New Fold out Bookmarks

These Fold out Bookmarks are a new idea from Nicecrane Designs, They are very easy 10 min makes.
the perfect size to fit inside a card, so make an ideal gift to send through the post, there are more new design coming soon, but I think these are ideal  for Fathers day.
 visit the store to see more http://nicecranedesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9

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Hi all anyone that post a nice comment will receive a free bookmark,,,so visit my blog and choose your fave. Nicecrane Designs, 

If you go over to get your free book mark, don't forget to say you are from my blog.

Have a nice Evening Kevin xx

Happy Birthday

Good evening, Its a very late post from me today, I was making this card while watching tv so it took me much longer to make, The fabulous image is from Nicecrane designs from a Peter rabbit set. I will be using all of the image as these are timeless. Ive used spellbinder die cuts, backing papers are papermaina capule Boysenberry, Ribbon buttons and pins from stash. you can see the full range of Beatrix potter images Here http://nicecranedesigns.com/

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges
One stitch at a time http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/ Anything goes
Paper Sundaes  http://papersundaes.blogspot.com/ Birthday Creations
Ellephatastic  http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/ Birthday/Party
Crafty Ann's  http://craftyannschallengeblog.blogspot.com/ Happy Birthday

I would like to say a big Thank you to all of you who visit my blog, I really appreciate all of your wonderful support & your kind comments.
Have a good week.
Kevin xx

Nicecrane, Mother Goose

Good Afternoon, well it looks like the blogger problems have been solved now, thank goodness. I hope you are all keeping well. my card is for a friend who has been unwell, I thought this sweet image would cheer her up, The image is from the Mother Goose set from Nicecrane designs, Ive coloured with promarkers, spellbinder no1 nesties backing papers from papermaina, ribbon bling and sentiment are from my stash. why not pop over and visit http://nicecranedesigns.com/

to see there wonderful selection of unique Digital stamps and Collage sheets, theres some thing for everyone.
I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
Penny's paper-crafty http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/    Anything goes
Crafty Creations  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything goes
Diva's by design  http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/    Anything goes
Inspire me friday http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/   Anything goes

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend, Thanks for stopping by .
Kevin xx

Stampin with the Dragon Challenge Sketch & Recipe

Hi All, All our posts are late due to the Blogger problems, but we seem to be back to normal now, apart from My Aliens have been abducted lol. I will have to sort that out later.
At Stampin with the Dragon we have a new challenge for you, its a Sketch and a Recipe together.  Here is the sketch

The Recipe is 2 papers 1 image and 1 embellishment. the sponsor this week is Di's digi Downloads.

The image I have used is called Buddies, isn't it sweet, coloured with promarkers, backing papers from the last docraft goodie bag, nellie snellen die cut, doily and sentiment from stash. I hope you will join in with us, You have 2 weeks to get your entries in, I look forward to seeing what you make.
Have a lovely weekend.
Kevin xx

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 102. Alien/Space

Good Morning All, Its another nice Morning here, I hope its nice where you are, Its Thursday so time for a new Craft challenge, and this week its Aliens or Space, I made this fun card for a friends Grandson. the backing paper is from a space fairy kit and the Alien space ships are out of another set.
This weeks sponsor is http://www.trulymadlycrafty.co.uk/ Truly madly crafty, previously known as Which craft online. the prize is a £5.00 gift voucher to spend in there new online store.
I do hope you will join in with us this week as I would love to see your Alien/space cards.

Thank you for stopping by I really appreciate it, Have a great day.
Kevin xx

Paper Shelter Challenge 13 Black & White + one

Good Morning to you All, I hope you are well, It is wednesday and time for a new Paper shelter challenge, This week the challenge is Black and White and one other colour, the image I have used is called Cabaret Lolly. paper by Anna Stemplewsha, nellie snellen die cutter, Marianne creatable corners, ribbon and sentment from stash.

The prize again this week is If you are the winner and have used a Paper Shelter image you will win a $15.00 gift certificate to spend in the on line store, but If you haven't used a Paper Shelter image, then you will win one Paper shelter image of your choice.
I do hope you will join in with us this week, I look forward to seeing your cards.
Have a Lovely day.
Kevin xx

Rupert plays Rock

Good Morning All, for a change ive made an easel card, The image ive used is called Rupert plays rock, Isn't he great I love these Dragons, ive coloured him with promarkers, the backing paper is from paper cellar ive used a real cd , peel off musical notes and corners, sentiment made on pc.
you can get Rupert and the rest of the fantastic Dragon family and much more from Stampin Dragon Designs  shop, http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/

You still have a week  to enter our  May flowers Stampin with the Dragon challenge
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/  the sponsor is  Stampin Dragon Designs :o) and the prize is 4 Digital stamps of the winner choice, so you could win some of these fab Dragons, I would enter myself , but im not allowed lol.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges.
Bunny Zoes crafts. http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/ one for the boys.
Cards for men. http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/ Circles.
Pixie cottage. http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/ sketch and / or Masculine

Thank you so much for visiting, I really apprecite it, Have a good day.
Kevin xx

C.R.A.F.T Challenge 101. Sketch

Good Morning to you All, I hope you are keeping well, Its Thursday and time for a new Craft Challenge, and this week its a Sketch. everything ive used on this card are older things from my stash, Ive coloured the stamp using water colour pencils and brush markers, the backing papers are very old papermaina, the flowers are punched, ribbon and sentiment from stash, some times its good to get the older stash out. If your anything like me, you forget what you have got, lol.
Here is the Sketch

The sponsor this week is Digi's with Attitude and they are offering one lucky winner a $10 gift voucher (canadian dollar) to spens inn there on line store.

I would like to enter this card into the new Diva's by design challenge http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ Anything goes.
I do hope you will join in with us this week, I always look forward to seeing what you make,
Have a great day
Kevin xx

Paper Shelter Challenge 12 . Bling it up

Good Morning to you All, Its Wednesday and time for a new Paper Shelter Challenge, this week its Bling it up. I have used spring Zoe, but ive used the pre coloured image,just to show you, because when you buy paper shelter stamps you get 2 a normal one for you to colour and a pre coloured one, which is very handy if you want to make a card on the quick, and as you can see they look brilliant.

I have used Nellie snellen die cutter,dove craft back to basics papers, a chipboard flower, doily and bling from stash.

The prize this week, If you are the winner and have used a Paper Shelter image on your card, you will win a $15.00 gift voucher to spend in the shop, however If you are the winner and Have not used a Paper Shelter image you will win 1 digital stamp of your choice.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have a great day
Kevin xx

Childhood Memories

Good evening to you All, I hope you are all keeping well, I have been asked to Join the creative team at Nicecrane, When I saw there fabulous digital stamps and fab collage sheets, I thought I would give it a go. And here are my first cards, You can buy these images separate or you can get them in a great value pack. Ive coloured the images with promarkers.

These gorgeous images remind me of times gone by,  the collection is called A childs Garden of verse
the first card ive used Papermaina backing papers, ribbon flowers and pearls from stash. for the second card, Ive used papermaina capsule papers marianne creatable swirls, joy craft die cut flowers, lace and pearls from stash.

 why not visit http://nicecranedesigns.com/ and see there fabulous range of digital stamps and collage sheets

I would Like to enter my second card in the following challenges.
Sparkles Forum  http://sparklesforumchallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything goes.
Crafts 4 Eternity.  http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/  Anything goes.
Paper cutz   http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/  Anything goes.
Inspire me Friday. http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/  Anything goes.
Aifactory.   http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/  Anything goes.
4 Crafty Chicks. http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/ Distressing.

Thank you for stopping by, Have a lovely evening.

Kevin xx