Tuesday 25 August 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 34: Use 2 Papers!

Hello!  Hope everyone is well!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Use 2 Papers!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get money off in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But hurry, it’s a limited offer and you do NOT want to miss out!!
Super quick post from me today as I am flying by the seat of my pants at the moment!! And as the size of my pants could be compared to a Boeing 747 it is not beyond the realms of possibility!! J
This lovely lady is winging it's way (but not via any kind of underwear) to my sister-in-law! Hope she likes it!!

Ingredients:
Sentiment: WORK AND PLAY 6
Dies: None
Card: Neenah Solar White
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers and pencils
Others: Gems – Faux Stitching – Doily - Ribbon

So fly (but not by the seat of your or anybody else’s pants) over to the blog where you can join in with this fab challenge.   And check out the store  too but don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE first to get your money off!

Thanks so much for looking and for all your kind comments! Have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #74: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #138: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #4: Anything Goes
PINK GEM – Challenge #151: One for the Girls
INCY WINCY – Birthday Wishes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #276: Always Anything Goes

Wednesday 19 August 2015

Delightful Wednesday – Fantasy/Fairy Tales!

Hello there! Hope all is well with you and yours!

It is my turn today to show a Wednesday project on the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and the theme Sandy and I chose for August is Fantasy/Fairy Tales!

My choice of image this time is the utterly fabulous GENIE SCOTTIE who I added to a stepper card along with the MAGICAL DAY SENTIMENT.
I created my scene using bauble dies as I thought they looked very much like Eastern buildings and found an old magic lamp Clip Art image that I have had for yonks!! Go me!

 Ingredients:
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Centre Stepper’ – Spellbinders ‘2010 Heirloom Ornaments’ and 2011 Heirloom Ornaments’
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White - Papermania
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Gems – Stickles – Liquid Pearls – Crafters Companion embossing folder – Clip Art lamp

So make a wish and float over to the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG where every day there is something to inspire you and don’t forget to visit the SHOP for all of Wendy’s magical designs!

Thanks so much for looking and for your great comments!  Have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #73: Anything Goes
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #150: Stepper Cards
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #4: Anything Goes
WORLDWIDE OPEN DT – Challenge #2: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #138: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #275: Always Anything Goes
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #75: Anything Goes/Fancy Folds

Tuesday 18 August 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 33: One For the Men!

Hello!  Hope everyone is well!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is One For The Men!  As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get money off in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But hurry, it’s a limited offer and you do NOT want to miss out!!

So men’s cards, eh! What to do….

Well I chose to use the very arresting (!) POLICEMAN PETE for my manly make this week and taking elements from WORK AND PLAY 3 I created a little crime scene. Nothing to see here people;  move along please!!”
Our super cute lawman has expertly tackled the criminal who is currently lying unconscious on the floor ruing the day he ever came up against PETE.  Serves him right quite frankly!
Another dodgy drawing from me that does look rather like the legs and boots of Frankenstein’s monster!! Hey ho! J
Ingredients:
Image: POLICEMAN PETE Who is also available as a clear stamp here.
Brick Paper: WORK AND PLAY 4
Car, Swag Bag and Sentiments (also image):  WORK AND PLAY 3
Dies: Tattered Lace alphabet
Card: Neenah Solar White
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers and pencils
Others: Vintage Photo DI
Hopeless Hand drawings (Oh no they’re back!!): Unconscious suspect/Boris Karloff!! J

So steal (!) over to the blog where you can join in with this fab challenge.   And check out the store  too but don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE first to get your money off! It would be against the law no to!!

Thanks so much for looking and for all your kind comments! Have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #73: Anything Goes
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Aug Challenge: Anything Goes
WORLDWIDE OPEN DT – Challenge #2: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #4: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #138: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #275: Always Anything Goes

Thursday 13 August 2015

The Paper Nest Dolls - Punk Ellie!

Hello there! Hugs to everyone!! 

Today I am showcasing on THE PAPER NEST DOLLS CHALLENGE BLOG ! Yay!!

I thought I would use the gorgeous PUNK ELLIE and my all-time favourite colour combo (and paper pad) this time.
I probably ‘over-starred’ on this one a tad but once I started I just couldn’t stop.
Ingredients:
Image: PUNK ELLIE
Dies: Tonic ‘Nesting Stars’ – Joanna Sheen ‘Starburst’
Punches: X-Cut Small Star – and various from Tonic
Card: Neenah Solar White - DCWV
Paper: LOTV ‘Promises
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils
Others: Faux stitching

So twinkle your way over to the blog  to see all the stunning inspiration for the DT and to join in with our CURRENT CHALLENGE which is always Anything Goes! There is a fab prize on offer too from MAY ARTS and visit the shop to see all of Christine’s adorable rubber stamps!!

Thanks so much for looking, and taking the time to comment. I can’t tell you how much it means to me!  Have a wonderful day everybody!!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A BIT MORE TIME TO CRAFT – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #72: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #274: Always Anything Goes
WORLDWIDE OPEN DT – Challenge #2: Anything Goes


Tuesday 11 August 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 32: Punches/Die Cuts!

Hello!  Hope everyone is well!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Punches/Die Cuts!  Oh no, I don't have ANY of those!!! J As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you just have to grab the code to get money off in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But hurry, it’s a limited offer and you do NOT want to miss out!!

This week I made a bauble hangy thingy (name to be revised!) using one of the fabulous new Christmas collections from Nikky called TWIGGY AND TOOTS FESTIVE FUN! Such adorable owls and so many gorgeous elements too!
Love these cute owls so much, check out those eyelashes and I bet you didn't know that sparkly blue eyeshadow was back in!!
Ingredients:
Paper, Sentiment, Bow, Pressies (and also image):  TWIGGY AND TOOTS FESTIVE FUN COLLECTION
Dies: Couture ‘Holly Jolly’
Punches: Tonic Snowflake
Card: Neenah Solar White
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers and pencils
Others: Stickles - Gem

So don’t bauble, sorry dawdle, and jingle all the way over to the blog where you can join in with this fab challenge.   And check out the store  too but don't forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE first to get your money off! Wow it’s just like Christmas!!

Thanks so much for looking and for all your kind comments! Have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
A BIT MORE TIME TO CRAFT – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #72: Anything Goes
A CRAFTY MESS – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Aug Challenge: Anything Goes
CREATIVE CARD CREW – Challenge #93: Sparkle!
WINTER WONDERLAND – Christmas Carols/Songs (Oh Christmas Tree)
SWEET STAMPIN’ – Anything But a Birthday
PINK GEM – Challenge #150: Animals or Birds
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #274: Always Anything Goes
CRAFTING FOR ALL SEASONS - Challenge #107: Bright and Beautiful

Wednesday 5 August 2015

Delightful Wednesday – Fantasy/Fairy Tales!

Hello there! Hope all is well with you and yours!

It is my turn today to show a Wednesday project on the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and the theme Sandy and I chose for August is Fantasy/Fairy Tales!

I used the gorgeous DELIGHTFUL SNOW which is a great value set as it comes with the toadstool for Snow to sit on and a sentiment too! I decided to make a diorama/shadow box/theatre card thingy (not its real name) to create a little woodland scene.
I thought it might be nice to add the seven dwarves too, all of which are played with gusto by MR GNOME who is also available for children’s parties and supermarket openings!!! J Does look a tad crowded in there though doesn't it!!
Bet you can spot them all!  Well it's not exactly ‘Where’s Wally’ is it?!


Ingredients:
Image, Toadstool and Sentiment: DELIGHTFUL SNOW
All 7 Dwarves: Soon to be Oscar nominated MR GNOME
Dies: Couture ‘Enchanted Escapes’- Spellbinders ‘Cherry Blossom’ and ‘Floral Border’- Die’sire ‘Icicles
Punches: X-Cut small flower
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White – Centura Pearl – Cloud paper from POLKADOODLES WORK AND PLAY 3
Colouring/Ink: Spectrum Noir markers & pencils – Mowed Lawn and Barn Door DI
Others: Toadstool decorations

So ‘whistle while you work’ and if you haven't a ‘gnome’ to go to wonder over to the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG where every day there is something to inspire you and don't forget to visit the SHOP for all of Wendy’s gorgeous designs! They'll help you to live happily ever after!!!

Thanks so much for looking and for your great comments!  Have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #71: Anything Goes
CRAFTING BY DESIGNS – August Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #273: Always Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #3: Anything Goes
CRAFTY FRIENDS – Challenge #11: Movie Week (Snow White and the 7 Dwarves)
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Aug Challenge: Anything Goes
TTCRD – Challenge Aug 04 – 10: Anything Goes
A CRAFTY MESS – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
A BIT MORE TIME TO CRAFT – Challenge #1: Anything Goes
SCRAPY LAND – Challenge #23: Anything Goes (using Spellbinders dies)
PENNY’S PAPER-CRAFTY – Challenge #239: A card for a Child 
CRAFTING FOR ALL SEASONS - Challenge #107: Bright and Beautiful
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #323: Flowers
INCY WINCY - Frame It!

Tuesday 4 August 2015

Digi Choosday Challenge – Week 31: Embellish It!

Hello!  Big hugs to all!

It’s Choosday so it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this week is Embellish It, so get out all those lovely things we buy by the truck load but never want to use and join us! As always we have a fab prize on offer so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you just have to grab the code to get money off in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But hurry, it’s a limited offer and you do NOT want to miss out!!

So something a little different from me this week! NO IMAGE!! OMG, call the crafty police!!
I decided to decorate and embellish an MDF plaque which I stole pinched borrowed from my mother’s stash to make a wall hanging! She did say, “Oooh I have an MDF shape like that” to which I said (but not out loud), “Not anymore you don’t!!!” J
The entire thing is made using the awesome and must-have WINSTON DELUXE FULL COLLECTION! It is jam-packed with the most delicious papers and embellies known to craft kind!!

Ingredients:
Papers, Sentiment, Flowers, Bow and Butterflies: WINSTON DELUXE FULL COLLECTION
Dies: Tonic ‘Frond Finesse’
Card: Kraft
Colouring/Ink: Vintage Photo DI
Others: MDF Plaque - Mini buttons – Stickles

So don’t hang about (and don’t steal from your mother either) and get along to the blog where you can join in with this fab challenge.   And check out the store  too but don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE first to get your money off! Fill ya boots!!!

Thanks so much for looking and for all your wonderful comments! Have a lovely day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #71: Anything Goes
4 CRAFTY CHICKS – Challenge #257: Anything Goes
CRAFTY CARDMAKERS – Challenge #144: Anything But a card
CRAFTING BY DESIGNS – August Challenge: Anything Goes
NATALIE AND AMY – Challenge #35: Buttons and Bows
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #323: Flowers
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #273: Always Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #3: Anything Goes
TTCRD – Challenge Aug 04 – 10: Anything Goes
A CRAFTY MESS – Challenge #1: Anything Goes

Monday 3 August 2015

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge #8!

Hello! How is everyone? Good I hope!
So today launches our new monthly challenge over on THE PAPER NEST DOLLS CHALLENGE BLOG and our theme as always is Anything Goes! Once again we are sponsored by the wonderful…

…who are also offering this a fab prize……


… so check out THE BLOG for all the details!

Now my image this week is part of the JULY NEW RELEASE and her name is ARTIST EMMA! What a sweetheart!  I suppose to embrace the spirit of the subject matter I should have made an ‘easel’ card, but I didn’t. Hey ho!
I wandered a little out of my comfort zone with this one.  I used my Aqua Tints to create ‘painty’ backing papers and coloured EMMA and a splodgey background with Inktense Pencils which I haven’t used for ages.  Hmmm… more practice methinks!
It is unfortunate that Emma’s artistic skills were very much reliant on my own so I don’t really rate her ‘effort’ as seen on my homemade easel (more Pitiful then Picasso).  But she did try, bless her so you gotta luv her for that!!! J
Ingredients:
Image: ARTIST EMMA
Dies/Punches: Tonic ‘Nesting Rectangles’
Card: Crafters Companion Water Colour Card – Kraft - Various from stash
Colouring/Ink:  Inktense Pencils – Spectrum Noir Aqua Tints – Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers DI
Others: Pearls
Hopeless Hand drawings (making a thankfully brief return J!): Easel painting - Paintbrushes

So be sure to take ‘art’ in our Anything Goes Challenge by visiting the blog and you will also see some stunning inspiration from the DT there too. And don’t forget to visit the shop for all of Christine’s adorable stamps!! There is a CHRISTMAS IN JULY NEW RELEASE too!!

Thanks so much for looking and for your lovely comments and have a wonderful day!
See ya!

Colourful hugs
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
FAB ‘N’ FUNKY – Challenge #269: No Patterned Papers
4 CRAFTY CHICKS – Challenge #257: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #71: Anything Goes
CRAFTING BY DESIGNS – August Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #273: Always Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #3: Anything Goes
INCY WINCY - Frame It!
SOUTHERN GIRLS – Anything Goes