Gem of a Challenge – Agnes Goes Mad on a Scooter!!!

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well!

It’s Saturday so time for another GEM OF A CHALLENGE where the design team showcase the fabulous TOO CUTE range from Polkadoodles.

The challenge runs fortnightly, is always Anything Goes and has fab prizes on offer so check it out HERE.

Today I have a little summer scene to share and a super quick step-by-step tutorial too.

Digi Choosday Challenge –New Job!

Good morning everybody! Another scorcher in the UK today! Not my fave kind of weather!

It’s Choosday which means it’s time for a new ‘Anything Goes’ challenge over at POLKADOODLES DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s for a limited time only so be quick!

Our challenge this week was to make a 'New Job' gift for the recipients desk and I have made a journal/notebook for a friend that is starting a new venture. You'll need to take a breath though there's a tutorial.

Polkadoodles Craft Blog –Aladdin!

Hi everyone, hope everything is OK.

I am sharing this journal project today and it comes with a tutorial so be prepared for a picture heavy post! 

LDRS Creative New Release Blog Hop Day 1

Hi everyone! Exciting day at LDRS Creative....

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release. You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe)!

In this release, we are celebrating love and friendship, being on Cloud #9 with sweet new products!

There are FOUR stamp sets that are oh-so-sweet:  CLOUD NO.9 from Cre8tive Cre8tions, LOVE IN BLOOM, BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS, and HANGING OUT from our very awesome Polkadoodles line!

We also have FOUR new die sets that will help you get a professional look in no time, thanks to the LOVE LETTER LACE ENVELOPE, the FAIRY FANTASY LACE ENVELOPE, the EYELET LACE RECTANGLE and the BUILD-A-CARD GARDEN ESCAPE die sets.

Who's ready for mini hybrid inks? We are adding two sets of our very popular Hybrid inks in a mini version, perfect for ink blending, stenciling, stamping, colouring and embossing: COUNTY FAIR and SUMMER SHORE.

Lastly, because we wanted to show you how all the products come easily together, we decided to rerelease the Sincerely Yours 6x6 paperpack. It has so many fantastic patterns; give them a try!

 And you can grab the entire release in bundles, because you KNOW you need them all!

Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!

Each day we are giving away a $30 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper! To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on December 4th.

AND for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!

Save 15% on the new release*, including already discounted bundles and use code LOVE15

(*Coupon valid until midnight EST 12/2/18)

Eeek!! Such gorgeous new goodies in THE STORE and I have a tutorial for you today showing how I made this card!

So to start I used the EYELET LACE RECTANGLE DIE SET and cut two of the tag shapes. 

I wanted to create a rose so I took the first layer for the rose from the LOVE IN BLOOM STAMP SET and positioned using my stamp platform. 

I stamped in the lightest of my chosen inks, Swimming Hole, from the COUNTRY FAIR - MINI HYBRID INK SET.

I then took the second layer of the rose and positioned it over my first layer and stamped in my next darkest ink La La Lavender (also from the COUNTRY FAIR - MINI HYBRID INK SET). 

 I then stamped the third and final layer in the same way but in Mrs Periwinkle from the SUMMER SHORE - MINI HYBRID INK SET.

(sorry forget to take a picture of that DOH!!) 

On the second tag I stamped one the sentiments from the LOVE IN BLOOM set in Mrs Periwinkle and built a flower in the same way as before but this time with the rose bud stamp; the first layer in Swimming Hole and the second in La La Lavender.

To both tags I added borders of leaves (in Key Lime Pie from the COUNTRY FAIR - MINI HYBRID INK SET ) and flowers (Mrs Periwinkle & La La Lavender) using some of the smaller stamps in the set masking off the pretty picot edges for a cleaner finish. 

I then took the sweet little butterfly and stamped twice with my RAVEN HYBRID INK PAD

I coloured them with water based markers and fussy cut, then cut the large die from the EYELET LACE RECTANGLE DIE SET from white card. 

To finish I inked all the edges, added ribbon, twine and a few drops of Glossy Accents.

 Voila!!

 Hop along and leave a comment so you could win! 

Day 1:

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG
JANE (You're here! Hi!)
KASSI
ALANNA
JEANNIE
ZSOFIA

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

Thanks so much for looking and have a wonderful day!

See ya!

Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
CRAFT STAMPER – Take it Make It November Challenge: Anything Goes

CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #230: Anything Goes
DIE CUTTIN’ DIVAS – Challenge #397: Tags
ALWAYS FUN CHALLENGES – Challenge #86: Anything Goes
A GEM OF A CHALLENGE – Challenge #232: Anything Goes

LDRS Creative New Release Hop - Day 1

Hi everyone! Super exciting day today!!!!!

Thank you for joining us on our LDRS Creative inspiration week blog hop! We are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects using products from our new release. You can even see them in action with step-by-step projects by our amazing designers on their blogs and our own LDRS Creative Youtube channel (make sure you subscribe)!

We have TWO new 6x6 designer paperpads, with awesome patterns all ready for your Holidays and Winter-themed projects called ARCTIC SNOWFALL and HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAYS!


There are FOUR stamp sets that are simply dreamy:  ARCTIC SNOWFALL, TREE LINE, MOUNTAINS, and let's not forget the awesome HOT CHOCOLATE set from Cre8tive Cre8tions!

We also have two new die sets that save you time on cutting, because they coordinate perfectly with the line stamp sets, but can also stand on their own! Crafters, meet the Tree Line Border Die and the Mountains Border Die!

 And you can grab the entire release in bundles, because you KNOW you need them all!

Simply use the list at the end of the post to keep hopping!

Each day we are giving away a $50 LDRS Creative gift card to one lucky hopper! To enter leave a comment on each blog in the hop, plus follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Winners will be announced on the LDRS Creative inspiration blog on October 2nd.

AND for the release event we are excited to offer some great savings!

Save 15% on the new release* and use code ARCTIC15

(*Coupon valid until midnight EST 9/30/18)

Oh my, the new goodies and just gorgeous and I have a step-by-step tutorial of my card today.  Grab a cuppa as it’s photo heavy!

I began by cutting a piece of glitter card and a piece of paper from the stunning ARCTIC SNOWFALL 6x6 PAPER PACK to fit my card blank. 

I stamped out images from the ARCTIC SNOWFALL STAMP SET and also the TREE LINE & MOUNTAINS using my RAVEN HYBRID INK PAD onto ULTIMATE GRAPHIC paper.

I coloured with my Copics then fussy cut everything (I stamped two of the hats and cut off the striped band to be the 'neck' of my scarf ).

I distressed and inked the edges of my matting layers, and then stuck them to my card. I added foam tape to the back of my mountains and trees and also added some ripped pearl card to give me a snowy ground. I graduated the depth of the foam tape to create the dimension I wanted.

After 10 minutes of taking the backs off the foam tape (!) I layered everything up.

I 'dressed' my lovely fox in his teeny hat, scarf and boots using a glue pen to minimise the mess (unusual for me as I revel in mess!!).

I added my fox and owls and stamped one of the sentiments on another piece of ripped pearl card and added it to the bottom. I also stamped and coloured the heart three times and added it to what I felt was an 'empty space'.

And voila! A touch of Tonic Nuvo Glitter Drops and it's done!

Hop along and leave a comment so you could win! 

Day 1:

LDRS CREATIVE BLOG
JANE - (You are here!)
ERIKA
KASSI
ALANNA
JEANNIE
DIANE

And make sure to be back tomorrow for more inspiration!

See ya!

Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:
FAB ‘N’ FUNKY – Challenge #409: All Creatures Great & Small

CREATIVE MOMENTS – Challenge #153: Anything Goes

CRAFTY CREATIONS – Challenge #375: Anything Goes

LDRS Creative – I Love You More Than Treats!

Hello everyone! Happy Sunday! I understand that it is Mother’s Day for some of you today so happy Mother’s Day to all you lovely mum’s out there.  In the UK we celebrated in March...we like to be different! LOL

I am posting on the LDRS CREATIVE INSPIRATION BLOG today with a teeny tiny card made to show someone you love them…well more than treats anyway. 

So be prepared for an epic journey through some step by step photo’s as I show you how I did it.

Firstly I stamped the images I needed from the adorable stamp and die set PUPPY TIME (I’m totally in love with this set as I’m a bit dog mad) using the RAVEN HYBRID INK PAD . 

To make the card base I cut one of the larger dies from the JUBILEE MAGICAL SLIDER SET, and as the die embosses a crease line in the centre it was very easy to fold in half.

I then took one of the stunning papers are from the TLC COTTON CANDY PAPER PACK , and after trimming it to a size that would leave me a narrow border I cut one of the frames from the JUBILEE MAGICAL SLIDER SET giving me with an ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ piece. I also cut the stamped sentiment from the smaller matching die.

 I coloured my images with Copics and cut them out using the coordinating dies.  I then inked all my edges.

I added foam squares to the back of the outer frame (I won’t bore you with how long it took me to get the backs off!!) and after adhering the inner frame flat to my card blank I stuck my raised frame over that. 

I arranged my images as I wanted them and stuck down with some more foam pads, and then finished off by adding a couple of gems and a scribbly doodle border.  

And that was it, all done; a teeny tiny card just to say I love you.  Now just to find an envelope to fit it……..!!!

Ingredients:

LDRS PRODUCTS

Dies: JUBILEE MAGICAL SLIDER SET

Images & Sentiment: PUPPY TIME

Paper: TLC COTTON CANDY PAPER PACK

THE REST  

Others: Centura Pearl Card - Vintage Photo Distress Inks – Gems - Copics

So check out the LDRS Creative blog HERE where you can see all the incredible makes from the amazing DT and go to the store HERE to get all your gorgeous goodies.  We also have a YouTube channel full of education and inspiration and visit our Facebook page where we would love to see all YOUR LDRS creations! And you must sign up to the NEWSLETTER to be among the first to hear about special offers and new releases!

Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Enjoy what’s left of the weekend!

See ya!

Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Digi Choosday Challenge Week 26 – Anything Goes!

Good morning everybody!  How are we all?

It is Choosday which means it’s time for a new challenge over at DIGI CHOOSDAY and as always we have a wonderful prize on offer for our lucky winner so check out the BLOG for details.   

Don’t forget it is also DISCOUNT DAY so you need to grab the code on THE BLOG to get a MASSIVE reduction in the POLKADOODLES SHOP! It’s a limited offer only!

BEWARE...PHOTO HEAVY POST!! 😊

The team are focusing on the sentiment this week but unfortunately I got a tad carried away with my clouds and stars and even added two images… so that’s me for the sack then!! LOL

So moving on from my shortcomings as a DT member I have used Serif to copy and manipulate some of pre-coloured images from the gorgeous new LIL MISS SUGARPOPS COLLECTION to create a background. I then added wings borrowed from the digi section of WORK & PLAY 9 to two of the sweet little character stamps. Very angelic don't ya think…much like myself!! 😇

So I just wanted to show you how I created my ickle 'angels'...not wanting to teach you to suck eggs of course... and although I created my background in Serif I manipulated these sweeties in Word.

Add your image to your page and resize as required.

Right click and WRAP TEXT then click THROUGH. The image can now be moved anywhere on the page. You can also do this step via the SIZE AND POSITION function seen below.

Then Insert the wings digi, resize and wrap text as before.

Resize the wings than move over the image...

 Then send to the back....repositioning and resizing as required.  Job done! 

Nikky Hall has a fab tutorial on YouTube showing you how to do this, explaining the method MUCH better than I have, so check it out HERE.

Ingredients:

B/W Images: CUTE & CUTIEPIE with added digi wings from WORK & PLAY 9

Colouring: Faber Castell Polychromos

Colouring Paper: ULTIMATE GRAPHIC

Backing Paper, Sentiments, Pre-coloured Rainbows & Clouds: LIL MISS SUGARPOPS COLLECTION

Dies: Memory Box ‘Puffy Clouds’ – Spellbinders ‘Grand Scalloped Squares’

Other: Tonic Nuvo Drops – Star Punch

So polish your halo and flap over to THE BLOG where you can join in with our challenge and its here that you can also see all the gorgeous inspiration from the DT.   And don’t forget to grab the DISCOUNT CODE and visit the STORE  because ….

 Thanks so much for looking and taking the time to leave such kind comments; I really do appreciate it!  Have a fabby day!

See ya!

Jane xxx

I would like to enter the following challenges:

CREATIVE LADYBIRDS CREATIONS – Challenge #27: Anything Goes

LOVE TO CRAFT – Challenge #11: June Anything Goes

THE FAIRY & THE UNICORN – Challenge #4: Anything Goes

THE CORROSIVE CHALLENGE – Challenge #6: June Anything Goes

SIMPLY PAPERCRAFT – Challenge #47: Anything Goes

LEMON SHORTBREAD – Challenge #44: Anything Goes

CRAFTY CREATIONS – Challenge #344: Anything Goes
CRAFTING FROM THE HEART – Challenge #165: Anything Goes
ARTISTIC INSPIRATIONS – Challenge #182: Anything Goes
THROUGH THE CRAFTROOM DOOR – Anything Goes Challenge: 27 June – 3 July