Sparkle!

 I wish this year would slow down - it seems like the kids have only just gone back to school and suddenly the dreaded 'C' word is being thrown around - I am so not ready for that!

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers and this time Wendy would like you to 'Add some sparkle' to your projects - don't forget to pop in to the blog to get all the details and to see the DT's inspiration

Our sponsor is All Dressed Up

My DT card:

Image - 'Winter Heart' - ADU stamps

Papers are all from LOTV's 'Snow Princess' 8x8 paper pad

I have used snowflake dies from Marianne Designs and I think the poinsettia dies are from Britannia Dies - all cut from glitter card

Finished off with pearls from The Hobby House and some 'diamond snow' glitter on her boots for extra sparkle

I have just realised I forgot to add a bow!

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #334 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - All Dressed Up

'Anything Goes' - Allsorts

'Anything Goes' - We Love Stamping

Make It Manly

We have a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers  and this time it was my turn to choose a theme (that seems to come around so quick!) and despite always struggling before with male cards I decided to get out of my comfort zone and go with 'Masculine'

Our sponsor is Polkadoodles

I have used one of their images for my DT card:

Image - 'Gamer Little Dude' and papers - Polkadoodles

Enamel dots from my stash

I used some 'Curved Border dies from Spellbinders for the image and sentiment

I have followed a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2:

Challenges:

Sketch #235 - Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 

'Anything Goes' - Polkadoodles

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - C. R. A. F. T.

Stitching

Can you believe it's already September! The year is racing away and it's Tuesday again which means there is a new challenge starting today at Passion for Markers   and Kitty would like to see some 'Stitching' on your projects - real or faux it's up to you:)

Our sponsor is Di's Digistamps

I opted for the easy route on my DT card and have used dies with stitched edges and I have used a digital stamp from Di's shop on Etsy:

Image - 'Hot chocolate and cookies - Di's Digistamps

Kraft card for mats and paper from LOTV's 'Perfect Pair' 8x8 pad

the hexagons were cut using Sue Wilson's 'Double Stitched Octagons' and the tag was made using dies from Craft Addiction Uk's 'Mini Birthday Tags' set

Finished off with a bow

Challenges:

'Anything Goes' - Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends

'Anything Goes' - Creative Inspirations

'All Creatures Great & Small' - Allsorts

Thanks for dropping by!

Natxx