Allsorts Challenge 21

Morning folks....and yes a little bit later than planned but I finally managed to get my card done for the challenge this week over at Allsorts and the challenge is to use the colour...

KRAFT

and if you use a Pink Petticoat download...you can enter your name
twice with Mr Linky

well how could I resist...you must all know by now that I am addicted to Kraft card and am also a big big fan of the fabulous creative work from Liz at Pink Petticoat...so this one's for you Liz.

Papers: Jilly Bean Soup 100% Recycled Paper

Pink Petticoat: Little Fleurs Collection....Rose

Image: Pink Petticoat....."I Think You're Amazing"

Flowers: Prima Sprite

Crochet Flower....Maya Road

Hearts: Fiskars Punches

Martha Stewart Border Punch

That's it for now folks......"The Budster" is itching for his morning stroll and the DT stuff is calling.....so if there are going to be any sneaky peeks tomorrow.....I need to get a spurt on......catch up with you all later.

Hugs Kath xxxxxx

Papertake Weekly Challenge...Sketch 25

Hi folks......I can't believe this is the last week of my Guest Design spot on the fab Papertake Weekly Challenge but as they say.....time flies when you are having fun and it sure has been fun and a big thank you to all the team for having me along.
The challenge this week is a fabby sketch from Dawny P and there is a little twist...."Think Pink".

And as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this is a cause very dear to my heart having lost two very dear friends to breast cancer...I dedicate this card to all those who are battling this terrible disease....

Papers: Basic Grey....Sugared

Image: The Angel Company

Ribbon and gems from my stash

Sentiment: Doodlebug All Mixed Up Small

American Crafts: Foam Thickers

Well that's it for today folks....am now beavering away with the rest of the DT stuff for this week......maybe I shouldn't have had those two fun days playing over the weekend and the weather.....well let's just say it's sunny and bright not the most perfect day for being marooned in the cubbyhole......catch up with you all later.

Hugs Kath xxxxxx

Oops....oops....I think there may have been some crossed wires this week...either that or one of the two dopey old mares (mentioning no names....you know who you are) have finally gone doolally....apparently there is no Think Pink theme to this week's challenge...thanks Donna for putting me wise.....so forget you read that bit....while I go and lie down in a darkened room.

Just to say Hi

Hi Folks....well no challenge card to show up to now....things didn't quite go according to plan yesterday.....heating engineers duly arrived.....albeit rather late....and it was kettle on and the first cuppa of the day.....and that practically set the scene for the whole day.     After our morning stroll "The Budster" stretched out on his favourite sofa and I took myself off to the cubbyhole and just as I got started on some crafty stuff.....a voice from the kitchen "any chance of a cuppa"......followed by "any chance I could use your toilet"...and then before you know it.....it's lunchtime.....so heated up the home made soup and quickly made some sandwiches.....and still no crafty stuff done.....more cuppas and toilet breaks to follow in the afternoon and by 4pm I was tempted to say "if you didn't drink so much coffee....you wouldn't have to empty your bladders every hour".   The boiler is installed and working....but they are back tomorrow morning just to check everything out and finish off......and yes no doubt.....the kettle will be working overtime.
Not making any wild predictions about any challenge cards.....but I will catch up with you later with my Papertake Weekly Guest Design Spot card.....and thank goodness I made it on Sunday and didn't leave it until the last minute.
Off for our morning stroll and then I need to make out the bill for the catering services.....only joking....but honestly the money we are paying for this boiler and it's installation....I think they should be treating me to a slap up lunch...........Hugs Kath xxxxxx
Edited to add: To answer Stephanie's question...you need to use EZ Mount with your unmounted rubber stamps to cushion the rubber and get a nice crisp impression....they will then stick onto an acrylic block.....if you google it.....you will get lots of suppliers but I buy mine from HERE

Christmas Cuties

Morning folks....the start of another week and let's hope the weather calms down a little bit.....the wind's been blowing a hurricane here and chilly too.....but I was lovely and cosy in the cubbyhole...happy as larry playing with crafty stuff.....and here are some real cute Christmas dudes......

the templates for the above were from this month's issue of Papercraft Inspirations

but my favourite has to be this super cute bird image from Hero Arts

And what a stroke of luck.....I see that the challenge from Allsorts this week is KRAFT....so while the kraft paper is out on my desk.....I may as well have a go....and use some of my favourite download images from Pink Petticoat.....hope to be back later to share BUT.....we are getting a new central heating boiler fitted today and no doubt....the kettle will be constantly boiling and I will be pouring endless mugs of tea....in betweeen trying to get the DT stuff done.......will catch up with you all when I can........Hugs Kath xxxxxx

Playtime

Morning folks......I had a real fun day yesterday getting my fingers all inky......playing with these gorgeous stamps from Artemio...the images have a real etching feel to them and I love the trees and of course...the snowflakes.

and apologies in advance for the pics....lots of great natural daylight but it was blowing a mini hurricane...if I had set the cards up outdoors....chances are they would have been half way to Europe by now.....so it had to be indoor shots

and my favourite....I wonder why....

Images: Artemio...Impressionist Christmas
                 ....Impressionist Noel
Snowflake: Cuttlebug Die
Sentiments: Craftwork Cards
Flower: Craftwork Cards Festive Flowers
Buttons...ribbon & twine from stash
Self Adhesive Gems
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads...Antique Linen...Brushed Corduroy....Walnut Stain
Frayed Burlap...Peeled Paint and Faded Jeans
Ranger..Distress Stickles....Antique Linen

And what am I doing today....well to start off I am thanking my lucky stars we still have a roof on the house...the wind last night was horrendous.....lots of tree branches down and yes leaves all over the garden.  Our garden fence has taken a bit of a battering.....so that will keep hubby occupied today while I  have another FUN day...this making cards for fun is so addictive....so today it's some simple cutsie Christmas cards which hopefully I can share with you all tomorrow and maybe...get some challenge cards sorted.
I am a "real up early in the morning kinda" girl but the last week or so I have been struggling to drag myself out of bed......I hate the darker mornings and was I relieved that I didn't have to get up at crack of dawn again this morning to go to the car boot.   I never got a chance during the week to let you all know about last Sunday's trip....a very productive trip indeed....met lots of lovely crafters and were they in a buying mood....I arrived with 4 huge boxes of stuff and came home at 1pm with barely enough to fill one box and a bundle of cash for the crafty stash piggy bank....which will come in handy for my trip to the SECC....no doubt I will see some goodies there that I just have to buy.....and I will also be looking out for some extra special things for a little give-away.

Toodle...oo for now.......hugs Kath xxxxxx
Edited to add....I had a real job hunting these stamps down but eventually found theme HERE

World Tour of Cardmaking

To join in the fun and find out how you can win fabulous prizes....click HERE     Hugs Kath xxxxxx
I have had a few e-mails asking which papers I used on this card.
Just plain white cardstock folks.....stamped the Hero Arts "Old Letter Writing" with Versamark...heat embossed with Ranger Seafoam White Embossing Powder and then coloured with Tim Holtz Distress Inks.. Antique Linen and Brushed Corduroy......finished off  by over stamping with  Hero Arts  "Tiny Snowflakes" with Aged Mahogany.
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World Cardmaking Day

Yes folks....I'm back again.....if you don't already know....TODAY is World Cardmaking Day and all over the world cardmakers will be celebrating......are you going to be joining in the fun.
I've had great fun this week blog hopping all over the world with  COUNTDOWN TO WORLD CARDMAKING DAY over at the Moxie Fab World Blog....wow loads of beautiful cards and inspiration by the bucketload and hey have you checked out the fabulous prizes up for grabs......and it's not too late ...you have until Sunday at midnight to enter......someone has to win and it might just be YOU.
And what am I doing to celebrate.......well some rather yummy delicious stamps and goodies just happened to pop through my letter box yesterday.....should really be cracking on with the DT stuff for next week......but you know what...I feel like just cutting loose....getting all inky and having a good old PLAY.
And guess what else popped through the letterbox this week.....this gorgeous card from the lovely Tara who won my last blog candy and isn't it beautiful.....let me tell you even more beautiful  in the flesh.....and such a lovely kind thought.....thank you so much Tara.....I will treasure it.

"His Nibs" and I  had a rather breezy walk this morning.....my giddy aunt... the wind is blowing a real hooley here but it's bright and dry....so off to get the washing out....let's hope it stays on the line.   And while my bundle of golden deliciousness has his morning snooze....it's CRAFTY PLAY TIME...and hopefully I will have something to share tomorrow.....in the meantime enjoy your day whatever you are doing.

Hugs Kath xxxxxxx

Penny Black Saturday...Week 69

Morning folks and it's Saturday..and it's the beginning of the weekend and time to get those Penny Blacks looked out again.   Thank you all for having a go at the colour challenge last week and boy did you come up with fantastic cards....you really are such a talented bunch.
The challenge this week over at Penny Black Saturday is........

AUTUMN BREEZES

Papers: MME Bloom & Grow

Image: Penny Black....Fantasy

Background Image: Personal Impressions

Flower: Prima Sprite inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink...Mustard Seed

Button...twine and gems from stash

I must admit the old brain had to go into overdrive for this one.....just couldn't think of a Penny Black image I could use until I remembered this beautiful tree and because it has no leaves.....perfect....and it definitely needs a sentiment.....but to be honest that had to wait....can't overtax the old brain too much.

We are definitely into Autumn now.....and I do love when the leaves start to change colour and go that reddy coppery gold.....and then the bit I am not too keen on.....when they all blow off the trees and before you know the garden is under a carpet of leaves.......you just get them swept up and lo and behold another pile arrives blown in from someone else's garden...one of those never ending jobs.

We have another fabulous prize this week for one lucky winner.....

very kindly donated by our lovely teamie......Carole

Hand Mailed

one of my absolute favourites out of the newly released Christmas Collection

Can't wait to see all your gorgeous Autumn cards this week and don't worry if you think you don't have a suitable image.....just go with Autumn colours......and that will be fine......will be popping over to pay you all a visit.

Hugs Kath xxxxxxxx

Polkadoodles Challenge 20

Morning folks and it's time for another challenge over at Polkadoodles..... we have another fabby sketch this week from Nikky....and the team brief was to use the Crimbleydoodles download...of course you can use anything you want.....and was I tempted to use the fab tartan/plaid paper included in this download....but knew that some of my lovely teamies had already used it.....so it's a "real Kath" card this week....plain and simple.

 Bazzill CardStock Red
Papers..Sentiment & Snowflake....Crimblydoodles Download
Ribbon: American Crafts
Gems from stash
finished off with a little squiggly doodling with Inkssentials White Opaque Pen

And talking of gems and before you all e-mail me....yes I know one has slipped every so slightly....but a little nudge with the pokey tool will soon have that cheeky blighter back in place.

Nikky has just finished her latest CD....Not for Girls......and it's fabulous.....chocca full of great stuff for those awkward male cards.....I didn't get mine until yesterday due to this blooming postal strike....so I haven't had time to play yet but if you want to see what's in it.....you need to tune into Create & Craft.....Freeview 36 or Sky 671 today at 11.00am....you are so going to want this one.
"His Nibs"  and I have just got back from our morning stroll and it was blinking freezing.....wow no fear of lovely summer days now.....we are definitely heading for Winter.....need to look out the scarves and cosy gloves.....well that it's for today folks....off to get the kettle on and get a nice hot cuppa...catch up with you all tomorrow for another fabby challenge from Penny Black Saturday

Hugs Kath xxxxxxx

Get Funky Challenge....October

Morning folks....and who can believe it's the first day of October already....and where did September go....fabulous entries for Ruth's TWO LITTLE BOYS CHALLENGE last month .....Ruth has already announced her winner ....so pop over to GET FUNKY to see who has won the £20 voucher from FUNKY HAND.

We are definitely getting the old Autumn weather now.....leaves dropping from the trees....a definite chill in the air and the bit I don't like..... the darker mornings and evenings aren't that far away and at the end of this month it's......

HALLOWEEN

Which brings me nicely to the challenge this month over at GET FUNKY.....hosted by our lovely and mega talented teamie....ALLISON.
I'll be honest...I struggled a little bit with this one.....have never really made Halloween cards and didn't think I had anything remotely Halloweeny in my stash....but that's why it's called a challenge folks....so got the old thinking cap on and after a few false starts finally came up with this one......which I rather like.....using one of my favourite FUNKY HAND downloads......SALT AND PEPPER....I love that plaid paper.

Paper..Element & Alphas.....Funky Hand....Salt & Pepper Download

Bazzill Cardstock

Image: October Afternoon

Sizzlits: Flowers Branches & Leaves Set

Button..thread and gems from stash

Woodware Scalloped Circle Punch

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads.....Mustard Seed..Spiced Marmalade..Brushed Corduroy

And that "oh so not scary" spider was made with a button....... cut the stems I had left over from the Sizzlits branches for the spider legs  (yes I did remember spiders have 8 legs) glued them to a small circle and then popped a black button on top with gold gems for eyes.

Why don't pop over to GET FUNKY and feast your eyes on all the gorgeous creations from the other lovelies on the team......they have well and truly rocked this challenge.....as always.

You have one whole month to get creative with the Halloween theme.....and it doesn't have to be a card....it could be a gift bag..a little trick and treat box..altered art..a scrapbook page....whatever takes your fancy.....so it's time to get FUNKY AND SPOOOOOKY with the girls from the GET FUNKY GANG.....can't wait to see what you come up with and will be popping over to pay you all a little visit....in the meantime...

Have lots of fun crafting

Hugs Kath xxxxxxx