Add a Butterfly at a Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are all well and having an enjoyable weekend.

Today is the start of a new A Gem of a Challenge.

This time the theme is

Add a butterfly

The prize for one lucky winner is 

2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits
OR one of each (no sets or sentiment sets)  

of the winners choice from   
PINK GEM DESIGNS.

 I used the gorgeous Snowdrops image together with a sentiment from the Vintage Occasions Sentiments set to make a simple easel card.

For added interest, I layered up 2 of the snowdrops, you may be able to see them here!

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Snowdrops

coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Vintage Occasions Sentiments Black

Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesting Dies

Memory Box Devyn Butterfly Trio

Memory Box Emelia Butterfly Trio

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my card today, I really do appreciate it.

Bye for now

hugs,

Celebrate Something New at a Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and that 2017 brings you much happiness.

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge.

This time I have chosen the theme of

Celebrate Something New

The prize for the lucky winner is

 2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each 
(no sets or sentiment sets) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I have used the adorable Baby Boy Edwin digi-stamp

Items Used
Digi-stamp - Pink Gem Designs Baby Boy Edwin
coloured with Promarkers
Dies-  Die-Namics Mini Scalloped Stitched Circles
Die-Namics Circle Stax
Memory Box Precious Stars
Go-Kreate Large Frames Frilly #10
Sentiment - Clearly Besotted Stamps


Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today, I really appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Bye for now
hugs

Anything Christmas Goes at A Gem of A Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope all is well with you and that you are having a good weekend.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge
This time the challenge lasts for 4 weeks and the theme is
❄Anything Christmas Goes❅

The prize for the lucky winner is

 2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each 
(no sets or sentiment sets) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I used the adorable Penguins with Snowman.

Items Used:
Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs, Penguins with Snowman
coloured with Promarkers
Papers - Sorry I can't remember, I think it may be Galeria Papieru!
Dies - Memory Box Precious Snowflakes
Die-Namics Blueprints 20
Sentiment- Woodware Christmas Trees
Stardust Stickles

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Passion for Promarkers -  Mega Christmas Challenge - Use dies and/or punches

I ♥ Promarkers - Snowman

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my card today, I really do appreciate it.
I am planning on having a big catch up looking at all of your wonderful blogs this evening!

Bye for now,

hugs,

Use Ribbon and Bling at Pink Gems Designs Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope all is well with you and that you are having a good weekend.

I am so happy to back designing for the fabulous Pink Gem Designs, thank you so much to Christine, Janet and the rest of the team for their support and understanding and allowing me to have such a long break!

So, today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge
This time the theme is
Use Ribbon and Bling

The prize for the lucky winner is

 2 Individual Digi images OR 2 Card Topper Kits OR one of each 
(no sets or sentiment sets) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I have used the adorable Snowflake Wonder. In case you are wondering my ribbon is tucked under the lower edge of the image!

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Snowflake Wonder 

coloured with Promarkers
Memory Box Merry Christmas Banner
Law Fawn Stitched Scallop borders
Papers - Crafter's Companion Signature Collection Contemporary Christmas 
Xcut small snowflake punch
silver gems
ribbon


Thank you all so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and always love to read any comments you may wish to make. I will try my best to get around to visiting all your fabulous blogs soon.

Bye for now,
hugs,

Boys, Boys, Boys! at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend. 

Some of my lovely friends are going through difficult times at the moment so I am sending special hugs to those in need of them.

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge
This time the theme is
Boys, Boys, Boys! 

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.

I have used the adorable Dragon Josh and coloured him to match some very old Dovecraft papers.
The sentiment is from a set by Whimsy Stamps, I had competely forgotten I had this set until I found it whilst looking for something else! So I shall be entering my card into the lovely Darnell's wonderful NBUS Challenge.

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Dragon Josh

Coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Dovecraft

Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps Party Mini Letter Seals

Die-Namics Cross Stitched Rectangle Stax

Woodware small and medium star punches

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Seize The Birthday - Anything Goes - Must be Birthday
Darnell's NBUS Challenge #5 - Anything goes using NBUS ( Never before used Schtuff) 

My NBUS is the Whimsy Stamps Sentiment

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. Your continued support and encouragement means so much to me and I always enjoy reading any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

bye for now

hugs

Birthday Wishes at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend. 

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge
This time the theme is
Birthday Wishes

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS....

For my card I have used the adorable Cupcake Bluebell

Items Used

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Cupcake Bluebell

Coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers

Core'dinations Core Basics Patterned Cardstock - Dark Pink Flower

La-La Land Crafts - Die - Random Flags Banner

Memory Box Grand Happy Birthday

Stardust Stickles

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of  the design team.

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my card today. Your continued support and encouragement means so much to me and I enjoy reading any comments you may wish to make.
bye for now
hugs

Summertime at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend.

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge

This time our theme is 

Summertime

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS....

For my card I have used the adorable Dandelion Wishes.

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Dandelion Wishes

coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers

Papers - First Edition

Sentiment - Clearly Besotted Stamps

Die-Namics Flower and Leaf Trio

Die-Namics Blueprints 13

Lawn Fawn Spring Showers

 If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.


Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. Your continued support and encouragement means so much to me and I always love to read any comments you may wish to make.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Bye for now
hugs

Sweet Treats at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello my lovely crafty friends.

Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you for all your kind get well wishes. I have just started on a second lot of antibiotics so I'm hopeful I will be feeling better soon.

Luckily I had this card already made a couple of weeks ago!

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge
This time it's my turn to pick a theme so I decided on
Sweet Treats

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS....

I have used the adorable Cupcake Maisy with some colourful  Doodlebug Designs Papers.

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Cupcake Maisy coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Clearly Besotted Stamps

Papers - Doodlebug Designs

Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle

Ribbon, twine and button

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Cute as a Button

Thank you so much for sticking with me and for taking the time to look at my blog today. Your support and encouragement means so much to me.

Hopefully, I will be back visiting your fabulous blogs soon, I have really missed seeing what you have been up to.

Bye for now

hugs

Shaped cards at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend.

Today is the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge
This time it's my turn to pick a theme so I decided on
Shaped Cards - Anything but Square

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS....

I made a centre stepper card, one of my favourite card shapes, to showcase the adorable 

Bunny with Daffodil 

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Bunny with Daffodil coloured with Promarkers

Papers - very old, I think they may be K&Co?

Sentiment - Clearly Besotted Stamps

Die-Namics Pierced Rectangle Stax

Memory Box Spring Border

Woodware Butterfly Punch

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of this week's Design Team. I hope lots of you will be able to join in with the challenge.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Cutie Pie- Cute Cards with Fancy Fold
Papertake Weekly - A Cut Above
Graph'It Colouring Challenge - Spring Time

Thank you so much for stopping by to look at my card today. Your support and encouragement means so much and I love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Bye for now

hugs

Clean and Simple at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again my lovely friends.

I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend.

I am back with my second card of the day so I can let you know about the start of a new 

A Gem of a Challenge
This time our theme is
Clean and Simple

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used the beautiful Crocus Digi Stamp, I love these delicate Spring-time flowers which appear each year to let us know that Spring is on it's way.

I have printed the flower 3 times to layer up the petals.

Sorry about the wonky photo!

side view to try and show the layers on the crocus

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Crocus coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Personal Impressions Small Everyday Messages

Whimsy Double Scallop Doily Die 

Die-Namics Circle Stax

Small butterfly punch

Small silver gem

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Less is More - This makes me Happy - I love the Spring. When the crocuses start to appear I know Spring is finally on it's way, just seeing them makes me smile!

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiment Designs  - Clean and Simple

Thank you once again for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. Your support and encouragement means so much to me and I love to read any comments you may wish to make.

Bye for now

hugs

Lots of Layers at A Gem of A Challenge

Good Morning to you all, my lovely friends.

I hope you are all well and having a nice weekend.

I would like to start by saying a really big thank you for all your kind comments on my cards, you have no idea how much your support and encouragement means to me.

Anyway, today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge
This time our theme is

Lots of Layers

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

For my card I have used one the adorable Little Gem in Love. The pretty papers are from LOTV.

Items Used:

Digital Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Little Gem in Love coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Clearly Besotted Stamps Many Mini Messages

Dies- Die-Namics Stitched Rounded Rectangle

Die-Namics Stitched Tags

Penny Black Heart Banner

Papers - LOTV Pastel Dreams

Paper string and heart button.

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:
Papertake Weekly - Take your Pick - I have used sketch #38 and buttons
Crafty Sentiment Designs - Love, Valentine's Day
That's Crafty - Animal Magic
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Hearts
Through the Purple Haze - Love is in the air
Winter Wonderland – Lots of Layers
Sweet Stampin' - Love

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my card today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

bye for now

hugs 

Anything Christmas at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are having a good weekend.

As promised I am here with my second card of the day.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

We have a special month long challenge this time and our theme is
Anything Christmas

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used the adorable Singing Penguins. This cute trio reminds me of my children! So, I decided to make this card for my mum and her partner.

I added loads of glossy accents to the ice and the glass on the lantern, you probably cannot see it on my photo though!

Items Used:

Digi-stamp - Pink Gem Designs Singing Penguins coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers

Dies - All Occasions Sentiment Die

Wild Rose Studio Snowflake Corner

Crystal Glamour Dust

Glossy Accents

If you pop along to A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Divas by Design -  Festive
Natalie and Amy's Challenge -Cute and Cuddly Christmas
Winter Wonderland - North or South Pole

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog once again today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

bye for now

hugs

Paper Piecing at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are having a good weekend.

As promised I am here with my second card of the day.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

For the next 2 weeks our fun theme picked by the lovely Helen  is
Paper Piecing

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used the adorable Chilly with Robins and paper pieced his scarf.

Items Used:

Digi-Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Chilly and Robins  coloured with Promarkers

Papers - LOTV Snow Princess

Dies - Memory Box Grand Merry Christmas

Wild Rose Studio Snowflake Corner

Stardust Stickles

Silver Gems

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the Design Team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Squirrel's SNOW-vember Challenge- use snowmen, snowwomen, snowanimals!
Winter Wonderland - Frosty the Snowman
Scrapper's Delight - Anything Goes or Paper piecing

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog, I really do appreciate it.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Bye for now

hugs

Create a Scene at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend.

I have 2 cards to share today so will get straight on with the first one.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

For the next 2 weeks our fun theme picked by the lovely Kelly  is
Create a Scene

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

So I decided to make a  simple shaker card with a snowy scene inside.

The background image is Pink Gem's Winter Fence onto which I have placed the cute Funky Snow Girl.

Items Used:

Digi Stamps - Pink Gem Designs  Winter Fence  and Funky Snow Girl coloured with Promarkers

Go Kreate Die - Large Frames Frilly #10

Acetate

Sequins and Beads

Crystal Glamour Dust 

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the Design Team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog, I really do appreciate it.

I shall be back soon with my DT card for Dies to Die for.

Bye for now

hugs

Milestone Birthdays at A Gem of a Challenge

Good Morning my lovely crafty friends.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend. Sending hugs to those in need of them.

I have 2 cards to share today so will get straight on with the first one.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

For the next 2 weeks our fun theme picked by the lovely Wendy (who recently celebrated a special birthday) is
Milestone Birthday

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used Teddy's first birthday image. I added a sentiment before I printed the image onto some patterned paper then I printed it again onto white card so I could colour and cut out the adorable teddies. I am sure you know by know how much I love colouring teddies!

Items Used:

DigiStamp - Pink Gem Designs Teddy's first birthday. 

Teddies coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers

Happy Birthday Embossing folder 

La la lands heart banner

Papers - K&Co (I think!)

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of the design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

MAWTT - Add Texture

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I will be back soon with my DT card for Dies to Die for.

Bye for now

hugs

Stitching at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again everyone.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend. As promised I'm here with my second card of the day.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

For the next 2 weeks our fun theme (picked my me!) is
Stitching 
(Real or Faux)

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

I have used the adorable Bella with Bouquet. She is so sweet and a joy to colour.

The layers have been hand stitched, I really enjoy doing this but it takes me a while so don't do it as often as I would like.

Items Used: Bella with Bouquet coloured with Promarkers and Flexmarkers

Distress Ink - Antique Linen

Papers - LOTV and (possibly) K and Co

Sentiment - LOTV 

Die-Namics Pierced Oval Stax

Spellbinders Floral Ovals

Marianne Design Craftables Circle , flower and leaf stitch die

Tonic Studios small and medium flower punches

Woodware Medium Leaf Punch

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge, you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of this week's design team.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

In the Pink - Anything Goes As long as it's pink!

Delightful Challenges - 1,2 Punch

My Craft Spot - 3D Flowers

Graph'It Colouring Challenge - Furry Stuff!

Natalie and Amy's Challenge - Die cuts & Flowers

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop and look at my blog once again today. I really do appreciate it and love to read any comments you may wish to make.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

bye for now

hugs

Spots and Stripes at A Gem of a Challenge

Hello again everyone.

I hope you are well and having a good weekend. As promised I'm here with my second card of the day.

Today is the start of a new

A Gem of a Challenge

For the next 2 weeks our fun theme is
Spots and Stripes

The prize for the winner is 2 Individual Digi images

(NO SETS, PERSONALISED WATERMARK'S OR SENTIMENT SETS) 

of the winners choice from PINKGEM DESIGNS.....

So, onto my card.
I have used the adorable Little Gem in Bee Suit which influenced my choice of colour scheme!

Items Used:

Digi Stamp - Pink Gem Designs Little Gem in Bee Suit coloured with Promarkers

Papers - Doodlebug Designs

Die-Namics Stitched Circle Stax

Spellbinders Scalloped Circles

Sentiment - Craftwork cards

Ribbon and button from stash.

If you take a look at A Gem of a Challenge you will see the wonderful creations made by the rest of this week's design team and see who were the winners of the last challenge.

I would like to enter my card into the following fabulous challenges:

Animal Friends - Dog and/or Cat

Papertake Weekly - Buttons/Bows/Bling

Digital Delights - Button Button

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Spots and Dots

Thank you for taking the time to stop and look at my blog once again today. Your support, friendship and encouragement means so much to me.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

bye for now

hugs