SBS Monster Mash Blog Hop

I have been looking forward to this hop since it was first mentioned on the SBS facebook fan page.

I can't wait to see what everyone creates and see who is going to be the lucky talented person who will join us on the DT for the next 3 months!

I know what a talented bunch of ladies you all are so I know its not going to be an easy choice!!

So as this is a hop you should have got to me by coming through Katrina Benton.

But just incase you found me by mistake, here is the full list.

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1. Simply Betty Stamps Blog:http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/
2. Beth Creation http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/
3. Corinne Jones http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com
4. Louise Mann http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
5. Trish Sakulich http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.com
6. Anda Nicolson http://craftyfresian.blogspot.co.uk/
7. Kelly Millett http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.co.uk
8. Tanya Johnson http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com
9. Erin Fairclough http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
10. Olivia Marmara http://ormcraftynights.blogspot.com/
11. Katrina Benton www.flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk
12. Trudie Howard http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk
13. Ginger Paige http://gingerscreativeplace.blogspot.com/
14. Kathy Gillon http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
15. Rachel Mutchler http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
16. Celina Matthews http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com
17. Irene Sherman http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
18. Katya Bess http://www.kattyxotica.blogspot.com/
19. Gina Lindsay http://ginasmakingsandmusings.blogspot.com/
20. Lisa Nelson http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/

Well that should keep us busy for a while!

I knew I wanted to do something other than a card for this hop so here is my project!

This was just a plain red witches hat that I picked up for less than £2 a few days ago.  I knew I could make it more interesting without it costing a fortune or taking to much time.

I used one of the Jumbo bottle tops that are available from Betty's shop and coloured up Witchy Boo to place inside.  I coloured her in red and black to go with the hat.  I cut black stars using my big shot and black felt....... it worked like a dream, and stuck them all over.  I created a band for the hat and a huge oversized bow and stitched them in place.  Zigzaged cut all the ends of the tuile and used my hot glue gun to stick the bottle top to the knot in the bow.

I hope you like the hat..... I did this to show you just how easy it is to make something individual from a mass produced costume accessory.  No one else will have one the same.  Its just a shame my head is to big for it!!!  Fingers crossed it will fit my niece.

Your next stop is number 13, Ginger Paige

Hope you enjoy what everyone has made and don't forget to tell me what you think!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges

Make it Monday - Anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door- Anything goes
Jackson's Digital Expressions- Anything goes
Penny's Paper crafty Challenge - Sewing
Pixie Dust Studio- Halloween
Delightful Challenges - Halloween
Fussy and Fancy Challenges - Sewing

Simply Challenged Challenges - Ink It Up!!

Here we are with out first challenge of the month and this time it is 

Corinne's turn to choose the theme.

INK IT UP

We want to see what you can do with your inks.

Here is my inspiration card using Jack from the Funky Pirates Digis.

I started by spritzing the card base with Turquoise Blue Glimmer mist, unfortunaetly you can't really see the shimmer but I think everyone of us knows that they twinkle lovely!!

I then took my largest acrylic block and wrapped it with string.  Tied it off and stuck it down with a bit of tape on the back so that the string wouldn't move and then covered it with walnut stain distress ink.

I then stamped this onto the card .... the aim was to create a roughly woven net..... I like that you can see detail from the string.... so much more interesting than drawing lines!  The map is made using greaseproof paper ripped and distressed again using stormy sky and antique paper inks.  Jack is coloured using copics and the embellishments I found in a patchwork shop from Dress it up.  They weren't cheap but I had to have them!! 

You can find the linky and lots more inspiration over on the challenge blog.

Owwwww and what about the new header??  How fabulous is our Betty??  

You can find out more info on getting your own fabulous header by visiting http://simplybstamps.net/ !

I am planning on redoing all my blog but first I have to remember HOW and find a few spare hours to get down and play!!!

So come on peeps...... get messy with those INKS!!

xxxxxxx

Candle light at MMCS

Only a few more days before things get back to normal here and the kids are back at school!!  Woohoo!!  Normality again!

 

This week I am showing what I was making for last weeks post until I realised I had no greeseproof paper left to be able to do this properly!  Again, blame the boy for making to many cakes this holiday!

 

So seeing as the nights are beginning to draw in already and autumn is on its way, I thought it was time to start making my decrotive candles again.

 

I have used the same image for this candle as I used last week.  He is from CC Designs and is one of 3 adorable stamps in one set.

 

These are such a bargin!!

 

£6.25 for the set.

 

 

 

 

This is the first of many!

 

I hope you like him, these are so easy to do but if you are unsure, leave me a note and I will create a tutorial for you all.

xx



That Craft Place Challenges - Black and White

Happy Sunday everyone..... so how many of you are looking forward to the kids going back to school this week and getting back into some sort of normal routine??

Personally, I can't wait!!

 

This weeks challenge over at That Craft Place Challenges is

BLACK AND WHITE

and is hosted by the lovely Laney.

 

We can't wait to see your creations this fortnight.....we have a fabulous sponsor this time too

Our very Own Lisa

http://www.thatcraftplace.co.uk/

 

This week I decided to play with Magnolias.  I have been so busy with other things these little beauties have been a bit negelected!!

 

 

 

Isn't she just adorable? 

Lisa is able to get Magnolias in on special order so if there are any you are after drop her a line and I am sure she will be able to help you out.

(Or do I mean feed your obsession????  She certainly feeds mine!!!)

 

Check out the challenge blog for more inspiration and to add you entry, you can also enter on our facebook page.

 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges

Simon Says Stamps - Anything Goes

Creative Craft Challenges - Monocromatic Birthday

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

 



DIGI GALORE CHALLENGES

Sepetember is finally here and its the start of a new school year here in the UK.  For my boy its the start of senior school and whilst he is starting something new, I am one of the lucky girls to be on the inital design team for a wonderful new challenge blog!!  (Did you like the way I linked that.... poor I know but I am not good at blog posts!!!)

 

Anyway without further ado, let me fill you in!

 

Back in March two very talent ladies by the names od Erin and Kelly started a FB group solely dedicated to the digital side of crafting.  The group is called DIGI GALORE and has gone from strength to strength.  The group now boasts a massive list of digital companies and has a great community spirit.  If you can't find what you are looking for, someone there will be able to help you out.

They started off running digital challenges on the FB group and have now decided to take the leap into blogland.   The girls were swamped when the DT call went out and I was lucky enough to get on the team.  And boy, what a team it is!!  Infact there was so much interest and talent we have been split into two different teams.  I am in Team A which means the challenges I will be part of are on the 1st of the month, Team B challenges run on the 15th.  I shall be popping up in there aswell from time to time!!

 

As this is our first challenge we all got to play and this theme was

 

BACK TO SCHOOL

 

and here is my card.

 

 

I have used the 'School' image from Tiddlyinks and Locker Pal London from Simply B Stamps.

 

So now the question, is what image are you going to use?

This week we are lucky enough to be sponsered by Make It Crafty who are offering a $10 voucher for the winner.

 

Remeber you must use a DIGITAL IMAGE and the linky tool can be found over on the main challenge

blog.

 

 

You will also find all the other DT inspiration and full rules there.

 

Lets see what you can do.

 

xxx

 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges.

Fussy and Fancy - Back to School

4 Crafty Chicks - Back to School

 



Simply B Stamps - TEEN SCENE HALLOWEEN RELEASE DAY!!!

Well here we are at release day...... FINALLY!!!

Who has been waiting for these??

Well first up let me show you the final 4 characters before I show you how the bunting looks all strung together!

Here is MUMMY RIO

BABY JUDE ADDAMS

And finally 

THE FRANKENSTIENS

(sold seperately!)

So there you have it.....

All 12 fabulous characters...... who is your favourite???

And as promised here are some pictures of my bunting all up and hanging together.

I have changed the order around though!!

So what do you think??

I would love to know!!

•  All these are available as of today in digi from until Sept. 7th.

  
  

  Don't forget to visit the other girls and leave them some love 

  
  

  Here is the blog hop list incase you got lost!

  
  

  SBS

  Celina
  Corinne

  Erin

  Irene

                                                                    Trudie - You are here!

                                                                            Suzi

                                                                            Jan

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I would like to enter this into

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Make It Monday -Anything goes

 

Simply B Stamps TEEN SCENE HALLOWEEN 2 Day 4!

Well here we are on the penultimate day of the fabulous release and we have another 2 spookatcular characters to share with you.

First up we have 

SCISSORHANDS RIO

and 

MILLER ADAMS

How awesome is my new die??

So tomorrow is the final day..... are you all ready??

We have the last four characters to show and then you will get to see all my bunting strung up together!

Don't forget to check out the other DT work.

These girls are fabulous!!!

xxxxx