Kathie'z Kardz

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #138

2012-01-25T22:33:00.002+13:00

Sponsor

A Day For Daisies

Picture Perfect

by A Day For Daisies

Good morning it's Wednesday 25th January my boys have had 6 weeks summer vacation and this time next week they'll be back at school. Our start to our summer here in New Zealand wasn't the best when it came to the weather and the amount of wind and rain we had and now the boys are due back to school we're having wonderful hot sunny days and they'll be scorching in their school uniforms in shirts and ties.

So it's Wednesday and that means it's another wonderful
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
and welcome.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3 cards there were some very interesting and creative cards all so lovely to visit.

This week Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to work with I really love it as it shows off your design papers.

Sketch #138

Here's my card using Picture Perfect Image

I just adore these vintage illustrations.

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids, cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for all occasions!

Tammy is offering our lucky winner this week a

$12.00 Gift Certificate

To A Day For Daisies Shop

If this is the first time seeing A Day For Daisies images drop by Tammy's online shop you won't be disappointed she has so many magical images to choose from.

Website: www.adayfordaisies.com

Direct Store Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps

Join The Club Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/statement

Subscribe to News Letter Link:http://adayfordaisies.com/subscribe

Blog: http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/adayfordaisies

Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Day-For-Daisies/142905905744876?ref=ts

Don't forget to drop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what the rest of our Design Team Diva's have created just for you this week.

New Challenge Rules at Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Now on to the changes we've made with the

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

To be eligible for the prizes, we ask that you create a card using our sponsor's images. So for this week,

please create your cards with A Day For Daisies digital images. We also ask that you follow the sketch as it's shown without rotating or flipping it and please include the sketch

image in your post. More details on the new challenge

guidelines are on the Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Ingredients:

Base: White SU Card

Coloured Card: Aqua Bazzill

Design Papers: Base Magnolia Paper

Flowered Paper Kaisercraft Miss Nelly Collection Her Smile

Image: Picture Perfect from A Day For Daisies Vintage Collection

Colour Medium: Copics and coloured gel pens

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestablities, Oval, Scalloped Oval, Hot Melt Glue Gun, Pop Dots, Glue Dots.

Embellishments: Flower and Pink satin ribbon from my stash and I made the hat pin embellishment for the finishing touch.

Thank you for all your lovely emails and comments I so look forward to reading and replying to them as they are so much appreciated. Wishing everyone a wonderful week crafting and a great weekend.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #137

2012-01-18T19:30:00.000+13:00

Sponsor

DigiStamp Boutique

This Louie with Little Hearts

and Louie with Heart Roses.

Good morning here it is 18th January 2012 and we are half way through January already. Today is Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday and as you can see by my cards Arlana has another treat for you this week.

Congratulations to our Winner this week and our Top 3 cards

wow what a line up of amazing cards this week and there are just so many talented crafter's out there.

Sketch #137

This week our sponsor is Sally-Ann Hancock from

DigiStamp Boutique

Sally-Ann is our regular monthly sponsor over at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday and we are so lucky to have such a wonderful committed sponsor who is just so generous with her prizes.

This week Sally-Ann is offering our very luck winner

6 Digital Images

of the winners choice

There are just so many images and characters to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice.

Don't forget to drop by

DigiStamp Boutique and see what new images Sally-Ann has for January and whilst your there have a look at her new monthly freebie which you can try before you buy it's super cute this month.

You can find these images here at

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com/

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com/

Please Please don't forget to drop by

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and check out what our design team have in store for you this week their cards are really lovely.

Card Ingredients:

Card 1

Louie and Little Hearts

Base White SU card

Black & Red Bazzill

Silver Card

Design Papers Paper Chic Cristina Re, Bella Wedding Tie the Knot

Image is Louise and Little Hearts from DigiStamp Boutique

Colour Medium Copics and Black Embossing pen for is nose and Silver the string

Sentiment is PC generated

Tools used Cuttlebug, Circle Nestabilities, Fancy Labels, Pop Dots, Glue Dots,

Hot Melt Glue gun.

Embellishments

Hearts coated with Glass Finish to make them stand out.

Satin hearts coloured with Copics, Rose, Red Satin Ribbon and gems all from my stash.

Card # 2

Louie with Heart Roses

Base White SU card

Purple and Violet Bazzill
Design Papers Crafter Choice Cherish Pack
Image is Louise and Heart Roses from DigiStamp Boutique
Colour Medium Copics and Black Embossing pen for is nose a
Sentiment is PC generated

Tools used Cuttlebug, Circle Nestabilities, Fancy Labels, Boarder punch from Spellbinders
Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Hot Melt Glue gun, Martha Steward Rose leaf punch.

Embellishments

Satin Heart coloured with Copics, Roses and gems from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by and leaving you wonderful comments and emails they are very much appreciated.
Wishing you all a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #136-73

2012-01-11T20:55:00.000+13:00

Sponsor Wee Stamps

Roses Bike Ride

Good morning today is Wednesday and that means it's another wonderful Wednesday and it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

I was hoping that blogger was working and would work it's magic for me and scheduler will work as I was meant to be away at our beach house for a little bit of sunshine and me time before the boys go back to school on 1st February. I got to the beach on Friday and it started to rain late Friday evening and stopped on Sunday afternoon and is meant to be raining all week so I decided to come home and go back next week and guess what today is a wonderful sunny day and I'm back home. So I'm getting all those jobs done that I was going to do next week.

Congratulations to all our winners this week wow what awesome cards and such a wide variety of creations.

This week Arlana has a blast from the past with a oldie but a goodie.

Sketch #136-73

Here is my card I made for Sweet Sketch Wednesday back in October 2010 Sketch #73 using the same sketch.

This week we have a new sponsor which is

Sylvia Zet the owner of Wee Stamps.

"The owner and illustrator behind Wee Stamps - Sylvia Zet – creates unique designs of charming and whimsical characters, which are loved for their adorable little faces expressing innocence and trustful hearts. Wee illustrations feature cute kids and fluffy animals are available as digital downloads at www.weestamps.com and also as deeply etched red rubber stamps at Whimsy Stamps."

Sylvia is offering our very luck winner

3 Digi Images

of the winners choice.

Pop over and visit Sylvia at

http://weestamps.com/

http://sylviazet.blogspot.com/

See what our wonderful design team have come up with just for you this week. Their cards are amazing as usual and you can find them here over at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Ingredients:

Base: Base white SU card

Coloured card: Mauve Bazzill

Design Papers: Crafter' s Choice Garden Pack

Image: Roses Bide Ride by Wee Stamps

Colour Medium: Copics, Atyou Black Embossing Pen, Pink Gel Pen,

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilites square, pop dots, glue dots, hot melt glue gun.

Embellishments:

Silk Flowers, ribbon, gems from my stash,

Take care everyone have a lovely week crafting and I can't wait to see what you create.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #135

2012-01-04T19:30:00.001+13:00

Sponsor

Saturated Canary

Bride

Happy New Year everyone. Wow here it is the

4th of January 2012 already where does the time go?

Well I've spent today trying to down load images and also uploading images and I've had major problems it looks like my camera and computer are now talking to each other. My brothers birthday party on New Year's Eve went well and it was lovely for all the family to be together on New Years Eve I would think it would be the first time in 40 years.................and it was really lovely.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and this week we have a new design team member Heide so please welcome her to our team. Congratulations to all our winners last week, sorry I haven't visited your blog's I'll be there as soon as I can as I've just returned from the beach after having terrible weather it didn't stop raining.

This week Arlana has another wonderful sketch, I love this one as it really shows off your design papers.

Sketch #135

Our sponsor this week is Krista from Saturated Canary.

Krista is offering our very lucky winner

2 Digital Images

of your choice from her online shop.

Isn't that great and if you haven't worked with any of Krista's images check them out here at

http://saturatedcanarydigis.etsy.com/

http://www.saturatedcanary.blogspot.com/

http://www.saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/

Now check out what our wonderful design team have created just for you over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Ingredients:

Base: White Card Stock SU

Coloured Card: Red Bazzill, Old Gold Paper Unknown Souce, Gold Card

Design Paper:

Image: Bride from Saturated Canary

Colour Medium: Copic's and atYou Copic's

Tools: Hot Glue Gun, Pop Dots, Glue Dots

Embellishments: Red Satin Ribbon, Gold Ribbon, Red Roses and rose buds, Pearl Pen and beads, Pearl gems and gold braid. Cream ribbon lace all from my stash.

Rose, lace, pearl and ribbon embellishments.

Thanks for dropping by and leaving such lovely messages, wishing you all a wonderful week crafting and I can't wait to see your cards.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #134

2011-12-29T08:34:00.000+13:00

Sponsor

A Day For Daisies

Image

Star Flower Girl

Good morning everyone hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. I have my family visiting from Australia sisters and husbands plus my own family and visitors arriving through out the day to catch up with each other. I'm the youngest of 7 children all married with grandchildren so I guess you can understand that it can feel like Grand Central Station here at the moment. It's my eldest brothers special birthday on New Year's Eve he's turning 70 and we are all getting together for that. Today we are off to our beach house for a few days before the big event and for a couple of days of relaxation.

Today is another wonderful Sweet Sketch Wednesday,

congratulations to our winners last week there were so many lovely cards. I'm so sorry I didn't get around to comment on your blogs but by the time in the evenings when I would have been commenting I was so tired I had fallen asleep on the sofa and one night I got caught dozing at the computer by my son, so I thought you would understand.

This week Arlana has another wonderful sketch, this sketch worked perfectly with my selected image from our sponsor.

Sketch #134

This week our sponsor is

Tammy from

A Day for Daisies

and she is offering our luck winner

a gift certificate

Valued at

$12.00

to spend at

A Day for Daisies Shop

Don't forget to check out Tammy's online store for all her new and wonderful creations there are so many amazing images I always have trouble choosing.

BIO

A DAY FOR DAISIES provides themed categories of over 1000 fun and

whimsical digital images, including fairy tales and magical mermaids,

cutie kids, vintage illustrations, sentiments and lovely designs for
all occasions!

Website: www.adayfordaisies.com

Direct Store Link: http://adayfordaisies.com/stamps Join The Club

While I have your attention check out what my lovely
team mates have created just for you over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
wow all their cards look amazing.
This week we are farewelling Jacki from our team, we wish her well and it's been lovely working with you Jacki.

Card Ingredients:

1. Card base white SU
2. Bahamas Bazzill
3. Tie died handmade paper
4. Design Paper from an unknown pack.
4. Image is Star Flower Girl from A Day for Daisies.
5. Colour Medium Copics
6. Sentiment computer generated using Papyrus font in Capitals and nestabilities fancy labels.

7. Tools cuttlebug, pop dots, glue gun, glue dots, nestabilities square.
8. Embellishments sea green satin ribbon and orange rose from my stash.

Thank you for your lovely comments and wishing you all a wonderful New Year and I'll be visiting your blogs once I get home from the beach.

Hugs to everyone

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #133

2011-12-21T19:35:00.006+13:00

Louie and Big Heart

Good morning only 4 more sleeps to go and Sleigh Bells will be ringing and there will be a Ho Ho Ho in the snow in the Northern Hemisphere but here in New Zealand hopefully it will be a warm summers night. My boys are past the Santa stage but still love their Christmas Stockings and I'm silly enough to wrap up each individual item that goes into it........................it's more fun that way.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3, there were some really beautiful cards I commented on this week they were just outstanding.

This week Arlana has another lovely sketch over at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

you can be so creative with the design and it shows off your design papers perfectly.

Sketch # 133

My Card Louise and Big Heart

This is a perfect image, for a Birthday, Anniversary, Valentines Day, Thank You

or just a card to say I Love You.

This week our wonderful sponsor is Sally-Ann Hancock the owner of DigiStamp Boutique. Sally-Ann is our monthly sponsor and the design team love working with her images as there are new and exciting images every month to choose from and she is always so generous with her prize for some lucky winner.
This month Sally-Ann is offering our very lucky winner

6
Digi Images
of the
Winners Choice

If you haven't visited DigiStamp Boutique for a while pop over and have a look at there wonderful selection.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

Our Design Diva's have an amazing selection of creativity with their cards this week just to wet your appetites..........Check them out here at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Recipe:

1. Base white SU Card Stock

2. Crimson Bazzill

3. Design Papers Cherish from Crafter Choice Pack

4. Colour Medium Copics, Black embossing pen.

5. Image is Louie and Big Heart

6. Sentiment computer generated using Papyrus font.

7. Tools, cuttlebug, nestabilites tag, glue dots, pop dots, scissors.
8. Embellishments: Gems and Ribbon from my stash.
9. Large heart paper pieced using my little heart design paper.

Challenges I'm entering:

Secret Crafter Challenge #165 New Year/Celebrations

Stamptacular Sunday I'm Dreaming of a PINK Christmas

DigiStamp Boutique December Competition.

Thanks so much for stopping by I just love reading your comments.

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

Hugs to everyone.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #132 -51

2011-12-15T16:35:00.001+13:00

Sponsor Bugaboo

Gust's Birthday Rocking Chair

Well today is Thursday here in New Zealand, I am behind by a day as I have just finished my final dental surgery on my mouth and I completely loose a day. This morning I had to pick Liam up from boarding school and attend his prize giving and now my boys are on their summer vacation for 7 weeks.
Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3 awesome work.

It's Sweet Sketch Wednesday time and this week Arlana has another wonderful oldie but a goodie. I never entered Sketch #51 for some reason so I can't show you my blast from the past.

Sketch #132-51

I've made this card for my eldest brothers 70 th Birthday.

This week our wonderful sponsor is Jodie from Bugaboo stamps and here's a little Bio on Jodie in case you've never heard of Bugaboo Images.

BIO

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing! From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects. Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week!

If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps stamps at Totally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug.

Our links are:

Store : http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Catch the bug Challenge blog:http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/

Jodie is offering our lucky winner this week

7 Digi Stamps that value

$21

Wow what a prize that is so generous.

Pop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what the rest of the Design Team have created especially just for you this week to tickle your fancy.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Board: Taupe & Navy Blue Bazzill

Design Paper: PV0032 Double Sided

Image: Gust Birthday Rocking Chair from Bugaboo.

Colour Medium: Copics

Tools: Cuttlebug, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Oval, Balloon Punch.

Embellishments:

Ribbon and Balloons

Ribbon, card and gold card from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by and wishing everyone a wonderful week before Christmas. Happy shopping and crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #131

2011-12-07T19:35:00.003+13:00

Sponsor

Sassy Cheryl's Digi's

Jumping Jack Santa

Well there is only 17 more sleeps to go until Christmas, so much to do and so little time to do it in.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

and our Sponsor this week is Sassy Cheryl's Digi Images.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our Top 3 entries great work ladies.

Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to play with.

Sketch #131

This is such a fun sketch and I know you'll have fun playing with it.

As you can see our Sponsor this week is

Sassy Cheryl Digi Images.

The design team have been lucky enough to work with a selection of Sassy Cheryl's images and this weeks Sketch.

Cheryl is offering our lucky winner this week a

$5.00

That's wonderful and you can choose exactly what you want or even add a few more images and pay a little extra of your choice. Remember Santa is only around the corner.

Now grab a mug of Coffee our Hot Chocolate and take a peek and what our design diva's at Sweet Sketch Wednesday have designed just for you this week.

Card Recipe:

Jumping Jack Santa

1. White SU for the base.

2. Green and Red Bazzill

3. Silver Paper, Silver Card and White Bazzill

4. Red sparkly handmade paper

5. Colour Medium: Copics, atYou Copics, White, Black & Silver gel and embossing pens.

6. Image Jumping Jack Santa from Sassy Cheryl's Digi's

7. Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Circle, Circle with eyelet holes, glue dots, pop dots, cuttlebug snow drops embossing folder and silver ink

8. Sentiment: Computer generated using Black Chancery Font and Spellbinders label.

9. Embellishments: Circles cut with eyelet nestability, Paper quelling presents, red and silver gems, ribbon from my stash and tinsel stuff around the circle edge from my stash.

Wishing everyone a great time getting ready for the big day.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday #130

2011-11-30T19:26:00.002+13:00

Sponsor

Di's Digi Downloads

'Hedgehog's Flowerpot'

21 today oh how I do wish I was 21 again..............

Yes it's my birthday today and only 25 days until Christmas and only three presents bought.

Oh I do hate my birthday being so close to Christmas, people have other things on their mind without worrying about your birthday. I have cousin born on 25th December, my brother on 30th December and 3 friends born on New Years day. There are 365 days in a year why couldn't our parents be more considerite and our birthday's be in the other 10 months of the year??? I guess that wasn't on their minds at the time.

Today is Wednesday my favourite day of the week and of course it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3 great work ladies.

Arlana has a lovely sketch for you this week.

Sketch #130

This week our Sponsor is Di from Di's Digi Downloads and she is giving our lucky winner a

Gift Voucher valued at $10.

The winner can choose more than the dollar amount and pay the difference.

Don' forget to visit Di and check out her amazing images and these are being updated all the time you won't be disappointed.

http://dizzydandesigns.blogspot.com/.blogspot.com/

Please don't forget to check out Sweet Sketch Wednesday blog and see what the rest of my team mates have designed just for you this week.

Card Recipe

Base: White SU
Coloured Card: Green and Purple Bazzill
Design Papers: Garden Pack by Crafter's Choice
Image: Hedgehog's Flowerpot from Di's Digi Downloads

Colour Medium: Copics, Black embossing pen for the eyes.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Circles, Scalloped Edge Circle, Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Bow Easy, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Glass Finish.

Embellishments: Ribbon, Flowers, String and buttons from my stash.

Challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #139 Go Green

Wishing everyone a lovely week, enjoy your crafting and happy Christmas shopping and preparations.

Hugs to everyone

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #129-33

2011-11-23T19:35:00.007+13:00

Sponsor

Whimise Doodles

Miyako Fan

Wow here it is 23rd November already and only one week to go until my birthday yes I was born on a Wednesday as well. My mother always reminded my brothers and sisters the days of the week that we were born. It was one way to teach us the days of the week. I don't know how she kept track as I'm the youngest of 7 and my eldest brother turns 70 at the end of next month, his birthday is 30th December but we are celebrating on New Year's Eve.

Mum recited this poem to us as little children.

Mondays child is fair of face,
Tuesdays child is full of grace,
Wednesdays child is full of woe,
Thursdays child has far to go,
Fridays child is loving and giving,
Saturdays child works hard for his living,
And the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.

The reason why this came to mind is because I was designing Gary's birthday invites and I wanted to see what day he was born on "He's born on a Tuesday" I wondered if mum wanted a child born on each day of the week seeing there is 7 of us? I'll never know. But when I worked it out and put the dates in the computer YES we were all born on different days of the week pretty spooky as that wouldn't have been planned in those days.

Gary Tuesday

Gillian Thursday

Susan Monday

Janette Saturday

Brent Friday

Alan Sunday

Kathie Wednesday

Congratulations to last weeks winner and to our Top 3 awesome work and everyone is so creative.

Well today is Sweet Sketch Wednesday Woe day, I don't care about the woe, I love Wednesday's the middle of the working week and Arlana has an oldie but a good this week for you to play with. I love this sketch, I loved it the first time I used it back on Wednesday 23rd January 2010 when I entered challenge # 33 and I loved it even more this time round.

My card I made for Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #33 23 January 2010

Sketch #129-33

This week our Sponsor is

Whimise Doodles.com

Whimsie Doodle Bio

Whimsie Doodles is so excited to be sponsoring the new challenge! In March of 2009 Melyssa Connolly, artist and owner, began turning her whimsical hand-drawn images into digital files for sale online. Whimsie Doodles' digital stamp line features images that range from cute little boys and girls, to punny stuff, and everything in-between. We enjoy sharing lots of samples on our company blog, where we also post challenges and tutorials.

Special Offer:

A special offer for Sweet Sketch Wednesday fans - use the discount code SwtWed10 at the Whimsie Doodles online store and receive 10% off your next order! Code expires 30 days from today 23 November 2011 as soon as the challenge goes live.

http://whimsiedoodles.com

http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com

This week Melyssa is giving our winner
$10.00 Gift Voucher
from her online shop.
There's so many wonderful images you won't know what to choose you'll be spoilt for choice.

Now I have your attention drop by Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our Design Diva's have created just for you this week, there's so many yummy cards.

Card Recipes:

Base: White SU
Coloured Card: Black, Red Bazzill
Design Papers: Hand made papers from Rosie's Studio's and Kasier Craft Paper Red Black and White.
Image: Miyako by Whimise Doodles
Colour Medium: Copics, Copics Atyou, Black, Gold, Silver gel pens.
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Classic Square and scalloped square, tags, pop dots, gel dots.

Sentiment: PC generated using Papyrus font and tags from Spellbinders Nestabilities.

Sentiments

Embellishments: Gold Paper from Rosie's Studios.
Paper: Red and Gold from Rosie's Studio's
Gold twine, Fan.
Red and White ribbon flowers and the Gold and Red organza ribbon all from my stash.

Fan Embellishments:
I made the fans to go with the fans
on the image.

I really enjoyed working with this image and loved embellishing my cards. I was only going to make the one Black and White card, as I thought that the paper looked very Japanese. Then I found the Red and Gold paper and I just couldn't resist making the second card.

Challenges:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #138 Sparkle & Shine

ABC Challenge: D is for Dazzle

Card Makin Mammas Challenge #33 Thanks & Thanks Giving

Take care everyone have a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs to everyone

Boy's Will Be Boy's

2011-11-22T11:10:00.002+13:00

"Remote Control"

Good morning this card was made for my youngest son who never ever has the remote control for the Television out of his hands. Well that's our joke anyway as he always seems to know where it is when you're looking for it or if you're in a hurry to turn the sound up. He isn't always watching TV as he has to much homework to do...

I'm entering this card into two challenges this week and both Challenges are for masculine cards

Cupcake Challenge #169 Teenage Boys

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #139 Boy Oh Boy

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Blue Bazzill

Papers: Orange Paper and Blue Handmade paper from Rosie's Studio's.

Design Paper: Fiskers Design Paper.

Image: Remote Control Boy from Kenny K.

Colour Medium: Copics, Atyou Copics, White and Black Embossing Pens.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Rectangle Deckled Edge, Glue Dots, Pop Dots.

Embellishments: Ribbon and Brads from my stash.

Take care and have a great week crafting and thanks for stopping by.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #128

2011-11-16T19:33:00.002+13:00

Birthday Matilda

Wow what a week here it's Wednesday already and I really don't know where last week went to. Everyone seems so busy, with end of year functions, sports, school exams and 7 days vanished just like that.

Congratulations to our winner and our top 3 cards this week, your cards are wonder and so creative.

I really look forward at looking at your cards and passing comments.

Today is Wednesday which means it's the middle of the working week and of course it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to work with this week and here it is.

Sketch #128

This week our wonderful monthly sponsor is

Sally-Ann Hancock the owner of

DigiStamp Boutique

She is offering our very lucky winner

6 Digi images

of the winners choice.

That just so generous.

Sally-Ann has awesome images that are changing all the time.

New images at the beginning of the month and she always has a lovely free image each month so that you can try before you buy. Check out what Sally-Ann has there are just so many images to choose from you won't be disappointed.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

Look what the design team have created just for you over at

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

this week there are so many wonderful cards and images. Dont' forget to drop by the design team and show them a little love they all love receiving comments just like you.

Card Recipe.

Cup

cakes

Base: White SU card.

Bazzill: Hot Pink and Purple.

Design Papers: Pavlova Papers

Image: Birthday Matilda by

DigiStamp Boutique

Colour Medium: Copics and

Copic Atyou.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Glue Dots,

Pop Dots, Cassic Circles, Scalloped Circles

Embellishments: Ribbon, Gems and Cup Cakes from my stash.

Wishing everyone an awesome week and I'm really looking forward to see what you created using Arlana's sketch.

Many thanks for your lovely comments and emails they are so much appreciated.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #127

2011-11-09T19:35:00.001+13:00

STAMPFAIRY SHOP

Betty #3

Lenny Thank You Freebie

Good morning to everyone. Wednesday's seem to get faster every week, it's because time is flying by with me and we only have 6.5 weeks until Christmas. I have only one present purchased and I haven't made my traditional Christmas fruit cake yet. I seem to be getting slacker and slower each year.
I know that my best friend will have her Christmas Tree up and the house decorated during November ready for the
1st December as she is very traditional and just adores Christmas.

Congratulations to our winner this week and to our Top 3 there were so many amazing creations we were spoilt for choice.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's
Sweet Sketch Wednesday
and Arlana has another wonderful sketch to share.

Sketch #127

My two cards using
Stampfairy Shop Images

This week our wonderful sponsor is Gerda the owner of

STAMPFAIRY SHOP

http://stampfairy.com/

Gerda is offering our very lucky winner
4 Digi's
from her shop how exciting is that and so worth winning.
There are always so many new and exciting digi's to choose from.

Now I have your attention it's time to drop by
Sweet Sketch Wednesday and see what the design girls have created with Sketch #127 and Gerda's images. Don't forget to leave them a little love they adore comments on their blogs just like you.

Card Recipes

Base: White SU

Bazzill: Chocolate, Cream

Design Paper: I think Kasercraft, Magnolia Paper

Paper: Gold handmade paper

Image: Lenny Thank You from Stampfairy Stamps

Colour Medium: Copics, atYou Copics, Orange gel pen.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Circle, Oval and Divine Swirls Embossing folders, pop dots, glue dots, hot melt glue gun,

Embellishments:

My ex team mate Deanne from Three Trees always made these amazing flowers.

I always wanted to try one but felt that was her signature on her cards.

I felt now I could try one as she has left SSW and I know she'll love this one as much as I love it for my first attempt and it looks great on this card with Lenny.

Cream satin flowers from my stash coloured with my copic markers.

Gems and ribbon from my stash.

Card #2

Base: White SU card

Coloured Card: Dark Green and Green Bazzill

Design Paper: Christmas Pack from Rosie's

Image: Betty #3 from Stampfairy Shop

Colour Medium: Copics, atYou Copics, Black embossing pen.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Circle, Oval, Martha Stewart glitter, Snow Flake embossing folder, glue dots, pop dots, hot melt glue gun, glass finish for the chimney to look like old glazed bricks.

Embellishments

Snowflake from my stash and silver twine.

Stars, gems and sequins from my stash
I love the ribbon on this card, it's an organza with a red edge and the organza is a mix of the red and green together it's really pretty.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week crafting and getting ready for Christmas.

Thank you for all your lovely comments, they are so much appreciated.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #126

2011-11-02T19:35:00.020+13:00

'A Day For Daisies'

"Delicate Dancer"

Today is the 2nd November and do you realise we only have 8 weeks until Christmas???
Where has 2011 gone???

Congratulations to our Winner this week and to our top 3 there were so many lovely cards and so many amazing idea's from wonderful talented crafters.

Today is Wednesday my favourite day of the week because it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Arlana has another great sketch for you all to play along with this week.

Sketch #126

My inspiration for the colours I used on my card was last week I was looking out of our kitchen window when I was making breakfast I looked over to our pond and our bridge and at this time of year is covered in the most beautiful Wisteria in full bloom. I do wish it was like this all year round.
Well if it was I would take it from granted and wouldn't appreciate it as much.

Aren't all of these colours magical together?

One of my view's from my kitchen window.
I've used a photo of the Wisteria for my Blog Tile as I thought it looked so pretty.

This week our sponsor is Tammy from

A Day For Daisies

Our lucky winner will be receiving

$12.00 Gift Certificate to
A Day For Daisies Shop.

http://adayfordaisies.com/
Check out A Day For Daisies Shop, there are just so many wonderful images you'll be spoilt for choice. I can never make my mind up when choosing an image there is always 3 or 4 images I want and can never decided so I choose something out of the ordinary for me.
http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

Look at what the rest of the Design Team have created for you this week over at
Sweet Sketch Wednesday.
Our Team love A Day For Daisies images can't you tell by their wonderful cards???

Card Recipe

Base: White SU Card.
Coloured Card: Mauve Bazill, Aqua Bazill Bling,
Mauve and Silver Handmade Design Papers.
Image: Delicate Dancer from A Day For Daisies.
Colour Medium: Copic's and Copic's atYou.
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilties Classic Squares, Glue Dots, Pop Dots.

Embellishments: Ribbon and Gems from my stash.

A Double Bow

Wishing everyone a wonderful week hugs to you all.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #125

2011-10-26T19:35:00.004+13:00

Bugaboo

JJ Oh Dear Santa I can explain.

Sunbonnets Present

Wow what a day let lone a week, blogger hasn't loved me for days I've finally got my commenting finished and then my photo's decided to have a panic attack.

Well New Zealand WON the World Cup Rugby on Sunday night the final game was nail biting.

The final score against France was

New Zealand 8 -France 7

It wasn't a good game as the scores should have been higher, but I think both teams were totally exhausted after nearly 7 weeks of playing Rugby at that level the best in the world.

I'm meant to be having a quiet week, my eldest has gone back to boarding school and my youngest is on school camp but it's been more than hectic I think because it's been a short week after a long weekend.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Arlana has a wonderful new sketch for us this week.

Sketch # 125

This week the design team are so lucky to be working with Bugaboo Digi Stamps which are totally amazing. I just adore working with them.

This week Jodie the owner of Bugaboo Digi Stamps is offering our very lucky winner 

Wow what an awesome prize....

This week Sweet Sketch Wednesday are featuring two of Bugaboo's Design Teams cards and Bugaboo are featuring two of Sweet Sketch Wednesday's cards so pop over to Bugaboo and have a quick look for some awesome images and there are always new ones coming out each month and there is always Jodie's weekly freebie to look forward to. Pop over and have a look at our design teams cards.

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Base: White SU for both cards.

Card: White, Red and Green Bazzil, Silver Paper.

Design Papers: Paper Chic Black and Silver and alternate size Black and White. Shery K Designs Christmas Pack #4 Holy Paper.

Colour Medium: Copics

Images: Bugaboo JJ Oh Dear Santa I can explain and Sunbonnets Present.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Labels, Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Kindy Glitz

Sentiments: PC generated Papyrus Font

PC generated Christmas Card Font

Paper quilling candy cane, silver ribbon, white satin heart and red gems, red ribbon and the Poinsettia all from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week and enjoy your crafting. Thank you so much for your lovely comments and emails they are all very much appreciated.

Hugs always

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #124

2011-10-19T19:30:00.019+13:00

Mistletoe Jasper

Winter Louie

Another week has come and gone and it's Wednesday again. Sunday night my DH and I went to the All Black's game V's Australia in the World Cup Semi Final. We had awesome seats I felt like I could reach out and touch the players and the atmosphere was electrifying.

Of course we won 20-6 now our team has made the final which is this Sunday evening and we are playing France.

GO THE ALL BLACKS.

This weekend in New Zealand is a long weekend it's Labour weekend and on Monday evening we have to take Liam back to boarding school and on the Tuesday Ryan is on school camp so it will be very quiet in our home next week.

Today is Wednesday my favourite day of the week because it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

This week Arlana has another amazing sketch to work with.

Sketch #124

This week the design team are so lucky to be working with our wonderful monthly sponsor

Sally-Ann Hancock the owner of

DigiStamp Boutique.

Sally-Ann has so many amazing images, and every month there is always a new selection to choose from and she always has monthly specials and of course her monthly freebie. The very first digi image I purchased was from Sally-Ann at DigiStamp Boutique.

Sally-Ann is offering our very lucky winner this week

6 Digital Images

of the Winners Choice.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

Don't forget to drop by and check out what Sally-Ann has in her store, there is always an image to suit everyone.

The design team are always very spoilt by Sally-Ann as we are allowed to choose any of her wonderful images and she is so kind and so generous with the deign team.

Please check out the design teams work over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday and see what the design team Diva's have created especially for you this week.

Card Recipes
Mistletoe Jasper

Base: White SU
Coloured Card: Purple Bazzil
Paper: White SU, Lilac Handmade Paper
Design Paper: Lilac Paper and Silver Flocked Circles, Silver Paper
Card: Purple Glitter Card
Image: Mistletoe Jasper from DigiStamp Boutique Cute Christmas Offer
Colour Medium: Copics
Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Oval, Beaded Oval, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Cuttlebug flowers, glue dots, pop dots, hot melt glue gun, purple ink pad.
Embellishments:
Purple ribbon, silver ribbon, pearls, gems from my stash.

Winter Louie

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Green Bazzil
Paper: White SU, Red Handmade Paper
Design Paper: Red Flocked Flowers

Image: Winter Louie from DigiStamp Boutique Cute Christmas Offer
Colour Medium: Copics
Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Oval, Lacey Oval, Cuttlebug Snow Flakes Embossing folder, Cuttlebug flowers, glue dots, pop dots, hot melt glue gun.
Embellishments:
Parcel ribbon, Silver Mess, Red Mega Gems and White Flowers all from my stash.

Challenges I'm entering:

Winter Wonderland Robin Redbreast

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 134 You Choose

Thank you so much for all your support regarding my DH broken hand, he now has a new cast which is fibreglass and he choose black. He's doing well and is able to do most things for himself.

Take care everyone have a lovely week and weekend and enjoy your crafting.

Hugs Always

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #123-57

2011-10-12T19:36:00.003+13:00

Sketch #123-57 Sassy Cheryl

Sassy Cheryl's Digital Image

Overload At School

Guess What?????

My husband and I have been given tickets to the Semi Final

of the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand V's Australia

and the other Semi Final is

Wales V's France

We can't wait.

I have two boys that a very disappointed they aren't going but all the tickets are sold out

and our tickets are $800.00 each so No I won't be buying my boys tickets as children's tickets are the same price as Adults.

I 'm taking a man that has a broken arm in 2 places!!!

My husband was driving home from work on Sunday afternoon in his brand new Jeep and a car was coming straight for him on the wrong side of the road.

Sorry girls but it was an American Tourist on his way to the airport and he had forgotten what country he was in he was from Washington. My husband saw him coming there was nothing he could do but to slow down and Mr USA ploughed straight into him. So for the last 3 1/2 days I've been with him at the hospital on and off for X-Rays and another new cast today that's 2 in 48 hours. They were going to operate but have decided not to thank goodness. He's in good spirits, upset about his pride and joy that's his Jeep not me. It's his left hand and we are all left handed in our household. He gets a little frustrated as he isn't allowed to drive because of the way his hand has been set in the cast as he isn't allowed to move his thumb.

Well for better news it's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Congratulations to all our winners this week there were some amazing cards which I hope to finish visiting soon as I spent 6 hours at the hospital today waiting seeing a doctor, and X-Ray seeing the doctor again and another new cast. He only had a cast put on on Monday that's 2 in 48 hours. I also have both of my boys home as it's school holidays and today it's pouring with rain.

This week Arlana has another

Blast from the Past

Sketch #123-57

and here's my

Blast from the Past

This week our Sponsor is

Cheryl from

Sassy Cheryl's

Cheryl is offering our lucky winner this week a

$5.00 Gift Certificate

Check our Sassy Cheryl's Digital Stamps

here

http://sassycheryls.com/

She has so many amazing Whimsical Digi Stamps

there's one for everyone you'll be spoilt for choice.

Now I have your attention don't forget to visit the Sweet Sketch Wednesday design team, we had a choice of 3 images to work with and this is what everyone created just for you this week.

Don't forget to drop by and show them a little love.

Card Recipes:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Navy Blue, Orange, Red and Apple Green Bazzil.

Design Papers: Navy Blue and Orange Gingham which was downloaded from the Internet.

Red & White Stripes Pavlova Papers, Orange, Red and White Stripes Friska Paper and School Words from Pebble papers.

Image: Overload at School Stamp from Sassy Cheryl's Stamps

Colour Medium: Copics and gel pens.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Squares,

Glue dots, Pop Dots,

Glass Finish for the Apple.

Embellishments:

Ribbon from my stash.

I love these cards they look clean and fresh and I just adore Gingham on cards, I feel that the Gingham is great for babies cards and the Gingham is very school like.

Take care everyone and have a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #122

2011-10-05T19:35:00.005+13:00

Snow White A Princess

Rectangle

Square

Wow it is another Wednesday here again, tell me where did the last one get too? This week has gone so quickly. I have one son on a 3 week holiday break and the other starts on Friday. So I have both the boys home for their break. The weather here is getting warmer so we might spend a few days at our Beach House as long as it's not raining.

Because it's Wednesday it means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Arlana has another new sketch for you to work with. Congratulations to our winners this week there were some really lovely cards.

Sketch #122

Is it a square or is it a rectangle???

Arlana is leaving that one for you to decide this week.

We have a new sponsor this week it's

Krista Smith from
Saturated Canary Digi's

My name is Krista Smith. I am the artist behind the Etsy shop, Saturated Canary Digis. I began working in the stamping world about a year ago when I was hired to create rubber designs for the sweet Scottish company, Sugar Nellie. They launched my artwork under the name 'Simply Sassy.' I moved into the digital world just this past month (it's been a super busy month, indeed!). And-- I love it!! There is a little more freedom here, as I can create anything that pops into my head:)! I am so humbled by the artistic talent of the girls coloring in my designs-- it is truly an inspiration! Likewise, I am so thankful for the friendships I've made in this wonderful and lovely crafty community! It's been a true delight! I'd love for you to stop by my challenge/inspiration blog, Saturated Canary Challenge and join in the fun...And, while you're there, click over to my personal blog (Saturated Canary) and introduce yourself! I am a bit eclectic and touch on everything from family (I've got me a great one!) to fashion (obsessed!)...Please say 'hi!'...I'd love to be friends!:)

Krista is offering our lucky winner
2
of her wonderful digi images
for you to choose from

http://saturatedcanarydigis.etsy.com

http://saturatedcanary.blogspot.com/

Have a look at Kirsta's site she has some amazing images, I know you'll love them as much as we do.

Now it's time to visit our Sweet Sketch Wednesday Design Team and check out what they have created with Krista's images just for you. Aren't they wonderful?

Card Recipes

Base: White SU Card Stock

Coloured Card: Red and Apple Green Bazzil

Design Paper: Apples from Sheryl K Designs (digi download)

Image: Snow White A Princess from Saturated Canary
Colour Medium: Copics, Copic atYou, clear embossing pen, red gel glitter pen.
Tools: Cuttlebug, Clasic Squares, Glass Finish, Glue Dots, Hot Melt Glue Gun, Pop Dots,
Embellishments: Ribbons, Lace and Flowers all from my stash.

Red Apple embellishment I made out of the design paper. Cut the apple out and coloured it with Copics and then coated it with Glass Finish.

Flowers are from my stash.
I am now using a hot melt glue gun to attach them to my cards. I was using glue dots but finding they were not strong enough.

Take care everyone and have a great weekend and a wonderful week crafting.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me a little love it's so much appreciated.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #121

2011-09-28T19:35:00.027+13:00

Sleepy Time Bear

Good morning to a wonderful warm Wednesday morning from New Zealand. Well Spring is really here the warm weather is upon us, we've started daylight savings so our evenings are longer so that's all positive. On the negative side we are still getting the spring rain and our evenings and mornings are still very crisp and fresh.

Our New Zealand All Blacks haven't lost a game and hopefully won't loose a game in the Rugby World Cup. It's lovely having so many special visitors to New Zealand and the atmosphere is electrifying a real buzz especially when Ireland beat Australia in one of the pool games. The All Blacks beat France last Saturday night which was one amazing game to watch. England, Canada, and the American team are all doing well in their Pools. I can't wait for the quarter, semi and the final hopefully our All Blacks will be in that final.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3, awesome work and there is just so much creativity our there it's amazing.

Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to play with this week and the design team were lucky enough to work with our sponsors images which is Melissa from Meljens Designs.

Sketch #121

This week the design team have been lucky to work with images from Meljens Designs. Sweet Sketch Wednesday are so lucky to have Melissa as our sponsor.

This week Meljens Designs

are offering our very lucky winner

4 Digi Images

of the winners choice, you'll be spoiled for choice as there are so many wonderful images to choose from.

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/

http://whimsystamps.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_18

Now I've got your attention grab a drink, sit yourself down at your computer and hop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our Design Diva's have created especially for you this week and show them a little love by visiting their blogs.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Pink Bazzil and Aqua Bazzil Bling
Design Paper: Green Easter from Scrapping Mad and Small Gingham Active Village.

Image: Sleepy Time Bear from Meljen's Designs

Colour Medium: Copics, black embossing pen for the eyes, silver and pink glitter gel pens.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Hot Glue Gun.

Embellishments: Pink ribbon which is so cute it even has tiny little hearts on it to match the hearts in the image and my heart embellishments. Pink pompom for the hat, flowers and Pearl from my stash.

The heart embellishments were white satin so I coloured them my copics to match my papers.

Challenges:

Cupcake Challenge #161 If you go down to the woods today
Sweet Stampin Anything Goes
Hanna & Friends #112 Anything Goes
Stamping B's #129 2 or more Spellbinders
Stampin for the Weekend What a Cutie

Thanks so much for looking at my blog, I love reading your comments. Take care and have a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #120

2011-09-21T21:23:00.002+12:00

Merry Christmas

Milly and Presents

Welcome everyone, did you know that we only have 13 weeks to go and we'll be celebrating Christmas for another year and 2012 will be just around the corner???

New Zealander's are really getting behind the Rugby World Cup. Small towns are really getting out in force promoting their adopted team, cars going past with flags flying to whom they follow. My boys are just loving it and watching what games they can on Television.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3, awesome work and there is just so much creativity our there it's amazing. Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to play with this week and the design team are always so lucky to play with our wonderful monthly sponsor Sally-Ann Hancock the owner of

DigiStamp Boutique

Sketch #120

This week the design team have been lucky to work with Sally-Ann's images from DigiStamp Boutique. Sweet Sketch Wednesday are so lucky to have Sally-Ann as our monthly sponsor.

Sally-Ann has so many amazing images to choose from to cover every ones taste, style and occasion. When I went to make my card I realised I hadn't ordered an image from Sally-Ann, I'm doing an Arlana trick this week, but I knew I had a lot of images on my computer I could choose from.

This image is Milly with Presents I love this image but noticed that Sally-Ann has this image as one of her retiring images so pop over to DigiStamp Boutique and pick it up now for only .99p. There are plenty of images to choose from.

This week DigiStamp Boutique are offering our very lucky winner

6 Digi Images

of the winners choice, you'll be spoiled for choice as there are so many wonderful images to choose from.

http://www.digistampboutique.co.uk/catalog/

http://www.digistampboutique.blogspot.com

http://www.lovetodoodle.blogspot.com

Now I've got your attention drop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our Design Diva's have created especially for you this week and show them a little love by visiting their blogs.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Green Bazzil

Design Paper: Merry Christmas Unknown and Red glitter paper from Rosie's Studios

Image: Milly & Presents from DigiStamp Boutique

Colour Medium: Copics, atyou Copics in silver and black embossing pen for the boots.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Martha Stewart white glitter for the hat and jacket. Small snowflake punch and snowflake embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

Embellishments: Ribbon, Snowflake button, snowflakes, pompom for the hat and gems from my stash.

Inside the card.

Challenge:
Winter Wonderland - Girlie Card

Thanks so much for looking at my blog, I love reading your comments. Take care and have a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #119

2011-09-14T19:42:00.005+12:00

Morning Dew Fairy

Happy Wednesday morning everyone. Well I don't think any Morning Dew Fairies would be landing in my neck of the woods this morning as it's been raining and very very windy and the fairies wouldn't be able to land and get blown away.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3, wonderful work by everyone and so many great entries.

Today is Wednesday and that means it's another wonderful Sweet Sketch Wednesday and of course Arlana has another awesome sketch for you to play with this week.

Sketch # 119

Isn't this a lovely sketch?

This week our sponsor at Sweet Sketch Wednesday is

A Day for Daisies

The design team have been lucky enough to choose their own image to play with and Tammy has so many amazing images they are out of this world.

This week Tammy is offering our very lucky winner

$12.00

Gift Voucher

at A Day for Daisies Online Shop

Don't forget if you don't have any ADFD images drop by and pick some up and we would love to see them on your cards.

http://adayfordaisies.com

http://adayfordaisies.blogspot.com

Now I have your attention please drop by my fellow Design Team Diva's here and see what they created especially just for you with ADFD images they are just magical and leave them some magical love.

Card Recipe

I just loved working with this image it was so magical.

My inspiration was from my own garden last year.

This photo was taken on a windy rainy morning and Morning Dew Fairies were around.

Card Base: White SU card

Coloured Card: Deep Mauve & Mauve Handmade Papers.

Design Paper: Scroll in Mauve Lime Green from Pavlova Papers

Image: Morning Dew Fairy from A Day for Daisies

Colour Medium: Copic's atyou Copic's clear glitter

Tools: Cuttlebug, Classic Squares, Tweezers, Glue Dots, Pop Dots

Embellishments: Pearls and more Pearls for the Dew, Ribbon and Flower from my stash.

Challenges I'm going to enter this card into:

Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything goes

Flutter By Wednesday - Butterby, Angel or a FairyOne Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Anything Goes (their farewell challenge)

Magical Monday Challenge - Anything Goes

Digital Tuesday - Celebrate the Season Any Season

Thank you so much for your lovely comments we all love to receive them and your wonderful emails.

Happy Crafting Everyone

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #118-49

2011-09-07T19:40:00.003+12:00

Congratulations On Your Engagement

Two Hearts Beat As One

Good morning everyone, it's count down here in New Zealand and it's only two days to go until the opening of the Rugby World Cup being held in the main cities in New Zealand.

It's 23 years ago that it was here last and that New Zealand won the cup. We have one of the best Rugby teams in the world the Might 'ALL BLACKS' and we haven't won the cup since so they have every advantage this year as they are the home team and have the home crowd to back them, so hopefully the World Cup will be ours again by the end of October as it only happens every 4 years.

My boys can't wait.

GO THE MIGHTY ALL BLACKS

Today is Wednesday and that's got to mean two things it's the middle of the week and it's

Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Congratulations to our winner this week and our top 3, wow what a job having to choose from all those wonderful entries as there were so many amazing cards and such talented ladies. I was absolutely stunned with everyone's creativity.

This week Arlana has an oldie but a goodie, it's a sketch from the past and here's a sneak look at what I entered Sketch #49

"Oh how times have changed and so has my work."

Sketch #118-49

Formal Engagement card.

Less formal fun card. Two hearts beat as one.

This week Sweet Sketch Wednesday Design Team have been lucky enough to work with images

from

STAMPFAIRY SHOP

We love your images Gerda.

Gerda is offering one very lucky winner

4 Digi Images

of your choice.

So visit

STAMPFAIRY SHOP

and check out Gerda's

wonderful images and there are new one's

coming out all the time.

http://stampfairy.com/

Now I have your attention don't forget to check out what the design team diva's have created here especially for you this week and please welcome a new member of our design team taking

Judi's place is

Michelle Lancaster

from England.

Card Recipe #1
Base: White SU
Design Paper: Paper Chic from Grant Archival
Paper: Gold Handmade Paper, Cream Bazzil
Image: Nelly and Leo #4 from STAMPFAIRY
Colour Medium: Copics
Tools: Cuttlebug, Rectangle Nestability
Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Hot Melt Glue Gun, Sponge, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch
Embellishments: Gold ribbon, Roses, Pearls and braid from my stash.

Card Recipe #2
Base: White SU
Design Paper: Pink hearts from Pavlova Papers and the pink flocked paper from Rosie's Studios
Card: Pink Bazzil, Pink Handmade Paper that the image is mounted . Image: Nelly and Leo #4 from
STAMPFAIRY DESIGNS
Colour Medium: copics
Tools: Cuttlebug, Rectangle deckled edge nestability Martha Stewart leaf punch.
Embellishments: Buttons, Ribbons and flowers from my stash.
Paper Pieced T Shirt and Dress.

I love how both of these cards turn out as they are both so different. I love this image but one of my favourite things on the pink card is the flocked card that is the darker pink.

Take care everyone thanks for your lovely comments and I'm looking forward to seeing your masterpieces this week. Wishing everyone a great weekend.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #117

2011-08-31T20:39:00.001+12:00

Little Rapunzel In Orange

Little Rapunzel in Purple

Good morning and welcome to another wonderful Wednesday.

Only 9 days to got before the Rugby World Cup starts in New Zealand. I remember when they said on TV that it was one year away and now only 9 days oh where has that time gone.

Today is Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Arlana has designed another wonderful sketch for us this week, it's such a lovely sketch as it shows our wonderful design papers

Sketch #117

This image of Little Rapunzel reminds me of the 70's and Flower Power.

I just love it.

This week we have a wonderful new Sponsor

Elisabeth Bell Designs

Elisabeth is offering our winner this week

2
of her digi images

that our design team have used this week and here they are.

Little Rapunzel

Bell Horses - Li'l Princess Tu-tu

http://www.elisabethbell.com/digital-collection

Digi Bells Blog

http://digibellsdt.blogspot.com/
Don't forget to drop by and check out other images Elisabeth how they're awesome.

Thank you so much Elisabeth for being our new sponsor.

Now pop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our design diva's have created just for you this week.

Card Recipes:

Base: White SU

Colour Card: Purple and Yellow Bazzill

Design Papers: Cuddley Buddley Digital Papers

Image: Elisabeth Digital Stamps Little Rapunzel

Colour Medium: Copics

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Circle, Scalloped Circle, Glue Dots, Pop Dots

Embellishments: Ribbons, Gems and Flowers from my stash.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Colour Card: Orange/ Yellow Bazzill

Design Paper: Magnolia Paper

Image: Elisabeth Digital Stamps Little Rapunzel

Colour Medium: Copics

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilites my new circle, Glue Dots, Pop Dots

Embellishments: Ribbons, Gems and Flower from my stash.

Many thanks for all of your lovely comments.

Have a wonderful weekend and a great week crafting.

Hugs

Cards for Men Challenge #18 G is for Green

2011-08-30T09:12:00.001+12:00

G is for Green Games Boy

Today I'm entering one of Ryan's birthday cards into Cards for Men Challenge G is for Green. Both of my boys have birthdays so close to each other that I have to come up with new and interesting cards for each of them as they are my biggest critics.

I made this card for Ryan's 10th birthday, and he knows how much I hate his PSP or XBox. That's why they are only allowed to play them if it's raining or during the school holidays and school holidays can't come around quick enough in our house hold.

I was really pleased how this card turned out.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Coloured Card: Blue and Green Bazzill

Design Paper: It's very old and unknown source

Image: Mo Manning's Game Boy

Colour Medium: Copics, Copic atyou Spica in gold, silver, black, black & white embossing pen and glass finish.

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Square, Happy Birthday Embossing folder, pop dots and glue dots.

Embellishments: Ribbon and Fancy Paper Clip from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week of crafting.

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Sugar Creek Hollow

2011-08-29T12:22:00.001+12:00

Make It Masculine

Vintage Spitfire

Good morning everyone, wow what a busy weekend it was. It was my eldest son's birthday, Liam turned 12 years old and apart from Swimming, playing Soccer and Cricket his passion is to read about World War I and II as well as following Manchester United Soccer Team and of course the

New Zealand All Black Rugby Team.

I finished Liam's birthday cards late Friday evening, I had purchased this Vintage Spitfire from Delicious Doodles and thought that this was the perfect image for him. I really pleased how his card turned out. but for the life of me I wasn't sure what I would use for the embellishments especially for a boys card and at that age you can't use flowers. I looked in my local scrap booking store but they had nothing I could use, so I came home and made some my self.

Vintage Spitfire from Delicious Doodles

Today I'm entering my card into Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge which is

Make It Masculine

This is the very first time for me to enter this challenge and it won't be the last as it looks very interesting and I do hope my card is Vintage enough to qualify for this challenge.

This is the added ribbon at the bottom of the card and the circle represent the circles that are on the Spitfire and on the wings.

I made this to represent the the Medals and the Air Force Stripes that have been awarded and are on the Pilots lapel.

Card Recipe:

Base: White SU

Card: Navy Blue Bazzill, Gunmetal Grey Paper

Design Paper: Samantha Luck Camouflage Paper (Thanks Sharon for your help on that).

Image: Vintage Spitfire from Delicious Doodles

Colour Medium: Copics, Gold and Silver Gel Pens

Tools: Glue Dots, Pop Dots, Glass finish for the Cockpit

Embellishments: Ribbons and Brads from my stash.

Happy Crafting everyone

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Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #116

2011-08-24T19:35:00.016+12:00

Gus Collecting Wrinkles

Hi everyone, another wonderful Wednesday in New Zealand and no hasn't been any more snow this week in my part of the country but we have had some wonderful white frosts which is great it kills off all those unwanted bugs in the gardens and crops.

Do you realise that it's only 4 months tomorrow until Christmas where has the year gone???

It's Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Congratulations to all our winners this week there were so many great cards.

This week Arlana has another awesome sketch which the Design Team have worked with using our sponsors images from Bugaboo.

Sketch #116

I used Gus collecting wrinkles a great masculine image.

This week Sweet Sketch Wednesday

sponsor is

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Jodie is offering our lucky winner

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That is so generous, so please support Jodie and her amazing images. I think that Jodie has an image for everyones taste at Bugaboo and I just love working with them they're so much fun.

So grab a coffee and let your fingers do the walking and visit Jodie now at

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You won't be disappointed in what you see.

Whilst your there don't forget to pop over to

Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our design diva's have created especially

for you, you'll just love the variety.

My Card Recipe for

Sketch #116

Base: White SU Card Stock

Coloured Card: Taupe & Navy Blue Bazzill

Design Paper: Double sided Pavlova Papers made in New Zealand

Boards: Glitter boards from Rosie's Studios

Image: Gus Collecting Wrinkles from Bugaboo

Colour Medium: Copics, black embossing pen for glasses and shoe laces

Sentiment: Computer Generated

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Tag Label, Deckled Rectangle, Glass Finish for glasses and clock, ink for sponging the edges, glue dots,

pop dots

Embellishments: Ribbons, net, and gems from my stash. I made the balloon embellishments to match

Gus's Balloons.

Thanks so much for all your lovely emails and comments it's so nice to receive them and being able to help each other. Wishing everyone a wonderful week crafting.

Hugs

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #115-64

2011-08-17T19:30:00.001+12:00

Sketch #115-64

Sponsor DigiStamp Boutique

Pretty Handbag

Wow what a week here in New Zealand last Wednesday I was saying how hot it was on the Soccer Field as we were having a very middle and warm winter. Today is a polar blast from the South Pole and it's freezing here.

On Monday it snowed in my town the last time it snowed here it was 1939 and KNOW I wasn't around to see it.

I was on my computer commenting on cards and I looked out of the French Doors about 11.15am and thought I was seeing things I looked again and it wasn't raining nor was it hail that's right it was Snow.

My son was so excited when I picked him up from school telling me all about the snow, it's not that he hasn't seen snow before or been in the snow when it snowing because he ski's, but it must have been fun to see it with his friends from school and some of these children haven't seen Snow before and were over the moon and very excited.

Congratulations to all our winners this week there were so many great cards, thanks so much for joining us it's lovely to see your cards.

Today it's Wednesday and that means it's Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Arlana is re using a sketch which we used last year #64 as they are so amazing.

Sketch #115-64

This week the design team were lucky enough to work with wonderful images from

DigiStamp Boutique

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Sally-Ann is offering our lucky winner

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Check out the design teams cards which they have made just for you this week with DigiStamp Boutique images at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Card Recipe

Last month I made a card using Pretty Shoes so this month I had to follow through by using the Pretty Handbag.

Base: White SU for base

Coloured Board: Black, Green Bazzill Silver glitter card

Design Paper: Love the paper unknown manufacture

Image: DigiStamp Boutique Pretty Bag

Colour Medium: Copics atyou Silver Copic

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, square, square lace, pop dots, glue dots

Embellishments: Silver Chain, Silver Braid, silver flowers, lace, silver gems, green gems, ribbon, silver ink for sponging

Wishing everyone a wonderful week and a great weekend of crafting.

Thank you for all of your lovely comments and your wonderful emails.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #114

2011-08-10T19:45:00.001+12:00

Sassy Cheryl's Digi's

A Simple Gift of a Flower

Wow and welcome to another wonderful Wednesday, today is so warm here and it's the middle of winter and we were out at my son's school Soccer away game, that we should have had a sunhat and sunblock on it so lovely and warm.

Wednesday can only mean one thing that it's another wonderful Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

CONGRATULATIONS

to everyone that entered into last weeks sketch there were some totally amazing cards and inspirations. But there can only be one winner and also congratulations to our top 3 cards this week.

Arlana has another wonderful sketch for you to work with this week.

Sketch #114

This week the design team have been lucky enough to work with our sponsors images which is

Sassy Cheryl's Digis

Cheryl is offering our lucky winner this week

$5.00 Gift Voucher

To spend at her online digi stop on some of her

Whimsical & Fun Images.

Visit Sassy Cheryl at

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check out some of her amazing images and they're so much fun to colour in.

Now hop over to Sweet Sketch Wednesday and check out what our design diva's have created just for you this week.

Card Recipe

Base: Whte SU

Coloured Paper: Pink and Apple Green Bazzill

Design Paper: Kaisercraft "Tutty Fruitty"

Image: A Simple Gift of a Flower by Sassy Cheryl Digi's

Colour Medium: Copics and Gel glitter pens

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Classic Large Circle, Clasic Scalloped Circle, glue dots, pop dots

Embellishments: Ribbon, Flowers and Ladybug from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week of crafting and an enjoyable weekend.

Thank you to everyone for your lovely comments.

Hugs always

Sweet Sketch Wednesday Sketch #113

2011-08-03T19:45:00.002+12:00

LORi Design

Baby Olivia

Here it is another Wednesday boy they come and go so quickly I know I'm getting older but I do think these weeks are passing quicker.

Congratulations to all our winners this week there were so many amazing cards.

Wednesday can only mean one thing it Sweet Sketch Wednesday today and Arlana has another amazing sketch for you to work with.

Here it is

Sketch #113

This week the design team have been lucky enough to work with images from LORi Design there are so many super cute images.

LORi is offering our lucky winner this week

$10.00 Gift Voucher

Check out Lori's images there's just so many to choose from

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The design team diva's have worked their magic for you this week with these wonderful images so check out what the girls have done over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday they all love receiving comments on their blogs.

My Card Recipe:

I love this image but I wasn't happy with my card next time I'll use different colours.

Base: White SU

Card: Pink and Aqua Bazzill

Design Paper: Kaisercraft

Image: Baby Olivia by LORi Designs

Colour Medium: Copics

Sentiment: Pre purchased

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities Beaded Ovals, Glue Dots, Pop Dots

Embellishments: Ribbon and Gems from my stash.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week crafting and a great weekend.

Hugs