Crafts & Me - Fairies / Wings

Good morning to you all and WELCOME to our very first challenge from Crafts & Me. I am so excited because we have 3 fabulous prizes to give away this first challenge, details of which can be seen on the blog. Our theme this week is ....

FAIRIES / WINGS



copics

Hair - E50, E51, E53
Corset/Gloves/Moon - Y17, Y35, Y38, YR16
Dress/Wings - G000, G00, BG23, BG49
Skin - E000, E00, E11, RV21
Background - chalks




Challenges

Papertake Weekly - Open Challenge
Susie's Sassy Designs- Spring Garden
Totally Gorjuss - Hearts
Basic Grey - Tutti Frutti
Sketchy Colours - Orange, turquoise, white & brown
Stamptacular - Flower Power
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Sweet Pea Stampers - All that glistens is gold




I have used the gorgeous Ching-Chou Kuik's Red Hearts which is available as a single stamp and also on Sheet 6, plate 28 which is amazing value for money from Crafts & Me . I love all the Sweet Pea Stamps and am so happy to have a place to buy them from in the UK. I bought the fab frame and Basic Grey papers from Harrogate craft show last weekend. I didn't realise the frame was so big but it is perfect for these images! Oooh, I also got the lovely borderability dies last week too and I love them on my easel card. The yummy roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts (where else) and the punch for my leaves is available from here.

Remember, you have 2 weeks to join in and you can combine challenges and use any stamp you lie .... but there is a chance to win a special prize for those using a Sweet Pea Stamp ...... lucky things!

Birthday Lilacs

Good afternoon everyone, oh what a fabulous night we had with our friends last night. We saw an amazing singer for the first half of the evening and then we hit Flares and danced til the early hours, my feet are killing me but it was so much fun. I thought I would share the card I made for Beccy (it was her birthday yesterday), isn't this image so much fun!



Copics

Dress - Gooo, G00, BV02, BV31
Flower - G000, G00, BV02, BV31, YG11, G14
Skin - E000, E00, R20
Hair - E50, E51, E53



Challenges

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch #38
Susie's Sassy Challenge - Lilac & Aqua
Cute Daisy May - Flowers
Cute Card Thursday - Ribbon-tastic
Pixie Dust - Think Birthday
Crafty Catz - Fancy Edge and Ribbon


Materials

So for this little gem of a card I have used the very funky Kraftin Kimmie image which I got from Tracy at Dies to Die For. The papers are some of my absolute faves by Making Memories and I have these in several colours, they are just so gorgeous. Flowers are a mix from Poppicrafts and Crafty Feeling and the lovely gem brads are by Papermania (I think). Another fab craftwork cards sentiment (you can buy some HERE and they are so handy to have in your stash, lord only knows how I managed without them. They fit beautifully in my fancy tags by Spellbinders. The lush ribbon is a real steal from the Paper Mill Shop at only £2.99 for 12 metres and comes in loads of colours in both satin and organza. Oooh, almost forgot my Martha Stewart Border Punch .... eek. Little sparkly gems from Papermanis to finish and thats it, another card finished. Please pop back tomorrow because I have a really gorgeous image to show you .... have a fab day xxx