Willow Sketchie Challenge - 31st May - 'Make your own Backing Papers'

Hi Everyone,
Wow!!!  Talk about a good thunderstorm yesterday, it went on for ages.  I used to be frightened of thunder and lightning, because my friend got struck by lightning (well the thing she was sitting on was hit, she's fine and survived after a few skin graphs), so after that I was scared.  But it seems now, after the Stroke that I don't mind it, I was standing a the back door just watching it.  The rain was coming down like cats and dogs, it actually caused a neighbour across the road flooding, hail and everything.  It was a good thing, because at least I didn't have to go out and water, well lets see what today brings.  I am at my Stroke Club first this morning and I'm not sure what else I'm doing, Mum hasn't informed me yet!!!
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow. 
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Shell, it's her last week this week, I shall really miss her.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Make your own Backing Papers' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is make your own backing papers on your Card or Project.  Wow!!!  This is going to be different.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Winnie Gardening - Willow Designs, Sentiment - Kanban, Design Papers - Kanban - Me, Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug, Decorative Corners - Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Parisian Accents 

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Wow!!!  I really enjoyed making my card this week, I was so pleased with how it turned out.  The backing paper, I am so pleased with, I just stamped to my hearts content and then coloured it in using Pro-markers.  I am so pleased how it turned out.
Don't forget you have till Wednesday 6th June at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges - Challenge #123 - 'Celebrations'

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well, wow, last night was hot it makes you not want to go to bed and sleep.  Well, I did, although it took me ages to get to sleep, well, I'm up now and prepared to take on another day.  I was very shocked yesterday, as there was a gentleman who I worked with as a volunteer, about 3 weeks ago he had a Stroke and was well on the way to recover, he had use of his arms and legs (unlike me, without the use of my right arm) and was waiting to go to Recovery at the local cottage hospital.  But he died on Friday morning, I guess it has hit me hard because we both had Strokes, I mean he had a good life as I believe he was in his 80's, I was only 35 when I had it a year and a half ago.  It's made me appreciate that life is hard sometimes, but it's made me strive on.  RIP John.
Well, the day is Wednesday and you know what that means, yeah!!! It's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.
Now this week we are sponsored by ...... 
 
The theme of the challenge is simply called . . .
"Celebrations"
This week we would like you to make any card/project that has a Celebration, this could be a Birthday, Moving House and A New Baby, the possibilities are endless.
Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Housemouse, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Design Papers - Stash, Corners - Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Parisian Accents, Flower - QVC, Leaves - Woodware, Pearls - Kanban

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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "Celebrations" to create your Card / Project this week.
Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the Following Challenges:
Sketches by Carly - Sketch #57Dream Valley Challenges - Challenge #33 - HumourDigital Tuesday Challenge - Challenge #162 - Just for Laughs

Stamp 'n' Doodle Challenge - 'Get Outside'

Hi Everyone,
Talk about Hot!!!  Now I'm not being funny I really wish it would cool down a bit, keep the sun but definitely cool down, especially at night would be nice.  That's me being a grump and venting my anger.  Well, today I went for my MRI, this is before I start on the the research programme for Strokes.  I want to do this because, I can't change the fact that at 35 I suffered a massive Stroke, but I hope by doing this research programme, is that in turn I get to help people.  So today, was my MRI, I start the programme on the 18th June for 2 weeks then there's another MRI, which they check to see if there is any improvement in my brain.
Well on with this weeks Challenge.  We had lots of entries for the last Challenge.  I was amazed by all of them.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the  Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner and Top Three).
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 
'Get Outside'
with this Challenge it's really easy all you have to do is to put something on your Card which has something to do with 'Get Outside'.
I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Autumn Bike Ride - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Charm - Local Shop, Pearls - Kanban

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You have until 11:59pm EST on Tuesday 5th June to enter our 'Get Outside' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Paperplay Challenges - '12 - Week 21 - Summer Lovin'Wags 'n' Whiskers Stamp - Challenge #80 - Summer FunOldie but a Goodie Challenge - Anything Goes!Party Time Tuesday Challenge - PTT #70 - Anything Goes!I Love Pro-markers Challenge - Challenge #119 - Use a Digi!

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Challenge #108 - Donna's Sketch

Hi Everyone,
Wow!!!  I think the Summer is finally here, it's lovely and hot and it's still only the morning.  The sun is shinning and there's not a cloud in the sky.  Lets hope the weather say's like this for the rest of Summer (I know not very likely this is the British Summer!!!).
Well, lets get on with the Challenge.  It's Sunday and that means it's Sunday Sketch & Stamp, but firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project. 
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Donna.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:

Card Materials

6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Tatty Ted, Sentiment - Tatty Ted, Design Papers - Harmony Designs - Anna Stemplewska, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Butterfly - Make and Create, Pearls - Kanban

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If you want to enter you have until midnight on Saturday 2nd June to submit your entry using the InLinkz widget on the main Sunday Sketch and Stamp page.
And don't forget to visit my Team Members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Passion for Pro-markers - BirthdayPhindy's Place Challenge Blog - Challenge #107 - 1, 2, 3Totally Papercrafts Friday Challenges - Challenge #118 - Animals

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 24th May - 'Red, White and Blue'

Hi Everyone,
Gosh, you have just got to love this hot weather!!!  Yesterday, I went with Mum to her first physio appointment.  It was really good, they worked out what was wrong with her arm and it's basically a muscle problem, and not a bone injury, so that was good news.  They have given her a few exercises to do and then she goes back in 3 weeks.
Well, today is another appointment, this time it's the hearing test, I keep joking with her and when she mentions it, I keep going 'what?'.  She's going to hit me if I keep doing, whoops!!!  I'll tell you how she gets on in a further post.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Hazel.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Red, White and Blue' 

All you have to do the Challenge, is use Red, White and Blue on your Card or Project.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Winnie Owl - Willow Designs, Sentiment - Willow Designs, Design Papers - Willow Designs, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 30th May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.

I'd like to enter this card into the following Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C137 - Birthday
Papertake Weekly Challenge - True Colours
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #20 - No Flowers Allowed! 

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Challenge #122 - 'A New Beginning'

Hi Everyone,
I hope all of you are well, fantastic the weather's looking like it's going to be a hot, hot one.  This morning I'm off with Mum for her physio appointment, let's hope that the physio can do something for her.
Well, the day is Wednesday and you know what that means, yeah!!! It's time for another Fab 'n' Funky Challenge.  What a great effort from everyone for last weeks Challenge (you we're better than me!!!), but I was recovering from my operation, I thought that they were all fantastic.  As with everything we must pick a Winner, so please check out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge blog to find out if it was you.  But I must thank all of you for you wonderful creations, they were all fantastic.

Now this week we are sponsored by ......

The theme of the challenge is simply called . . .

"A New Beginning"

This week we would like you to make any card/project that has a new beginning, an example can be a new birth or a new home, the possibilities are endless.

Well it's time for you to see my Card / Project...

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Cute Slumber - Di's Digi Downloads, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Di-cut - Spellbinders - Shapeabilities - Parisian Motifs, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Buttons - Carol's Crafts

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Have a great week everyone and I can't wait to see how you have used your "A New Beginning" to create your Card / Project this week.
Don't forget to see my other team members to see what they came up with.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Delightful Sketches Challenge - Add RibbonFussy and Fancy Friday Challenge - Challenge #63 - New BabyI love  Pro-markers - Challenge #118 - Use Die-Cuts

Stamp 'n' Doodle Challenge - 'Bling and Sparkle'

Hi Everyone,
How are you this fine and bright morning???  The sun is shinning and generally warming up, I think it's going to be another hot day, the Summer is here (for this week only!!!).
Well on with this weeks Challenge.  We had lots of entries for the last Challenge.  I was amazed by all of them.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the  Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner and Top Three).
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 
'Bling and Sparkle'
with this Challenge it's really easy all you have to do is put some 'Bling and Sparkle' on your card.
I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Jig - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Flowers - Stash, Leaves - Woodware, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory, Gems - Kanban

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You have until 11:59pm EST on Monday 29th May to enter our 'Bling and Sparkle' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.
I would like to enter my Card into the following Challenges:
Just Inspirational Challenges - Week 29 - Add a Animal My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Challenge #58 - Cooking up a RECIPE

Time for a Little Girl's Card...

Hi Everyone,
I hope you are well, it's freezing here, I've had to put on my cardigan, I just wish the summer would hurry up and come.  This morning I planted some hanging baskets with my Mum, the total number of hanging baskets is now 14, and my Mum's thinking about getting a few more.  I can't believe it we're have hanging baskets coming out of our ears!!!  My next door neighbours told my Mum that they do not need tickets to go to Kew Gardens, they could go to my Mum's house instead.
Well, this afternoon I made a Girl's / Female Card and here it is:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Fairy Fun - Karen's Doodles, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory

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I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge - Things with Wings

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - R#72 Wonderful Wings

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Faeries and Angels

Sketches by Carly - Sketch #56

It's a Male Birthday!!!

Hi Everyone,
I thought today after going swimming this morning, I love swimming, I actually, for the last 10 years been a qualified Swimming Coach, but it's a bit difficult after having the Stroke. Swimming these days is a little bit weird, but I aim to do it every week, so I'll get better.  My Mum say's I've improved from last week and that was my first session (I didn't, I thought I was useless).  The only way to go is up!!!
Today, I thought I'd make a Male Card, I'm getting better at making them.

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - (sorry, I've no idea, any help please) Coloured in using Pro-markers, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Design Papers - Bohemia - My Mind's Eye

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I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Crafty Creations Challenge - Challenge #170 - Male Birthday CardI Love Pro-markers Challenge - Challenge #117 - Anything GoesChocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenges - Challenge #13 - For the Boys
Bye

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 17th May - 'Use 3 Different Design Papers'

Hi Everyone,
I can't tell you how good it feels to be out of hospital, it feels great to be able to sleep at night without getting woken up an awful time to take tablets, and to be stabbed with an injection.  Well, let me report the operation (was not the one I knew about!!!) went well, and I'm finally getting back to normal, if it is slowly.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most wonderful Claire.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:
'Use 3 Different Design Papers' 
All you have to do the Challenge, is use 3 Different Design Papers on your Card or Project.
Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!
Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory, Pearls - Kanban

Side View
Don't forget you have till Wednesday 23rd May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.
I would like to enter this Card into the following Challenges:
Papertake Weekly - In the GardenCute Card Thursday - Challenge #217 - A Touch of Sparkle! Moving Along With The Times - Keep it Real!

Stamp 'n' Doodle - Masculine Cards

Hi Everyone,
Well on with this weeks Challenge.  We had lots of entries for the last Challenge.  I was amazed by all of them.  I must congratulate the Winner (please see the  Stamp 'n' Doodle blog page for details of the Winner and Top Three).
Well, I guess it's on with the next Challenge from Stamp 'n' Doodle, it's 
'Masculine Cards'
with this Challenge it's really easy all you have to do is make a Masculine Card.
I think it time that you saw my Card, I hope my card gives you inspiration to create yours:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Hit the Road - Stamp 'n' Doodle, Sentiment - Computer Generated, Design Papers - Wellington, Ribbon - Stash, Buttons - Stash, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory 

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You have until 11:59pm EST on Monday 15th May to enter our 'Masculine Card' Challenge.  Of course, we would love to see you use a Stamp 'n' Doodle image on your creation, but you are not required to use one to join us. Come have some fun and a chance to win a digi from Stamp 'n' Doodle Shop!!!
Don't forget to visit my other Team Member's and see what they came up with.

My Heart Pieces Challenge - Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

Hi Everyone,
Wow!!!  It's here, I can't believe it.  A brand new Challenge page, My Heart Pieces Digital Stamp Challenge.  Priyanka has the most delightful images and I was so pleased to be asked by her to join the Design Team.  I am so excited to see what all of you will come up with.
Well, on with my Card:-

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Window - My Heart Pieces, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Stash, Leaves - Woodware, Flowers - Stash, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory, Gems - Hunkydory

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So it's over to you.
This is so good to be one the first to bring a Challenge to life.  It's so good, now I give you my Team Members to see what they came up with.

Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Challenge #106 - Maggie's Sketch

Hi Everyone,
I am finally back from the hospital, after spending 7 days there, I must admit that I sure the Nurses thought I was in there for a nice break.  I was apart from I'd had a minor operation and waiting for your INR to go up took ages.
Well, I'm back now.  And, this is the first Challenge that I have completed for Sunday Sketch & Stamp, I must admit it is such a lovely Team to work for, so friendly.  
On to the Challenge, and we have a lovely host Maggie and she has done this Sketch for you:

The Prize
We are very proud to be sponsored once again by our very own Emma aka Vintage Milly.

Emma designs beautiful characters and images. All hand drawn, original images for crafters to enjoy.

We have four beautiful digital images designed by Emma to give away to one lucky winner of this weeks challenge.

On to my Card, that I hope gives you some inspiration:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Stash, Image - Vintage Milly, Design Papers - Designstax - Lucy Cromwell - Papermania, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Lace - Stash, Charm - Stash, Glitter - Angel Whispers - Hunkydory

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Simply make your card, following the sketch and including stamping, and submit it using the InLinkz widget before midnight on Saturday 19th May 2012. 
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.
I would like to put forward my Card into the following Challenges:
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Challenge #18 - Pink and Girlie!!!

Willow Sketchie Challenge - 3rd May 'Die Cuts and/or Punches'

Hi Everybody,
This is a scheduled post, as your reading this I'm due an operation that should be happening today.  Lets hope it all goes OK.
Well, it's Thursday and that means it's time for another Willow Sketchie Challenge.  However, there is a new format that we are now following.  There is a Sketch, however there is also a Theme, now it's your choice as to what one or both you decide to follow.  
But firstly, I must congratulate the Winner of last weeks Challenge, we had loads of really good entries and I really like looking at each of them, so thank you. I really enjoyed your card / project.  I hope you enjoy you Voucher to spend at Willow Designs.  Congratulations.
This week our hostess is the most fantastic Pauline.  She has the most fantastic Sketch for you to follow, and here it is:

But, together with the Sketch her Theme is:

'Die Cuts and/or Punches' 

All you have to do the Challenge, is be prepared with you Die Cuts and/or Punches and use them somewhere on your Card or Project.

Now I here you calling 'What will I win???'.  I heard you, the Winner of this weeks Challenge (picked at random) will receive a Voucher to spend at Willow Designs, how cool is that!!!

Well on with my card:

Card Materials
6 x 6 Card - Craftwork Cards, Card - Crafter's Companion, Image - Polly Pickleberry, Design Papers - Polly Pickleberry, Martha Stewart Punch, Ribbon - Create and Craft, Pearls - Kanban

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Don't forget you have till Wednesday 9th May at 20.00 BST to enter the challenge.
Also don't forget to visit my other team members.