DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon crafter.

Right now I am half way into my travel home. I will be getting up really early and catching a plane back to the UK at 6.30am. Once in the UK I am catching a bus to Derby at around lunchtime so at this moment I am sitting on a bus. Should be home around 7pm.

Anyhows, today we have another challenge for you over at DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE with the theme Black and White. Yup, for anyone who loves colour (me included) this is a hard one lol - but so very effective. Right then, head on over to Dilly's blog and check out the DT ladies awesome creations and join us for a chance to win some of Megan's awesome images which are available HERE. Remember, you do not have to use Dilly Bean images but we would love to see what you would create.

This is my Black and White project .....



Materials used: Feeling Twitchy - Papermania card-stock - designer papers (can't remember manufacturer - they are old)

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET POST

Good morning all.

Today is another fabulous release over at Little Miss Muffet Stamps. Unfortunately, I am still on holiday :) so I am not able to participate and my post is a schedule :). But you really need to head over to the Little Miss Muffet blog and take a look at the talented DT ladies projects. Sheer awesomeness I am sure.

But I didn't want you to feel I was neglecting you so I made a little card featuring another gorgeous image from this month's releases .......



Materials used: Cora Agnes Hattter - Papermania card-stock - Prima Marketing designer papers - Jillisoup die-cut - beads

Thank you for dropping by and have a wonderful day. Hugs, Mette

EB World August Challenge

Good morning all.

Today sees a new challenge start over at Elisabeth Bell's World. This is my first post as GDT for the challenge and as I am still on holiday I hope everything is posted ok :).

This month's challenge is

MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD WITHOUT USING A CHRISTMAS IMAGE

Basically we are asking you to use an ordinary image on a Christmas card.

REMEMBER to use an Elisabeth Bell image and as always there will be a super prize for one lucky winner. So what are you waiting for ....... head on over to the EB World Challenge blog and have a look at the awesome DT ladies fabulous projects and join us. You have a month so no excuses :).

This is my little creation .......



Materials used:- Creative Genius - Papermania card-stock - Bo Bunny designer paper - Prima flowers - button

Thank you for visiting and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon Crafters.

It's Friday (again) - doesn't time fly, only 4 months till christmas, can you believe that!!!! Anyway, it's time for a new Dilly Bean Challenges and this week our theme is "Hearts". So many possibilities and a lovely one too.
Head over to the blog and take a look at the fabulous DT ladies creations. There are so many amazing images to choose from in Megan's SHOP and we would love to see what you make with them. You are of course welcome to use any image you like and there is a prize for one lucky winner.

Here is my simple take on the challenge ....



Materials used:- Heart Fairy Framed - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card-stock - scraps of designer papers - Unity stamps used for edge and sentiment

Thank you for visiting and have a smashing weekend. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Pink pink pink

Good morning crafters.

Time surely flies when you're having fun and it's again time for a new fortnightly challenge at Little Miss Muffet Stamps. Our theme this time is for all you girls out there who loves "Pink, pink, pink". Yuppers, as much pink as you like so don't hold back :).
Head over to the challenge blog and feast your eyes on the talented DT ladies projects and then join us. Remember, that you don't have to use a LMM image but why not live dangerously and have a look at the many gorgeous images Barbara is offering HERE. I am sure there is something to tempt everyone.
Barbara is offering a prize for one lucky winner.

here is my pinkilicious creation ......



Materials used: Flower Girl - Papermania card-stock - Kraft card-stock - Echo Park designer paper - Hero Art sentiment - rhinestones

Thank you for dropping by and hope you enjoy your day. Hugs, Mette

My Prince

Good morning all.

Today I have another little post for my GDT at Digi Bells DT blog.
Even though I am on holiday I am already thinking about the time when Phoebe goes back to school and the parties she will be invited to. And there are many at this young age. So I wanted to make something a little different and came up with a little decorated envelop containing a message. This would be perfect on a little present.

I have used one of Phoebe's favorite images from Elisabeth Bell's digital web shop HERE. There are so many cute images to choose from it's hard to make up our minds :). My prince is such a sweet image perfect for little girls.
Don't forget to visit the Digi Bells blog daily for mouth-watering creations :).

This is the envelop with the little tag that goes inside ........



..... and the envelop on it's own .......



Materials used: My prince - various pattern papers - envelop template - doily - washi tape - Teresa Collins die-cut

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

Digi Bell August release and blog hop

Hello all

If you came here from the talented Alethea's blog then I wish you welcome to the August Digi release and blog hop. If you have randomly found my little corner of Heaven then you will need to go to Janneke's blog to start.
All the girls from The Digi Bells have been hard pressed not to show off this month's Digi. Elisabeth has outdone herself, yet again... well, did you expect anything else?!

Please welcome this gorgeous little sweetie PUMPKIN FAIRY ELLORA - she is now available in the Digi Collection Shop



..... and here is what I chose to create .....



Materials used: Pumkin Fairy Ellora - Papermania kraft bag - Bo Bunny papers - journalling tag - buttons - ribbon - glitter - staples

So now for the blog hop details .............

To win this adorable digi, you will have to hop through the list, which can be found on the Digi Bell blog and then leave comments on EACH blog, in order to better the chances to win! You will finish at the Digi Bells DT blog.
Two blogs at random will be chosen, and the winners will be picked from the all comments. The hop will end at 9 AM Friday morning Arizona Time
August 24th, 2012. (Friday)
The winners will be picked and posted to the Digi Bells Blog.

Your next stop will be the fabulous Rose's blog.

Thank you for visiting me and have a super day. Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon crafters.

It's Friday again and that means a new challenge at DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE. Our theme this week is "Bright Colours" - nice and easy :). Why not head on over to the challenge blog and check out the talented DT ladies projects. I am sure you will be inspired to play along with us and remember you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image. We would however, love to see what you would create and Megan is offering a prize for one lucky winner. Dilly Bean images are available HERE and there are lots of fab images to choose from.

Here is my card ......



Materials used: for my friend framed - Papermania card-stock - Echo Park designer paper - ribbon

Thank you for dropping by and have a great weekend. Hugs, Mettte

LITTLE MISS MUFFET RELEASE DAY

Good morning all.

Don't you just love a new release at Little Miss Muffet Stamps!? Well, you are in luck because today we are having a new release. And we are very, very excited about this one as Barbara is introducing a new artist - Simply Sophia. There are 6 new digittal images available HERE. These images are just gorgeous and so whimsical but why not check them out for yourself by heading over to the LMM blog and droll over the fabulous DT ladies projects using these lovely new images.

This is my little creation .....



Materials used: Eglantina - Papermania card-stock - Kaisercraft designer papers - K & Co tag - buttons - stickle

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

TICKLED PINK SPONSORING....

Good morning crafters.

Today Tickled Pink Stamps is sponsoring ABC Challenge. The theme is "V for vanish", that would be hiding something on your project. Quite a challenge but so much fun thinking up neat ideas.
Why not head on over to the ABC challenge blog and take a look at the talented DT ladies samples. Further inspiration is also available on the Tickled Pink blog. There will be a prize for one lucky winner so no excuses for not taking part :).

Here is my idea .....



... and the tag inside the envelop ....



Materials used: Lil Fashionette 20's Evie - Papermania card-stock - scraps of designer paper - washi tape - buttons - twine - waxed envelope - Manilla luggage tag - staples

Thank you for dropping by and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

A well-deserved break

Evening all.

Just a little note to say that it will be very quiet around here for a few weeks - actually until the 31st August. Going on holiday with my kids so can't do any crafting. There will be a few scheduled posts but unfortunately I cannot visit you all :(.

I am taking images and my Promarkers with me :) - don't think I can go 18 days without.

Behave while I am gone and see you all soon

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon crafters.

It's Friday and that means another challenge at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week the there is "Distressed/Worn or torn". Sounds like a love/hate relations - hating tearing into new paper but loving the effect lol.
So why not head on over to the challenge blog and grab a little inspiration from the fabulous DT ladies and then have a go playing along.
Remember, you do not have to use a Dilly Bean image but we would love to see what you would make. Megan has lots of great images in her SHOP. There will be a prize for one lucky winner.

Here is my card .....




Materials used: Elly framed - Kraft card-stock - scrap of designer papers - buttons - Unity sentiment

Thank you for visiting and hope you have a fabulous week-end. Hugs, Mette

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Scallops

Good morning crafters.

Today it's time for a new challenge over at Little Miss Muffet and this fortnight the theme is "Scallops". Nice and easy but so much fun. So why not head over to the blog and take a look at the talented DT's samples and then have a play with us.
Remember, you don't have to use a Little Miss Muffet image but we would love to see what you would create. And there are so many lovely images available in the SHOP and Barbara has extended the sale until 14th August 2012. So there really isn't a better time to grab a few LLM cuties and play along.
As always there is a prize for one lucky winner.

Here is my card ........



Materials used: Camila - kraft card-stock - Papermania card-stock - MiC N2 Fancy Collection Chipboard - Whimsy Stamps Thanks a bunch Notables 2 - scrap designer paper

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

TICKLED PINK SPONSORING....

Good morning crafters

This week Tickled Pink Stamps is sponsoring Creative Inspirations. The theme is "Anything goes" - what could be simpler. Head on over and join in the challenge for a chance to win some Tickled Pink goodies. And if you need a little inspiration you can always head on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog and check out the fabulous DT ladies take ......

..... this is mine



Materials used Lil Perfect Match 60's Lad Stefan - Papermania card-stock - kraft card-stock - scraps of pattern paper - handmade sentiment

Thank you for dropping by and have a fab day. Hugs, Mette

Keep cool

Hello crafters.

I am really excited about this post. WAY!!! I was invited to be a Guest Designer this week at Paper Makeup Stamps challenges. What an honour to work with an awesome DT team and some great images. The theme for this week is easy peasy and it would be awesome if you could play along .....



..... so head on over to the challenge blog and check out the talented DT ladies projects.

For my project I choose to work with the super cool image "Sourpuss" - isn't he awesome. I totally love him hehe. Look at that face :)



Materials used: Sourpuss from paper makeup Stamps - Papermania card-stock - scrap of dp - manilla luggage tag

Thank you to Paper Makeup Stamps Challenge for having me. I had lots of fun using this image. And thank you all for visiting. Have a great day, Mette

TICKLED PINK SPONSORING....

Good day crafters.

Tickled Pink is sponsoring Stamptacular Sunday Challenge and the theme is a Photo Inspiration. Head on over to their website and check out the fabulous DT teams inspirational projects. And then hopefully you want to join in for a chance to win some fabulous Tickled Pink digital stamps.

You should also take a look at the Tickled Pink blog to see my fellow DT ladies super projects - some awesome talent there :).

As it's my birthday today my card would be what I would make myself - something a little tongue-in-cheek hehe.



Materials used Lil Haunts Mummie Christina available HERE - Papermania card-stock - Basic grey papers

Thank you for visiting and have a great day. Hugs, Mette

Winter Susan

Good morning crafters.

My post today is as GDT over at The Digi Bells DT blog. Wow - what an honour to be working amongst such talented ladies and I am so excited to be using more Elisabeth Bell images. I am pretty sure that one of my first ever stamps back in 2008 was Elisabeth Bell :). If you visit the Digi Bells blog there is a list of companies from where the gorgeous images are available (in the sidebar).

It's August and this is the time when I start thinking about my Christmas craft - cards, tags, packaging etc. I always end up making a rushed dash towards the end of November not getting everything done:(.

So, here is my first GDT project for The Digi Bells ...........



Materials used: Winter Susan from Susana's Custom Art and Craft Design - an old box I found in my stash (has been there for a few years lol) - Memory Box "Tinsel" papers - ribbon - Rub-on sentiment

Thank you for dropping by and have a fabulous day. Hugs, Mette

DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Good afternoon crafters.

Hopefully this will be posted. I am currently in Derby with the kids shopping. James needs a whole new wardrobe and I need a few things before going on holiday. I am not a lover of shopping unless it's craft stuff but it's gotta be done.

Anyways, IT'S FRIDAY although that doesn't quite mean the same now the kids are home all day. But it does mean a brand new challenge at Dilly Bean Friday Challenge. This week's theme is "Sewn" and you can use any kind of sewing - real or faux. head on over to the blog and check out the talented DT ladies inspirations and play along with us for a chance to win one of Megan's amazing images. You don't have to use a Dilly Bean image to play along but we would love to see what you would create. Megan's images are available HERE.

For my little card I have used faux stitching (my sewing machine is on strike and can't find a local repair man :( )........



Materials used: Hooter framed - Papermania card-stock - scraps of paper - Papersmooches sentiment

Thank you for visiting and have a lovely day. Hugs, Mette

LITTLE MISS MUFFET RELEASE DAY

Good morning crafters.

Don't get a lot of crafting time with all my kids here. And especially at the moment as we all love watching the Olympics. It's been fabulous so far and the boys and I try and watch as many different sports as possible.

But working with some new images from Little Miss Muffet is definately better and today we are having a fabulous new release. There are 3 gorgeous new images from Paula Lee and 4 new amazing Hatters Thelma Jane, Daisy Kate, Gertrude Lena and Cora Agnes. Absolutely gorgeous images to work with and you really need to head on over to the blog and check them all out. While there you will have to check out the talented DT ladies creations too - lots of awesomeness and a new DT member .... JANE. The new images are available from HERE.

Barbara will be out of town this weekend (amazing how that always happens on a release week!!) until Saturday and thought she might have another sale :)

"Buy 3 digis get 1 digi free!"

and for those rubbah fans...
"Buy 3 rubber stamps and chose one of these rubber stamps free!"

Cocoa, Sage, Iris May hatter, Nora Claire Hatter,
Monster Nom-Nom, School Turtle, Spring Whisper or
La Jeune Fille à l'Eventail (aka "The Girl with a Fan")

Once you placed your order just email Barbara with your freebie selection!


So here is my card for a little inspiration



Materials used: Fallen Angel by P. Lee from LMM - Papermania card-stock - SU! paper - buttons - stickles - Paper Smooches sentiment

FUNDRAISER!!!!

Barbara's daughter was reading Monarch Magic! by Lynn Rosenblatt and in the back had some fundraiser ideas. Instead of sitting out in 109 degree weather selling cupcakes and lemonade, she suggested they drew images. Lucky for Barbara, her daughter thought that was a great idea! She has drawn and colored the five stages of the Monarch Butterfly then Barbara added a festive butterfly to join in on the fun - it all comes in a package deal! During the month of August, for each one sold, they will donate $2.00 to the Monarch Butterfly Fund! Will you help in her endeavors? Barbara's daughter has even made a card to send them once the fundraiser is complete. :D
Details of this can be found on the Little Miss Muffet challenge blog

Thank you for visiting me today and have a fabulous day. Hugs, Mette