Get Inspired!

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I created these cards for the Get Inspired by Fashion Challenge in the Moxie Fab World inspired by the fab houndstooth coat above!
Since I am in holiday mode though, I decided to create a set of 4 rather then just the one card!

{Stamps-Waltzingmouse- Cameo Maker, Big Day Essentials, Big Day Additions
and Fancy Flourishes & Scaoops & Dots, PTI-Houndstooth Background.}

I would also like to enter this into the current Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge.


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Have a great week!
Robin

Bows and Berries DT Hop!!

It's our last challenge this year, so we thought we could do something different and have a blog hop!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

If you are coming from Kasia's Blog you are on the right track, if not you can start HERE at the main blog!!

There will be one random commenter chosen from this blog as well as the other DT blogs to win two digis of their choice from the shop!

The challenge this week is to use one of the freebie digis available at the main blog and create any sort of project/card/layout/tag your heart desires!

There will be one Random Winner chosen to win 10 digis of their choice from the shop, as well as two other prizes of 2 digis!!
We will also pick a Top 3 to display the badge on their blog.

As a special thank-you to our followers, I have also created a special code GIFT50 that will get you 50% off all digis at the checkout for the duration of the challenge!!

You can grab the November freebie 'toastygingerbreadman' HERE and I have put up the December freebie early for you HERE!!

Here is my card using 'toastygingerbreadman'!

Your last stop is the Main Blog where you can leave a comment letting us know you completed the hop! 

I hope you can play along in our Challenge, I look forward to seeing what everyone makes!!
 Challenge and hop end Dec.11th at midnight GMT so you have 2 weeks to play along.

Robin

Bows and Berries 50% off SALE!

Just to let you all know that Bows and Berries Digital Stamp Shop is having a Black Friday 50% off SALE...

you can get the code and all the details here!!

Have a great weekend!

Robin

Happy Birthday..

To ME!!

Just looking for an excuse to post something today so I can tell everyone that it is my birthday... lol!!

I made this card with Wplus9 pocket die and Waltzingmouse Stamps 'Basket Additions', the sentiment is from 'Santa was here'.

Well,

off to drink one of many coffees today...

will save the wine for the weekend!!

Robin

Wplus9 shares....

Some cards I made with the Wplus9 'Fairisle Backgrounds' and 'Winter Wishes' sets. I really love the effect you get with these stamps....

just like a warm wooly jumper!!

This first card I would like to enter into the Fashionable Stamping Challenge #9- 'I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas'. Be sure to pop over and see the gorgeous creations the DT have made.. wow!

{Ink-Memento, Twinklets Diamond Dust, Sentiment-PTI, Ribbon-The Ribbon Girl}

Then some non-traditional colours

and a fun thank-you note set.

Robin

Monday, Monday....

Always lots going on on a Monday here.....

To start there is a new challenge over at My Partner in Crafting Crime, the last one of 2011 before we take a break, so be sure to join in!!

All you have to do this time 'round is make a tag for a Christmas pressie... fun!!

The wonderful DT have made some fab tags as well you must check out!!

I used Waltzingmouse Stamps 'Sewing Box Christmas' set and the sentiment is from 'Candy Jar Christmas'.. so cute!

Then while I had that set out, I had to make a card for the latest Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge!! Can't seem to get enough of that Diamond Dust this season!!

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Have a good week... I am eagerly awaiting my post man this am... some early birthday shopping should arrive!!

Robin

Warm Wishes...

Another quick share for the Paper Smooches Christmas Card Challenge using 'Hot Concoctions' and 'Sugar Rush'....

And this teacher Thank-you using 'Falling for You' and 'Pretty Phrases'

Robin

Waltzingmouse fun....

Just a few cards I made earlier that I added to my Waltzingmouse Gallery today... thought I would share here too!!

{using Bows and Berries 'Winter Ride'}

Have a lovely day!

Robin

Happy Monday!

This first card I made for the current Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge with the lovely Nutcracker Sweet set!! Tried to keep it more masculine... just had to sneak in one tiny bow!

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Second, 

we are starting a new challenge over at Bows and Berries today... make a tag!

Easy since it's nearly gift giving time again soon!!

I used 'Skinnyleg Santa' paired with some houndstooth for a more masculine tag!
The DT have some beautiful tags over at the blog to feast your eyes on!!

Hope you can come along and play with both these challenges!!
Robin

Just a quick share for the Celebrating Relationships Challenge in the Moxie Fab World!

This card is for National Girlfriends Day and I am sure it is obvious why... lol!

Had some fun stamping and colouring with my Paper Smooches 'Promenade' set!!

Off to get the kids washed and ready for tomorrow!!
Robin

Today I am playing along with the

Championing Award Medallions Challenge in the Moxie Fab World!

I have been wanting to make a card for Christmas that resembles a door of some sort, so when the idea of making an accordian wreath came to mind I thought it was the perfect time for my door... 

Instead of using the two scored pieces for my accordian flower as I usually would, I have scored a third 1" piece so I could have an open center for my sentiment.

I die cut a circle and stamped the sentiment and then attached the medallion wreath to that before adhering to my card. 

See you over at the Moxie Fab World!
Robin

New Challenge...

starts this week over at My Partner in Crafting Crime!!

All you have to do to join in the fun is use something you got for free!!

A digi, papers from a mag, maybe you won some RAK..... 

For my card I used the sponsor Bows and Berries freebie 'toastygingerbreadman' along with 'skinnylegSanta' and 'Warm Penguin'....

you can download the freebie HERE and get the other two guys HERE!

I'm gonna run... haven't been feeling the 'Mae West'... looks like I have diverticulitis or what I have affectionately named it 'some kind of evil'!


Chat later...
Robin

Christmas Cards...

Paper Smooches style...

Kim has a link on the Paper Smooches Blog for Christmas cards so thought I would share!

First up is a Christmas Thank-you card I made... the 'Vegtastic' set was one of my picks when I was second in the SPARKS challenge ...so had to ink it up!!

Thanks Kim!!

{You can also get this fun buckle in the shop too!}

The second,

a super simple card with one of the Swanky Snowdudes!!

Have a few other things I want to share today so back soon!
Robin

Halloween Catch-Up!

Funny how one day has made me feel so behind!!

Just some different things I wanted to share with you...

A new challenge has started over at Bows and Berries, we would love to see your CAS cards!!
Since it is November now, {wow!} their is a new freebie over at the blog so check him out!

I made a wedding card with the Bows and Berries 'Tipsy Cake' digi below... but be sure to go to the blog because the DT's cards will knock your socks off!!

I would like to enter this card into 

PPA117-CAS Element of Style-Ribbon

Paper Crafting Journey #22-use a digi

Next,

I found out I was published in the latest Crafting Ireland Magazine!! Love this issue, packed with lots of inspiring cards, fun tutorials, and info for those new to blogging or Pinterest!

Was really thrilled to see my cards there, thanks girls!!

Then,

I had to share a couple pics of the little one's costumes... we had a super fun Halloween day, lots of treats and time with their friends!

NEW! Bows and Berries November Freebie!

So I think that is it for the moment?????

Robin

Textured to Perfection,

Part Deux!

I also made this yesterday morning for the Moxie Fab World: Textured to Perfection Challenge!

The first thing I thought of when the challenge was announced was this green mesh foil ribbon I had bought in Canada at the Fabric Store... I also bought the gold beads and ric rac ribbon there too.

For a bit more texture I embossed the funky Paper Smooches sentiment in 'tinsel silver'.

Thought this could make for a fun and girly Christmas thank-you card...

It's very wet here at the moment, so this was the best pic I could grab! You will have to click for closer pic..

{click for better pic}

Chat soon,
Robin

Textured to Perfection...

My Pretties! He he he he he!

I spent Halloween morning in a real textural mood, I had all these bits layed out on top of a card but then changed my mind... I decided to add them to a mini album cover instead! I just adored the flower and feathers too much and had to keep it all to myself!! {greedy, I know!}

For the texture I embossed the black magic cardstock with this swirl pattern and sanded it down a bit to reveal the cool purple colour, add some green crackle paint to the edges of the chipboard with a sprikle of glitter added before it fully dried! I distressed the edges of the 'Oz' paper and added some pearls, this super fun flower with feathers, lace and crinolin to give it some more demension!!  Now I can't wait to get going on the rest of the album... perfect for those Halloween pics!!

{I received most of these bits and bobs as a prize for
winning a challenge with Crafting Ireland Magizine... lucky me!}

Check out all the super textured entries at the Moxie Fab World.... they are just brilliant!!

Robin