Cricut and Mami Doodles!

As some of you already know I have a love/hate relationship with my cricut expression, I bought it months ago but struggled with the mats, clean cuts etc, so it has been an ornament gathering dust until recently I had an idea for a workshop card so I took it, dusted it off :) and tried it, hey presto I love it !!!! so much so I decided to create a card today and this is the finished result, The base card is cut with the cricut and I dressed up this gorgeous little Mami Doodles girl ( from the Ligia playing  dress up set) with cotton/tulle ribbon and a bow! I coloured her with pro markers!

This is a real ME card with ribbon,flourishes, butterflies, tiny pearls and a tasteful amount of glitter!

I am entering this card into the following challenges.

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A spoon full of sugar ~ Happy Birthday 

Charisma Cardz Challenge ~ Bingo/ I used a flower brad/ pearls and glitter  

Crazy for challenges ~ Shape it up

Dutch Dare card challenge ~ For the kids

The Pink Elephant ~ Butterflies

Altered Dress Mannequin!

 I will be bringing my jewellery to sell at the GBCE and while browsing around for some nice jewellery display stands I came accross a wire dress mannequin that I loved, but me being me I challenged myself to dress it up into something more elegant and this is what I came up with, it is not completly finished yet I still have some final touches to add but I think with some nice jewellery displayed on it, it will look nice !

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #79 Make a Sassy Birthday Card l !

Judy set this weeks Sassy Cheryl's challenge with " Make a birthday card for anyone " I made an easel card and used the image  THATS ONE BIG FLOWER  coloured with pro markers, I used a mixture of large cutting dies and embossing folders to layer the image on, punch outs were given to me by the very generous Isobel Kerr at last weeks workshop :)

To join us its easy all you have to do is make a Birthday card for anyone at all using a SASSY CHERYL image, upload it to the Challenge blog and you could win yourself a €5.00 gift certificate for Sassy Cheryl's shop.

Sassy Cheryls Challenge week #78 Lavender/white and green!

Judy set this weeks challenge with " Lavendar/White and Green" I used the gorgeous little girl image " My little Flower" ( Girl ) coloured with pro markers and I cut the frame with my cricut machine.

To join us in this weeks challenge you can upload your card to Sassy Cheryl's Challenge blog HERE and you could win yourself a $5.00 gift certificate for Sassy Cheryl's shop.
To browse Sassy Cheryl's shop, full of fantastic digital images have a look HERE

Mami Doodles Challenge #32 " Shaped card"

For this weeks Mami Doodles Challenge we are making " a shaped card " I made an oval card with a flourish frame and embossed insert ( this card stands like an easel card without the base) I used one of  Mami Doodles gorgeous Midori images, because the frame is so detailed I left the rest of the card in simple red and white and embellished with tiny pearls.

To join us have all you have to do is upload whatever you make to the Mami Doodles Challenge blog, if you do you will be in with the chance to win some beautiful Mami Doodles images, you dont have to use a Mami Doodles image to enter the challenge but if you do your name will be entered into the draw twice.

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #77 Stitching, Real or Faux

Jeni set this weeks challenge again with  " Stitching ~ Real or Faux " I used the image   My Little Flower ( Boy) and there is a matching little girl too! I cut the backing paper frame with my cricut and faux stitched around the design.

You could win a €5.00 gift certificate if you join us, if you are looking for inspiration have a look here at all the fantastic design team entries and here to browse all Sassy Cheryl's fantastic digital images for all occasions. 

Whats Buggin you ! Sassy Cheryl's challenge theme! week #76

Jeni set this weeks Sassy Cheryls challenge with " Whats buggin you! I took two meanings from the challenge as this Sassy boy looks like he has something on his mind and it's " buggin " him, also if you look closely there is a little ladybird and worm inching their way up the stone.
I used the image " Thinking of you (boy) " and Cheryl also has a Little girl image in the same pose here.
To join us in this weeks challenge all you have to do is make a card using a Sassy Cheryl image and upload it to the Challenge blog, you could win  $5.00 to spend in Sassy Cheryl's challenge.

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #75 " Not your usual fold "

Jeni set the theme for this weeks Sassy challenge with " Not Your Usual Fold " I made a diamond fold card and yes, I used the same image as last weeks challenge Just a little Hello because I LOVE this image, and challenged myself to chang the colours to get a completly different look, I coloured with pro markers.

Have a look HERE for all the fantastic DT entries and to upload your card for this weeks challenge... you could win a €5.00 gift certificate to spend in Sassy Cheryl's shop.. if you join us!

I would also like to welcome our new Design team member and very talented Pat who will be joining us from this week!

Mami Doodles challenge week # 31 Use some Flowers!

The theme for this weeks Mami Doodles challenge is to use " Flowers " I used the Mami Doodles image Lara with roses I also followed Elisas shadow tutorial here I love playing with it and the effect it gives, I also added a soft fluffy flower and coloured with pro markers... All you have to do to be in with a chance to win some beautiful Mami Doodles images is join us in the challenge,
You dont have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do your name will be entered into the draw twice.
The prize will be the last 3 images released (Sleepy Owl, Swing and Jake), plus one of your choice. Cards using Mami Doodles images - including freebies - will have two entries on the draw.

I have entered this card into the following challenges!

Papertake Weekly: Getting Cute

I Love Pro markers: Anything Goes

Allsorts challenge: Free and Easy July

Polka Doodles: In an English country garden

Sassy Cheryls challenge Week #74 Ribbon/Lace

I LOVE this new Sassy Cheryl's image Just a little Hello Heather set this weeks challenge with Ribbon/Lace, We would love if you joined us in this weeks challenge, if you do you will be in with a chance to win a Sassy Cheryl Gift certificate to spend in Sassy Cheryl's new shop! and all you have to do is Use a Sassy Cheryl image and some Ribbon or/and Lace, easy as that  !

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #73" Its all about Circles"

Heather set this weeks Sassy Cheryl Challenge I used the lovely new image Birthday Balloon Boy   and added lots of circles including a big round button, to join us all you have to do is upload whatever you make using a Sassy Cheryl image to the challenge blog HERE  and you could win yourself a $5.00 gift certificate to spend in the new Sassy Cheryl shop.

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #72 " make your own paper ribbon"

Judy set this weeks challenge with "make your own paper ribbon " I used a strip of pink gingham paper for my ribbon and I chose the Sassy Cheryl image " A Special Girly Gift  Boy image also available, I coloured ( as usual ) with pro markers,

Have  a look HERE at all the fantastic DT entries and challenge entries.

So why not join us in our Paper ribbon challenge and you could be the lucky winner of a $5.00 gift certificate to spend in the brand new Sassy Cheryl's Shop.

Mami Doodles Challenge week #30 " At the beach "

This weeks cahllenge is " At the  beach" I used two Mami Doodles images this week "Lil Alex with bucket" and "Lil Mimi at the Beach" I coloured with pro markers and used distress inks for the background.

To join us in this weeks challenge and be in with a chance to win some beautiful Mami Doodles images all you have to do is add your card or whatever you m,ake to the Mami Doodles Challenge blog HERE and if you use a Mami Doodles image you will be entered into the draw twice!

You will get this gorgeous image FREE with any purchase in July!

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #71 " Use Scallops"

For this weeks Sassy Cheryl's challenge I used my all time favourite image.... again ...lol, this is the first Sassy Cheryl image I bought and I still love it, the theme was set by Judy and is " Scallops" the image is called Share the love.

We would love if you joined us in our weekly challenges and if you do you will be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to spend in Sassy Cheryls shop.

To have a look at all the beautiful design teams cards for this and every week have  a look  HERE

To browse the shop have a look HERE

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #70 "Outside the box"

Judy set this weeks " Outside the box" Sassy Cheryl's challenge,   I used the image " Pencil girl " perfect for Teachers cards and back to school cards,  there is also a Pencil boy image and two images with glasses, as usual I coloured with pro markers and used glossy accents to add some sheen, I finally got around to using my new quilling dies and this is what I came up with!

To join us in Sassy Cheryl's weekly challenge and be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in Sassy Cheryl's shop all you have to do is make anything you like Using a Sassy Cheryl image and upload to the Challenge blog HERE

 

 

 

 

Fundraiser for Lung Transplant Recipient

 

Mami Doodles challenge, Week #29 "Heavy Metal"

This weeks Mami Doodles challenge is " Heavy Metal " I did a double take on this and went for a heavy metal guitar player and distressed some embossed silver card and darkened with black ink to give a rough metal look, I used the image Nick with skateboard which usually had a skate board but I replaced it with a rock guitar.

Mami Doodles offers a  prize for anyone who takes part in the challenges, so if you link your blog with your Heavy metal card you will be  in the draw for some fantastic Mami Doodles images and if you use a Mami Doodles image ( which we would love to see ) your name will be entered twice.

Mami Doodles shop HERE

Challenge blog HERE

Sassy Cheryl's challenge week #69 " Make a gift card holder for a baby"

Sassy Cheryls Challenge week was set by Kim  " Make a gift card holder for a baby" I went for a boy card and used the image " Got Milk" and it is only $1.00,  I love this image and it also looks great coloured in pink for a girl.

If you would like to join us in this weeks challenge you can upload your gift card holder to Sassy Cheryl's challenge blog and you will be entered into a draw for a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in Sassy cheryl's shop.

And dont forget to use a Sassy Cheryl image :)

Sassy Cheryl's challege week # 68 "Make a Tent card"

Kim set this weeks Sassy Cheryl challenge to make a  "Tent Card " I love these cards, I used two Sassy Cheryl images this week "A single birthday cupcake"  and  "Sassy Happiness" layering them to create a 3D card, you have to have a look HERE to see the design teams tent cards this week they are FANTASTIC! 

If you join us in the challenge you could win a $5.00 gift certificate by uploading your tent card to the Sassy Chery's challenge blog. 

Mami Doodles Challenge week #28 make a Card for a Boy or Man!

This weeks Mami Doodles challenge iso make a card for  " A Man or Boy " I love this new image " Daddy's Boy"  this image includes an option with or without text. I coloured the image with pro markers, and embossed some Kraft card with Giraff print.

To join us all you have to do is make something suitable for a Man or Boy, and add it to the Mami Doodles challenge blog where you could win some beautiful Mami Doodles images for yourself, you dont have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do you will be entered into the draw twice!

Have a look HERE for full details and to have a look at all the design team cards for this week.

Sassy Cheryl's challenge week #67 Fathers Day !

Kim set this weeks " Fathers Day " Sassy Cheryl's challenge, I used the image " Honey pot heaven Bear" I printed it twice and used the extra honey pot and bee to embellish, coloured with pro markers and used glossy accents to add some sheen.

To join us in Sassy Cheryl's weekly challenge and be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in the shop all you have to do is make anything you like Using a Sassy Cheryl image and upload to the Challenge blog HERE

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #66 Make a Gift card, Tag or Box

Jeni set this weeks challenge to make a Gift card, Tag or a box, I made a Ladybug or ( Ladybird as I know them ) Sweet treat bag filled with chocolate ladybugs and decorated with a Sassy label and tag, I used two Sassy Cheryl images Ladybug in love and Ladybug follow the leader coloured image I coloured the tag with pro markers and finished with glossy accents.

Would you like to win a $5.00 gift voucher for Sassy Cheryl's shop, well all you have to do to be entered in the draw is USE A SASSY CHERYL IMAGE and upload your card, tag or box to the Sassy Cheryl Challenge Blog.

Lets Party with Mami Doodles! Week #27

This weeks Mami Doodles theme is " Lets Party" I went all dotty for this challenge  ( second time I went dotty this week !!! )  I used two Mami Doodles images Party Dress and Mice birthday,  I paper pieced the little girls dress and hat and then coloured with pro markers, I tied the card with ribbon to make it look like a present and coloured with lots of bright fun colours.

To join us all you have to do is upload your card to the challenge blog and you will be in with a chance to Win some fantastic Mami Doodles images,

... and if you use a Mami Doodles image you will be in with two chances to win !!!

Have a look HERE for all Mami Doodles images and dont forget you will get the beautiful Baby image I used last week FREE when you order in May.

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #67 " Lets get Patriotic"

We are getting " Patriotic " over on Sassy Cheryl's this week, Jeni set the challenge and I went all dotty in Green, white and orange for my Country, I used the image  A simple gift of a flower coloured with pro markers, and replaced one of the flowers with a flag!

To join us in this weeks challenge and be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate for some beautiful Sassy Cheryl's images all you have to do is use a Sassy Cheryl image and add your card or whatever you make to the challenge blog HERE where you can check out all the design teams fantastic patriotic creations .

Crafting Ireland

My card was published in Irelands New online magazine !

( Click logo for a look at the online magazine)

I answered a submission call from Irelands first online crafting magazine with this card for the theme " A stitch in time" and was delighted to be told it has been published,  I faux stitched the outline layers and coloured the beautiful little girl with pro markers then made a silk ribbon flower to embellish.

Good Luck with your new magazine.

Sassy Cheryls challenge week #64

Well Jeni went all out and set this weeks Sassy Cheryl's challenge "Colour on Kraft"  firstly I didnt have any kraft paper/card and secondly I have never coloured directly on to it , soooooo had to get my thinking cap on, I eventually found some paper on the cover of a paper pad so I was on my way .... now to colour !!! my pro markers were dull so I tried my coloured fine liners and liked the effect, I added a white gel pen and left well enough alone. I embellished with ribbon, pearls and a butterfly coloured with chalks.

So if you feel like a Krafty challenge check out Sassy Cheryls blog HERE where you will get loads of inspiration from the Sassy team and you will be in with a chance to win some beautiful Sassy images for yourself !!!

Remember you Must use a Sassy Cheryl image!



Mami Doodles challenge week #26 Spots and/or Stripes

Wendy set this weeks Mami Doodles challenge with Spots and/or stripes, I used the Mami Doodles  image Baby and Blankie ( free for the month of May with any purchase) I coloured with pro markers and layered on Jack and Jill papers.

If you join us in the challenge you will be in with a chance to win some fantastic Mami Doodles images, you dont have to use a Mami Doodles image but if you do you will be in with two chances to win.

Have a look at the fantastic Design team entries and full details. Here

Sassy Cheryl's challenge week #64 " Ribbons and bow's"

It's Sassy Cheryl time again and this week Jodi set the Ribbons and Bows challenge, I love ribbon so this was a great challenge for me, I printed out the image " Single double heart flower" twice and layered the petals from one of the images to give a 3D effect to the flower, I love the way Cheryl sneaks a little laydbird in to so many of her images and this one is no different.
You can join us in the challenge by posting your creation (card, scrapbook page layout, 3-D item) to your online gallery or blog. Then link your item back to the challenge blog HERE.

Please remember to use a Sassy Cheryl image.

Sassy Cheryl's challenge week #62 " Simply Pink"

We are going Pink for this weeks Sassy Cheryl's challenge with the theme set by Jodi, I  used the image " Bunny,bird chit chat " coloured with pro markers and finished the frame with stickles glitter.

You can find this image along with many many more beautiful digital images HERE.....

We would love if you joined us in our weekly challenge, details are here on Sassy Cheryl's challenge blog.

If you do you will be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in  Sassy Cheryl's shop!

LETS GET GIRLY with this weeks Mami Doodles Challenge!

This weeks Mami Doodles challenge is

 " Lets get Girly " for my challenge entry I made a handbag with a note pad inside to keep note of all the Girly things you need :)

I used the  image " Shopaholic"  I love how she can be used for so many occasions and ages, you can join us in this weeks Girly challenge by uploading whatever you make to the Mami Doodles challenge blog and your name will be entered  into a draw for some beautiful Mami Doodles for yourself, if you would like to see the image I used for this weeks challenge and browse through the Mami Doodles shop have a look .HERE

You dont have to use a Mami Doodles image to take part but if you do you will be entered twice into the draw.



Sassy Cheryl's Challenge week #61 The Great Outdoors

We are enjoying "The Great Outdoors" this week for Sassy Cheryls challenge, Jeni set the challenge theme, I used the image "Birdhouse on the hill" I love how busy this image is with all the detail, I coloured with pro markers and raised the top image to give the houses a 3D effect.

To join us in "The great outdoors" all you have to do is upload your card (or whatever you like to make) to Sassy Cheryl's challenge blog and you will be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift voucher to spend in Sassy Cheryl's shop.

Dont forget to use a Sassy Cheryl image. 

Sassy Cheryls Challenge week #60 " follow a sketch"

Dawn set Sassy Cheryl's Challenge  this week with a sketch, You can see the sketch and all the fantastic design team cards on the Challenge blog here, The minute I saw this new image " Buttercup Suzie" I had to have it, I love it, the expression on her face is so funny, I remember doing the buttercup test when I was a child ( works best if you have someone with you though lol ), to join us in this weeks challenge all you have to do is upload your card to Sassy Cheryl's challenge blog and you will be in with a chance to win a $5.00 gift certificate to use in Sassy Cheryls shop.

Please remember to use a Sassy Cheryl image.