Where is summer ? :(

1/LOTV - Here comes Summer
2/Cute card Thursday - Something Handmade
3/Truly Scrumptious - Sketch
4/Quixotic - How Distressing

I think it is here in this card because it certainly isn't here the weather is appalling. Why does rain have to come and spoil a good week. Anyway here is my card for today, completed it yesterday cause been to work.
The image is a new stamp from the busy bear collection at LOTV. I have coloured her with distress inks. She is so cute and obviously on a shopping mission lol.
The papers are a mix of dovecraft funky vintage and MME. I distressed the edges and cut some circles and distressed them also. I finished them with buttons. I also added hat pins which I made myself,and the rose is from wild orchid crafts I love them alot.
Thats all peeps off to spend some hard earned cash as it is pay day yeepee :)
See you soon hugs Toni.

White On White

1/Sassy Cheryls Challenge - White on White
2/Papertake Weekly - Do Something Different

Hi Peeps Oh my God what a challenge this has been. I have never done a card that is soley white before. Good job you can colour image as this scared me to death. I love DPs so this was hard to leave them alone lol. I have just discovered Sassys digi images and they are great check out the web site.This will be my first entry into a challenge here. I have coloured her with a mix of Distress inks and Markers. The image is called dancepartners I think. I have used textured cards and white ribbon. I finished it off with flowers and stemens from Wild Orchid Crafts they are just great love them, I added some stickles to bling them up. Thanks for looking back tomorrow with another card see u all soon hugs Toni.

Buttons, Bows & Bling!

1/A Spoonful Of Sugar - 3D
2/Project Tuesday - Folded Frame
3/Simon says Stamp - Buttons,Bows & Bling
4/Pink Elephant - Aqua

Hi Peeps here is the first of my cards for today, as you can see it fits a number of challenges. The papers I have used are from pink petticoat. The card for the frame is from Bazzil. I Have used a LOTV image which I have coloured with Markers and Distress Inks. I have hand stitched the frame and 3D with foam pads. I have added paper brads and stickled them. I finished with bows and buttons.
Thanks for looking see u all soon with another card hugs Toni.

Don't be Square

Hi Peeps sorry I haven't posted till now been busy at work and I am back there again tomorrow. I managed to get this card finshed this afternoon :)
1/Just Magnolia - Anything goes
2/Mojo Monday - Sketch
3/Cupcake - Not a square card
Well here goes only my second attempt at a round card and it was easier this time round. I have been busy making my own headpins and buttons so eventhough no cards I have been productive another way.
The papers are a mix of downloads and MME. This tilda I have had for a while and decided to ink up again. I have paper pieced her and coloured with Distress inks. The button is one that I made to match the papers. The ribbon is from stash and have now ran out :( will have to get some more lol. And of course the headpins I have created myself with beads I had lying about. Hope you enjoyed my card, hopefully I will be back to post soon, although work calls. Thanks for looking see you soon peeps hugs Toni

Case It

1/Crazy4Challenges - Case It choose a card and follow it.

I really enjoyed this challenge and chose to follow a card by Frances Byrne. I loved the layout of this and decided to follow it. Check out the challenge the DT cards are great and it was hard to choose just one.
My card is based around this adorable image by Mo and she's called Em. I have coloured her with Distress inks. I used beige paper as a base and used DP by MME.
I added punched flowers and added buttons to make them stand out. The pink ribbon is from stash, so is the bow which I tied ages ago. I have a big jar from ikea full. How sad I am to spend so much time tying bows lol. Thanks for looking Peeps off to stamp some new stamps I got today and enjoy the weather hugs Toni

Totally Gorjuss

1/Totally Gorjuss - A card with Gorjuss Image
2/Create4Fun Challenge - Sketch

This card I decided to do some paper piecing with my stamped image. I also coloured with Distress inks and whispers markers. I decided to repeat the image twice so I could use two different papers. The DP are MME. I finished with a flower and some buttons. Thanks for looking hugs Toni.
If you enjoy my cards I would be pleased as punch to have some more followers :)Thanks.

Spring Puddle on a sunny day :)

1/Mo's Digital Challenge - Recipe 3 designer papers, 2 buttons & 1 ribbon
2/Sketch Saturday - Sketch

Morning Peeps and what a gorgeous day it is, the sun is shinning again what a delight. As I craft in a concrete shed outside,it's great to not have to shut the door and put heaters on. Oh for a nice hot summer lol.
Today I have completed 3 cards this first 1 is for the challenges listed above. I have used this delightful image from Mo's shop and I love the face it is so gorge. I have coloured her with distress inks and twinks.
The papers are all MME. The ribbon from Papermania and buttons are also MME.
Hope you all enjoying the sun and crafting :) see you soon hugs Toni.

Make a Splash

1/Quixotic - Make a Splash
2/Colour Create - Burnt Orange,Black & Cream
3/Cute Card Thursday - Sketch

Morning Peeps thought I would post before heading to work. Here is a card I completed yesterday. The image is a freebie to members from Mo's digital pencil. Ideal choice for me for the Quixotic challenge involving water lol. Isn't she just the best. When I saw colour create challenge I knew I would love it, as orange is one of my fave colours. The papers are MME & DCWV. I have coloured image with whispers markers. I cut out the stars free hand and added stitched buttons to finish. Not sure about the words on the card to pale I think :( Thanks for looking today enjoy your day whatever your up to hugs Toni.
p.s I am taking a trust box of cards to work today hopefully I will sell them and people are honest enough to take them and pay me. I guess I will find out I am a little nervous about doing this wish me luck lol.

Sweet Little Wings

1/Papertake Weekly - Sketch by Dawny P.
2/Simon says Stamp - Anything with Wings.
3/Anyone for Anya - Sweet as Sugar.

Hi Peeps card no3 and my last for today.
I have used this CC Design a download which I have used twice. I have really enjoyed making my own backing papers today and I have used another Kay Carley design a bumblebee. I have coloured with twinH2O's. The papers are a download from harddrive. I didn't realise at first but the backing paper with bees on looks like honeycomb :)
What a find and ideal for this card. I added ribbon from stash and a charm. I cut out a bee and added it as a embellishment and finished with my paperclip, making another appearance lol. Thanks for looking see you all soon Toni.

The Spiral Pop Up Card

1/Project Tuesday - Spiral Pop Up Card
2/A Spoonful Of Sugar - Happy Birthday

Hi Peeps here is card no2. I choose blues for this card, I think this card is quite classy as I have left out an image which I usually colour and went for simple stamping here.
The stamps are by Kay Carley from the Stampman some old stamps I decided to get out and ink up. I have used chalk inks for this.I stamped the pale blue card to create a background. I added a pale blue ribbon to take away the starkness of the card. I stamped extra butterflies and cut them out to stick to the spiral and finish the front off. The sentiment is from my stash. Then I added my paper brads :) Thanks for looking enjoy your day hugs Toni.

Red & White

1/Cupcake Challenge - Red & White
2/The Pink Elephant - Sketch

Hi Peeps hope the sun is shining where you are, it's nice here today. Put me in the mood to do some sunny cards. Here is the first of 3 I have done today.
I have used a LOTV image here this is a favourite of mine. I have coloured her with distress inks and Twin H2O's. My camera doesn't do the twinks alot, but believe me they really shine. I have made some backing paper by stamping a flower and leaf pattern with staz on and coloured with Twin H2O's. The stamps are from Red Hot Bed, I got these a couple of years ago I think and decided to get them out again.
The other red paper is from Basic Grey. I have finished the card with paper brads and buttons from stash. The red ribbon and lace is also from stash.
Thanks for looking enjoy the rest of your day hugs Toni.

Hanglar Boy

Hi there Peeps where has the sun gone? Can tell I been at work all day working outside :(
Here is a card I completed yesterday for posting today. I am entering this into 3challenges.
1/Crazy4Challenges - Sketch.
2/Totally Gorjuss - Charming, use a charm on project.
3/Quixotic Challenge - Heavy Metal - Use metal on a project.

I have used this cute image of a Hanglar Boy with his toy car, probably taking it a walk down the street to his mates:)
I have coloured him using whispers markers. The papers are MME and machine stitched. The flower element I have cut out from paper and fastened using brads. I have chosen to dangle charm on ribbon. I have also used metal photo fasteners. These are from my stash. Hope you all had a good day, thanks for looking see you soon hugs Toni

Happy Birthday Just Magnolia

Hi Peeps Just Magnolia had there 1st Birthday and celebrated with a bloghop. I really enjoyed it and the DT cards were an inspiration to me thanks guys.
My card is for the challenge of a sketch by the super talented Mina thank you it was a pleasure to follow the added element was to say thankyou.
I am also entering into Create 4Fun Challenges which is circles.
My images were coloured with distress inks. The papers from my hard drive my hidden treasures I keep finding. I distressed the papers with distress inks I think it was antique linen. I cut out some circles and distressed them. I added bows and buttons from stash to finish. Thanks for looking today hope it is sunny for you too. Big Hugs Peeps Toni.

Mo's Digi Challenge

Hi Peeps just another card I have completed today this one is for Mo's Digital Pencil challenge. This week it is a sketch by the host Peggy. I love this image for an expecting mum. She is so funky.I have coloured her with distress inks and added touches with sakura glaze pen in orange. The papers are a mix of bits and bobs from stash. MME,Nitwits and my harddrive.I have finished with doodles and a flowers from papermania. Thanks for looking hugs Toni

LOTV Sketch by Bev

Hi Peeps here is my card for LOTV this week. Wow what a fab sketch by Bev. I really enjoyed this card. The sun was shinning so I had to use these gorgeous papers by K&CO. The image was coloured using whispers markers.I added ribbon from papermania and yellow flowers from stash finished with buttons from papermania. Thanks for looking Peeps enjoy your day hugs Toni

Step 1,2,3

Hi Peeps I have a few cards to post today. This first one is for Anyone for Anya - Get in shape 3 of 1 shape, 2 of 1 shape and 1 of yet another. The CC design is a download and is coloured with Whispers Markers. The papers are MME,and a download. I finished with doodles,a sentiment and gems. Thanks for looking Hugs Toni

Pirates life for Me lol

Hi there peeps hopefully my piccies are looking a little better today as I made a little light box out of white card to sit my cards in please let me know if they are any better.

I have used another Mo image for this card challenge which is for Simon says Stamp Movies and of course I have gone for Pirates of the Carribean. This little image is called First Mate Kate. I have coloured her and her accents with Distress Inks. The papers are a download from my hard drive I found. It's like a little treasure trove I found. Sorry I get so excited about papers as I am sure you all do. I have finished with brads and buttons from my stash.
Thanks for looking and commenting Hugs Toni

Truly Scrumptious

Hi Peeps can't believe another day as gone by. Guess I lost track of time in my craft room today. Here is my entry into two challenges.
1/Truly Scrumptious - Sketch by the super talented Mina of Pink Puds also the theme of April Showers.
2/Cute card Thursday - Touchy Feely. My threads on this card are very strokeable lol.

The image is another Hangler she is perfect in her raincoat and wellies. I have coloured her with Distress Inks. The papers I found on my hard drive can't remember where I got them. I have cut some circles and distressed them, finishing with some shells and a button. The threads are MME.
Thanks for looking Hugs Toni.

Sketch Challenge

Morning Peeps here is and another card I managed to get done yesterday. This card is entering into A spoonful of sugar challenge This is a Sketch this week. I have used a stamp a got a while ago an Hangler I love these images. I coloured them with whispers markers. The papers are from K&CO Daisy Pad. I have stitched them for extra detail work. The text and embellies are from stash. The flowers are from papermania. Thanks for taking the time to look Hugs Toni

Cute as can be

Hi Peeps wow its a cold one out there today. Sorry I haven't posted for a couple of days been busy at work and helping my son study for his SATS next month. Wow how things have changed the maths totally stump me lol.
I am entering this card for 3 challenges this week.
1/Totally Gorguss - Texture
2/Cupcake - Childhood Memories
3/Papertake Weekly - Cutie Pie

I got this LOTV image on saturday and decided to ink it up straight away. I just love this image she totally classes for Cute I think. I have coloured her with distress inks and added stickles to glam her up. I stamped onto textured card and added chalks to enhance it. The papers I found on my hard drive so can't remember where I got them from lol. I have machine stitched the papers. The lace, buttons and flowers from stash. I added stickles to the flower for added bling. The piccie doesn't do it justice.
The image reminds me of when I was a little girl dreaming of fairies at the bottom of the garden :) Thanks for looking see you all soon peeps hugs Toni.

Punch it out

Hi there Peeps this card I am entering into 2 challenges.
1/Just Magnolia - Use your punches.
2/Crazy 4 Challenges - 1 Ribbon, 2 Buttons or Brads and the use of 3 punches.

The image is dragonfly tilda and I have coloured with Twinkling H2O's. The papers are all MME. I have used a alldeco punch and woodware flower punches. I have add stickles to the wings to give her some more sparkle. Thanks for looking and see you all soon. Big Hugs Toni

Mono Mania

Hi Peeps here is my entry into Cute Card Thursday - Mono Mania. As I have used the partner image from Mo's superduper girl, which is Super Duper Boy, I choose to go Blue. I have coloured him with Whispers Markers I love the blue hair lol. The papers are from Nitwits. The ribbon is from own stash, I decided to wrap it and staple it. I finished with MME buttons which are a fave of mine atmo. Another simple card which says it all :) have a good day thanks for looking Peeps check ya soon

Black,White and Kraft

Hi Peeps here is the first of three cards I am posting today. This one I am entering into Mo's digital challenge. The challenge is Black,White and Kraft with the option of the image coloured any colour. I have chosen to colour Super duper Girl. She is just great and ideal for a childs card. I like to keep it simple with Mo's images as they stand alone. I have chosen to colour her with Twinkling H2O's, but the piccie doesn't show it to well :( The papers and card are from my stash, with the pocka dots from DCWV La Creme paper pack. Buttons and paperclips from own stash. Oh the textured white card is from trimcraft. Thanks for looking and commenting hugs Toni.

Lilac, Grey & White Challenge

Hi Peeps What a lovely day it is today. I love it when the sun shines :) Here is my card for today which I am entering into Colour Create Challenge set by the super talented Mina. The challenge is Lilac, Grey & White. There is an option of Gingham which I haven't done. The image is from Mo's digital challenge and she is called Em. So adorable and you really want to answer her prayers. I have coloured her with distress inks and Twinkling H2o's. The cardstock is from Bazzil. The papers are a mix of Pink Petticoat and DCWV. The ribbon is from my stash. Silver roses from my local craft shop. The bead accents I have created myself. I have stitched papers. I think the colours give this card a classic look. Hope you all enjoy the rest of this gorgeous day. Hopefully I will see u tomorrow if work goes okay LOL.

It's a Sketch Challenge

This is my entry for Papertake weekly which is a Sketch.
I have used a free Mo image which you can get if you become a member check out her blog for details. He is called Charming and i think the title says it all. I have coloured him with whispers markers. I needed some very rich papers so used a nice red one from Basic Grey and the black and white dot is from DCWV. I finished the sketch by adding some black buttons. Thanks for looking and leaving comments hugs Toni.

Mojo Monday Sketch

Here is my take on the sketch challenge over on Mojo Monday. Why not pop over there and take a look at what others have done with it.
My card is using a Mo image and she is adorable, she is called baby fairy Flora. She is coloured with Whispers Markers. The papers are my fave atmo MME. I have finished with paper brads and ribbon and bow from papermania.I am also entering this into Simon says Stamp - the theme is create a card for a child. Got to get ready for a late shift at work :( but may have time to post another card I completed today.See you all soon hugs Toni

One for the Boys

Hi there here is my entry for A spoonful of Sugar Challenge, this week is one for the boys.
I have used papers from DCWV and pink petticoat. I have added doodles to the papers. The image comes from Mo's Digital Pencil. I have coloured him using Whispers Markers. The sentiment is rub ons from doodlebug. The picture says it all and reminds me of my son when he is playing the game lol. Thanks for looking hugs Toni

Diaper Fold Card

Hi Peeps this card I am entering into a number of challenges which I will list after my description. I have used a CC Design image for this card which I have downloaded from All That Scraps. I have coloured her with Whispers Markers. The papers are all MME. The giant brad and ribbons are from stash. As always atmo I have machine stitched the papers. I added the text from the computer. Ihave really enjoyed doing something different with this card shape and the Dahlia flower.
Here is a list of the challenges:
1/Cupcake - Make your own flowers.
2/Pink Elephant - Nature.
3/Totally Gorguss - Sketch.
4/Project Tuesday - Diaper Fold.
Check out the links for the DT cards they are all a great inspiration.
See you soon, thanks for looking and taking the time to comment, they are all welcome hugs Toni.

Mo's GDT Card

Hi Peeps I couldn't get connected to the internet yesterday so I am finally back with a couple of posts today. This is an entry to be Mays Guest design member on Mo's digital Pencil. I have used the sketch provided but then added my take on it by doing a Diaper shape card. I adore this new image of Mo's and I have coloured her with distress inks. The papers are MME. I have punched a border with a punch I got from my local craft shop. I have also tried a dahlia fold flower and will try to find the link to the site I got it from. Buttons and ribbons are from stash.I have machine stitched the papers and added my doodles. Be back soon peeps with another post shortly, thanks for looking and I am keeping my fingers crossed for this one hugs Toni

Anyone For Anya Challenge Card

Hi Peeps what a Bank Holiday, I have been at work all day. Center Parcs doesn't close for the hols lol. But its a pain to go to work when everyone else at home is off. I managed to complete this card yesterday so I could post it today for the Anyone for Anya Challenge anything goes.
The papers are from Papermania and the image is an adorable CC Design available to download yipee lol. I have coloured her with markers and distress inks. Final touches with some paper clips, ribbons and button from MME. See you soon bye for now, thanks for looking.

Sketch Saturday Challenge

Hi peeps here I am again with another challenge card. I am enjoying this easter weekend by doing some crafting. This is a first for me to do a card for Sketch Saturday. I have used an adorable image from Mo, I have coloured her with distress inks. Added my doodles and my paperclips. I also added a lolipop flower to finish.The papers are a mix again of different MME paper packs. Have a great easter weekend and see you soon hugs Toni

The Shutter Card

Hi Peeps I think they call this the shutter card. If not I would like to know lol. I decided on this style for the challenge on Just Magnolia - which is Fold It.I have machine stitched the papers which are Nitwits & DCWV. I have coloured this adorable tilda image with distress inks. I hand cut some hearts and distressed them finishing with buttons from MME. Thanks for popping by thankyou for your lovely comments they mean alot hugs Toni

Another Card

Hi Peeps here is my entry for lili of the valley challenge which is a colour combo blue & silver and 1 other. I haven't got any of their stamps yet but I will be purchasing some soon, as pay day is almost here. I do look at their stamps and wish, like so many others. So many stamps so little money the credit crunch has alot to answer for :( .

Anyway I got side tracked then sorry:) Onto the card I am using one of Mo's images and she is so cute her name is two tasha. I have coloured her with distress inks & Twinkling H2O's. The papers are from pink petticoat, other embellies are from stash. Thanxs for taking a peek see u all soon hugs Toni x

Mo's Pastel Challenge

Hi Peeps, wow the weather is like winter out there today. How on earth do we think of spring with weather like this lol. So onto my card for Mo's digital challenge this week which is Spring colours. The papers I have used are from Nitwits, I have sewn my papers again and distressed my embellishment, which I made with circles. I stapled my ribbon and there they are again- the paper clips making another appearance lol. I really adore this image of Mo's so it makes another appearance also. I have coloured with distress inks and twinkling H2O's.