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

DT post for OSAAT #248 'Anything goes with Halloween colours'

Another fortnight has flown by and it is time for another challenge over at OSAAT and the theme is 

'Anything goes with Halloween colours'

Here is my card

Using papers, flower and skeleton hand from my stash.

Side / Inside view

Using Grim Reaper by Reece's Scrap pieces in the Stitchy bear digi outlet, inked around the edge and coloured with pro markers

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.co.uk/ monster

http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween

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

http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/ Horror

http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween colours

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

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

http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.uk/ Halloween

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI DT

DT card for chalk and stock, any thing goes with chalk

Sorry I am a bit late posting this!  But here is my card for this months Chalk n stock design team using a bugaboo image.

Using some paper from my stash, and a wooden clock from the crafting range in 'the works'

Image from bugaboo, highlighted with chalks

Side/ inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ autumnal colours

http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.co.uk/ tick tock

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

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

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

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #247 ' Anything goes plus awareness'

Weeks seem to be flying by at the moment and it is time for another challenge at One stitch at a time and the challenge is 

'Anything goes plus awareness'

here is my card

Backing papers from my stash, a Lilli of the valley sentiment stamp, and spellbinder circular die with butterfly edge

The butterfly digital stamp is by Stitchy in the Stitchy bear digi outlet called be aware, and I have used liquid pearls, gems and glitter glue to decorate it

Side/inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

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

http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/ anything goes

http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes with patterned paper

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

http://liveandlovecrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ pink again

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ make it fly, wings

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT 'anything goes with leaves'

We have another new challenge for you at OSAAT this fortnight and the theme is

'Anything goes with leaves'

here is my card

Backing paper from my stash and a leaf embossing folder for the brown card

Fabulous image by Ken Benner designs called stegosaurus coloured with pro markers, and leaves from  my stash

Side/inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.co.uk/ celebration

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

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ special occasion

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

http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ lovely leaves

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

Thanks for stopping by

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Nikki

DT post for OSAAT #244 Four legged friends.

Well that 2 weeks has flown by, helped on by the fact I was in London on a family holiday for part of it! The new challenge at One Stitch at a time starts today so for the next fortnight make sure you make a project that includes 

'Anything goes with a four legged friend'

Here is my project, an easel card notepad :)

Bone and paw embossing folder has been used to make the backing paper, Xcut dies to create the ova; and scalloped oval, bone button and flower and gem brad from my stash.

Gorgeous digi called toy poodle by IKE in the stitchy bear digi outlet, coloured with pro markers.

side view, pen is held in place by a ribbon.

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ one for the girls

http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ easel

http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ no design papers

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

http://www.lunagirlmoonbeams.com/ animals

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

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

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

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT challenge 243 anything goes with sweets

Oooops, a little late posting today, apologies, as the scheduling didn't seem to work for some reason and I have been out all day, but here is this fortnights challenge over at One stitch at a time and the theme is 

' anything goes with sweet treats'

here is my card

using papers from my stash for the backing, and embellishments from the works craft range 

Fabulous image by Kaz Krafts called floral cupcake, decoupaged in 3D and coloured with pro markers

Side/inside view

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ add some flowers

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

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

http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ inspired by florals

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

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

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT piece for Delicious Doodles 'White on white challenge'

Another month has flown by and do you know we are now more than half way to Christmas?  Well here is my design team project for the 

'White on white challenge'

 and guess what my card theme is?  LOL 

using white card and a snowflake embossing folder for the backing and ribbon and gem snowflakes from my stash

Side/inside view

Fabulous 'skully santa' image by delicious doodles using stickles glitter glue and liquid pearls to give the digi some sparkle :)

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

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

http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ monchrome

http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ holidays

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

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

Thansk for stopping by

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NIKKI