A.W.O.C (Absent With 0ut Crafting) !!!

Update

I haven't disappeared from blog land, I'm just popping in to keep everyone updated. I had some bad news at the end of March, I've been getting headaches for a several weeks and my doctor sent me for a CT scan and they found a brain tumor, so I have been in hospital for several weeks having the tumor removed.

I'm home now and am starting radiotherapy on Monday to get rid of the remaining tumour, so I am starting the road to recovery.

Unfortunately I had to resign from my design teams (which broke my heart), but I felt like my work was slipping & I could no longer concentrate.

I've started to get my pencils out and my adult colouring books to keep practising, its slow but I've seen an improvement already :)

Whilst I've been in hospital I've been following everyone's blogs, all the work you've been posting has been keeping me going over the last few weeks.

Little Lady Claire

A New Crafting When We Can Challenge

Challenge #89 Colour Combo - Pink, Grey & Kraft

Our sponsor for this challenge is 'Meljen's Designs' I chose the lovely image 'Little Lady Claire', and this is what I did with her:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

TN1, FS3, FS4

EB3, EB8, TN3

PP1, PP2

IG1, IG2, IG4

IB1, IB2

I matt & layered with Kraft card, inking all the edges.

I added flowers, ribbon, lace & gems.

I've entered the following card challenges:

The ABC Challenge - E is for Exceptionally Cute

A girl who Crafts Challenge - March Anything Goes

Country View Challenges - Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Anything Goes

Der Challengeblog vom Kreativeinkauf - Pastel Colours

Mema's Crafts - March Challenge Anything Goes

Sister's of Craft - March Anything Goes

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Oddball Arts Co.

Welcome to a new challenge for Creative Fingers

Our lovely sponsor is 'Oddball Arts Co.'

I chose the image 'Big eye girl image No. 17', you can buy her here, & this is what I did with her:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

BG1, BG2, BG4

GT1, GT2, GT3

CR2, CR4

TN1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8

GB10, GB8, GB1

I've entered the following challenges

Brown Sugar Challenge -  Challenge #135 Anything Goes

Digitally 'Sweet' Challenge - DSC 129 Anything Goes

Jo's Scrap Shack - #77 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #95 Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique - More Than One Layer

Thank you for all your lovely comments

Hedgehog Surprise

A new challenge today at 

Crafter's Cafe Challenge

Theme is 'Lots of Layers' & our sponsor for this challenge is 'Di's Digi Stamps'

I chose the image 'Hedgehog Surprise' and this is what I did with it:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

GT1, GT2, GT3

CT1, CT3, GB5, OR1

TN1, TN2, TN4

TB1, TB3, TB5

CG1, CG2, CG4

I made an easel card & used papers from 'Debbie Moore's Enchanted Garden'

I've entered the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge Blog - Challenge #98 Furry Friends

PDE Linky Party - Animals

Through the craft room door - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown - #233 Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - #48 Anything Goes

I really appreciate all your comments

Clara in Love

Crafting When We Can Challenge #88

Theme - Stitching Real or Faux

Hello all and welcome to a new challenge, our lovely sponsor is 'The Oddball Art Co.' by the fantastic artist Lizzy Love

I chose the image 'Big Eyed Girl Clara in Love' and this is what I did with her.

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

TN1, FS3, FS4, FS6, FS8

TN3, EB3, EB4, TN8,BG6

PP2, PP5

HB1, HB3

I've entered the following Challenges with this card:

Crafty Calendar Challenge - February Challenge Anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - Valentines Card

Digi Galore - Anything Goes

Little Claire's Designs - Love

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Arden

New Challenge for Creative Fingers

Challenge #67 as always 'Anything Goes' is sponsored by 'Nikki Burnette' 

you can purchase her artwork here

I chose the beautiful image Arden and this is what I did with her:

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4

BT1, BT2, BT4

CT3, GB5, GB7, GB9

GB1, GB8, GB10

TN1, TN3, TN4, FS6, FS8

I've entered this card into the following challenges

Craft for the Craic - Birthdays or Anniversary

Simply Create Too - Challenge #79 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Challenge #93 Anything Goes

DL.ART February Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Challenge #104 Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge - Challenge #104 Winged Things

I really appreciate all your comments, thanks for stopping by.

Willy & Mia

Welcome to a new challenge at

Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog

Our theme this week is 'Hearts' and our lovely sponsors are  A&T Digital Designs,

I chose the image 'Willy & Mia' & this is what I did with it - 

I used the following Spectrum Noirs:

TN1, FS2, FS3, FS6, FS8

GB1, GB8, GB10

LG1, LG2, LG4

CR7, CR8, CR11, DR5, DR7

CT1, CT3, CT4, GB5

Blender, white gel pen

I wanted to make something different, I love looking for different shaped cards I get bored with square cards. So I found this 'Parcel Card' and a tutorial here, check out Jennifer's  fab blog she has a rubber stamp give-away running until Feb 28th!!

I thought this was such a lovely idea as you can put chocolates or something small and sparkly in the little parcel. I've included a lovely ceramic green & white heart in keeping with our theme.

I hope you like it, I'll definitely be making some more of these.

I've entered the following challenges:

Crafting by Designs - Love is in the Air

Crafty Creations Challenge - Challenge #282 Owl Love You

Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #6 Anything Goes

Inky Impressions Challenge - Challenge #196 Valentines/Love

Inspiration Destination - Challenge #20 Anything Goes

Miriam's Crafty Blog 2 - 21st Monthly Challenge - Romance

Thank you for all your comments, they are appreciated.