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Monday, September 30, 2013

GEORGE STARS - NEW RELEASE FROM STAMPFAIRY



Hello Everyone...back again with a new release from STAMPFAIRY ..

Meet GEORGE STARS 1  ...



An adorable snowman who loves stars...and why not indeed!! You can makes wishes on  stars...

I fussy cut George out and accidently cut the star he was holding....twice...so added a MB Precious stars die, and then was able to 3D him..

Paper pieced his hat with the backing papers that are "Crate Paper - Random"



The printed scene where George is standing was a freebie from a magazine...

The trees are Marianne creatables.....[ I love these trees]...and popped through the cuttlebug with the Swiss dots Folder.

More stars scattered about, and the bow off the top one of the die cuts to hold the sentiment.



There is the whole sheet of  GEORGE STARS 1  ...too cute...

Thanks for stopping by..will see you tomorrow.

Luv CHRISSYxx

BIG HELLO..MAKE IT MONDAY DT


Hello Everyone....

The weekend is over for me and we have slipped into daylight saving...ugh..
Now you try explaining to "My SPECIAL Ladies"..WHY!!!

After about 15 questions each on whether we go forward or back..I was so confused myself I couldn't remember either..lol..and one of the questions was "Well, what time should I go to bed"..lol..oh dear...I hope my brain keeps going relatively normal for a few more years yet..

So a new week at MAKE IT MONDAY  is about to begin, and my schedule time has to change...so have turned my time list over, so hopefully I get it right..

Congratulations to last weeks winners and there were so many beautiful cards and projects to look at, that my POTW had to be a 'pick a number ' from the hat..

But first I would like to share my card using a fabulous image from our sponsor..

STAMPART DESIGNS BY KATHRYNE 



I had sooo much fun colouring and paper piecing this image, I just love it..

The image is called Autumn Friends ...and I coloured with Faber Castell pencils..then paper pieced the scarecrow's hat..shirt..with Authentique "Gathering" papers...and the gloves..scarf and heart with plain red cardstock.



 
 
Added some Autumnal flowers and "acorns and acorn hats" and MB Gloriosa Vine leaves...





Raffia from my stash and big "Hello" chipboard stickers..

For my POTW out of the "Too hard to choose on my own hat"...

# 190 Maudieroff  



Isn't this lovely...a simple design which would have taken me three weeks to make..lol..but so very effective..love the gems...thanks for sharing with us Maudieroff..

So away we go...plunging into another week of craftiness...

Thanks for stopping by....will be back later on with another project, so see you then..

Entering these challenges...

Dream Valley Challenges  [Autumn]

Pile it on  [Leaves]



luv CHRISSYxx




Friday, September 27, 2013

SNOWBALLS..A BUNNY..AND A LITTLE BLUE HAT



Hello Everyone...YAY!!! it is FRIDAY...and night time here in my part of the world, so my weekend has just begun..

I'm here with my DT share for STAMPFAIRY ...and who could be cuter than a little Bunny called..CLEMENTINE...she just makes you wanna sing....


There she is, all coloured up with Copics today...and blue...it really was a cold day that day...lol..



 CLEMENTINE WINTER2-3  with her paper pieced hat and scarf using Authentique "Gathering" papers..and the snow balls were supposed to be snowy.. as I  bought this new stuff but they look wet, so not very impressed...next time I'll sprinkle it with glitter while still wet...



The side view....Magnolia snowflakes in kraft...some twine.. gauze.. ribbon stuff.

Sentiment from LOTV..and doodling around the image with a brown copic...

So there we go...that's me for tonight....hope you all have a wonderful weekend...the new fence is nearly done so will whip out and get another photo tomorrow...looks good.

See you tomorrow..

Luv CHRISSYxx

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

THE EYES HAVE IT!!

Hello Everyone..

First off, a very big welcome to my new followers...thank you so much for joining me..

Second....we survived the storm that blasted through my way last night...but.. more to come on Thursday and over the weekend...Harry [my dog]..does not do wind...he held onto his business for about 2 hours last night..lol..so I dragged him out in the end and stayed with him...with the umbrella..what a sook!!...

Thirdly....it's Wednesday...and that means it is FLUTTER BY WEDNESDAY 

This week we have a sketch....and if I'm lucky.. I will have a picture shortly...

Just remember your Fairy or Butterfly...

For my card I used this gorgeous image by Heather Valentin...I have had it for a very long time and not sure if you can still get her but she is callled "Cute as a Ladybug"



Gorgeous wee thing..and I love her eyes...

She is coloured with copics this time...papers are 'Crate Paper - Random"..



A close up showing her glossy wings and flowers,and she is all nestled onto a "Spellbinders floral oval die"....



The border die is from Crafty Sentiments ...and the butterfly from my stash...



This is the wonderful sketch by Kathy..

Thanks for stopping by and all the wonderful comments you leave, I do appreciate them all so much..

See you tomorrow..

luv CHRISSYxx



Tuesday, September 24, 2013

STAMPFAIRY DT INSPIRATION



Hello Everyone...

On the lookout for severe weather in the next few days in my part of the world...flights are going to be a bit rough...probably cancelled,and very high wind warnings with rain...oh! Joy!...I still have to drive in it all day to get to work to see 'My Ladies'...I'll be a giant frizz mop by Thursday.

Speaking of weather [pure coincidence] my card today features a little cutie playing in the rain..

Meet  PATSY APRIL SHOWERS 4...from STAMPFAIRY


Oooo...my Mum didn't half tell me off for doing this...but I did it all the same and loved it...still do with the G/kids.

Pasty all coloured up with Faber Castell pencils and her little brolly paper pieced with MME papers "A Mothers Love"...



There's a  bit closer showing the glossy accents in the water and the sparkle on the edge of her coat...


The side view...MB grey clouds and cut a few circles and scallops with my scraps for a bit of interest.

Going to enter into these challenges...

Alphabet challenge     [P.. for  paper piecing]

Cut it Up Challenge  [Going in Circles]

So that's me done...off to pick up the boys from school shortly, get their tea organised at their place.. then back to work, to tuck in my Ladies.. home again and have my eldest Son for tea as we watch 'The Amazing Race' together on a Tuesday..roast chicken tonight...yum!!..

Thanks for stopping by... will see you tomorrow.

Luv CHRISSYxx











Monday, September 23, 2013

A BIRFDAY DRAGON WITH MAKE IT MONDAY



Hello Everyone..Hope your weekend has been superb,mine just went way too fast for my liking...but I had the pleasure of gazing out the window as my new neighbour has started the new fence between us...so ugly trees have gone, ugly old fence has gone,and now I'm going to have the biggest garden ever to fill..mmm...

But not today....as it is now Monday, and time for MAKE IT MONDAY  ..

Thanks to all who entered last week,such clever and talented crafters,and congratulations to the winners.

This week we have the fabulous RICK ST DENNIS as our sponsor, and I was able to choose an image to play with and chose this sweet little Dragon..

BIRFDAY DRAGON 


I think he is so cute with his dreamy eyes, and wonderful to colour..



I used my Faber Castell pencils, the background took quite awhile, but Il ike it..

Added the leaves, with my newish die from "Couture Creations" and another spellbinders die 'Love Locket"...and this one cut better than the last two I bought..thank goodness.


The papers are "Authentique - Comfort and familiar"...and good old ric rac from my stash..

For my POTW....just had to choose this little cutie from #60 CASS  ..

 
LOL...isn't he just great.I loved it...love the use of the buttons for the flowers, and the cats expression is fabulous..Thanks for sharing with us Cass at Make it Monday.

So there we go, now it is all up to you..link up anything and everything, no limits,as long as you have used paper...

Thanks for stopping by...hope your new week is a wonderful one, and will see you tomorrow..

Luv CHRISSYxx







Sunday, September 22, 2013

CHALLENGES FOR BEARS



Hello Everyone...

Sorry about the giant sized candy picture yesterday..lol..the 'shrink to size' button was off..but I fixed it now...

Have a card to share for a few challenges...and yep!..it is Barry again...

BARRY FISHING 3  from STAMPFAIRY  ...


Papers MME "Nutmeg"...and tried out a different sky...did this one with chalks.[Jury still out on it]



A bit closer...and added lots of clear glass baubles and glossy accents..



Plain on the inside and a cute anchor charm tied with twine..the sentiment is  a stamp set from "Cornish Heritage Farms"...lots of red rubber,lighthouses and sentiments..great set and should get it out, and a few more like it, more often...

My grandson just said the sky looks like veins...lol..he is 8..and knows too much.

Entering these challenges...

Ready-Teddy-go challenge [Summer Days]

Crafty Calendar  [Going on a Bear hunt]

Patties Creations  [Animals]

All done...thanks for stopping by..hope everyone has had, or still having ,a great weekend.

See you tomorrow.

luv CHRISSYxx


Saturday, September 21, 2013

MY DT FOR SATURDAY WITH STAMPFAIRY


Hello Everyone...

Shhhh...I'm in hiding today and posting very quickly...there are some undesirables around and I dont want them to know I'm at home..is that awful??..NO!! they are..lol..

Long story and you dont really want to know...but just know, that I am very uncomfortable in this scrunched position, scheduling my post for STAMPFAIRY 
[hee hee, I'm so awful]...

Today we have BARRY again...I just cant help it,but dont think I have ever used this one...

Barry Countdown to Christmas 5





Coloured with Faber Castell pencils.....




And paper pieced his hat and scarf..papers Authentique 'Gathering".and of course glitter.



Backing papers are MME "Glitter stack" pom pom trim..and LOTV sentiment..

Thats all for today..and guess what..I just got caught..hahahaha....oh! well, could be a long night...

See you tomorrow..

Luv CHRISSYxx




Thursday, September 19, 2013

TEA FOR ONE-CRAFTY LITTLE FAIRIES DT


Hello Everyone...

Two more sleeps till the weekend...and I just dropped my gingernut in my coffee while dunking..shoot!!!...now I'll have to get more...I love a good dunk....but not mushy lumps in my coffee...

All sorted now...so lets get on with our new challenge at CRAFTY LITTLE FAIRIES

And this week we have a challenge of "NUMBERED BIRTHDAYS" ..



I used this gorgeous cute image from LOTV- Hello Cupcake  ...

All coloured up with Faber Castell pencils in purple and yellow..with a hint of red.


There she is..sorting out the tea cakes...on the gorgeous spellbinders "Floral Oval die" and a tricky string of pearls around the frame...those things stick to everyhing..



The side view...WOC flowers and MS Leaf punch...papers from stash.

The sentiment was done with stickers...I know..but when you have a box with at least 300 sheets..you need to use them.

So do pop over to our Challenge Blog  check out my teamies gorgeous creations and check out the sponsor and prizes...then link up your numbered Birthday cards...you can use any image now remember..

Thanks for stopping by and your fabulous comments..I'm off for another Gingernut..
See you tomorrow.

Luv CHRISSYxx









Wednesday, September 18, 2013

FLUTTERING TIME


Hello Everyone...

Hope you are having  a great week...mid way already, and nearly time for daylight saving here in NZ...[boo..hiss]...That clock turning thing really throws me out of sync..I'll probably start posting on wrong days and get all confused....[Mmmm..sounds familiar..lol..]

Time for FLUTTER BY WEDNESDAY and this week we have an "Open challenge"..
and thanks to all who joined us last week...gorgeous creations...

This week I'm using a fabulous image from MO'S DIGITAL PENCIL ...

WINTER FAIRY MANTY .....



He is just gorgeous and so lovely to colour...

I used my Faber Castell pencils for hair and skin, and a red copic for his shorts...


Pencils for his shoes and pine branches...and glittered up his head band and wings..



The fabulous papers are MME "Glittered Pad"...had them forever..and cut out the design off one of the sheets for embellishment...added an LOTV sentiment..

So there we go...my wee bit of inspiration...dont forget your butterfly or Fairy, and you will be good to go to link up in our new Open Challenge at Flutter By Wednesday ..

Entering this challenge..Christmas Cards all Year Long  [Christmas fairies with a little sparkle]
and Crafty Hazel Nuts Christmas Challenge [Anything goes]

Thanks for stopping by and all your wonderful comments you leave..just makes my day.

Luv CHRISSYxx


Tuesday, September 17, 2013

SUNSHINE BEAR


Hello Everyone...doing a real quick post tonight as I'm on my way for tea with my Son..and really wanted to post this card...[while he is huffing and puffing in the doorway..lol..]

Another gorgeous Barry.... BARRY SPRING 2 -4 ...from STAMPFAIRY ..



Awww..there he is, swinging away on a lovely summers day...bless.


And there is the whole card...a stepper card...with my new 'Tulip' border die from Couture Creations...and does not cut too bad either...paper pieced the tulip heads...
And the gate is open...naughty Bear...



I couldn't find my ladybugs so added a frog...lol..then the bugs appeared so we got both..

Lots of dies here...the branch I made myself and inked it up then added a cut up MB tree  for the leaves..

Going to enter this card at...

Ready-Teddy go  [Summers Days]

Crafty Calendar [Going on a bear hunt]

Really have to go now...thanks ever so much for stopping by...will see you tomorrow..

luv CHRISSYxx

Monday, September 16, 2013

HO HO !! WITH MAKE IT MONDAY


Hello Everyone....Monday is here...cloudy..cool..heaters will be on with 'My Ladies" unless the sun burns the cloud off, could be a busy day, but I'll try and not let it be..
Three Ladies with the same infliction [brain]...but all so different...they keep me on my toes, that's for sure...lol..

Welcome back to MAKE IT MONDAY  and thank you all, for all the fabulous entries last week..and congratulations to the winners..

This week we have a favourite sponsor to many of you...BUGABOO

I've had this image in my image folder for a long time from one of my wins way back, and it just called to be paper pieced...Ava and Deacon Christmas Ho Ho



Another Christmas card and such a great image for paper piecing...



Ther fabulous papers are from Rosies Studio "Boys and their Toys"...but great colours for Christmas...

The little cuties sitting on top are coloured with Faber Castell pencils,and glitter added on their hat trim...



Gave the card a few layers and used an LOTV sentiment stamp...

For my POTW I went with fussy and beautiful as I just love this from KERRY #150



Such a gorgeous image and those colours are fabulous..love it.Thanks for sharing with us Kerry..

So there we go...the G/daughters will be here shortly...my Monday to have them and they stay the night,go to school from here tomorrow, then back to their Mother..

It is now 6.30am...Judge Judy is yelling at someone on the telly so time to schedule this as I'm off to work soon...

Have a fabulous week and will see you tomorrow..

Luv CHRISSYxx




Sunday, September 15, 2013

I'M GOING ON BEAR HUNT, AND I'M NOT SCARED!!



Hello Everyone...

Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend..mine has been superb..a bit chilly, but a good time craft wise..

I'm running so late for my favourite challenge Ready-Teddy-go  so whipped up a fairly  simple card today to join in with their theme of Summer...

I'm also going on a Bear hunt with Crafty Calendar  ...true, that is their theme..and you all know me and my Bears....



Look who it is..it's BARRY SPRING 1  ....with a flower and whopping big bow...



Barry is coloured with Faber Castel pencils and lighly inked sky...
The flower is a Marianne Creatable and the centre is a brad..[found about 4 packets of brads the other day...oh! the things we hoard and forget..]..



Memory box "Gloriosa Vine" die..and that bow..
Papers MME "Miss Caroline -Dolled up"..

Entering these challenges...

Ready-Teddy-Go  [Summer]

Crafty Calendar  [Going on a Bear hunt]

So there is my simple card...but promise you a fun one soon..Tuesday perhaps..oh! the suspense...can you feel it..lol..

Thanks for stopping by...love to hear from you and thanks so much for all the comments you leave..

See you tomorrow..

luv CHRISSYxx



Saturday, September 14, 2013

A LITTLE WINTER BUNNY FROM STAMPFAIRY..


Hello Everyone...Saturday...yay!!...and never been busier...my lovely old dears are getting hot..I think that is worse than when they are cold...turn the heater off...turn it back on, it is cloudy..turn it off the sun is back...Oh! the Joy of Spring..

But no Spring card today...today we have a Winter Bunny from STAMPFAIRY ..

This is CLEMENTINE WINTER 2-5  ...



A sweet little Bunny, coloured with Faber Castell pencils and paper pieced hat and scarf...with MME papers "A Mothers Love"...



A pink gingham and stripe twine bow with a bauble tied on which is really a bell tinkling away..
Glittery snow and liquid pearls...she even has a sparkly nose..



Magnolia snowflakes with gems and a  LOTV sentiment...all ready for Christmas.

Great little image for Christmas...and STAMPFAIRY  has so many more...

Thanks for stopping by...hope your weekend is going well...will see you tomorrow..

luv CHRISSYxx


Friday, September 13, 2013

WHAT A SURPRISE!!


Hello Everyone...Surprise,surprise..

I was not expecting to find myself back up on the blog tonight, but just had to share the cutest image from Crissy Armstrong at Whimsey Stamps ...and it was a freebie last week...but you can buy in now, from HERE  ...



Awww...this is called "BEST BUDS"...so adorable and so much fun to colour and paper piece..




Coloured with Faber Castell pencils and hat,trousers and scarf paper pieced with MME 'Endless and fine weather.."...as are the background papers.




The cute sentiment was printed on vellum, so looong ago, and I just found sheets of them in an old scrapbook box...so cool...and attached with brads and added some twine and stars..done!..

Thanks for stopping by...hope you have a wonderful weekend...Friday night here, and I'm raring to go.....................onto the couch to have a snooze, but will play tomorrow.

Luv CHRISSYxx





Thursday, September 12, 2013

AUTUMN WITH AUD SENTIMENTS..



Hello Everyone...

Have a card to share with you today...and more AUTUMN colours..

Aud Sentiments Challenge have a new challenge up and as STAMPFAIRY  is their sponsor, I am  joining in, in support..

I used this sweet image from Stampfairy called MIMI FALLTIME -5  ..



And I played with the sky and wished I hadn't....didn't quite work how I thought it would..

Paper pieced her little dress with MME The Sweetest Thing "Tangerine"..and cut lots and lots of  spellbinders Autumn leaves...



There's a bit of hessian poking out, corrugated leaf and a little acorn..a real one.



A few flower buttons from my stash of thousands..and Memory box "Gloricsa Vine"

Going to enter a few challenges...

Bearly Mine  [Fall colours]

Craft-room challenge    [Trees or Leaves]

Cuttlebug Mania  [Back to Nature]

Top Tip Tuesday  [paper piecing]

LEJ Designs  [Autumnal Colours]


Thanks for stopping by...will see you tomorrow..

Luv CHRISSYxx