Crafty Sentiments GDT #27

Happy Sunday everyone! And sadly, this is my last card as guest designer for Crafty Sentiments. It has been a busy 2 months & I've had the pleasure of working with some fab new designs & more especially, a team of lovely ladies. So THANKS you guys for having me!

I think, quite possibly, of all the cards I've made. This final one has turned out to be my fave! This little lady is Tess. I think she looks like a tom-boy, but she's a girly at heart! She's coloured with Promarkers & the DPs are Daisy Bucket.


I also embossed a piece of orange Coredinations cardstock with my Cuttlebug & sanded it to highlight the pattern (& tone it down a little!). The ribbon I tied with a Bow-Easy. I like how it looks, but I need a bit more practice.

Please pop on over to the Crafty Sentiments blog to see the other fabulous creations of my fellow D-Teamies. Join in the fun & see what you could win!

I used the great sketch at Sketch & Stash for my layout. So I would also like to enter my card there too.


Thanks so much for looking. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Big Hugs,
Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT #26

Sunday's here & time for another Crafty Sentiments challenge. This week we have a lovely sketch for you to follow.

I took a bit of a liberty with this card, using an oval instead of a square as I thought the image suited an oval shape.

This image is another of the new release stamps, Bride with Flowers. As it's a wedding I gave her lots of flowers, mostly cut from punches. I have to confess, the flowers stemmed from a disaster I had with liquid pearls. I really don't get on with that stuff. Firstly all my blobs come out pointy & then I invariably smudge them anyway before they dry!


She is a pretty little thing, & I had lots of fun colouring her dress! I used Promarkers & the DPs are MME - Quite Contrary. The sentiment is also from Crafty Sentiments.

Now it's time to check out the creations of my fellow D Teamies. If you play along this week you could win a fab prize from our sponsor, Ellephantastic!

So I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Thank you so much for looking.

Big Hugs,
Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments Release Blog Hop

Hello again & welcome to Day 3 of the new Crafty Sentiments Release Blog Hop celebration!

Today, my fabulous D Teamie LISA JANE & I have the pleasure of showcasing this cute little lady. Her name is Sally Ann. Remember, you will need to comment on both our posts to join our blog hop.

I had great fun with this image. She's coloured with Promarkers & the DPs are MME - Quite Contrary. I punched the flowers & used a Creatable Die for the leaves. I'm really quite taken with these dies. You will be seeing them a lot!

To be eligible for the prize: You have until 09:00 GMT on 17th July to comment on each post that was part of the 5 day blog hop & you MUST comment on the Crafty Sentiments blog each day to let us know you have completed the blog hop. You must have the blog hop badge, available on my side bar, posted to your blog to be eligible. The prize is all 5 of the wonderful images shown on the hop.

Thanks for looking,

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments Release Blog Hop

Thank You for joining us for the Crafty Sentiments release Blog Hop. This blog hop is running from 12th to 16th July.

My lovely D-Teamie LISA is also showcasing this new image today. So you will need to visit her & leave her a comment too to join in the blog hop.

It has been my great pleasure to be invited to join the Crafty Sentiments DT as a guest designer & to be one of the first to introduce this adorable little cutie, Tess Chasing Butterflies. She is coloured with Promarkers & the papers are MME.




I covered the butterfly with Distress Stickles Clear Rock Candy to give more sparkle. The sentiment is also from Crafty Sentiments.

If you have not already done so, please grab the Blog Hop badge in my side bar & post it on your blog.

To be eligible for the prize: You have until 09:00 GMT on 17th July to comment on each blog post that was part of the 5 day blog hop & you MUST comment on the Crafty Sentiments blog each day to let us know you have completed the hop. You must have the blog hop badge posted to your blog to be eligible. The prize is all 5 of the wonderful images shown on the hop.

Thanks so much for looking,

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT #26 - Digi Sneak Peak!

Happy Sunday, one & all! I'm rather late with this today as I'm at my parents house & I've had to wait forever, for my turn at the computer. As I write this, my hubby is squeaking for his turn!

Anyway, finally I can post my card for today's Crafty Sentiments challenge, where this week we want you to make a card using two different patterned papers.

I've used another of the upcoming digi images to be released on 19th July. I love the expression on this little bunny's face! He's coloured with Promarkers & my papers are old Fancy Pants.

I hope you'll pop over to the Craft Sentiments blog where you'll find loads more fabulous inspiration from my lovely D-Teamies & you'll see the prize awaiting this week's winner. There is also more information there about tomorrow's new stamp release & the week long blog hop we are having to celebrate. To be in with a chance of winning all 5 of the new designs you'll need to start there tomorrow & come back to see me as I will have the pleasure of showcasing one of the new images. However, to be in with a chance of winning you'll have to grab the blog hop badge in my side bar & display it on your blog too.

So, I'm not going to say too much more. Suffice to say, I hope I'll see you back here tomorrow. Thnks so much for looking.

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT #25 - Another Sneak Peak!

Happy Independence Day & Canada Day to everyone out there celebrating today!

We've got a lovely sketch challenge for you at Crafty Sentiments this week. Plenty to get your teeth into with this one!

It's my pleasure to bring you another sneak peak of the new range of digis that will be available at Crafty Sentiments from July 17th. This cute little bunny is called Flopsy. She's coloured with Promarkers & I've used DPs by Melissa Frances.

I used a big flat flower to echo the flower Flopsy is holding with another CS sentiment stamp. The corners where done with a Martha Stweart punch. I added flat back pearls for a bit of texture & that's it!



But you don't have to wait till July 17th to have a go at colouring one of these cuties. Hop on over to the Crafty Sentiments blog to see the fabulous creations of my lovely D Teamies, & while you're there grab yourself a fabulous digi freebie. Join us for this week's challenge, as we are looking for future guest designers, & you could be the lucky winner of this gorgeous stamp, Amy on a Cloud.

Just a reminder too that on July 12th there is another new stamp release & we are celebrating in style with a week long blog hop. Find more details here. You will need to snag the badge in my sidebar, then if you join us for the blog hop you could win all of the new release. How cool is that?!

So that's all for now. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend & the weather stays nice wherever you are. Thanks for looking!

Big Hugs for you All,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Challenge #24, Sneak Peak

Exciting times ahead at Crafty Sentiments! I've so much to tell you about before I show my card for this week's challenge. Suzette will be releasing a new range of stamps on 12th July! After that there will new a further new release of digi images on 17th July. WOW, it's all happening at Crafty Sentiments! Join us from July 12th for a week long release party. I'll let Suzette tell you a bit more.

"We are so excited to announce that we are having another new release on 12th July!! This release is from our new designer, the talented Cheryl Alger. She is based in the USA & has her own range of digital stamps at Sassy Cheryl. We are happy to have her on board. These images are fun & cheerful, & great for colouring with Promarkers, Copics etc. I have some more exciting news. Crafty Sentiments will be going digital as well from 17th July, with a new range of digital images & downloads, so make sure you check the website.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THE ENTIRE NEW RELEASE? Well post this blog hop badge on your log with a lnk to the Crafty Sentiments blog, where the party will begin. Only those who grab the badge will be in with the chance of winning. One lucky person will win the entire set of 5 images. The winner will be posted shortly after the end of the blog hop."

So here's my card for this week's challenge. It's a nice easy one this week, we want you to make a Birthday Card! I've chosen one of the new upcoming digi images to show. Meet Toby! Isn't he a cutie!!

He's coloured with Promarkers & the DPs are from Daisy Bucket. I've had them ages. Yay! Go me for using up old stash!! The gorgeous sentiment is also from Crafty Sentiments.

I used the fab sketch at Friday Sketchers this week, so I would also like to enter my card there.

So, if your still with me! Please pop over to the Crafty Sentiments blog to see for yourself the amazing work of my lovely D Teamies. Look at the yummy prize wonderful Debbie at Crafty Pad Designs is offering this weeks winner.

Thanks so much for looking.

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Challenge #23

For this weeks challenge at Crafty Sentiments we have another lovely sketch to follow.

We also have a lovely & most generous sponsor in Helen at Ellephantastic Cards & Crafts.

Just look at the fabulous prize she is donating to this week's lucky winner.

Here is my card, using another cute Amy image from Crafty Sentiments.



She's coloured with Promarkers & the DPs are K & Co. I kept things simple as Amy looks so sweet.

So there you are. Please pop over to the Crafty Sentiments Blog to see the fab creations of my fellow D Teamies & join in the fun.

Hope you are all enjoying the wonderful sunshine.

Thanks for looking.

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Challenge #22

It is my pleasure once again to join the Crafty Sentiments Design Team as a guest this week for the new challenge. This time we have a colour scheme for you to follow which is BLACK, WHITE & PINK.

Here is this week's fab prize for the winner. A selection of gorgeous Sprinkles flower embellishments. If you can't wait to see if you are the lucky winner, they are available to buy, here.

This week I have showcased another of the new Spring Amy designs. She looks so dreamy on her cloud. She's coloured with Promarkers & I used Clear Rock Candy Crackle Paint on her wings & sprinkled glitter over it. Have to say it didn't come out as well as I expected. I think I'll be a bit more generous with it next time & see how I get on.





The flower was created with retro punches & a pink flat flower from my stash. I think the papers are 7 Gypsies, but don't quote me on that!

If you haven't already done so. Please pop over to the Crafty Sentiments Blog to see the wonderful work of my fellow D Teamies. You cab use any image if you want to play along.

Thanks for looking. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Big Hugs,
Andie xx

Sweet Wonderful Amy!

Today is release day for the new range of Amy stamps at Crafty Sentiments, & it's my privilege as a Guest Designer, to be among the first to get to play with them!!

This week we have a nice simple sketch for you to follow at the challenge blog. Come & play along & you could win this delightful image of barefoot Amy. One of the new release & available today at the Crafty Sentiments store if you can't wait!! You might also want to sign up to be the next Guest Designer!

I chose Amy with a basket to show you today. She such a cutie & so easy to colour. I used my Promarkers for this.

My papers are from MME, Pretty Please & the sentiment is from Magnolia. I did not want anything to detract from the image & the simplicity of the sketch, so I just added some dew drops for a little something extra!

Here is close up of the little sweetie! There isn't much else to tell you really! Pop on over the the Crafty Sentiments blog to see the fabulous creations of my lovely D Teamies!

Hope everyone is getting the most out of their other halves this weekend. It will your last chance to get any work out of them before the World Cup starts. From Friday it will be footie all the way!! I for one am looking forward to it. What about the rest of you?

Thanks for Looking!

Big Hugs,
Andie xx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Challenge #20

It was a lovely surprise & a great pleasure to be asked by my fellow C4E DT member to guest design for her using her own fabulous range of gorgeous Crafty Sentiments stamps.

This lovely little lady is Amy. Isn't she sweet! I coloured her with Distress Inks & used Basic Grey Bittersweet DPs

This weeks Challenge at Crafty Sentiments is to use a punch on your creation. I used retro flower punches & a swirl punch.

Hop on over to the Crafty Sentiments blog to see the lovely work of the other wonderful ladies on the Crafty Sentiments DT & join in our fun.

Thanks for looking!

Big Hugs,

Andie xx

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe Challenge #12

Challenge time again at Crafts 4 Eternity. Here's this weeks fab sketch, designed by marvellous Michele. The additional ingredients to use in the recipe are to use net & a journaling spot.

I've used the, oh so sweet, Daisy image from the gorgeous collection of stamps created by my lovely DT colleague Suzette. She runs her own stamp company, Crafty Sentiments, & is generously sponsoring this week's challenge.

I love this little lady & will give this card to my little niece, Emma for Xmas. I coloured her with my Promarkers & used Basic Grey - Blitzen, DPs. I'm not too keen on my handwriting on the journaling spot, but it adds a more personal touch! The 'netting' is actually raffia lace, with ribbon threaded through. I got busy with the glitter again. It shows up nicely in the photos, for a change!

So there you go. Please pop over to the C4E blog to see the beautiful creations of my fellow DT colleagues, here.

I've got to run. I still need to get some pressies! I thought I was done, but then decided not to get what I had originally planned. If I don't get it sorted soon, I'm going to start panicking!

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend & is more organised for Xmas than me.

Thanks for looking.
Big Festive Hugs!
Andie xx