Monday 30 June 2014

A Winters Wedding.....

I have had the most fun the past few weeks!! Designing a range of Winter inspired Wedding Stationery! I hope next year ( mmmm I'm sure i said that THIS year!) to get my website up and running and do the WHOLE Wedding Stationery a bit more serious lol but until that time I'm still playing with collections i would like to add.. and here is my first, I would love to know what you think. 





I am so happy how they turned out!
I may try a few now in white and silver :)!
Thanks for stopping by!! it really is very much appreciated !
Right....back to crafting,
love
Nicole
xxxx

Bebunni Christmas Stamp !

Good evening crafters!! I have just got into my craft room for the evening after an....EVENTFUL day at work :) sigh...and relax
a nice couple of hours crafting ahead of me, but first a recent DT card for Crafters Companion. Did you see the fabulous new Bebunni Christmas stamps that launched last week!! How totally irresistible! here is the ever cute Bebunni and snowman stamp, coloured of course with my Spectrum Noir pens!


 



 I have printed the background paper from the new Bebunni Christmas CD that you can pick up just over...HERE! and crafters I promise it is FULL of the most fabulously beautiful art work for all your Christmas projects!
i have used a tonic verso holly Christmas die set to stamp and decorate my image, and the tags are a Die'sire die tag set, that are just PERFECT for adding your sentiments they have them in stock right now just pop along  HERE!! I used the stamp sentiment that came with the stamp and it fitted my tag die just right!, a satin bow a few jems and a good old sprinkling of glitter to finish off!
i think this image would make a fab shaker card with some white flowersoft maybe for the snow? mmmmm think i need to try that!, well I'm off to finish some winter wedding invites I'll pop back soon to show you ! :)
Nicole
xxx

Sunday 29 June 2014

Just Inklined- CHEERS!

Good morning crafters!!
Today i am sharing my weekly DT card for Just Inklined.  Today I have chosen to use the digi image- "Cheers" Chalkboard for my quick and simple CAS style card that you can pick up in store just HERE!
i have loved this image for a while but this is the first time i have used it, i have printed and coloured in using my spectrum noir pens, then cut out and attached 3D foam pads. For my base i have used white hammered effect card from Papermill, then using "The Best Of Just Inklined" cd rom i have chosen 2 lovely backing papers in red and blue to create two little bunting flags and a little border. Attached my chalkboard and done! a lovely little card. 
Ctafty hugs!
Nicole
xxx

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Brand New Realease from Scrappers Delights!

Good morning crafters!!
Today sees more lovely Digi releases over at Scrappers Delights!! and I have had the pleasure of making a lovely card with the very adorable " Jasmine"! available as I have coloured her as a Unicorn or a cute little pony!. The DT have coloured this months releases in fabulously! some really lovely inspiration for you so do check out their designs over at Scrappers Delights!
I have coloured my image in with my Spectrum Noir pens and the colours I have used are..CR, 1,2,3, 7,8,9,10,11 DR3, TN7,6
Then I have mat and layered in shades of red, peach and brown, wrapped satin brown and red organza ribbon around, popped a few coordinating flowers in place and although it is not obvious from the photo there is a few highlights of glitter dotted around!
This is my last post on the New Release Team for Scrappers Delights, and it has been an absolute pleasure to have worked with Janice and all the DT girls!. I  have displayed my DT badge with utmost pride! but with lots of crafty projects on the go it is sadly time to take a step down from the team.  BUT i will be a regular fan to pop in and see what delights Janice has in store over on the Face Book Fan Page!So I hope to see you all there!
until next time....
craft on!
Nicole
xxx

Monday 23 June 2014

Bebunni Christmas Launch from Crafters Companion

Well ....did you all see the complete loveliness that is Bebunni today on Create & Craft!!?! I'm feeling all Christmassy!! :) You know crafters there is no putting it off any longer! Christmas has well and truly HIT the craft world!! with a BANG! so many fabulous products are now winging there way to us, and if you've been keeping your eye on the TV'S TOP craft channel you will have noticed all the big names in craft have now begun to launch all their BRAND NEW designs for Christmas 2014,... and my FAVOURITE has just got to be Bebunni,
 here is a lovely card made using the Shaped Cards section of the CD rom! how cute! I LOVE these snow globe designs. I've used spray and shine pearl diamond on globe shaped part and then around the edge and a few extra sprinklings of Stampendous Frantage silver crushed glass glitter around the edge. If you havent tried this crushed glass yet it is gorgeous!! Crafters Companion have it on their website just HERE!
they have a gorgeous range of colours and the price at just £4.99 is really good! I paid £6.99 for the same size pot from the NEC last november!! BARGAIN!

and here's a little easel card using elements from the card companion section of the CD rom, I just printed two of the background pieces, a little bit of die cutting, ribbon and glitter andyou have a  really simple and quick card, which is perfect when you have so many to make. that's the trouble when you are a card maker, because EVERYONE wants a handmade card at Christmas lol!
Right I'm off to craft! I hope you have liked my cards?! I have more Bebunni to share with you tomorrow :)
Nicole
xxx

Sunday 22 June 2014

Bebunni Christmas!!! BRAND NEW launch from Crafters Companion

Oooooooooh crafters!!!!! its nearly here!!! eeeek tomorrow on create and craft the BRAND NEW launch of Bebunni CHRISTMAS will hit your TV screens!!!
Watch Leann and Dawn as they bring you the most amazingly cutest Bunni in town!

here are the show times so you don't miss them!!! me and the girls on the DT have had just soooooo much fun with these images!, I will be sharing a couple each day to get you in the festive mood!
and here are the first 2!....


 my FIRST EVER waterfall card!! I'm so chuffed to bits with it, and if I'd have known how very easy they are to make ...well....I would have made loads by now! ..
and then a lovely easel card with some pretty silver die cut snow flakes!,
I hope you tune into the shows tomorrow!!! I'm setting my TV to record to catch them all!!!
I'll be back tomorrow with some more to share!!
love n hugs
Nicole
xxx

La Pashe- Some for the men folk!

Good afternoon peeps!,
Just stopping by to share 3 cards I have recently made for fathers day using my La Pashe CD roms- Check out the range on line just HERE!
They have a REALLY good selection of CD roms.... I know.... I have them ALL and LOVE them, I have always admired their artwork so find my self VERY  lucky to be on their Design Team!,
So I have made 3 cards using images from "The Best Of La Pashe 2012"

I really loved this one!! My Husbands hobby is photography and I have recently treated me to a lovely Nikon D3200 that I am still learning lol at the moment I have only taken snaps of my cards and a few pics in the garden but I'm getting better!  i popped the main image into my graphic programme to create the back ground I simply enlarged the image then faded, for the sentiment I made the image smaller, then again faded it and  wrote my sentiment over the top, really easy to do but i think it looks good! i do it all the time...you have probably noticed if you've stopped by before! the following two cards of a steam train and boat, I have done the exact same thing....what do you think?...

and last one the boat...

and there you go! I have printed all 3 cards onto Black Diamond Matt photo paper, to get the clearest images i can, and cant stress enough when you are a CD crafter how important paper choice is, if you are not happy with the images you are getting always check your paper quality first! it rarely is your printer,
today is turning out to be a " catch up on blogging day!"
so I'm sure i will be back again soon!!
Nicole
xxx

Just Inklined Tree ~House

Hey guys just a quickpost to share this weeks weekly DT card for
Just Inklined
this week I have chosen one of the new releases called Tree House that you can pick up in store right over HERE!!
I would LOVE a tree house like this in my garden!!!
catch you all later !!!
Nix
xxx

BRAND NEW Scruffy Little Cat Stamps by Crafters Companion

Good afternoon all!
Well as you know a few days ago we saw some FABULOUS new Scruffy Little Stamps Launch! The lovely Leann Chivers Brought them to you all in the much anticipated Spectrum Noir show on Create and Craft! and as we thought you all LOVED them!!, I've had a little play with the new stamps and here you are....
 Hayley Stamp
Pearle scent card stock- snow white
CC kraft card
Coloured with Spectrum noirs-
TB5,4,3,2,1
CT4,3,2, OR2
Black,
GB11,7,3,4
TN9,8,7,6,4
FS3,4,8.CR1,6,4
blue satin ribbon, pearls and glitter from stash
SLC cd rom for backgrounds-
-layered companions - design 8
collall all purpose, tacky and 3d
Hayley Stamp
Pearlescent card stock snowhite
CC kraft card
Coloured with Spectrum Noirs-
TB5,4,3,2,1
CT4,3,2, OR2
Black,
GB11,7,3,4
TN9,8,7,6,4
FS3,4,8.CR1,6,4
blue satin ribbon, pearls and glitter from stash
SLC cd rom for backgrounds-
-layered companions - design 8
collal all purpose, tacky and 3d
 Nicola stamp
  CC black card stock
pearlescent snowhite card stock
collall all purpose, tacky and 3d glue
SLC cd rom for back ground
- coordinating papers-design2- colour 1
- co-ordinationg papers- design 6- colour 6
  Coloured with Spectrum noirs-
DR7,6,5,4,3,2,1
GB10,9,8,7,6,5
TB2,3,5
CT4.3
EB, 8,7,6,5,4,3
stamp Aamira
Coloured with Spectrum noirs
CT4,3,2,1
OR3,2,1
CR11,6,4
TN9,7,5,3,EB5
SLC cd rom for backing papers
-Layered companions- design 11
-Design sets- design 7- col 6
Collall all purpose and tacky glue
CC black card stock
Pearlescent snowhite card stock
ribbons, pearls and glitter from stash
I had soooooo much fun with these girls!! Now Nicola did start life blonde hair and quite fair skin! then disaster struck and i over indulged with my reds and the ink bled over into her hair and skin! i DID NOT want to throw her in the bin SO set to work changing her completely, I had to create a dark dotty back ground but i was determined to put her right and Save her!! 
I hope you like my little collection! and used the newly released cd rom to create all the back grounds!
I will be back VERY soon with the exciting Bebunni Christmas launching.......TOMORROW!!!!!
Nicole
xxx

Crafters Companion June Challenge- Tags & Boxes

Good morning crafters!! Well what a wonderful weekend full of fabulous weather we are having!!,
Today I am sharing my recent DT make for the Crafters Companion June challenge - Theme- Tags & Boxes
I chose to work with one of my favourite CC Cd roms- Fairyopolis I LOVE fairies!! and I chose to make a set of tags with some of the stunningly beautiful images that can be found on the cd.....
I used the new "Chic" embossing folder by CC that has recently launched with the Scruffy Little Cat collection on to CC Kraft card for the back part to my tags, then a little distress ink around the edges, i cut out my images that i backed onto a gorgeous background paper from the cd, again matting onto CC Kraft card, then some simple satin ribbon and a sprinkling of glitter in just the right places on my fairies!
you still have time to join in this months challenge , just pop over now right ...JUST HERE!!
I hope to see your lovely creations over there!!
happy crafting
Nix
xxxxx

Wednesday 11 June 2014

NEW Release over at Scrappers Delights!

Good morning crafters!!
I hope you are all wonderful this lovely wednesday morning ? 
Well today sees a BRAND NEW  digital stamp launch over at Srappers Delights! and Janice has pulled out the stops with THE CUTEST of images for you all! I have soooooo loved colouring this cute little Unicorn in... what do you think??
i wanted to make her BRIGHT and colourful...as unicorns should be! and FUN too, so I coloured in with my Spectrum Noir pens , you can pick this digi up in store now just over ...HERE!
there is a cute little pony too! please do check out all the lovely DT cards for this launch, we have some lovely inspiration for you !
and don't forget to pop along and join the Fan page and show off your creations!! you can find it just HERE!
SO....get going! i'll see you there!
happy crafting
Nicole
xx

Monday 2 June 2014

Challenge #14 at the Crafting Musketeers!!

Good day crafters!! Today  see's a brand new challenge begin over at Crafting Musketeers!
And we have another super duper sponsor this month too! the one and only
 the prize? some fabulous Digi Stamps
The DT were very lucky this month as Nikky Hall very kindly sent us to Digis to use in out samples too!
I decided to work with this very cute little chap called "Train Guard" and make a cute little tag,
I coloured up with my Spectrum Noir pens and used some lovely bright orange and blue card!
I've started making a few tags lately, i have a lovely little box growing which will be perfect for presents throughout the year.
I do hope you will come and join us again this month! I do love to see all your entries!
right then...now the important part
Challenge rules!! you know the drill by now guys, follow these simple steps to enter....

1. One entry per person
2. your project must follow the theme
3.You must be a blog follower to win the prize
4.Please claim your prize within 7 days or the winner will be re drawn
5.We are happy for you to link our challenge with as many others as you wish to enter
6.You do not need to have a blog..simply enter over at our face book page just ...HERE!
once again I look forward to seeing all your creations this month so please  do come and join us!!!!
Love n Hugs
Nicole
xxx

Just Inklined Blog Hop for JUNE!

Hey crafters!! Happy JUNE! woop, and what a better way to start the month than our monthly BLOG HOP over at 
Our host this month is the very lovely Gaynor who has chosen the theme of "Suitable for Fathers Day" 
which is fabulous as its only 2 weeks away!!
I have chosen this month to work with the digi stamp "Born To Be Wild" that you can pick up in store just HERE!
I think its just FAB! and I love the sentiment that also comes with it! BONUS!
I hope you like it! Ive coloured in using my Spectrum Noir Pens and here are the colours I've used
CT1, 2, 3, 4
OR1
CG1, 2, 3, 4, 5
IG1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
I do hope you will join in and "HOP" with us this month, now you should have reached me from the very talented Dawn, and I need now to send you HOPPING on your way over to our next fabulously talented DT member Tammy 
but just in case you need our blog hop order...here you are...
Dawn 
now don't forget to leave a comment at each blog along the way, as we always have some spot prizes!!
as always a BIG thank you for "HOPPING" along with us this month
Love 'n' hugs
Nicole
xxxx