Papertake Weekly - spots and stripes

The theme at Papertake weekly is spots and stripes this week. I used my cuttlebug swiss dots folder to make the spots element and some stripey K&co paper. I used some of my new cute companion images to create a little picture. I added a ribbon and a button. I used my white gel pen to do lots of highlighting. Is anyone watching "The biggest loser" My partners friend is on it "Kevin".

3 in 1 card!

I have made this card for 3 challenges Papertake weekly has a theme of pastels so I chose pastel colours of green and yellow. A spoonful of sugar asks us to use die cuts so I used my sizzix flourish die cut for my embellishments at the side of the card and added some white mulberry paper flowers. I used my fabulous new download (over 60 images included) from charmed cards and craft for the Dotties world challenge that also asked us to use no patterned papers and to create our own background. With the scene I created I did not want to overshadow it with a cluttered background ,so I simply added some yellow backing paper and some cuttlebugged card and made the flourish. I hope this card meets all the different criteria set by the challenges. It is my first card made using this set of downloads and I loved using them and highly recommend them.

Papertake weekly - Dawny's sketch

Another great sketch from Dawny this week at Papertake weekly . I have used Ian from my Rock the Farm set of stamps by The Greeting Farm. I have also used a high hopes stamp for the background. I used a mixture of copics, promarkers and sakura pens to colour in. I used some pearlescent green card and some white card to layer. I have added some faux stitching and paper pierced the holes. I have a bit of a downer mood at the moment and it has clashed with the holidays, I need some strength to snap out of it! I am quite strong at getting out of them just the pressure cooker effect of having the kids 24/7 literally for the last 9 years. Just keep saying "I am in the thick of it".

Papertake weekly, spoonful of sugar and truly scrumptious

Okay i have used three challenges for this card. I used the sketch from Truly scrumptious and the bling is the gems which is the requirement for spoonful of sugar challenge too. A bit ambigious but I used the egg and the buckets of milk as my food elements for papertake weekly . Colouring not fab as it was a first attempt at masking anya and the fence. I am going to have to go on a shopping spree for some more anya's she is too cute!!!

1 card for 3 challenges!!!

Hello it was supposed to be miserable today but it is actually quite lovely!!!! I have made this card this morning, for three challenges. I have used a gorjuss girl and coloured her with sakura glaze pens and promarkers. I used pink,orange and brown for the papertake challenge . I used the sketch over at Truly scrumptious who have an additional challenge to use 2 or more handmade buttons. I made mine using a stamp and thread some cotton on. The third challenge was torn paper for the challenge over at spoonful of sugar . The papers are K&co and are a new purchase and I love 'em. It is a box of traditional papers from Calico crafts. I am off for a dentist appointment getting my final free check up whilst on maternity exemption. As of next week I will have to pay. I got a top up on my repeat inhaler perscription too.

Papertake weekly - Dawny's sketch

Hello here is my take on the Papertake Weekly sketch. It is my son's first birthday in a couple of weeks, he'll be 18 before you know it!!!! This is for my beautiful baby boy! The image is on shrink plastic and the papers and letters from the Cute companions CD rom.

Papertake Weekly - Hearts and Flowers!

I used my sugar nellie stamp by Leanne Ellis for this weeks Papertake Weekly challenge. I am sorry I can't stop using her. I am a girl who gets addicted easily! I love her. I made an orange and blue card I used a very basic layout and the hearts are on the backing paper and I framed part of the image with flowers.

Double bubble - Papertake weekly and A spoonful of sugar

That's the old man's card sorted for Valentines Day! Oh and two challenges in one. The two challenges being spoonfull of sugar and Papertake weekly I have made this cheeky card for my lovely partner in crime, Jimmy! He likes a laugh so I hope he likes it. I used an imaginsence image. They are such a bargin at only 99p. I used my nesties to make a frame and I cuttlebugged it to give a bit of definition. I used papermania oriental spice papers perfect as they include lily pads. I made the sentiment on word and added the same background as the image. Added some embellishments and used foam pads to again add some interest.

Papertake Weekly - Dawny's sketch #6

The challenge at Papertake Weekly is to create a card using Dawns sketch. I used it in a gatefold card and I used the gorgeous sugar nellie stamp that I coloured with Marvy pens and colouring pencils and also some Basic grey boxer papers. I loved the sketch!

Papertake Weekly - Spots

I am freezing!!!!! My feet feel like icicles. I don't normally feel the cold, so it must be cold. The kids are back so have had a bit of time for a challenge or two. My lovely partner Jimmy had gone to pick them up now. Just a couple of mentions check out Craft Stamper this month. Among some brilliant articles there is a publication of a tag made by the lovely Dawn . Also go and check out the lovely Kim who is Cardmaker of the year for Papercraft Essentials.


I made this for the Papertake weekly challenge. The theme is seeing spots and this is to include spots and or cirlces in your design. I am low on baby cards so took the opportunity to make one.

Papertake weekly - Dawny's sketch

Well into the Thank you card making now!!! Oh .... and I have found a new addiction... yes creating Tilda's! I have made this little thank you card using the beautiful sketch over at Papertake weekly. I stamped my valentine Tilda stamp and coloured her in using sakura pens and Marvy's. I used Dovecraft hint of pink papers. I used my quickcuts to create a frame for her to sit on. And the red plastic is a wrapper from my favourite strawberry quality street. I ran it through the cuttlebug to give it some character. I inked the edges and I added a sentiment and some gems from the stash. I am having to get thrifty as OH gets made redundant next month. Merry Christmas to all you lovely crafters in blogland!!!!

Papertake challenge

I have made this card in anticipation that my friend will finally have a girl. She has 4 boys 6 and under and is expecting her 5th baby anytime now. Here's hoping. I used the lovely basic grey papers and distressed the edges. I used a free stamp from craft stamper for the image and chipboard for the text.

Papertake weekly children in need / 2 sketches 4 you

I have combined these 2 challenges. Papertake weekly is to create a card in yellow, for children in need, Steph will donate 25p for everycard received. The idea is to produce a giant Pudsey Bear with yellow cards. It is a marvellous charity so have a go! I used the sketch from 2 sketches 4 you.

Papertake Weekly

Here is a christmas card I have made for the papertake weekly challenge Kathrina's sketch.

Papertake Weekly challenge- Autumn Haze

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I have created this card for a friend. I love the warm rusty colours of Autumn. I designed the papers myself and added a Sarah Kay image. I made a matching Tag for the greeting.