Oldie But A Goodie - Wings

Good morning, and welcome to another Oldie But A Goodie Challenge.

I didn't take part in the last challenge due to holidays ... so before I go any further I need to announce the winner of my blog candy from the OBAG blog hop 4 weeks ago .... and that is

Pamela

Congratulations!! If you could please email me within 2 weeks (before the next OBAG challenge) I will get your prize out to you  :-)

So without further ado, onto this fortnight's challenge, which has been chosen by Sara and is

Wings

... and Sara has also donated this yummy set of clear stamps + ribbons as a prize for one lucky winner!

Don't forget, to be eligible for the prize you should create a new piece of work which uses a stamped image (no digis please!) that's at least 6 months old - that's why we're called An Oldie But A Goodie ;-)

The rest of the DT have created some fabulous winged creations if you would like to check them out .. here is mine for this fortnight.

Recipe:

Main image: LotV "Dandelion Clock" coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers, and decorated with glamour dust;

Sentiments: Penny Black transparent set "Party Critters";

Papers: ?? "Pampered Pets";

Supplies: all flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts apart from teeny blossoms from Sweet Lilac; buttons from my stash;

Tools: Marianne D Creatables dies LR0130 (designer doily) and LR0150 (branch forest).

Challenges:

Lili of the Valley #114 - Button It!

LotV Ideas to Inspire : World Cardmaking Day Candy - Fave LotV (and it's a new one too!)

Marianne Design Divas #2 - Bloom & Grow

Crafter's Companion #17 - Pink and Green

Sparkles #21 - Something That Sparkles

Paper Sundaes #89 - Lots of Layers

ABC - Anything Goes

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers #53 - Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Challenge #16 - Sketch

Look forward to seeing all your creations this fortnight.

Hugs

Oldie But A Goodie First Birthday Challenge & Blog Hop

Hi all

It's time for a new challenge over at  Oldie But A Goodie

Thanks very much to everyone who joined in our previous challenge - don't forget to check the main challenge blog to see if you have won the prize :-)

Our challenge this fortnight is

Christmas in September

And this one is quite special as it is our 1st Birthday - woo hoo!!

I can't believe we have been going for a year !!

... so to celebrate we are having a blog hop !!

All you have to do to enter is to enter a card in this fortnight's challenge at the main challenge blog, and then hop around all the lovely blogs of the DT - as well as the main blog prize everyone has a yummy candy to be won! Just leave a comment and collect a letter from each DT member.

Don't forget - in order to be eligible for any of the prizes you must use a stamp (not a digi) that is at least 6 months old - that's why we're called An Oldie But A Goodie ;-) 

You should have arrived here from  Lisa's  blog ...

... but if not and you think you are lost, please go back to the main Oldie But A Goodie blog which will point you in the right direction :-)

The letter you need from me is E

I am the last stop on the blog hop ... so you now need go back to the Oldie But a Goodie blog, and follow the instructions to email the word you have collected to Francesca - then keep your fingers crossed !! ;-)

All the DT members have a little candy to be won from amongst their commenters - this is my candy.

- Wild Rose Studio "Pickle With Sledge" (to see a card using my versions of this adorable stamp, see here)

- Back To Basics Christmas 6 * 6" paper pack

- 2 packs of Christmas poinsettas from Sweet Lilac (Crafts4U2Do)

I will pick a winner using random.org

Don't forget to take a peek at the rest of the DT's stunning Christmas creations - here's mine.

Recipe:

Main image; Sugar Nellie "Snowflake" coloured with Promarkers and dusted wtih glamour dust;

Sentiment: LotV Christmas Sentiment Circles;

Papers: Kaisercraft;

Supplies: pearls from The Hobby House; ribbon and gems from my stash;

Tools: small and large circle nestabilities; Martha Stewart "Arctic Snowflake" punch and "eyelet lace" edge punch; Cuttlebug "Christmas Stars" embossing folder.

Challenges:

Sugar Bowl #66 - sketch

Stamptacular #127 - The Sky's The Limit!

A Gem of a Challenge #29 - Colour / Photo inspiration

Alphabet Challenge - P is for Pretty Pastels
Cute Card Thursday #180 - A Pinch & A Punch

I ♥ ProMarkers #81 - Anything Goes (3rd entry)

Hope you can join in our celebrations - time to get hopping!! :-)

Oldie But A Goodie #24 - Francesca's Sketch

Hi there, and welcome to another Oldie But A Goodie challenge. This is my first card for about two weeks, as I have just got back from a week's holiday, and before that I had a bit of a health crisis (thankfully resolved !) .. so apologies that I didn't manage any commenting over the past fortnight. Hopefully things will settle back down to normal now ... so on with the next challenge!

This fortnight we have got a fantastic sketch for you by Francesca

We also have a fab prize - this fortnight we are sponsored by Stempelkallan. Don't forget that to be eligible for the prize you should follow the sketch and also use a stamped image (no digis please) that is at least 6 months old - that's why we're called An Oldie But A Goodie ;-)

Here's my card - Francesca's sketch inspired me to make my first Christmas card of the year ... and not before time (eek!)

Recipe:

Main image: Penny Black "Poinsetta" coloured with Marvey markers, and edged with "peeled paint" distress ink;

Sentiment: LotV Chirstmas Sentiment Circles;

Papers: Dovecraft "Jolly Happy Christmas";

Supplies: ribbon, brads, corner peel offs and spacers from my stash;

Tools: Martha Stewart snowflake edge punch; Marianne D Creatables small poinsettas.

Here's a closeup of the poinsettas - I used my "no more shims" mat from Once Upon A Stamp for the first time (bought it in May lol!!) and it made a big difference to the embossing.

Challenges:

Penny Black Challenge - Christmas In July

Craft Your Passion #68 - Christmas In July

Creative Inspirations #64 - Christmas In July

Pollycraft Monday #103 - Christmas In July

Fun With Shapes and More #88 - Christmas In July

Creative Belli #122 - Christmas In July

Penny Black At Allsorts (July) - Flower Power (3rd and final entry!)

Crafts & Me #44 - Add a Flower

Crafty Pad #131 - Embossing

Stamp Something - Something Embellished

Totally Gorjuss #90 - Punch or Die

Crafty Catz #92 - No Pink Or Blue

ABC Christmas - O is for Older Image

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes

Allsorts #113 - Free and Easy

Looking forward to seeing all your interpretations of the sketch - have a good week!

Oldie But A Goodie #22 - Anything Goes

Hello strangers, and welcome to another Oldie But A Goodie Challenge. It's been a whole 10 days since I have posted a card ... just been SOOO busy I don't know where the time has gone to!! July is looking set to be pretty hectic too, but after that I'm hoping that things will calm down a bit and I can get a bit more "me" time :-)

This week we have a very easy peasy challenge that you are bound to love ....

Anything Goes

Just remember there are only a couple of simple rules for the challenge - you should submit a new piece of work that uses a stamped image (no digis please) that's at least six months old ... that's why we're called An Oldie But A Goodie ;-)

This challenge we are sponsored by The Angel Company, who have kindly offered this cute prize ...

The other DT ladies have created a fabulous selection of cards for your inspiration, and this week we are welcoming a new DT member - Claire - so please do go and check out her creation. Here's my effort ....

I had to overcome the temptation to use one of several uninked newbie stamps I have got around the place at the moment; as I wanted to make a card which would also tie in with this week's sketch over at Lili of the Valley. This image seemed like a good choice to fit both the sketch and the new papers that I was itching to play with lol!

Recipe:

Main image: LotV "Fairies - On Tiptoe" coloured with Promarkers and decorated wtih Stickles on the wings;

Sentiment: Debbi Moore Designs;

Papers: sei;

Supplies: flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts; lace from Crafts4U2Do; pearl spray from local craft shop; ribbon from my stash;

Tools: small, large, and large scalloped circle nestabilities; Martha Stewart small monarch butterfly punch.

Challenges:

Lili of the Valley #102 - Sketch

Bunny Zoe's Challenge #13 - Fairies

2 Sisters #45 - Fairies

Bloggers Challenge - Things With Wings

Totally Gorjuss #86 - Ribbons and Lace

Ooh-La-La #83 - Summer Flowers

Deep Ocean #2 - Flowers

Crafty Pad #127 - Soft Pastels

Dream Valley #10 - Ribbons

Crafty Creations #124 - Let It Shine!

Stampin' For The Weekend #11 - My Favourite Things

(LotV, WOC, lace, pastel colours)

The Shabby Tea Room #68 - My Favourite Things

(favourite papers are always my newest, and my fave embellishments are flowers, lace and pearls)

Pile It On #26 - Circles

Kaboodle #73 - Circles

Top Tip Tuesday #40 - T is for ...

Turquoise, Tiptoe Fairy, Two Butterflies, Two Papers

I ♥ ProMarkers #71 - Anything Goes

Paper Crafting Journey #13 - Anything Goes

Hope you can join in with us this week - have a great week and let's hope the weather will hold!

Oldie But A Goodie #20 - Lots of Layers

Good morning, and welcome to another Oldie But A Goodie Challenge. Thanks so much to everyone who entered my Teddy Bears' Picnic challenge last time - I looked at every entry in order to pick my winner and top 3, and they were all adorable! Sorry I wasn't able to leave any coments but Mr Blogger has been so naughty this past week!!

This time it is Debs' turn to pick the challenge theme, and she has chosen a really fab one which is

Lots of  Layers 

Debs has also donated this yummy prize of papers, ribbons and flowers..

Don't forget that to be eligible for the challenge prize you should submit a new project using a stamped image (no digis please) that is at least six months old.

Here's my card for this challenge. I decided to go for a vintage/shabby chic look to build up my layers, as there are a few challenges around on that theme right now.

I created my image background by daubing "Tattered Rose" and "Antique Linen" distress inks onto an acrylic block and spritzing with water before stamping, and then built up the colour some more with more distress ink and a stencil brush. (Top tip: I bought a set of Dreamweaver stencil brushes after seeing them used in a demo for distressing at Port Sunlight - they create a really good blened effect with no harsh edges if you brush in circular motions on your non-stick craft mat). I then randomly stamped a Crafty Individuals text background stamp onto the background using more "Antique Linen", and swirls from a "Butterfly Kisses" set with"Tattered Rose". Finally I stamped my main image in "Walnut Stain" - two stamps from the Lavinia "dandelions" set. I struggle to describe any stamp as my favourite, but this set is definitely right up there.

I built up my layers using three different patterned papers from the BasicGrey pad "Capella" (thanks Laurie!) and then stamped a LotV postcard stamp onto a 4th plain paper, which I then distressed with "Tattered Rose". I stamped my Whiff of Joy greeting onto the postcard, and finished off with an assortment of flowers and lace from Wild Orchid Crafts, pearls from The Hobby House, and a Dovecraft dragonfly brad.

Having completed my card I realised that the postcard stamp I used isn't actually 6 months old .... but my main image flowers, background text and swirls are all older ... so on this occasion I will regard the postcard as a bit of a sideline lol!

Challenges:

BasicGrey #45 - Shabby Chic

Paper Sundaes #71 - Vintage or Shabby Chic

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Your Favourite Stamp (Lavinia "dandelions")

Dream Valley #8 - Stamp Something

Stamp With Fun #113 - In The Garden

Incy Wincy #96 - Nature

Allsorts #105 - Things With Wings

Crafty Purple Frog - Things of Beauty

Bunny Zoe's Challenge #12 - Lace (2nd entry)

Hope you can join in this time - looking forward to seeing your creations, and hopefully being able to comment on them over the next two weeks!

Oldie But A Goodie #19 – Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Good morning everyone – hope you’re having a good week. It’s time for a new Oldie But A Goodie Challenge – thanks so much to everyone who entered last time, and don’t forget to check whether you’re a winner.

Before we get on to this week’s challenge – we have a couple of bits of news. Sadly due to family illnesses and other commitments we have lost a couple of members of the DT over the past few weeks, and they will be sadly missed. However the good news is that this means the blog is running a DT call – both for full time and and guest designers. be sure to check out the main blog for further details!

So on to this fortnight’s challenge – today it is my turn to pick the challenge theme :-) and I have chosen

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

We would like to see your creations featuring teddy bears …. and if you can optionally  incorporate a picnic theme as well, so much the better!!

We are sponsored this time by Stämpelkällan who are offering a randomly drawn winner their choice of 5 stamps :-) … they have also had a new release of stamps yesterday (16th May) so be sure to check them out!

Don’t forget .. to be eligible for this week’s prize you should submit a new project whose main focus is a hand stamped image (no digis please) which is at least six months old!! This explains why despite buying some adorable new release LotV teddy bear stamps at Port Sunlight on Saturday, I will NOT be showcasing them right here and now ;-)

The other ladies have produced some fab teddy creations .. here’s mine.

Recipe:
Main image: Penny Black transparent set “Teddy and Company” coloured with Copics and Promarkers;
Sentiment: Penny Black transparent set “Salutations”;
Papers: Papermania “Forever Friends – Springtime”;
Supplies: flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts; pearls from The Hobby House; lace from my stash;
Tools: small, large and lacy circles nestabilities; Marianne D Creatables leaf die.

 

Challenges:
Allsorts #103 – Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Cupcake #142 – In The Garden
Dutch Dare #112 – Winged Things
Daring Cardmakers – Darling Bugs of May
PaperPlay #19 – Celebrating Summer/Anything Goes 
Paper Sundaes #69 – Birthday
Corrosive #116 – Birthday
My Mum’s Craft Shop #5 – To Die For
Crafty Pad #121 - Holes Sketch Saturday #155 – sketch (rotated by 180 degrees)

That’s all from me for today – hope you can join us at An Oldie But A Goodie :-) !

Oldie But A Goodie #18 – Say It With Flowers

Good morning everyone, and welcome to a new Oldie But A Goodie Challenge. Hope you have enjoyed all the Bank Holidays over the past fortnight … I have been on holiday from work, just chilling, but alas I am back in the office today for the first time in nearly two weeks :-(

Thanks so much to everyone who entered last fortnight’s challenge .. fabulous entries as always :-) Don’t forget to check the main challenge blog to see if you have won!

This fortnight it is Tracy’s turn to choose the challenge, and she has chosen an easy peasy theme that I’m sure you’ll all love …

Say It With Flowers

Now you can interpret this however you choose, but please remember that in order to be eligible for the prize, you will need to use a stamped image (not a digi) that is at least six months old.

And talking of the prize …  Tracy has also provided this yummy paper pack and ribbons … lovely!

The rest of the DT have created some fab floral creations – here is my card, which is the second of my two wedding cards.

Recipe:
Main image: LotV “Wedding Couple” coloured with Promarkers and sprinkled with glamour dust;
Sentiments: Whiff of Joy “Mr & Mrs”; LotV “Stamp Calendars”;
Papers: Pink Petticoat “Vintage Rose”;
Supplies: flowers by Sweet Lilac (Crafts4U2Do); lace by Wild Orchid Crafts; Papermania heart gems;
Tools: small and large circles and labels 3 nestabillties; Cuttlebug “floral fantasy” embossing folder.

Challenges:
Die Cut Dreams #88 – Wedding
Stampin’ For The Weekend #8 – Wedding
Incy Wincy #92 – I Do 
Lili of the Valley #94– Love Is in The Air
Crafty Catz #80 - Congratulations
Dream Valley #6 – Flowers
My Mum’s Craft Shop Challenge #3 – Flowers
Stamp With Fun #109 – Ribbon or Lace 
Totally Gorjuss #78 – 1-2-3 (1 piece of lace, 2 papers, 3 flowers)
Totally Papercrafts #64 – Glitter
Cupcake Challenges – Something Beginning With C (circles, couple)
By The Cute & Girly (May) – Anything Goes
Pollycraft #91 – Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion #56 – Anything Goes 
Simon Says – Anything Goes (2nd entry)
A Gem of a Challenge #20 – Sketch

Hope you can join us this time, and look forward to seeing your creations.

Oldie But A Goodie #17 – Fit For A Queen / Princess

Good morning everyone, and welcome to a new Oldie But A Goodie Challenge. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to join in the fun last fortnight, but I’ve now gotten myself back into gear ready for this challenge.

Thanks as always to everyone who entered last fortnight’s Wedding or Anniversary challenge – there were some really gorgeous creations!

Anyhow, on to this fortnight’s challenge, and Lisa has chosen the theme for you … mindful of the fact that we have both the Royal Wedding and the Queen’s birthday coming up in the next two weeks, it is

Fit For A Queen or Princess

And we have a fab prize from our sponsor Die Cut Dreams – don’t forget to check out the challenge blog for full details.

Also a quick reminder – to be eligible for the prize you should submit a new piece of work and use a stamped image (not a digi) that is at least 6 months old ... so have a little riffle through your stamp box to find an old but loved stamp ... and of course have fun!! :-)

The other ladies on the DT have really rocked this challenge and there really are loads of interpretations, including a street party theme and “little princess” birthday cards … but I have to confess that initially i hadn’t a clue what to do!!  I didn’t have anything suitable in my stash and don’t have any small children in my life, so was rather struggling. My dear friend Helen did actually send me a couple of suitable images to play with, but meantime I was naughty and ordered a set of stamps which had a particular image that I really loved. (OK, so the stamp is new to me … but it was released several years ago so I’m defining that as being ok on this one occasion ;-)  )

So here’s the result … I kinda went off the wall with this one and produced a goth fairy princess !! :-)

Recipe:
Main image: Debbi Moore Designs “Kerry Jo set 1”, coloured with Promarkers and liberally dusted with glamour dust (much more so than the picture shows!!)
Sentiment: same set as above;
Papers: Doodlebug;
Supplies: roses and gardenias by Lovely Lilac (from Crafts4U2Do), rosebuds, lace and gems from Hobbycraft;
Tools: small, large and lacy circles nestabilities.

Challenges:

Allsorts #99 – Sketch (flipped)
PaperPlay #15 – Photo Inspiration
Colour Create #68 – Pink + Black + White
Paper Sundaes #65 – Texture Paper Romance #46 – Flower Power

That’s all for today – hope you can join in with this fortnight’s Oldie But A Goodie Challenge.

Oldie But A Goodie #14 - For Baby

Good morning, and welcome to another Oldie But A Goodie Challenge. Thanks so much to everyone who entered last fortnight's "Spring is in the Air" challenge - the entries really were a cheerful breath of fresh air!

This fortnight is Annie's turn to pick the challenge theme, and she has chosen

For Baby

We have a fabulous prize for you this week sponsored by Bron



- these two adorable Magnolia stamps.




Don't forget that in order to be eligible for the prize you should submit a new piece of work and use a stamped image (not a digi) that is at least 6 months old ... so have a little riffle through your stamp box to find an old but loved stamp ... and of course have fun!! :-)

The other DT ladies have made some adorable cute creations - do check them out. Here's my baby card for this challenge.


Recipe:
Main image: Penny Black "Baby Hammock" (2073J) coloured with Promarkers;
Sentiment: LotV sentiment circles;
Papers: Craft Creations;
Supplies: flowers and lace from Wild orchid Crafts; pealrs and ribbon from my stash;
Tools: large, small, scalloped and lacy circles nestabilities; Martha Stewart "eyelet lace" PATP.

Challenges:
Dream Valley #2 - New Beginnings
Everybody-Art-Challenge #132 - Baby
Totally Papercrafts #56 - Pearls and Lace
Sentimental Sundays #45 - Pearls and Lace
Crafty Pad #111 - Use A Ribbon
Alphabet Challenge - R is for Ribbon
Craft Your Passion #48 - Anything Goes
Wild Orchid Crafts #18 - Anything Goes

Hope you can join us this fortnight - look forward to seeing your creations.