Mojo Monday on er Friday

Mmmm seems like Father's Day has snook around again (yeah OK I've known for months but I work better under pressure NOT!)

This is my entry for Mojo Monday's challenge, I knew I had to make my Dad's card and this sketch gave me the kick start I needed. The stamps are Penny Black clear stamps, they are really cute, and as the dog is wearing a tie it has to be for a guy card right lol. The sentiment is a rub on as I hate peel off's even though I have enough to start a shop. The paper flower is from a tutorial by Claudia Rosa. I was a bit doubtful about puting it on my Dad's card, but it looks so nice (and really easy to make - thanks so much Claudia) so in my usual throw the kitchen sink at it attitude, on it went!

The background papers are from an old QVC TSV kit - come on you know the one, you've all got it, came in three parts in its own little cardboard cabinet...

My appologies for the weird layout but I sent the picki using my new toy (mobile), and me being such a computer expert as wot I am lol I can't do anything about it :o)

Thanks for looking, and have a blogtastic weekend xx

Sent using a Sony Ericsson mobile phone

Watch Out There's a Bunny About!!

This is my entry for this weeks Daring Cardmakers challenge, which is all things circular. Sooooooo I dug out my Circle Cutter that I got from C&C many moons ago. I remember now why it was in the back of the drawer!
After it had chewed up 4 sheets of card and I was less than happy, I managed to cut a couple of circles which I joined together with eyelets and ribbon.
The backing paper is DCWV which is really getting used now.
The image is from a clear set of Penny Black stamps and is very cute. She won't hop away because I had to cut her feet off to get her to fit!!. Calm down dear it's only a card lol. I've coloured her with Inktense and embossed it all with clear embossing powder over new Versamark Champagne pad. This is great, my old Versamark was filthy so I treated myself to a new one. It gives a very subtle goldy shimmery finnish - very nice.
The circle cutter is now at the bottom, at the back of the drawer again!
The card also fits in well with the challenge at Craft Swap Forum where the theme is Easter.
I really need to get away from the computer now, but it's gonna be hard to move. Have a great Sunday and thanks for looking xx

Let Them Eat Cake....

This weeks challenge over at Penny Black is Something to Eat. This is the 1st stamp I ever bought by Penny Black, and luckily it has a cake on it.
The image has been coloured with my Inktense pencils, I would not be without these now as they are so quick and easy to use, and I always seem to be in a rush!
The papers are all DCWV as is the sentiment sticker.
A couple of my trusty Prima's and it's all ready for the post (see what I mean about always in a rush lol)
Thanks very much for looking and enjoy your Sunday dinners xx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Romance

I was a bit stuck this week for a 'romance' challenge, as none of my stamps were what you could call romantic. Soooooo I cut his party hat off and stuck him onto a heart lol.
The image is a bit small for a large card, but my OH thinks that small cards are only for people that you don't like that much !!
I got a bit adventurous with the ribbon, then discovered that it was a real tight fit for the nesties, but just managed to wedge 'em in!!
The backing paper is part of a DCWV kit, and the love stamp is a clear stamp that I got from USA last year - thank goodness customs didn't want to look in my suitcase lol.
A lovely challenge, and thanks for looking. xx
http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/02/week-35-romance.html

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Frame It!

This is my entry to this weeks Penny Black challenge. I've stamped a black 'Bubble' all around the base card edge as it looked quite boring without. The frame has been 'cuttlebugged' , and the pink card has been embossed with 2 cuttlebug folders.
The Penny Black stamp has been watercoloured, add a ribbon and chipboard flower and all finished.
Thanks very much for looking xx

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2009/01/penny-black-saturday-challenge-week-33.html

Ismake Challenge 2009/02

This seemed to come together so much easier than last weeks card. It's been a typical crafter's 'thing' I love these papers so I'm not going to use 'em! They're all from K&Co's Neopolitan range, and I brought them back from America a couple of years ago. I think I've made one card from them as I can't bear to cut them up lol.
The little diamonds are DCWV 12 x 2 strips. These are great for the Cuttlebug as you don't have to go into a big sheet for a small die cut.
The main sentiment is Penny Black, and the smaller one Cuddly Buddly.
I really enjoyed this challenge, and thanks for looking.
http://ismaki.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/ismaki-002/

Funky Fairys Challenge -19 - Going Dotty

Hi, here is my entry for this weeks Funky Fairy's challenge.
The dotty paper is a lovely free download from their inspirations site.
Dots always make me think of my Pink Cat poodle and cat stamps, so I had to use these.
There is also my one and only Tilda and Penny Black hedgie stamps.
They've been coloured with stickles (very bling) water colour pencils and glaze stamps. I've also added a bit of diamond glaze here and there.
I had such fun making these, it was nice to get away from my 'brown' mood of late, so thanks for a great challenge.xx
http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/2008/05/week-19-going-dotty.html

Funky Fairy's Challenge - Boyz2Men

The Funky Fairy's challenge this week is everybody's favourite, a boy/man theme. Always the easiest of cards to make - not!!
Didn't photograph too well, and scanned even worse lol too much metal and glitter I guess.
The background is from the boys and girls collection, in blue and purple. Silver mirror card has been Cuttlebug embossed, and the sizzix signpost is in blue glitter card.
The wording is actually the same shade of purple as the backing paper, - not the rather fetching pink as in the photograph!!
The stamp is by Penny Black, and it's the third time he's been out this week.
I enjoyed this challenge, and it's nice to be in front with a card for a change :o)
http://funkyfairychallenge.blogspot.com/

Lots To Do Challenges - Collage

The challenge this week is 'collage' , and I must admit this is something I really struggle with. But I had such fun making this card as I used some of my favourite stamps, and I got the Mod Podge out, which always cheers me up!!
Basically, the images have been stamped onto glossy card, coloured with distress inks, and cut out. Then stuck down with lots of Mod Podge to give a nice shine. I've highlighted bits with a white paint pen that I got in a closing down sale, and I wish I'd bought more 'cos I love it.
The stamps are from Lost Coast, Paper Artsy and Simple Expressions. The sentiment is from Penny Black.
No football this weekend, so I promise to be earlier with the next challenge :o)
http://lotstodocallenges.blogspot.com/