Wednesday 27 February 2013

You mean the world to me

Good evening all, I hope you are all well and having a good week, I have been very busy going backwards and forwards to the hospital with Heather, she hasn't got to back for a week now, so I can get some crafting done. Last week I was very Lucky and won some Molly Bloom stamps from Brenda, Thank You Brenda, she Is having another give away so why not visit her blog, you have to be in it to win it.
I have coloured Molly with promarkers and fleximarkers, the sentiment stamp is from Katie & co, backing papers Dovecraft back to basic 11 and riverbank, Memory box die cut corner, doily, ribbon and butterflies are from stash.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes.
http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ For a lovely Lady.
http://paperplaytime.blogspot.co.uk/ Use a sentiment stamp.
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes.
http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.co.uk/ Add a sentiment.
http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ Anything goes.
Thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it.
Have a great evening.
Kevin xx

Monday 25 February 2013

Sketch N Stash Challenge 108

Good Morning All, I hope you have all had a good weekend and are keeping well and warm, It is Monday and time for a new challenge at Sketch N Stash,
 Here is the sketch, for my card I have used this sweet image from our sponsor Stampfairy she is called Molly with Balloon, I flipped the image and coloured the with promarkers and fleximarkers, Xcut rectangle die cuts, the backing papers are from G.C.D. flowers and gems from stash.
We are sponsored by the Stampfairy and they are offering our lucky winner a $10.00 gift voucher to spend in there online store.
Now you have two weeks to enter, you can add extra embellishments to your card but we must be able to recognise our sketch, the optional theme this fortnight is Girly & Blingy . I do hope you will join in with us, I look forward to seeing what you create.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Bling it on.
http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.co.uk/ for a child.
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Use a digi.
http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ for the kids.
Thanks you for stopping by I really appreciate your visit.
Have a wonderful week.
Kevin xx

Saturday 23 February 2013

Vintage Charlotte

Good afternoon, I hope you are all keeping well, this is the first image I have used from the other Cd rom I bought Best of Just ink lined, isn't she lovely she is called Charlotte, I have coloured her with promarkers and fleximarkers, Spellbinders labels two, backing papers are from Prima which I have distressed, the beautiful pins where a gift from my dear friend Sassy Sue, Thank you Sassy. the flowers, brads and lace are all from my stash.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/ Very Vintage.
http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ Vintage.
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ Bingo.Lace, dies ,brads.
http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/ Use a digi.
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes.
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Mothers day or female.
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.nl/ Vintage hats,shoes or purses.
Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Kevin xx

Candy Winners

Good Afternoon All, it is very cold and trying to snow here, I hope it is better where you are. I have to say a big Thank you to everyone that entered my blog Candy celebration, and a big hello and welcome to all my  new followers.
It took me ages to write all the names out, but I did it, all the Names went into the hat and I got Heather to draw out 2 winners.

Drum roll please

The winner of the first package is you ....................... Evie  of  http://handmadebyevieta.blogspot.co.uk/
Congratulations.

The winner of the second package is you ..................Clare  of  http://clarecards.blogspot.co.uk/
Congratulations

Can you please both contact me with your Addresses  so I can get the candy sent off to you.
Again I want to thank everyone for joining in and we will have another candy in the near future.

Kevin xx

Celebration Candy

Hi Friends and Followers, I am celebrating as I have hit  over 150.000 page views and now have over 700 followers and I want to say a Big Thank You. I never thought when I started my blog that I would make so many wonderful friends from all around the world, I want you to know how much I appreciate your support, all your wonderful comments and of course all the inspiration you give me, Thank you.
On to the Candy.
Cute Companions clear stamp set
Dovecraft Cupcake clear stamp set
6 by 6 London line paper pack 48 sheets
Mixed pack of decorative pins
Funky floral brads
Country companions embossing folder
Pack of cream & ivory lace
Mixed bag of charms

As there are now over 100 in the draw I thought I would add an extra Candy
So that we can have 2 Winners.

Papermaina Mix & Match rubber stamp set.
6 by 6 mixed paper package.
mixed bag of Charms.
Mixed bag of brads.
5 m roll of Dovecraft ribbon.

This Candy is open to all of my followers Old and New ,It would be nice if you would add the candy to your sidebar, but you don't have to. Please don't  become a follower  just for candy, and
No candy only blogs please.
I am happy to post worldwide, to be in with a chance of winning you just need to leave a comment, I will put all the names in a hat and get Heather to draw the Winner on 23rd February.
this is a sticky post for New posts please see below,
Good Luck to you All.
Kevin xx

Thursday 21 February 2013

You Rock

Good Morning All, I hope you are all keeping well, Last week I got myself 2 cd roms from La Pashe, the Best of La Pashe and the Best of Just ink lined for only £10.00 for the two and they are jam packed with fabulous images and nice easy decoupage and at that price excellent value for money. this is the first card I made using the decoupage, I printed the sheet on to a light weight photo paper  layers on to red glitter card, black card and silver mirror card, the sentiments are also on the sheets.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Men only.
http://herecometheboysblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Lots of layers.
http://craft-roomchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ For a Man.
Thank you for visiting my blog I really appreciate it,
Have a wonderful day.
Kevin xx

Monday 18 February 2013

Spring is on the way

Good Morning All, I hope you are all keeping well and had a good weekend, Something a bit different from me today,  Papercraft essentials free gift this month was this gorgeous butterfly embossing folder and some Core'dinations card, so I thought I would have a play, I used the embossing folder with white card, the backing paper is Papermaina capsule, Dovecraft border punch, Joycraft die cut flowers which are cut from the core;dinations card I embossed one of the butterflies in the orange, trimmed it up I sanded the flower and the butterfly Crealie die cut leaves.button from stash.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Things with wings.
http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ Embossing.
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything with wings.
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes.
Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
Have a wonderful week.
Kevin xx

Friday 15 February 2013

Digi Haven Challenge Snow or Snowflakes

Good Morning All I hope you are All well, and looking forward to your weekend, Today at Digi Haven we have a New Challenge for you, Snow or Snowflakes. For my card I have used this gorgeous image called Siku & Shiya from Mo;s digital pencil, I have coloured them with promarkers and fleximarkers, backing paper from Dovecraft,Marianne creatable icicle border and snowflakes, Memory box snowflake corner, sentiment from this fortnights sponsor Mynnette, crystal snowflakes from stash.

We are sponsored by the lovely Mynnette from On a Stampage she is offering our lucky winner some of her lovely sentiments, Now please remember that you need to use a digi image on your project and you need to follow the theme, you have two weeks to enter, I hope you will join in with us, I look forward to seeing what you create.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://christmasatsweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Snowflakes.
http://www.trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Christmas.
http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.co.uk/ Any thing goes.
http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/vickie-challenges.html Anything goes.
Thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Kevin xx

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Romance is in the Air at Digistamps 4 Joy GDT card

Good Morning All, I hope you are keeping well and warm, the snow has cleared here but it is still very cold.
This week I am a Guest Dt at Digistamps 4 Joy, The challenge is Romance is in the air, for my card I have used this gorgeous image called Dear Valentine, I coloured her with promarkers and fleximarkers, I made it like a tag with black lace edging, the backing papers are papermaina capsule, ribbon, heart gems and charm are all from my stash.

You have more than one chance to win, One lucky winner will be selected to win 3 digi images from the Digistamps 4 Joy store, If you use one there own  fabulous images you could win a $10.00 voucher to spend in the store, Now you still have a week to enter your Valentine projects, I do hope you will join in, I look forward to seeing what you create.
I would like to enter my card in the following challenges.
http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ My Valentine.
http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine Card.
http://lexiscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine/Love.
http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine.
http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Love.
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Love is in the air.
Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate you visiting.
Have a great day.
Kevin xx

Monday 11 February 2013

Sketch N Stash Challenge 107

 Good Morning All, I hope you are all keeping well and warm, it has snowed all night here and it is very cold. It is Monday and time for a New Challenge at Sketch N Stash. we have a fabulous sketch for you with the optional theme of Love.
Here is the sketch, for my card I have used this gorgeous stamp that I found in one of my stamp draws, I don't remember  what it is called or what make it is, so if you know please let me know,
I have coloured with promarkers and fleximarkers and added glamour dust to heart bubbles, Nellie Snellen die cut oval,backing papers are forever friends, soft hearts, lace, gems and charm all from stash.

We are sponsored this fortnight by LOTV and they are offering a fabulous £10.00 gift  voucher to spend in there online store.
Now you have two weeks to enter, you can flip the sketch and add extra embellishments, but we must be able to recognise our original sketch, and the Theme of Love is optional.
I do hope you will join in with us, I look forward to seeing what you create.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://cardcrafterscircle.blogspot.co.uk/ Love is in the air.
http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ Be my valentine.
http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Hearts.
http://www.comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Show your heart.
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentines.
http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ from the heart.
http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.co.uk/ Love.
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.co.uk/ Girly.
Thank you for visiting my blog, Ireally appreciate it.
Have a wonderful week.
Kevin xx

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Elegant Art Deco

Good Afternoon All, I hope you are all keeping well, I had a pink over dose and lost my mojo for a few days, I saved my self by packing away everything pink and locking it away for some time to come lol.
This stamp was a freebie on the creativity magazine a few months back, I coloured her with promarkers and fleximarkers, Spellbinders labels 10 die cuts, backing paper from papermaina capsule, Memory box die cut swirls Marianne creatable  Die cut swirls Joy craft die cut butterflies, gems organza ribbon and flowers are from stash.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Ribbon & Bows.
http://livelaughstamp.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/wordplaysaturday Anything.
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Not square.
http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Colour.
http://craftybootschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Blue & White.
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes.
Thank you for visiting my blog, I really appreciate it,
Have a wonderful evening.
Kevin xx

Friday 1 February 2013

Digi Haven Challenge, Valentine/Love & Hearts


 Good Afternoon All, this is my second post today, We have a New Challenge for you today at Digi Haven and this fortnight it is Valentine/Love & Hearts,  I have made a double gatefold spinner card, I have used this sweet bear image from our sponsor My Grafico, from the Valentine Teddies Digital stamp set. I coloured two of them with promarkers and stuck them back to back with the twine through the middle, the backing paper is from Dovecraft London Line,Joy craft die cut hearts, Cherry Lynn leaf swirl Joy craft die cut butterflies, and peel off borders from Anita's, flowers from stash.
We are sponsored by my Grafico, and they are offering our lucky winner 1 set of digital stamps or clip art set, to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize, you must use a Digi image or Sentiment on your card or project, and it must fit the theme, you can enter more than once as long as it is a different project.
You have two weeks to enter, I hope you will join in with us this fortnight.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.
http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ Hearts.
http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Hearts.
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine/Hearts/Love.
http://jensdigis.blogspot.co.uk/ All about Love.
http://thestampingchef.wordpress.com/ Love.
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine.
Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it.
Have a great evening.
Kevin xx

Heck of a Challenge Love and Flowers

Good Morning All, I hope you are all keeping well & warm, Today we have a New Challenge for you at Heck of a Challenge and it is Love & Flowers.
This card is for my Nephew who is going to be proposing to his girlfriend on Valentines day. lets hope she says yes. So I've made an easel card the gorgeous image is from Sassy studio Designs she is called Sassy Cupid, I have coloured her with promarkers and fleximarkers, Nellie Snellen and Joy craft die cut hearts, joy craft die cut butterflies, backing paper was a freebie from crafts beautiful last year, engagement ring from Nephew, flowers feathers and gems from stash.
Now you have a month to enter the challenge, you can enter more than once but they must be  different kinds of project, the prize is a £10.00 voucher to spend in Craft & Hobby store or on line at Every craft a pound, so lets see your Love and flowers creations.
I would like to enter my card in to the following challenges.
http://www.abcchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentines Day.
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentines Day.
http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Hearts Galour.
http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Valentine or Love.
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ Love is all around.
http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ Love is in the air.
Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate you visiting my blog and your kind comments.
Have a wonderful day
Kevin xx