CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE - BEAUTIFUL BALLERINAS

BONJOUR to you all, as you may guess I am currently in France or should say the Basque Country of France. Last week of our holiday abroad before returning to the wet, cool weather in the UK.

A big welcome to the latest challenge from us at CD SUNDAY

This week it is Carol's turn to choose our theme and she has picked a wonderful theme for you all.

It is 'BEAUTIFUL BALLERINAS'

We have the lovely, talented SUE as our Guest Designer for this month and she has created a beautiful card to share with you all. Do take a look at her blog, you won't be disapointed.

My DT Card is below

I used a 6 x 6 Scalloped Card Blank, unfortunately it doesn't show up on the photo.

The backing papers and the lovely Ballerina image are from the 'Dreams of Tranquilty' CD from Ooh-la-la-Creations

This is one of my all time favourite CD's, so many beautiful images and papers, it is hard to choose which to use.

My image has been printed onto paper I got whilst in Spain, it is a matt finish and I like  the effect it has given the image.

I added a Dragonfly brad to one corner and 3 normal brads on the other corners. Embellishments are in short supply in Spain, something I must remedy before going back for the winter.

As usual we ask that you use something from a CD in your design and say which CD you have used.

You entries were stuning for last week's of 'Gorgeous Green' and I am sure that Wendy P will find it difficult to choose her Top 3.

Do pop over to our challenge blog as the rest of my fellow teamies have come up trumps yet again with their designs.   

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE - Things with Whiskers - Week 2

Good morning to you all, you may have noticed I have been missing for a few weeks due to having no internet connection. Well, now I am connected but from Spain.

Sunday has come round again and on CD Sunday the team decided to show you a few more ideas using the CD given to us by Elegant Inspiration who were our Sponsor for last week. As we didn't have much time to use the CD we are giving you another week of

THINGS WITH WHISKERS - PART 2

Your designs last week were super and I enjoyed visiting and leaving you comments on them all.

We have a winner for the Rachell Anne Miller Collection CD, so pop over to see if you are the lucky recipient.

My DT cards for this week are shown below.

RECIPE

A6 Card made using one of the backing papers from the CD. I chose this delightful 'Mouse' for my image which I mounted onto Pink Mirri Card which has been embossed using Swiss Dots Folder and my Cuttlebug. The Floral motif at the top is a Spellbinder Die from my stash.

RECIPE

A5 Card created using one the beautiful papers from the CD. My topper is from the section of cards where you click and print. I used brads to attach it to the card base. A Lacey Oval Spellbinder Die stamped with a message from 'The Butterfly Tree' set of stamps from Little Claire Designs completes the card.

Do pop over to see the beautiful cards from my fellow teamies again this week, you won't be disapointed.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE

Good morning to you all and I am pleased to say I am back in 'Blogland'

I have been missing for a couple of weeks due to eye surgery for Macular Hole, however I have been given the 'thumbs up' by the consultant so here I am continuing with my DT duties over at

CD SUNDAY

We had lots of fabulous entries for last weeks challenge of Nature's Wonders so pop over to see if you are one of the lucky winners of the Christmas Stamps sponsored by Sue Wilson of Particraft.

We are joined for the 2nd week by Pamela who is our Guest DT for this month. Take a look at her fabulous blog and leave her some love along the way. She has done us proud again this week, just remember NOT to call her 'PAM'

Our challenge this week is

WINE BUFF.

So dig out your CD's and join in with us.

My DT Card is shown below

RECIPE

Card blank created using Grand Labels 1 Nestability Die

Backing Paper from Peerless Designs CD - Gingham & Lace

The stamp is from Creative Expressions - Sam Poole Collection - Wine Label

Stamped using Memento Rhubarb Stalk Ink before cutting with Labels 1 Die.

4 Red Brads attach the stamped image to the backing paper.

We hope you will continue to join us, remember all we ask is that you use a little something from a CD in your design and say which CD it is you have used. Unfortunately any entries which do not state a CD will not be eligible for our draws.

My teamies have gone to town this week so pop over to see their super creations.

Looking forward to seeing your interpretation of this week's theme.

One more thing for you to remember, the deadline for challenge entries is 1pm on Saturday

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE - SHADES OF BLUE

How the weeks fly by, it is Sunday again which means time for the latest challenge from
CD SUNDAY

This week our chosen theme is:
SHADES OF BLUE + White/Cream Card + Black Script

Check out the beautiful designs the DT's have created this week.

Our only rule is that you must use something from a CD, maybe a topper or a small piece of paper and say which CD you have used.

RECIPE
A5 Card Base printed from Crafters Companion CD - Sampler CD which is taken from the Original Papercrafts CD.
Stamp is PSX - Morning Glory, one of my all time favourites, coloured with Copics
Ribbon, flowers & brad are from my stash.
I added a lovely sentiment to compliment my card.

We will be announcing the lucky winner of our first Sponsored Challenge shortly. So please check back to see if it is you. The winner will receive a copy of Sharon Duncan's - Animals CD.

Thankyou for taking part last week and we look forward to seeing your designs this week.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE

Good morning all my blogging friends.
Time for another challenge from
CD SUNDAY

Our chosen theme this week is:
MUSIC & MOVEMENT

For my card this week I chose to make a 'Springy Card' as this fits the challenge of Movement.
I covered the base card with fabulous Music paper from CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS - the range being Background Papers Book 1
I love the different tones of this paper and along with lots of Music Notes it also has a couple of songs running through the music.

My beautiful topper shows two people dancing 'The Gavotte' - this is from JOANNA SHEEN'S CD - The ATC Assistant.
As there are so many beautiful images on this CD it is worth having it in your Craft Stash.
I printed the topper onto Pearlescent Card, trimmed the edges with fancy scissors before adding 'Lettuce' Distress Inks.
The flower is from my stash with a tiny Brad attached to the centre.

I have enjoyed making this type of card for a change.

Do pop over to see all the gorgeous cards our DT's have made for this week.

We would love to see you joining in with us, our rules are simple, a small piece of backing paper or a topper from a CD is all we require. Please mention the CD you use when linking back to our blog.

We are thrilled that so many of you joined in last week, it was super to see all your creations.

Keep watching this space as we have something exciting happening, starting in September.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE

Another week has gone by so once again it is time for another challenge from

CDSUNDAY

Our theme for you this week is

ANYTHING GOES

Recipe for my DT Card:

Dreams of Tranquility CD from Ooh-la-la Creations

White Parchment Paper.

Parchment Grid

I chose this fabulous image - Singer of the Autumn Lullabye for my card. It is hard to choose as all the images are stunning. It has been printed onto Glossy Photo Paper before layering onto a backing paper from the same set.

I decided to go with White Parchment for my main card design and used one of my Grids to create a beautiful lace border. I love this idea so you may see more of this.

A corresponding backing paper has been placed underneath to show off the delicate edging.

I punched out a few flowers from the papers and attached them with a brad.

We do hope that more of you will join in with us, the only rule we have is that you must use something from a CD on your card. This can be the smallest piece of paper, all we ask is that you say which CD it comes from.

I am sure you have lots of CD's gathering dust, so now is the time to get them out and show us what you can create.

Starting in September we will have a monthly Guest Sponsor, so keep watching to find out more.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE - MEOW!!

My, how the weeks are flying by. Today is Sunday which means a new challenge from CD SUNDAY
Our challenge this week is:

MEOW!

Our Design Team have lovely cards to show you and we hope you will join in with us. The only rule we have is that your card must have something from a CD, maybe a small piece of paper or an image. We ask that you say which CD you have used as it maybe a new one to us.

RECIPE FOR MY CARD:

The Jayne Netley Mayhew Collection CD from Joanna Sheen
Ink Dusters from Inkylicious
Adirondack Inks from Clarity Stamps
5 x 5 Card Pearlised Card Blank from my stock.
Glossy Photo Paper
Brad
Peel Offs

I started with three colours of Inks, Oregano, Butterscoth & Caramel and using my Ink Dusters applied the colours onto my base card.
I printed a topper from The Jayne Netley Mayhew Collection - CD2 onto Glossy Photo Paper and layered it on top of a matching backing paper.
From the tags & sentiment section I printed a tag and two sentiments. These were coloured using the same inks.
My tag has been attached with a Brad and to the blank sentiment at the bottom of my card I added Gold Peel-offs

I am pleased with the way the Inks worked both on the base card and on the sentiments and tag.

We hope you will join in with us this week and look forward to seeing and commenting on your designs.

FORUM SWAP CARD

Here is my card swap for a Forum Friend. I know she has received it so it's safe to post now.
The swap theme was SCRIPT

I took a blank dark blue card and embossed it using a Script folder & Cuttlebug.
The stamp is a new one from Artemio and this is the first time it was used. I stamped it onto card which I had made using my new Ink Dusters and Distress Inks.
I embossed a heart using the same folder, added flowers from my stash in matching tones of blue, a delicate bow and two flower brads completed my card.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE 11 - JUST FOR YOU

Good morning and welcome to the latest challenge from CD SUNDAY
The theme for this week is
JUST FOR YOU
there are lovely creations from the DT members, so please take a look.

I am sure most of you will have CD's hidden amongst your stash, so now is the time to bring them out and join in with us. The only rule we have is that you have to use an image, embellishment, or even a small piece of backing paper from a CD in your creation. Please say which CD you have used as we may not have seen it before.

MY CARD RECIPE:

Pearlised Lilac Card for the base
Backing Paper from Ooh-La-La Creations Shoes In Bloom CD which I have printed onto pearlised paper and then used a Martha Stewart Punch for a fancy edge.
Topper from the same CD - Sweet Peas selection, printed onto white parchment and edged with a two needle tool Pergamano Tool
Silver Mirri board to which the topper is attached with brads from my stash.
Sentiment - Just For You - from my computer mounted on Silver Mirri which I edged with decorative scissors and a butterfly brad attached at the bottom of the sentiment.

I really enjoyed making this card and can recommend this lovely CD
We hope you will join in with us this week and look forward to seeing your creations.