DT post for Chalk n Stock's May challenge 'Anything goes with chalk'

Welcome to another new challenge at Chalk N Stock for the month of May and the challenge is 

'Anything goes with chalk'

We are again sponsored by the fabulous Bugaboo stamps

and here is my card

I have just used a dotty embossing folder and chalked it for the background paper and a ribbon from my stash across it

Side?inside view

I have used shrink plastic to create the charm attached to the card with cross stitch thread and stamped the sentiment using an unknown stamp set

this great image is from Bugaboo and has been coloured using chalks with a few mini gems added for the earings

collage

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://cateredcrop.com/ embossing

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

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

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ make it sentimental

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

http://www.lisasomerville.com/ a feminine touch

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

http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ girly birthday

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #162 Anything goes

Well it is Sunday again and that must mean a new challenge at OSAAT and this week the them is 

'Anythinig goes'

Our sponsor is

And here is my project

I have used a Spellbinders bark embossing folder for the backing papers and created an easel card notepad and pen holder

Side view

Hessian, pen and notepad from my stash

This gorgeous otter digi is by Delicious doodles in the stitchy bear digi outlet and has been coloured with pro markers

Collage

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://cateredcrop.com/ embossing

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

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

http://lacysunshinechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ monochrome

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ embossing/texture

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

http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything but a card

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #161 'For a MUM'

Welcome to a new challenge over at OSAAT this week and the theme is 

'For a MUM'

our sponsor is 

FREE IMAGE ....... If you spend $3 or more in our store , you get a fabulous FREE image ( This image changes, every week) Of course you can use your images week after week to win our TOP prizes. Which you must use a StitchyBear Digi Outlet product to win . :O) 
Here's this weeks image

and here is my card

papers from my stash for background

side/inside view

sizzix letters and flower from the image

Gorgeous digi called 'Sally' by Lil Diva at the stitchy bear digi outlet. coloured with pro markers

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/ mothers day

http://brokenboxstock.blogspot.co.uk/ mothers day

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.co.uk/ mothers day

http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ mothers day or special lady

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

It's a hat thing!

No cards today but here are a couple more hats that I have made over the last few weeks

Owl hat pattern by Ira Rott 

Oscar the French bulldog pattern by Ira Rott

I hope you like them !

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NIKKI

DT project for Delicious doodles #33 Something Fishie

Welcome beck to Team A this week at Delicious Doodles with our challenge

'Something fishie'

I have created a wall plaque this week. I hope you like it.

Collage of all the photos

Front view of the wall plaque, using scrap paper from my stash and a swirly embossing folder inked with green and blue. Ribbon from my stash.

Side view

hanging charm made using fish and shell charms, some glass beads and leaves.

Beautiful digi called Marina from the Delicious doodles store coloured with pro markers

I will be entering this wall plaque into the following challenges

http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes with ribbon

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ use markers

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

http://hambochallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ anything but a card

http://lejdesignschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ mystical, magical or mysterious

http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ make it girlie Papers, ribbon, embossing folder and beads all over six months old!)

http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

2 crafting cards using fabulous digi'd by BB Kakes at the Stitchy Bear digi outlet

Well i have been pretty quiet lately apart from my DT creations and a few bits of crochet that I have been fitting in anywhere and everywhere. That is because we have a few health issues going on in our household at the moment and I am finding it increasingly hard to find the time to sit down at my craft desk and just CRAFT. My husband has been having blackouts and is no longer allowed to drive so all of the ferrying of the children and food shopping etc that he used to help with has fallen on me so time is precious.  

I did however make the time to use these 2 gorgeous digi's available from the stitchy bear digi outlet 

because I just couldn't resist them!!

The digi's are by BB Kakes 

so pop by the store and take a look

here are my cards

papers from my stash(unknown)

Side/inside view

digi called stitcher fae 2 coloured with pro markers and with added faux stitching around the image

LOTV sentiment stamp

Flower stamp from an unknown source, I have had it forever it is one of my favourites but I have no idea where it came from!! also coloured with pro markers

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

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

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

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/ use a digi

http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.co.uk/ no machine sewing

http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

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

http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ use a digital image

Card 2

Scraps of paper from my scraps drawer to for the background  with faux stitching around them

Side/inside view

Buttons from stash

Image called stitcher fae  also coloured with pro markers with glitter added to the wings

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ markers

http://rheddandrosies.blogspot.co.uk/ stitching real or faux

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

http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ stash items and 2 or more buttons

http://www.cardsinenvy.blogspot.co.uk/ things with wings

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

http://critterchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ buttons

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT mid challenge inspiration for Chalk N Stock

Well you still have a week left to be able to enter our April challenge over at Chalk N Stock this month, remember it is always anything goes as long as there is some chalk somewhere on you project!

Here is my project to show you today, an easel card notepad holder and pen using the gorgeous Pretty cow Freebie from Bugaboo this week

A collage of the photos!

I have used Bo Bunny spotty papers,pen and notepad from the range, and black card for mounting.

Sentiment is by the Stamp fairy

Pretty cow digi is by Bugaboo and has been coloured using chalks

Spellbinders die cut with ribbon threaded through

Notepad using black card to cover and gems and ribbon to decorate.

Side View

I will be entering this project into the following challenges

http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.co.uk/ use a digi

http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.co.uk/ insects or animals

http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ anything goes

http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ animal friends

http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.uk/ animal catwalk

http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ fancy folds

http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ easel card

http://paperplaytime.blogspot.co.uk/ more than one fold

http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ use a digital image

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

DT post for OSAAT #160 'Use a Digi'

Welcome to a new challenge at OSAAT and this weeks challenge is 

'Use a Digi'

Our sponsor is our very own

And here is my card

Freebie papers from a magazine and card candi 

Side/inside view

Gorgeous little mouse digi by Kaz Krafts in the stitchy bear digi outllet called 'Hamish the mouse' coloured with pro markers

Collage of images

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

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

http://www.addictedtostamps-challenge.blogspot.com.au/ anything goes
http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ pastels
http://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.co.uk/ pastel colours
http://nutcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes
http://thesisterhoodofcrafters.blogspot.co.uk/ animal
http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/ frame it

http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI

A crochet break!

Well I have something a little different for you today! I have been taking a little break from my card making except for my DT pieces as you might have guessed from my lack of posts lately. Instead I have caught the crochet bug!! I just love bringing these things to life here are a few of the hats I have made recently beautifully modelled by my two sons!!

These hats have been created using patterns by The lovely crow

This great beach hat pattern I have used for my son Jake's beach hat as every one I by him is too small as he has a BIG head!! the pattern is from Snappy Tots

A here is Plutonium Paul the alien monster hat by Ira Rott I have also done him in female colours and call her Paulina!!  

I don't think I can enter any challenges with these but I thought you all might like to take a look :o)

Thanks for stopping by

Higs

NIKKI

DT Post for OSAAT #159 'Bright'

Welcome to a new challenge at OSAAT this week and we are looking for 

'BRIGHT' creations this week.

Our sponsor is 

Here is my card

I have used some old spotty papers from my stash, no Idea who by, sorry!

Side/inside view

This cute little guy is called 'Spotty Dotty Monster' by Hope Jacare Doodles at the stitchy bear digital outlet I have used a few pro markers to shade him and colour the eyes and then I have used Liquid pearls to colour the spots and it makes them all shiny!! 

I have created the sentiment on my computer and used scraps of ribbon to decorate.

I will be entering this card into the following challenges

http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/ rainbow

http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/ for a child

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

http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.co.uk/ anything goes

http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/ happy birthday

http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.co.uk/ be spotty

Thanks for stopping by

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NIKKI