DT post for Dark n Daring #5

Time for a new challenge over at Dark n Daring this month. And the theme is always anything goes as long as its creepy of sexy!

Here is my project using an image from KJArting Using 'Mummy'

Papers and hessian  and embellishments from my stash.

Image coloured with pro markers

Side/inside view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ ribbon lace or twine.( ribbon used to hold the pen

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

https://colourcrazychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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Nikki

DT post for Dark n Daring using an IKES art digi

Am running late yet again after a manic week, but here is this months design piece

Easel card notepad holder. using papers and embellishments from my stash.

Using this fabulous image by Ikes's Art called Frankinella, coloured using pro markers.

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges.

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #265 'Anything goes with flowers'

Time for another challenge at OSAAT and the theme this fortnight is 

'Anything goes with flowers'

Here is my project, an easel card and pen holder :)

Papers, ribbon and embellishments from my stash .

Gorgeous pansy digi by Crafty Girl creations called ' Pansies' in the stitchy bear digi outlet coloured with pro markers

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge say it with flowers

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/Anything goes

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Say it with flowers

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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Nikki

Designteam project for Dark n Daring challenge 2

I am very late posting this one, sorry folks, I thought I had scheduled but obviously didn't!!

Here is my project as the challenges are always 

'Anything goes as long as its dark or sexy!'

I have created a notepad and pen easel card holder using embossing folder from my stash, a felt background and ribbon to hold the pen in place

I have used this gorgeous image by Karleigh Sue digi stamps called Biker Bomb, she has been coloured in pro markers.  I have also used flowers and feathers to embellish

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://mybestiesuk.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes with flowers

http://our-crafty-corner.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://www.craftingcircle.com/Bloggit/ anything goes

http://traumfabrik-challenge.blogspot.co.uk/ fast and furious

Thanks for stopping by

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Nikki

DT post for OSAAT #264 anything goes and layer up

Sorry I am a little late posting this, time has got away from me again :(  We have another challenege over at One stitch at a time this fortnight and the theme is

Anything goes with layering up

Here is my card

Papers and lace embellishment from my stash

Image by Digi Blessings in the stitchy bear digi outlet called star friend, coloured with pro markers and using glitter glue on the stars

Side / inside view

you should be able to see the layers in this one :)

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://www.2creativechicks.com/ anything goes

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://abitmoretimetocraft.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://www.craftingcircle.com/Bloggit/ anything goes

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/  anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT challenge #263 Anything goes with stitching

Back with another design team piece for One stitch at a time and the theme this fortnight is

'Anything goes with stitching(real or faux)'

Here is y card using an image by Stitchy herself from the stitchy bear digi outlet

I do apologise for the picture and only one at that!   My computer decided to upgrade to windows 10 and I am having major trouble uploading photos :(   I will keep trying to sort it out!!) I have had to upload this from my phone xxx

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://craftinginabeautifulmess.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ girlie

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/ birthday

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT challenge #262 Anything goes with hot colours

Sorry for the late post, today turned out to be busier than expected!

the new challenge at OSAAT is

'Anything goes with Hot colours'

And here is my project using papers and an image from Coosty creations in the Stitchy bear digi outlet

An easel card notepad using papers by coosty creations and gems and letters from my stash

Cat image is also a coosty creations digi

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://lauralcraft.weebly.com/dragonfly-dreams-challenge summer time

http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes with image and ribbon( ribbon used to hold pen in place)

http://thepencilcases.blogspot.co.uk/ summer colours

http://craftinginabeautifulmess.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ F for furry friends

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT Post for Dark 'n' daring challenge 1

Hello again :)  Exciting news, there is a new Blog challenge over at Dark 'n' daring and lucky old me  made the design team :)

Here is my first design team project for them using 

Sugar Skull Day of the Dead Dia De Los Muertos Digital Stamp

by KJArting

I have made an easel card notepad and pen holder and used papers and Embellies from my stash

I have coloured the image using pro markers and a white gel pen for highlights

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ girly

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.co.uk/ girls/ladies

http://www.ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ use ribbon(holding pen in)

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ favourite colour combo (red and black)

http://craftinginabeautifulmess.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://the-dark-attic-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #261 anything goes with vintage

Another 2 weeks have flown by and this fortnights challenge over at OSAAT is 

'Anything goes with vintage'

Here is my card

Papers and embellishments from my stash

Image is called 'chef' by BBKakes in the stitchy bear digi outlet, it has been coloured with pro markers

Side/inside view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ all is cute

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftinginabeautifulmess.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://aliciabelchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ spring

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ female birthday

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ ladies only

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for delicious Doodles 'April showers bring flowers'

Haven't posted for this team in a while as I had a break over Christmas, but now I am back :) 

Delicious doodles presents

'April showers bring May flowers'

Here is my project

Easel card notepad and pen using papers from my stash and pen, ribbon, notepad and embellishments from my stash too :)

Image Has been coloured using pro markers and it is called wild rose by Delicious doodles.

Side view

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.co.uk/ spring

http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ spring colours

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/ april showers bring may flowers

http://crafty-girls-creations.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://cre8tivehandsfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

Design team post for OSAAT challenge 260 'Anything goes with wings'

Another fortnight has flown past and this weeks theme at One stitch at a time is 

'Anything goes with wings'

Here is my project

I created another easel card notepad and pen holder this time and I used paper from my stash to back it,  I use a mix of paper and material flowers from my embellishment stash and gems and feathers too.

The image is called 'flutterby' by Stitchy at the stitchy bear store and has been coloured with pro markers

Side view (ribbon used to hold the pen in place)

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/ Anything goes

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ living things with wings

http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/challenges Things with wings and ribbon

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ anythiing goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #259 Anything goes with distressing

I am a day late posting this, so apologies everyone, I had a manic day yesterday and forgot to schedule the post :(

The new Theme over at OSAAT for our 2 weekly challenge is

'Anything goes with Distressing'

Here is my card 

I have used backing paper from my stash which i distressed with ink to age it.

The fabulous image is by Stitchy in the Stitchy bear digi outlet and is called  'Happy New Year'  .  I have coloured it with pro markers and distressed the edges with ink and used brads and a beer wooden button to embellish.  The sentiment has been printed off my computer.

Side/inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://craftinginabeautifulmess.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://morgansartworld.blogspot.co.uk/ for a man

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #258 'Anything goes with embossing'

Time for another challenge at OSAAT and our theme this fortnight is 

'Anything goes with embossing'

Here is my card

Backing papers by Panda bear designs from the Oceanblue paper pack.  I have created a shker embellishment using embossed card on the inside and dolphin digis by Stitchy's underwater silhouette pack and pieces of shell from the beach.

Shaker embellishment

Side /inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT card for OSAAT #257 Anything goes with fancy borders

Where is this year going?!!!  Time for another challenge at OSAAT and this week it is

'Anything goes with fancy borders'

Here is my card

Using Marianne designs dies for the borders I have layered them up and inked the outside of the image to give it some depth, I have used a flower and gem with some punched leaves for embellishment

This gorgeous image is by IKE designs in the stitchy bear digi outlet and I LOVE it!!  I have coloured with pro markers

Side/Inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ feminine

http://crafting-with-dragonflies.blogspot.co.uk/ girly card

http://craftyfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ floral

http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ flowers

http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #256 Anything goes with 3D

Time for another challenge over at OSAAT and the theme is 

'Anything goes with 3D'

I have chosen to create something with my new Christmas present that I have wanted to try for years and here is my first attempt :)

I found these gorgeous little flower wooden pots at the Works and have used my pyrography pen to burn the image into the wood 

Top view

Close up view of my digi stamp image. I have added glitter glue to the wings for sparkle and gems for the centre of the flowers around the outside

I have used a sentiment for the back and decorated the outside the same as the front

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ glitter and sparkle

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://crafting-with-friends.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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Nikki

DT post for OSAAT #255 'Anything goes with love is in the air'

Hello!  I have been very quiet on here since before Christmas as I took a break from my design teams to concentrate on my little business and lots of Crocheting!  But now I am BACK :)

It is time for our 2 weekly challenge over at One Stitch at a Time and the theme this time is

'any thing goes with Love is in the air'

Here is my card, The first I have made in 4 months!!

Backing papers from my stash, along with the wooden cup cake and gems.  Sentiment is a rubber stamp by Lili of the valley

Inside view

Gorgeous cup cake digi stamp by Kaz Krafts in the Stitchy bear digi outlet. Coloured with pro marker and glossy accents on the cherry.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Love is in the air

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ love is in the air

http://myshericrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ valentine, pink, red , white

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ love is all around

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ valentine/love

http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/ valentines day/love

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ love or valentine

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI