Tuesday 27 September 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 39: Anything Goes!

Good morning everybody!  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 is Anything Goes and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   If you use a Polkadoodles image you could also win a Feather in Your Cap and you can find all the info HERE.

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s a limited offer so hurry!!

The DT’s challenge this week was to make a Christmas decoration and we had to use blue and white as our colour scheme.

So I used the gorgeous PICKNIX 3 NORDIC WINTER COLLECTION for my festive hanger as I really love the poinsettias in this download, especially the blue and white ones.  Fortunate! :)


Ingredients:
All pre-coloured elements and paper: PICKNIX 3 NORDIC WINTER
Printing Card: ULTIMATE SMOOTH
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Large Circles’ - Die-sire snowflake
Others: Jewels – Stickles - Ribbon

So hang around THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge.  The Anything Goes theme means there’s no reason not to! And don’t forget to visit the STORE  and as it’s….                           
….. but be quick to grab that DISCOUNT CODE from THEBLOG as it’s for a limited period only!

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:
CRAFTING BY DESIGNS – Get Ready for Christmas - Sept
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
CLASSIC DT OPEN CHALLENGE – Challenge #6: Anything Goes
CREATALICIOUS – Challenge #99: Anything Goes
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #2: September Anything Goes
CREATIVE LADYBIRDS – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
JULIA SPIRI – Challenge #24: Anything Goes/Boxes
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #52: Anything Goes
WINTER WONDERLAND – Tic Tac Toe (1st Column, Snowflake-Blue-Ribbon and 1st Row, Snowflake-Patterned Paper-White)
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #28: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #37: Anything Goes
CUT IT UP – Challenge #105: Name Game (J for Jewels)
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #129: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #331: Always Anything Goes
INCY WINCY – Things that Fly
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #164: Anything Goes
ODDBALL ART STAMPS – Challenge: Circles

Saturday 24 September 2016

The Pencil Case – Wk 29: Anything Goes!

Hello! Happy Saturday everyone!

We have a new challenge starting today on THE PENCIL CASE blog where the DT showcase the incredible LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS and our theme is always Anything Goes.


This time we are sponsored by the wonderful…
………who are very kindly offering a fab prize so check out THE BLOG for details.

Now Nikky created 2 fabulous Russian Cossack Dancer images recently, available HERE, and I just had to use one of them.  Well it would have been rude not to.
So here he is….dancing his heart out bless him outside my dark and foreboding homage to Moscow’s St Basil’s Cathedral.  Have you seen it?  It is the most amazing, colourful building; like a candy covered gingerbread castle.  Mine looks more like the Addams Family mansion! lol

Ingredients:
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Colouring: LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS (Colours used listed on THE PENCIL CASE BLOG)
Dies: Sweet Dixie ‘Fairytale Castle’ – Spellbinders ‘Heirloom Ornaments 2011 & 2010’ & ‘Grand Labels 1’
Others: Brilliance Ink ‘Moonlight White’White Gel Pen - Stickles

So Russian over to THE BLOG where you Moscow and join in with our fab challenge, and as it is Anything Goes you have no excuse!!! 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 #163: Anything Goes
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #102: Anything Goes
CREATALICIOUS – Challenge #99: Anything Goes/Song (From Russia with Love by Matt Monro)
CRAFTY GIRLZ – September Challenge: Anything Goes
WORLD WIDE OPEN DT – Challenge #14: Anything Goes
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #2: September Anything Goes
JULIA SPIRI – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
CLASSIC DT OPEN CHALLENGE – Challenge #6: Anything Goes
CREATIVE LADYBIRDS – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH AN ATTITUDE – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #206: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #128: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #330: Always Anything Goes
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
INSPIRATION DESTINATION – Challenge #104: Anything Goes
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #52: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #28: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #37: Anything Goes

Tuesday 20 September 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 38: Anything Goes!

Good morning everybody!  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 is Anything Goes and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   If you use a Polkadoodles image you could also win a Feather in Your Cap and you can find all the info HERE.

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s a limited offer so hurry!!

The DT’s challenge this week was ‘Christmas Gift Wrapped’ and we had to stick to the traditional reds and greens.

So did you catch Nikky on Create and Craft on Friday (if you missed the shows you can view them HERE)? She launched her awesome new collection FESTIVE CHRISTMAS and this is one of the samples I made. 

I have not made an exploding box in an age (they are simplicity itself and I do like simple) and this one has a small….ok tiny compartment in the middle to hold some sweets.  In fact I fitted 6…yes 6 whole Jelly Babies in there (had to scoff the rest of the bag….couldn’t let them go off)!  I have a sneaking suspicion that the ‘Exploding Box 6’ are not there anymore either.

Ingredients:
All pre-coloured elements: FESTIVE CHRISTMAS
Printing Card: ULTIMATE SMOOTH
Dies: Tonic ‘Nesting Squares’ and ‘Nesting Stars’ – Couture ‘Artistry Gift Bow’
Punches: Tonic ‘Celtic Border’
Others: Clear Dewdrops

So box clever and visit THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge.  The Anything Goes theme means there’s no reason not to! And don’t forget to visit the STORE  and as it’s….                   
….. but be quick to grab that DISCOUNT CODE from THE BLOG as it’s for a limited period only!

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:
CRAFTY GIRLS CREATIONS – Challenge #25: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #27: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #36: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #163: Anything Goes
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #24: Anything Goes
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #102: Anything Goes
CRAFT – Challenge #381: Christmas
CREATALICIOUS – Challenge #99: Anything Goes
ECLECTIC ELLAPU – Pink Team Sept Challenge: Gifts
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #2: September Anything Goes
JULIA SPIRI – Challenge #24: Anything Goes/Boxes
CLASSIC DT OPEN CHALLENGE – Challenge #6: Anything Goes
CREATIVE LADYBIRDS – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH AN ATTITUDE – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #206: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #128: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #330: Always Anything Goes
ABC CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE – ‘S’ for Sew What

Monday 19 September 2016

Guest Designer for The Cutie Pie Challenge!

Hello, how are things with you? Good I hope!

Oh my, would you look at this…

I was so proud and delighted to be asked to be a guest designer to help celebrate the 5th birthday of the fabulous CUTIE PIE CHALLENGE BLOG…my very first DT. Yay!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUTIES!


In honour of this fabulous occasion the Cuties have FIVE amazing sponsors offering equally amazing prizes so check out all the details HERE.

So the image that I got to play with is FRAME IT – BALLOON BOY .  I do love Bugaboo images and this little guy is just perfect for any birthday celebration I think, young or old.

Ingredients:
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Colours used: Skin: 76, 89, 31, 32 + 28 – Red: 92, 90, 30 – Blue: 58, 55, 54 – Green: 67, 68, 70
Sentiment Die: Tonic
Papers: Dovecraft
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Pin Point Squares’ and ‘Tuck in Stars’ – Spellbinders ‘Grand Scalloped Squares’
Others: Gems – Spectrum Noir markers

Thanks so much for looking! And thank you and huge hugs to the warm and wonderful Cutie ladies! Mwah!

See ya!
Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #51: Anything Goes
CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #102: Anything Goes
LITTLE MISS MUFFET – Challenge #146: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #163: Anything Goes
CREATALICIOUS – Challenge #99: Anything Goes/Song (Celebration by Kool and the Gang)
LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #2: September Anything Goes
UNICORN – Challenge #13: Happy Birthday
CRAFTING WITH AN ATTITUDE – Challenge #19: Anything Goes
CRAFTAHOLICS R US – Challenge #1: Cards for Guys-Birthdays
BROWN SUGAR - Challenge #216: Balloons
GLITTER N SPARKLE – Challenge #206: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #128: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #330: Always Anything Goes

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 37 - Anything Goes!


Good morning everybody!  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 is Anything Goes and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   If you use a Polkadoodles image you could also win a Feather in Your Cap and you can find all the info HERE.

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s a limited offer so hurry!!

So the DT’s challenge was to use ribbon and/or lace and I have to confess that I was caught on the hop with this one so made my tag in double quick time.  In fact I think the completed design took just under 30 minutes which for me is a personal best.  It usually takes me an entire day to decide what I’m going to make and then another day to actually make it!!

Thankfully I already had the image coloured and all the other elements were leftovers from previous projects! Love that!


Ingredients:
Backing paper, pre-coloured ladybug, envelope and flowers: LILY BUG LOVE COLLECTION
Colouring Card: Neenah Solar White
Colours used: Skin: 91, 89, 30, 31 + 28 – Hair: 99, 97 + 26 – Eyes: 73 - Black: 99, 98, 97, 96 – Red: 33, 24, 26
Dies: Tattered Lace ‘Tags’ – Sue Wilson ‘Fern Trio’
Others: Lace - Ribbon – Gems – Faux stitching

So catch the bug and buzz off over to THE BLOG and join in with our challenge.  The Anything Goes theme means there’s no reason not to! And don’t forget to visit the STORE  and as it’s….                              
….. but be quick to grab that DISCOUNT CODE from THE BLOG as it’s for a limited period only!

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:
CRAFTY GIRLZ – August Challenge: Anything Goes
IN THE PINK – Challenge #102: Buttons or Bows
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #51: Anything Goes
INKY CHICKS – Challenge #72: Fairies and/or Wings
CRAFTY GIRLS CREATIONS – Challenge #25: Anything Goes
CARDZ 4 GALZ – Challenge #30: Lovely Lace
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #27: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #36: Anything Goes
A GEM OF A CHALLENGE – Challenge #177: Ribbon, Lace or Twine
CUPCAKE INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #375: Bows
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #127: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #329: Always Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #163: Anything Goes
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #24: Anything Goes

Saturday 10 September 2016

The Pencil Case - Wk 28: Anything Goes!

Hello! Happy Saturday everyone!

We have a new challenge starting today on THE PENCIL CASE blog where the DT showcase the incredible LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS and our theme is always Anything Goes.


This time we are sponsored by the wonderful…
………who are very kindly offering a fab prize so check out THE BLOG for details.

Now this super cute little lady is called EMMI LOO – A POPPY FOR YOU. What a sweetheart!
This is my first foray into the wonderful world of ‘no-lines’ colouring! Will I do it again?  Ask me when I’ve recovered! lol
Ingredients:
Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC
Colouring: LYRA REMBRANDT POLYCOLOR PENCILS (Colours used listed on THE PENCIL CASE BLOG)
Dies: Tonic ‘Deco Geometric’ – Tattered Lace ‘Flower Tuck in’ and ‘Beautiful Blooms’
Others: Gems – X-cut mini butterfly punch – faux stitching

So poppy over to THE BLOG and join in with our fab challenge, and as it is Anything Goes you have no excuse!!! 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:
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART –Challenge #126: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #328: Always Anything Goes
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #23: Anything Goes/Lace or Pearls
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #23: Anything Goes
CRAFTY GIRLZ – August Challenge: Anything Goes
CRAFTY SENTIMENTS – Anything Goes
CREATE AND INSPIRE – Challenge #51: Anything Goes
CRAFTY GIRLS CREATIONS – Challenge #25: Anything Goes
CRAFTING WITH FRIENDS – Challenge #27: Anything Goes
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #36: Anything Goes

Tuesday 6 September 2016

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 36 – Anything Goes!

Good morning everybody!  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 is Anything Goes and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   If you use a Polkadoodles image you could also win a Feather in Your Cap and you can find all the info HERE.

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s a limited offer so hurry!!

So the DT’s challenge was to use autumn colours this week which I hope I have achieved with my Winnie in Wonderland card.

You know when you get an idea in your head and it just doesn’t quite work (this happens to me OFTEN) …well this is a case in point. Nuff said!

Ingredients:
Individual digis:  WINNIE, RABBIT and HAT
Backing paper, sentiment, pre-coloured elements and also B/W digis including the Cheshire Cat: WINNIE IN WONDERLAND
Colouring Card: Neenah Solar White
Colours used: Skin: 76, 89, 31, 32 + 90 – Yellow: 83, 84, 85 – Orange: 87, 15, 13, 9 – Red: 92, 91, 89 – Brown: 76, 80, 82 – Grey: 96, 95
Dies: Tonic circles
Others: Kraft card - Ribbon – Glitter gems – Faux stitching

So think of 6 impossible things before breakfast and drop into THE BLOG and join in with our challenge.  The Anything Goes theme means there’s no reason not to! And don’t forget to visit the STORE  and as it’s….                     

       ….. but be quick to grab that DISCOUNT CODE from THE BLOG as it’s for a limited period only!

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:
WORLD WIDE OPEN DT - Challenge #13: Anything Goes
CRAFTY GIRLZ – August Challenge: Anything Goes
THE CRAFTY ADDICTS – Challenge #23: Anything Goes/Lace or Pearls
AUD SENTIMENTS – Challenge #163: Anything Goes + a Sentiment
LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #23: Anything Goes
SASAYAKI GLITTER – September Challenge: Animals
CRAFTS AND ME – September Challenge: Anything Goes/Autumn
CRAFTY RIBBONS – Challenge #165: Anything goes
CRAFTY CATZ – Challenge #336: Anything Goes/Autumn Colours
SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #35: Anything Goes
REALLY REASONABLE RIBBON – Challenge #148: Autumn Colours with Ribbon
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART –Challenge #126: Anything Goes
CRAFT YOUR PASSION – Challenge #328: Always Anything Goes