Create 4 Fun Challenge Entry...

Good Morning...

Here is my entry into the current challenge over at Create 4 Fun.

I have used another one of the 'Santa' images available from the Digi Stamp Boutique...

Emma
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2 In 1 Challenge Card & I Made The Top 5...

Hi all

I am feeling so much better today and have been back to work...unfortunately!!! Lol

I am looking forward to tomorrow as I have friend coming up from Milton Keynes to visit and I've not seen her for months, will be great to catch up.

Right anyway onto my card....here is my entry into the following challenges:

1 - Friday Sketchers / Sketch below

2 - Magical Crafts / Santa or Snowman with sparkle, ribbon and a Christmas flower

I have used the 'Santa & Rudolph' image from the Digi Stamp Boutique...pop over and grab a bargain as there is 20% off all Christmas images at the mo. This image is now only 79p...

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I also made the top 5 over at the Allsorts Challenge..woo hoo!!

Emma

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The Sale Is On...

Ladies...

Get yourselves over to Pollycraft & grab a bargain...

Emma

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A Couple Of Challenge Cards...

Hi all

I am feeling a bit better today but still not 100%, managed to get some crafting done tho so that's a good sign.

Here's a couple of challenge cards and a look at some more gorgeous 'soon to be released' images from Pollycraft.

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My first card is for:-

1 - Charisma Cardz / Sketch Below

2 - Simon Says / Animal Antics

3 - Die Cut Dreams / Puppy Love

The gorgeous image is 'Felicity About Town'...the sentiment is also available from Pollycraft.

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My second card is for:
1 - Cutie Sunday / Sketch
2 - Creative Inspirations / Sparkle
3 - Bee Crafty / Add Some Sparkle
4 - Dare U 2 Digi Stamp / Glitter

This is 'Felicity Homegirl'...again sentiment Pollycraft too.

Emma

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Pollycraft Monday Challenge #29 - Christmas...

Hi,

Just a quick post from me as I am feeling really yucky...I slept a lot yesterday so was up until 4am this morning. Back to the sofa for me shortly...

Onto the challenge over at Pollycraft Monday and this time the lovely Ria has chosen the theme and it is....

'Christmas'

We would like to see you create anything with a Christmas theme...pop over to the challenge blog for full details.

Emma

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Pollycraft Friday Freebie, Mojo Monday & Papertake Weekly Challenges...

Hi,

Have you been over to the Tales From Pollycraft blog and picked up another gorgeous freebie that the ever so generous Paula is giving away...this week its Felicity and I have used her on my card below which is my entry into this weeks Mojo Monday.

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My second card is my entry into the current challenge over at Papertake Weekly.

I have used another Pollycraft image from the NEW 'It's A Bear Thing...' range

Meet Baxter...Love Balloon

Emma

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Some News & New Images From Digi Stamp Boutique...

Just a little news to share with you...Sally-Ann asked me if I would like to become a full time member of her design team for Digi Stamp Boutique. Well it didn't need much thinking about and of course I said yes...woo hoo!!!

We also have some new guest designers joining us....Victoria, Debbi & Zoe

Pop over and pay these ladies a visit to see their gorgeous creations.

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Sally-Ann has also released some new images and an extra offer of the month...here

Emma

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Sketch & Stash / Cupcake Craft Challenges...

Hi...

A few more challenge cards using the gorgeous new releases from Pollycraft...the 'It's A Bear Thing...' range and 'Roundabouts' sentiments. Pop over and check them out, they are only 99p per image or per set of 3 sentiments.

My first card is for the challenge over at Sketch & Stash....here is the sketch

I have used 'Bailey Baking Cupcakes' and one of the 'General Sentiments 1'

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My second card is for the Cupcake Craft challenge which is 'Digi Images'...
I have used 'Bridget With Flower' and one of the 'Friendship' sentiments

Emma

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3 Challenge Cards....

Good Morning

My first card is for:-

1 - Friday Sketchers / Sketch

2 - Crafty Creations / Snow

I have used 'Ice Pops' from the Digi Stamp Boutique together with DCWV Winter Matstack papers. The sentiment is soon to be released from Pollycraft...called Roundabouts and the snowflakes are chipboard which I coloured with promarkers and covered with stickles.

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My second card is for:-
1 - Just Christmas & Birthday Cards / Sketch
2 - Creative Inspirations / New or Neglected


I have used 'Sophie' from the Digi Stamp Boutique together with my new Chatworth papers from Papermania. The sentiment is from Pollycraft.

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And my third card is for:-

1 - Moving Along With The Times / Sketch & Open Theme

I rotated the sketch & realised I had attached the sentiment in the wrong place...Duh!!!

I have used 'Becky & Cake' from the Digi Stamp Boutique, sentiment from Pollycraft and BG Nook & Pantry papers.

Emma

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Crafty Catz, Cute Card Thurs, Allsorts & Creative Card Crew Challenges...

Here is my entry into the following challenges:-

1 - Crafty Catz / Sketch

2 - Cute Card Thursday / Glitter Me Silly

3 - Allsorts / For A Child

4 - Creative Card Crew / Doodles

I have used 'Winter Sophie' from Digi Stamp Boutique together with My Mind's Eye papers.

Emma

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Making Handmade Cards - Christmas Pets...

Good Morning

I'm glad to say my headache has gone....huge thanks to those of you who left quiet comments and lol at those of you who left me LOUD ones!!! I am still madly trying to catch up with my mails and blogging...I will get there!!!

I found a little crafting time over the weekend and here are some cards I have made using the soon to be released 'Christmas Pets' kit from Making Handmade Cards. If you like the kit you can sign up to the newsletter here which will keep you up to date with all that's going on.

I haven't made any cards for MHC for ages and when I saw these adorable guys I just had to have a play...

Emma

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Papertake Weekly, Digital Tuesday & Charisma Cardz Challenges...

Afternoon

Ssshhhhh I've got a headache...we had a great time at our friends 40th last night but have hangovers to match today!!

Here are a few cards I have made using the soon to be released 'It's A Bear Thing' from Pollycraft.

My first card is for the current challenge over at Papertake Weekly which is 'Digi Sparkle' and also Charisma Cardz who's theme is 'Merry & Bright'.

My second card is for Digital Tuesday where the theme is 'Holiday Wishes'.

Emma

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Pollycraft Friday Freebie & Some Sneak Peeks...

Hi

Blimey another week passed and am I glad its the weekend...and that I've got some time out from work. We are going out to our friends 40th party tonight and it was Steve's birthday yesterday so we are having a weekend off.

Have you been over to the Tales From Pollycraft blog and picked up your freebie....here he is and its Bronson with his buddy Beaker.

There are tons more gorgeous goodies coming soon too....here is a peek at the new 'It's a bear thing...' range.

And a peek at the new 'Roundabouts'


I have been having a play with the new images but I will have to leave them until tomorrow...

Emma
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The Sugar Bowl Challenge 23 - Judy's Sketch...

Good Morning

Here is my entry into the current challenge over at The Sugar Bowl....

I have used 'Flower Girl' from the Gorjuss Girls range of stamps and my new Indian Summer papers by Basic Grey.

Emma

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New Release From Pollycraft....

Good Morning...

A new range of images was released yesterday over at Pollycraft called "Joyful Tidings".

I have previously posted some cards using these images and have added them again below.

Basil The Snowman

Laura With Teddy

Shona Snow Day

Hugh In Slippers

Emma

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A Couple Of Challenge Cards...

Hi...

I've finally had some time to myself this morning so spent it making a few challenge cards.

My first card covers the following challenges:-

1 - Charisma Cardz / Sketch

2 - One Stop Craft / Cards For Kids

3 - ABC / G = Green

I have used 'Harold' from Digi Stamp Boutique together with basic grey papers and sentiment from Funky Fairy's Papercrafts.

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My second card is for the current challenge over at Dare U 2 Digi Stamp which is to follow this sketch...

I have used 'Harold', basic grey papers and a sentiment from Funky Fairy's again...

Emma

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Pollycraft Monday Challenge #28 - No Cards Allowed...

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I am finding life very hectic at the moment...I am struggling to keep on top of everything so I had to sit back and take a look at things and as I result I have stepped down from my DT position over at Funky Fairy's.

I am really behind with my blog hopping too...huge thanks to all of you who have taken the time to visit my blog and leave such lovely comments, I will get round to visiting you soon.

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Right onto the new challenge over on the Pollycraft Monday Challenge which started today...the theme we have for you is:-

No Cards Allowed

I have made a little gift box using the 'Christmas Cherry Kisses - Surprise' image from Pollycraft & a template from The Cutting Cafe.

Emma

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A Couple Of Challenge Cards...

Hi...

Sally-Ann over at Digi Stamp Boutique has released a few gorgeous collections of images this week. On both cards I have used the adorable 'Evie'...available here.

My first card covers the following challenges:-

1 - Cupcake Craft / Sketch

2 - Digital Tuesday / Flowers

3 - Creative Card Crew / Ribbons & Gems

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My second card covers the following:-

1 - Just Christmas & Birthday Cards / Sketch

2 - Sophisticats / Buttons & Ribbons

Emma

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Funky Fairy's Challenge #41 - Fall....

Hi...

I'm feeling a little better, my neck has eased so I've managed to get some crafting done.

A new challenge has started today over at Funky Fairy's Challenge and the theme is...

'Fall'

I have only just made my card tonight, better late than never....I've used a new collection of papers from Funky Fairy called 'More For The Men' and they are fantastic!!

Check them out in the shop....the oval sentiments that have just been released are fab too.

To enter the challenge all you have to do is use at least one Funky Fairy item on your creation, check out the inspirational blog for tons of freebies...

Emma

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Awards...

Good Morning...

No creations from me, I am suffering with a stiff neck and shoulder so didn't do a lot yesterday. The pain is giving me headache and making me feel quite sick :-(

I do have some awards to share with you...

From Kelly...

From Poppy...

From Sandra...

Huge thanks ladies for thinking of me....

Hugs Emma x