Saturday 27 February 2016

The Pencil Case - N = New Blooms/Spring Flowers!

Hello! Happy Saturday! How is everyone? Good I hope!

We have a new challenge over on THE PENCIL CASE blog this fortnight and our theme is New Blooms/Spring Flowers, so use more than one of the same thing on your project.  As always the DT is showcasing the incredible LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS.

This time we are sponsored by the fabulous…
………who are very kindly offering an amazing prize so check out THE BLOG for details.
My card today was inspired almost solely by my ribbon. Yes, I was experimenting with my bow maker, using the first ribbon from the drawer, and really loved the triple bow I created but it didn’t match anything.  I had originally decided to colour my MUMS IN BASKET  in hues of yellow but as these flowers can come in a myriad of colours I thought ‘coordinate with your bow you fool’…and so I did. J
Ingredients:
Dies: Spellbinders ‘Fancy Lattice – Tattered Lace ‘Ivy’
Punches: X-cut mini butterfly
Card/Paper: Neenah Solar White –Papermania - Kraft
Colouring: LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS (Colours used listed on THE PENCIL CASE BLOG)
Others: Gems - Ribbon

So grow over to THE BLOG and join our fab challenge.  And if you want to experience these amazing artist quality pencils for yourself you can get them HERE! And if you already have them and enjoy using them why not share your makes with us in our FACEBOOK GROUP! We would love to see you!

Thanks so much for looking and for your kind comments and have a wonderful weekend!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFT-DEE BOWZ – February Challenge: Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #100: Anything Goes
INSPIRATION DESTINATION – Challenge #74: Anything Goes
SCRAPY LAND – Challenge #36: Tie One On (Use a Bow and using Spellbinders and Tattered Lace Dies)
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #40: Anything Goes
SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS – Think Spring
CRAFTY GIRLZ – Feb Challenge: Anything Goes

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge – Green and/or Nature!

Good morning all!  Hope you are well!

It is Choosday which means it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this time is Green and/or Nature! As always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! You ONLY have 24 hours so be quick!! 
Ok, first things first and I need to tell you to tune in to Create and Craft today at 1pm (I’m working so I’ll be recording it) as our fabulous Nikky Hall is going to be presenting some gorgeous new goodies! If you can’t get near a telly you can also watch online HERE!  You won’t want to miss it!!

So onto my make for our Green/Nature challenge and I chose to go with both themes using the uber scrumptious ROSE BUDD COLLECTION.
I adore this Regency, Pride and Prejudice inspired bundle, it is full of so many glorious goodies, and if you prefer CD’s it is currently available in this format, at a fabulous offer price too, through the Create and Craft Club magazine! Big whoop!!
Ingredients:
Image, paper, sentiment and elements: ROSE BUDD COLLECTION
Image as a clear stamp: MISS CHARLOTTE
Colours used: Skin: 91,89, 31, 32 + 24 - Hair: 75, 87, 83, 85, 84 – Dress: 99, 75, 74, 67, 68 – Roses/Ribbon: 80, 82, 32
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Decorative Rectangles’
Others: Ribbon

So swallow your Pride and don’t be Prejudice (oh heck!) and pop over to THE BLOG and join in with our fab challenge.   And don’t forget to visit the STORE  as it’s….          
…..so grab that DISCOUNT CODE!!

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments!  Have a lovely day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Feb Challenge: Use a Digi Stamp
MY CRAFTING STORIES – Challenge #2: Anything Goes
CRAFT-DEE BOWZ – February Challenge: Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
ABC CHALLENGE – B is for …. Birthday, Bow and Buds
REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON – Challenge #135: Celebrate Theme (Birthday)
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #186: Anything Goes
QKR STAMPEDE – Challenge #179: Pile it On
SPELLBINDING STAMPS – Birthday
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #100: Anything Goes
SCRAPY LAND – Challenge #36: Tie One On (Use a Bow and using Tattered Lace Dies)

Wednesday 17 February 2016

Delightful Wednesday – Red!

Hello there! Me again! How is everyone?

It is my turn today to post a Delightful Wednesday project on the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and Sandy and I have chosen RED as our colour theme for February.
Now I have been itching to colour up this little beauty and her name is SWEETHEART FELICIA.  Isn’t she just ADORABLE!! She comes in varying guises and you can see them all HERE.
 I decided, in my wisdom (!), to add a little shaker element to my card this week.  I cut out the heart that Felicia is holding and filled it with seed beads and a few die-cut hearts.  This is only the second time I’ve ever made a shaker card and the reason for this became blindingly obvious as I am still vacuuming flamin’ seed beads out of my carpet!!! L


Ingredients:
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Hearts’ – Tonic ‘Family Members Die Set’
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White – DoCrafts
Colours used: Skin: 91, 89, 31, 32 – Hair: 33, 24, 27, 17, 99 – Reds: 33, 27, 24, 17 – Whites: 99, 98, 95
Others: Ribbon – Seed Beads (the sneaky little monkeys)

So feel the love and swoon over to the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG as every day there is something to inspire you.  And don’t forget to visit the SHOP too where you’ll fall in love with all of Wendy’s delightful designs!

Thanks so much for looking and for taking the time to say such nice things!  Have a wonderful day!

See ya!
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
A GEM OF A CHALLENGE – Challenge #162: Love is in the Air
ALPHABET CHALLENGE – Y for You Choose
CREATIVE CARD CREW – Challenge #106: Love
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #99: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #299: Always Anything Goes
UNICORN CHALLENGES – Challenge #6: Lots of Love
CHING-CHOU KUIK – Feb Challenge: Love
SASAYAKI GLITTER – Challenge #1: Valentine’s Day/Love
INKY CHICKS – Challenge #62: Love (Letters) and/or Hearts
CRAFT-DEE BOWZ – February Challenge: Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
CUPCAKEINSPIRATIONS – Challenge #347: Love
DOUBLE D – Red and White
CUTIE PIE - Challenge #96: All You Need is Cutie Love
613 AVENUE CREATE - Challenge #163: Anything Goes/Create a Shaker Poject
SCRAPY LAND – Challenge #36: Tie One On (Use a Bow and using Tonic and Tattered Lace Dies)

Tuesday 16 February 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge – Animals and Insects!

Good morning!  How is everyone?

It is Choosday which means it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this time is Animals and Insects! Self-explanatory really!  As always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! You have 24 hours so go….!! 

Have you seen the fabulous new collection from Nikky?

It is just incredible and perfect for all those dinosaur/prehistoric fans out there.  There are some amazing images in this bundle (available to purchase separately if you wish) and I have used one of my faves… gotta love that AWESOME sabre-toothed tiger!!

I tried to make it look as if the tiger had ‘clawed’ its way out and around the paper, but as my nails aren’t anywhere near long enough!! J, I used scissors and a craft knife!

Just an observation but I adore the oranges in my fabby Lyra pencils, they are soooo yummy! Just thought I’d say!! J


Ingredients:
Tiger: Oranges: 87, 15, 13, 9 – Black: 99, 98, 97 – White: 97, 96 – Claws/Teeth: 2, 83
Boy: Skin: 76, 80, 82, 32 + 92 – Hair: 83, 2, 13, 87, 76 – Eyes/Clothes: 55, 54 – Club: 76, 80, 82, 99
Paper/Bones and Sentiment: STICKS AND BONES COLLECTION
Dies/Punches: None
Others: Card Candi – Black Soot DI

So ROAR on over to THE BLOG and bite off a chunk of our fab challenge.   And don’t forget to visit the STORE  as it’s….                     
…..so chew up that DISCOUNT CODE!!

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such generous comments!  Have a lovely day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #8: Anything Goes/Cute and Cuddly
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Feb Challenge: Use a Digi Stamp
LEINZLOVE TEAR BEARS – Challenge February #2: Anything Goes
MY CRAFTING STORIES – Challenge #2: Anything Goes
ALPHABET CHALLENGE – Y for You Choose
EUREKA STAMPS – Challenge #180: Feathers and/or Both
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #99: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #299: Always Anything Goes

Saturday 13 February 2016

The Pencil Case - M = More Than One!

Hello! Happy Saturday! How is everyone? Good I hope!

We have a new challenge over on THE PENCIL CASE blog this fortnight and our theme is More Than One, so use more than one of the same thing on your project.  As always the DT is showcasing the incredible LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS.

This time we are sponsored by the gorgeous…
………who are very kindly offering an amazing prize so check out THE BLOG for details.

It is a sad fact of life that sometimes we have to make those difficult cards for people who have suffered a loss and this is the reason for my make this time.  My friend tragically lost her son in a freak accident on the rugby pitch 10 years ago.  Her bravery and fortitude has amazed and humbled me and I always send her something to let her know that I remember and am thinking of her.
A simple CAS design is best suited for this I think and this exquisitely beautiful, ethereal image, MAGICAL DAISY DANCER speaks of poignant reflection to me.  I have to confess that on my original version I totally mucked up the background so I decided to cut MOST of her out and decoupage her onto an uncoloured version…I’m so glad I did! The original background was HORRIBLE!! J
Ingredients:

Dies: NONE!!
Card/Paper: Neenah Solar White –Stash Stuff
Colouring: LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS (Colours used listed on THE PENCIL CASE BLOG)
Others: Pearls - Dusty Concord DI

So pirouette over to THE BLOG and join our fab challenge.  And if you want to experience these amazing artist quality pencils for yourself you can get them HERE! And if you already have them and enjoy using them why not share your makes with us in our FACEBOOK GROUP! We would love to see you!

Thanks so much for looking and for your kind comments and have a wonderful weekend!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #149: Anything Goes/Valentines
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #8: Anything Goes
CRAFTS GALORE ENCORE – Feb Challenge: Use a Digi Stamp
LEINZLOVE TEAR BEARS – Challenge February #2: Anything Goes
MY CRAFTING STORIES – Challenge #2: Anything Goes
ALPHABET CHALLENGE – Y for You Choose
ADDICTED TO CAS – Challenge #81: Bloom
SWEET STAMPIN’ – CAS – Clean & Simple

Tuesday 9 February 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge – All You Need Is Love!

Good morning!  Hope all is well with you and yours!

It is Choosday which means it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this time is All You Need Is Love! Awwwww! As always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But be quick, the offer is a 24 hour only deal!! 

So I suppose the obvious choice for our 'Love' challenge would be Nikky’s brand new LILY BUG LOVE COLLECTION, and that is what I used today! Oooh it is scrummy!! So many gorgeous images and so much yummy pink!!
There is also another fabulous bundle called WORK AND PLAY 9 – LOVE AND KISSES that has loads of gorgeous loved-up goodies in it.  So all of you with HUNDREDS of Valentine’s to send will be covered!! J
Ingredients:
Pre-coloured elements and paper: LILY BUG LOVE COLLECTION
Dies: Spellbinders ‘Grand Scalloped Circles’ – Tattered Lace Hearts
Punches: X-cut heart
Colouring/Ink: LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS - Colours used: Skin: 91, 89, 30, 31 + 28 - Hair: 99, 97 + 26 – Black: 99, 98, 97, 96 – Pink: 33, 24, 26 – Eyes: 73
Others: Gems - White Pen

So fill your heart with love and over to THE BLOG and join in with our fab challenge.   And don’t forget to visit the STORE  as it’s….                              

…..so snag the DISCOUNT CODE

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such nice comments!  Have a lovely day!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #38: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #13: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #22: Anything Goes
INCY WINCY – Love is in the Air
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #149: Anything Goes/Valentines
{PIN}SPIRATIONAL – Challenge #158: Photo Inspiration
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #8: Anything Goes
UNICORN CHALLENGES – Challenge #6: Lots of Love
CHING-CHOU KUIK – Feb Challenge: Love
LEINZLOVE TEAR BEARS – Challenge February #2: Anything Goes
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #184: Valentine/Love
QKR STAMPEDE – Challenge #177: Valentine Cards
A GEM OF A CHALLENGE – Challenge #162: Love is in the Air
CREATIVE CARD CREW – Challenge #106: Love
INKY CHICKS – Challenge #62: Love (Letters) and/or Hearts
SASAYAKI GLITTER – Challenge #1: Valentine’s Day/Love

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Delightful Wednesday – Red!

Hello there! How is everyone?

It is my turn today to post a Delightful Wednesday project on the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG and Sandy and I have chosen RED as our colour theme for February.

Well February is the month of love so my ‘loved-up’ project features the aptly named LOVE A LOT MAIZY, isn’t she sweet, and a sentiment from the LOVE IS IN THE AIR SENTIMENT SET.

Went a tad overboard with the gems and hearts on this one but if you’ve got it (in your stash that is) flaunt it that’s what I say!! J


Ingredients:
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Pin Dot Ovals’ – Sizzix ‘Heart Framelits’
Punches: X-cut heart
Paper/Card: Neenah Solar White – DoCrafts
Colours used: Skin: 35, 30, 31, 32 & 28 – Hair: 99, 24, 21, 27 – Reds: 33, 24, 21, 27
                           Black: 99, 98, 97, 96 – Yellow: 97, 83, 84, 7
Others: Gems (lots) - Ribbon

So take heart and be a gem and pop over to the DIGITAL DELIGHTS BLOG as every day there is something to inspire you.  And don’t forget to visit the SHOP too for all of Wendy’s delightful designs!

Thanks so much for looking and for taking the time to say such nice things!  Have a wonderful day!

See ya!
Jane xx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
INCY WINCY – Love is in the Air
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #149: Anything Goes/Valentines
DI’S DIGI STAMPS – Use Lots of Red
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #183: Anything Goes
THE SISTERHOOD OF CRAFTERS – Love Letters 
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #38: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #13: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #22: Anything Goes
{PIN}SPIRATIONAL – Challenge #158: Photo Inspiration
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #8: Anything Goes
LEINZLOVE TEAR BEARS – Challenge February #2: Anything Goes
UNICORN CHALLENGES – Challenge #6: Lots of Love
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #8: Anything Goes/Cute and Cuddly
CHING-CHOU KUIK – Feb Challenge: Love

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge – Not a Card!

Good morning!  How are things?

It is Choosday which means it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and our theme this time is Not a Card!  As always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details and as it is also DISCOUNT DAY you need to grab the code to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! But be quick, the offer is a 24 hour only deal!! 

This time I decided to decorate a little birdcage tea light holder that I picked up from Poundland! If only I could remember how much it was…lol!

Here is a little photo montage to show you how I got this finished result.
    Pic 1: I printed out lots of pre-coloured goodies from Nikky's fabulous new LILY LOVE BUG COLLECTION and decided what I wanted to use.

    Pic 2: I shaped and cut into some of the flowers and a love bug (which I didn't use J).

    Pic 3: I inked the edges of the hearts and flowers with Victorian Velvet DI.

    Pic 4: Taking some scrap paper and additional die-cut leaves I arranged my elements ….
    Pic 5: ……. sticking them to the paper when I was happy.

Then out came the glue gun and I stuck my arrangement (and an extra little love bug) to the birdcage, attaching a bow on top with a jump ring. Lastly I placed the cage on a circle of paper to give it a base.  And there you have it!
Could have been more comprehensive I grant you but the trick was remembering to take the photos during each stage. Needs work!! J

Ingredients:
All pre-coloured elements: LILY LOVE BUG COLLECTION
Dies/Punches: Sue Wilson ‘Faux Quilled Blooms’
Others: Gems - Pearl Drops - Ribbon - Birdcage Tea-light Holder

So don’t cage your enthusiasm and buzz over to THE BLOG and join in with our fab challenge.   And don’t forget to visit the STORE  as it’s….                                 

…..so snag the DISCOUNT CODE

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


See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges: 
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #38: Anything Goes
CRAFTY RIBBONS – Challenge #142: Fabulous Flowers with Ribbon
IN THE PINK – Challenge #86: Bling it On
REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON – Challenge #133: Show Me the Pink with Ribbon or Trim
A GEM OF A CHALLENGE – Challenge #161:  In the Pink
CRAFTY GALZ CORNER – Challenge #56: Anything Goes
BROWN SUGAR – Challenge #183: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #13: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #22: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #149: Anything Goes/Valentines
NATALIE AND AMY – Challenge #41: Hearts and Flowers
LEINZLOVE TEAR BEARS – Challenge February #2: Anything Goes