Penny Black #75 ~ Christmas for The guys

A very good morning and its a windy one this morning I'm heading to the mainland bowling in just a bit so this will be a quickie form me this morning. Don't ask about scores lol let's just say hubby is winning more than I am..... I'll catch up with your blogs later when I'm not watching X-Factor.

This mornings card is for the fabby theme over on

Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

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"Christmas For The Guys"

Fabulous examples form the talented DT again this week. Made this for hubby for his Crimbo card so another thank you to PB for getting me so organised this year lol. Oh yeah and i might just warn you too...it's a glitter alert I've went mad with glamour dust.

I bought 2 of the new Christmas Magnolias :D can't wait to get them. Couldn't decide between the Chrismas FF at the Glitter Pot cause I love these cuties too lol.

Have a smashing day!

~ Supplies ~

• Stamps ~ Penny Black
• Medium ~ Prismacolor pencils
• Papers ~ DCWV
• Access ~ Cuttlebug snowflake die, woodware snowflake punch, glamour dust, DCWV glitter chipboard letters, Polar White Flower soft, SU Matt pack, SU Paper piercer
  

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Cute Card Thursday ~ Glitter Me Silly

A very good evening. What a day escaped the island today to go and do some Crimbo shopping and visited my Mum while I was away. I raided her craft stash lol and came away with FF stamps lol..... no seriously Mum gave them to me...honest :D

My arms are still sore from my jags however that didn't stop me from making this card for this weeks Cute Card Thursday the theme being Glitter Me Silly. Well you don't need to tell me twice and I'm reaching for the Stickles lol.

Penny Black image I received from the lovely Jackie in my candy win (mwah thank you honey), is coloured with prismas and I have used my SU matt pack and paper piercer (again)

Todays card is for my Mum as I bought Craft gift vouchers for her today so I will add a pocket to the inside and put the vouchers in. Will show you it when it's finished.

Well my PJs are now on and I'm off to order some stamps *huge grin* as hubby got his crimbo pressie today a very expensive new camera oh yes some scrummy rubber will be coming my way tonight me thinks...I hope...lol

~ Supplies ~

• Stamps ~ Penny Black
• Medium ~ Prismacolor Pencils
• Papers ~ DCWV
• Access ~ Papermania bow and ribbon, Red & Green Stickles
  

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs
~ Ali x ~

Whiff of Joy #55 ~ Henry Mouse

This weeks challenge on Whiff of Joy is a colour combo ~ Orange, Brown and Ivory....... Delicious

Stunning examples from the talented DT as always a pleasure to look at. Thanks girlies for the fab inspiration.

I have used Henry Mouse ain't he such a cutie...... and that Muffin he has looks even better mmmmm!!

I made the inside of the large flower myself with organza ribbon and ivory stamens...Do you Like?? Would love some feedback...pwetty pweese :D

Again I used my SU pricking tool and matt set.....love this your gonna be seeing lots more of it me thinks.

A late post from me today as i have been busy, busy, you know what it's like?

Delighted to hear I'm A Celebrity Get me out of here starts soon....yeah. Will be glued. Oh yeah and I'm NOT watching X-Factor this week....determined not to give them the time of day so will just stand at the creation station and make cards to show you girlies that take the time to visit.

Well I'm off for a Hot Chocolate and rest my poor sore arms. I got my Flu jag and my Swine Flu jag both on Tuesday. I got the swine flu because I'm on immune suppressing tablets for my Arthritis..... so now not only do I rattle, when I drink I have fluid coming out my arms roflol.

Such is life......lol....have a fab evening and i'll leave you with my card. Hope you like.

~ Supplies ~

Stamps ~ Henry Mouse, SU One of a Kind
Medium ~ Prismacolor pencils,
Ink ~ Chocolate Chip
Papers ~ Daisy & Dandelion
Access ~ Prima flower, organza ribbon, Ivory Stamens , SU punches, SU Matt Pack,

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs
~ Ali x ~

Penny Black #74 ~ Song Title/Lyrics

Afternoon a sunny day today but cold brrr. Well today's card is for this weeks challenge over on Penny Black which is Song Title/Lyrics. A fabulous theme this week girls and your examples are superb.... you talented bunch :D

Well here is my effort and my song is "Step into Christmas" by Elton John. The image I received this morning from the lovely Jackie I won fabulous SU blog candy on Jackies blog and it arrived this morning. Thank you so much honey I have used it on my card.

I used my new SU paper piercing kit around the image and then hand stitch with silver bling thread from Maderia left over from my Cross stitching days.

The next card was my original effort for this weeks challenge however I wasn't happy with it and decided not to use it this morning.

The song was "You wear it Well" by Rod Stewart

That's it from me just now I will leave you with the recipe and will catch up with your blogs later tonight.

~ Supplies ~

Stamps ~ Penny Black
Medium ~ Prismacolor, Polychromos pencils
Papers ~ DCWV
Access ~ Cuttlebug snowflake, cuttlebug swiss dots, bubbles embossing folders, Card Candy, Glamour dust, Polar White Flower Soft, Gingham ribbom from stash

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Allsorts ~ Bring out the Bling

Afternoon, been really busy today creating. Samples for new releases coming soon from Cuddly Buddly . I had time to squeeze in this little cutie too for this weeks challenge over on Allsorts which is "Bling" My bling is the scrummy cherries on the cakes. Still using things from my Forever Friends TSV kit it has an ever ending supply of stash it's fab. The background is my Happy Birthday cuttlebug embossing folder for those who know me well, know how much I love my bug :D The sentiment says Birthday Treat sorry it's not clear it's the angle the camera was at. I'm off to make my PB card for this week and a few more samples for Kim. Enjoy the rest of the day.


~ Supplies ~

Image ~ Forever Friends 3D elements
Papers ~ pearlised purple from stash
Access ~ Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Cuddly Buddly Competition Time

The very talented and generous Kim is holding another Competition again this month over on Cuddly Buddly pop over to the home page and read all about it. You could win yourself a £25.00 Gift Certificate to spend at Cuddly Buddly Crafts What you waiting for run.......


Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

It's A Crafter's Companion DT Card

A very good morning to one and all. This morning is my first DT card for you for the It's A Crafter's Companion Challenge blog. Thank you again girls for asking me to join the team.

This fortnights challenge is a sketch for you to follow and we would like you to include Red, Gold, White, Ribbon, Gems and embossing (of any kind) on your creation.

Here is what I have come up with.

For my card I have used Cute companions Christmas Magic set which is fabulous as you can either use the snowglabe option or the bauble option like I have for my card. I have coloured my cutie with Copics which are now available at

Crafter's Companion to purchase and I have paper pieced her dress.

I hope you will join in the fun with us this fortnight and get out your Crafter's Companion stamps, Cute Companions, Popcorn the bear or your CD roms. We would love you to join in with us. I look forward to visiting your blogs to see what you come up with.

~ Supplies ~

Stamps ~ Christmas Magic
Medium ~ Copics
Papers ~ A Patchwork of Red from Cuddly Buddly
Access ~ Papermania bling, ribbon from stash, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Forever Friends sentiment, Stickles

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Distressed Edwin

A very good morning, bit of a rush this morning been phoned at the last minute to step into a place at the bowling so trying to do a million things at once. Lol I'm drying my hair ans trying to type at the same time doh.

Today's card is for this weeks challenge on Just Magnolia which is Distressing. A fabulous tutorial by Chris. Poor Edwin is distressed as he has fallen and hurt himself and needs big hugs. Was raiding the stash again and found old stash so using it up. DCWV papers and my goodness mulberry papers lol goodness knows when I bought them. Anyway well worth a visit to see the stunning examples from the JM DT this week.

A range of Martha Stewart punches have been added to the Cuddly Buddly shop....scrummy.....there is a cupcake!! You can view them HERE

~ Supplies ~

Stamps ~ Magnolia, Cuddly Buddly round greeting
Medium ~ Prisma pencils
Papers ~ DCWV
Access ~ Brads, gems, Cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, black mulberry paper

(*Donna think I need to be on minima cause it didn't work will try later*)

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~

Cuddly Buddly Shop

The Cuddly Buddly shop is bursting at the seams lots of new products have been added just recently including...

Martha Stewart Glitters
Penny Black Slapstick stamps
Tim Holtz Stamps

Martha Stewart Stamps
New jewel embellies
Decoupage sheets

it's full to the brim.

Grab yourself a cuppa and head over for a nosey.

Cuddly Buddly Crafts

Thanks for taking the time to visit, you make my day!

Stampin hugs

~ Ali x ~