18 May 2013

Mid Month



It is time for the  mid month reminder card for the challenge over at 


The theme is 

 Embossing and texture

Have you managed to join us yet because we have a fabulous prize from


For my card I have heat embossed some of the background papers and the sentiment 


for the texture I have stamped the words and flowers on evenweave fabric with stazon ink 





I look forward to seeing all your fab entries 

Hugs
Francesca


Anything goes

Hi everyone 
hope you are all looking forward to a lovely weekend

we have a new challenge for you over at 


and this week it is 

Anything goes

we are sponsored by Kenny K 

I have used one of the sponsors images coloured with spectrum noir pens 
the papers are from papermania


Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca


14 May 2013

Inspired by a song


Hi all 
Hope you are all doing well 
we have a new challenge for you today over at 


and this fortnight Laurie has chosen the theme of 

Inspired by a song

We are sponsored by 

Wonderful sponsor

Who are offering the winner $25 gift certificate

For my card i have used Aviator Owen 


thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca

12 May 2013

My sketch



HI all 
it is time for a new sketch over at Sunday sketch and stamp Challenge

and this week it is my turn, here is my sketch 

For my card I have used a kanban stamp, the papers are my mind's eye 
the flowers are from wild orchid crafts



Francesca x

11 May 2013

All that glitters



Hi all 
well after a very eventful week things seem to be calming down 
and I have finally found some time to get crafty

we have a new challenge for you over at One stop Craft challenge

and this week we would like to see  all that glitters 

this week we are sponsored by Milk and coffee

for my card I have used a sponsor image coloured with copics
the papers are from dcwv mango frost and are all glittered. the sentiment is a tim holtz 



i really look forward to seeing all your lovely creations

Francesca x 



5 May 2013

Embossing and texture



Hi all 
it's time for a new challenge over at 


and this month i have set the challenge as 

Embossing and texture

We are sponsored by the lovely

Tonic Studios

who are offering the winner a fab prize

For my card i have used two embossing folders from crafts too 
after i embossed the card I swiped over the raised area with distress inks 
The image is from sugar nellie and she is coloured with copic markers 
The flower is created from aida fabric cut with xcut dies  

I really hope you will all join us 

Hugs
Francesca x

4 May 2013

Flower power


Hi everyone 
i hope you are enjoying the start of the bank holiday weekend 
I have got a lot of fun stuff planned with the kids 

we have a new challenge for you this week over at 

and the theme is
  flower power 

we are sponsored by the fab Bearly mine designs 


I am also entering this for the 

Thanks for stopping by 
Hugs 
Francesca

30 April 2013

April Showers



HI all 

it s time for a new challenge over at


and this fortnights challenge is chosen by Claire

April Showers

we have this lovely prize for you 




I am also entering this for the 


Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca


28 April 2013

Sketch



HI all 

we have a new sketch for you over at 


this wonderful sketch has been created by Claire 

For my card I have used an old greeting farm stamp coloured with copic markers 
the papers are from a first edition pad 
and flowers made with retro punches



I am also entering this for the 

Thanks for stopping by 
Hugs
Francesca

27 April 2013

Buttons and bows




Hi all
it is time for a new challenge over at


And this week we would like to see

Buttons and Bows

We are sponsored by 

Patties Creations


I have used a sponsor image coloured with copics,
 the papers are from paper mania and lovely ribbon from a local shop




I am also entering this for the 


Thanks for stopping by 
Hugs
Francesca

20 April 2013

Not Square





Hi all
it is time for a new challenge over at


and this week's challenge is 

NOT SQUARE

we are sponsored by 

The Cutting cafe

for my card I have used one of their templates 
the paper is papermania , flowers are from 
fred she said



thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca

16 April 2013

Make it girly




Hi everyone 
It is time for a new challenge over at 


and this fortnight Laurie has chosen the theme 

MAKE IT GIRLY

We are sponsored by 

who are offering the winner 7 Digi's of their choice

for my card i have used a bugaboo image coloured with copics
the papers are from an old  papermania pad
papermania flowers and martha stewart heart punch

I am also entering this for the 



thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca

14 April 2013

Sketch


HI all 
It is time for a new challenge over at 


And this week Marie has designed this lovely sketch



For my card i have used a penny black stamp coloured with copics 
the papers are from a forever friends pad 


Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca

13 April 2013

Pastel colours




HI all 

It is time for a new challenge over at 

<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One stop Craft challenge

and this weeks theme is 

Pastel colours 


for my card I have used a wee stamp coloured with copics
papers from spellbinders dies, retro punches and a butterfly punch


I am also entering this for the 


Thanks for stopping by 

Hugs
Francesca

7 April 2013

Special Occasions



Hi all 
It is time for a new challenge over at

Stamping Sensations Challenge

and this month pinky has chosen the theme of 


Special Occasions 
(Not Birthday)

we are sponsored this month by

Pda card and craft 

who are offering the winner this fab prize



For my card i have used two forever friends Stamps
 the paper is from a first edition pad
Flowers made with retroflower punches 



Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Francesca x