Sue would like you to 'Add some Bling or Glitter' for her theme this week

Good morning to all and today sees the last day of May so I am hoping that June will live up to it's name of 'Flaming June'

Time for another challenge from us, the team, over at CD SUNDAY and this time Sue has asked you to  'Add some Bling or Glitter' in your design.

Thanks for all your entries in our last challenge of 

'Stepping Out' chosen by Jocelyn. It was a pleasure to visit your blogs to see your ideas and pick up new CD's you used.

It is also the end of our Monthly Blog Hop in our tribute to Wendy - Purple Crazy, so many entries it made our choice as a team to pick a winner extremely difficult.

You can see our chosen winner if you pop over to our Challenge Blog - CD SUNDAY

Onto my design for Sue's theme, you can see it below

I chose to use an 8 x 8" White Scalloped Card for my base.

I selected a beautiful background paper from Artylicious CD, now Chocolate Baroque - Peacock Summer Party, to match with my stamped image of a Perfect Peacock

 available from STAMPIN UP. 

This is a wooden stamp available through Stampin Up Demonstrators only. I recently joined them as a 'Hobby' Demo' and gradually I am building up my stock, you soon get 'hooked'

I stamped using Memento Black Ink onto a card which I had previously die cut using Spellbinders Enchanted Labels 28.

It has been coloured using Spectrum Noir Pencils. 

My 'Bling' is the beautiful Purple Pearls on the feathers and a couple of Purple Gems for the flower centre's plus the 'Sparkly' strip across the Lavender Lace.

A lilac bow complete with a Pearl finishes off my design.

I have a friend in mind to receive this card so I hope she likes it.

Here Kitty Kitty with Sue-B

Good morning to you.

 Sunday has come round again which means it is time for the latest challenge from us at 

 CD SUNDAY

Your challenge this week is from SUE-B - Team A and I know you will like her choice which is

HERE KITTY KITTY

My DT contribution is below

RECIPE

I chose to make an A5 landscape card this week and used the insert section of 

Joanna Sheen's Furry Friends CD - the cat section which I printed directly onto A4 Card.

It is quite pale so apologies for the border not showing up too good.

The cute topper has been printed using Decoupage Paper and I attached it to a Spellbinder Mat which I already had in my stash.

My flower and gem are from my Secret Santa pressie and compliment the design beautifully.

I am having internet connection problems again so hope that this will post as it is scheduled.

Do pop over to see what the rest of Team A has designed for you this week.

Remember to use something from a CD and say which CD you have used.

I look forward to visiting you, connection permitting

PRETTY IN PINK with CD SUNDAY

Good morning to you all and I wish you a Happy, Healthy New Year.

I have been struggling with my connection as I am out in Spain so apologies for not commenting on your entries for a few weeks.

We are changing the way we challenge you over at 

CD SUNDAY

and if you have already been and had a look you will notice that we have a brand new header designed by our lovely SUE-B.

The team has been split into 2 groups and will take it in turn to host a challenge and we are delighted to announce the addition of WYNN to our team.

Welcome aboard Wynn, so pleased you accepted to be part of the team.

I have been given the honour of choosing your theme this week and I think it it will be an easier challenge for you all.

My choice is

PRETTY IN PINK

RECIPE

6 x 6 Scalloped Card Blank

Pretty Pink Backing Paper from one of my Bearly Mine CD's

My main image is a new stamp from LOTV and I have used Spectrum Noirs to colour the image.

I cut the image using a Spellbinder Die and attached it using 3D Foam Tape.

The 'Friend' sentiment is from my stash out here and a few Pink Gems complete my design.

I look foward to seeing your interpretation of this weeks theme and hope I will be able to visit you and leave comments (internet permitting)

Do take a look at my fellow teams designs, they are beautiful as always and so different.

We still require you to use something from a CD in your design and tell us which CD you have used.

Now it is over to you, have fun and enjoy the New Year with us.

Christmas in July from CD SUNDAY

Good morning to you all, hope you are loving Summer.

 I can't believe this beautiful weather which looks like being here for a while longer. 

For me, it is almost as good as being in Spain.

Thank you for your entries in last weeks challenge of HATS, one lucky person will receive the beautiful

HAT BOX CONFECTIONS CD designed by Sheenagh Hulin for Jems Designs.

It may be you , so pop along to CD SUNDAY to find out

Our challenge for you this week is Wendy's choice and as she send's lot of cards to our troops for Christmas, she chose

CHRISTMAS IN JULY.

TESS continues through July as our Guest Designer and for those of you who have been with us from the start will remember that she was one of our original Design Team. 

Pop over to say hello and see what she has for you this week.

It seems strange to be thinking of Christmas when the weather is so beautiful but I hope you will take up the challenge and join in with us.

My DT Card is shown below

RECIPE

White 6 x 6 Scalloped Card, I love these as you will have gathered.

I printed a backing paper from a CD by DREAMEES which I think is no longer available

The main Snowman image is from Joanna Sheen's  - Giordano Christmas Creations CD

I used a Spellbinder Die -( borrowed from friend and can't remember the name!) as a matt for the image to be layered onto.

A few white acrylic Snowflake embellishments complete my design along with Silver Gems for the snowflake centre's

I hope you will join us again, we love to see your interpretation of our theme's and pick up tips as to what CD you have used.

Take a moment to visit my fellow team members blog's, all so different as usual.

The usual rule applies, please use something from a CD in your design and say which it is you have used.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE - FROSTY DAYS

Good morning to all my followers and welcome to our latest challenge over at

CD SUNDAY

I understand from my family and friends that BERYL'S choice of

FROSTY DAYS 

is apt for the weather in the UK.

Not so for us, as we have clear blue skies and lots of sunshine here in Spain.

Thanks for your entries in last week's challenge, pop over to see if the Random Selector has chosen you for the Prize from our Sponsor - The Art of Craft.

My internet connection hasn't been good this week, especially at night so I have taken the opportunity to schedule my post during the day. Just hope Blogger behaves and the post goes 'live'

This is the second week for our lovely Guest Designer - LYNN, who you know as LINBY

She has done us proud and created a beautiful card to share with you so do pop over to her blog and leave your comments.

My fellow teamie, Jenny hasn't been well this week so she has no card to share with you.

 Hugs Jenny, hope you feel better soon xx

My DT Card is shown below

RECIPE

A5 Portrait Silver Card Blank

Navy Blue Mat attached to a beautiful backing paper from

Bearly Mine Designs - Designer Extreme Vol 2  CD

My photo is our garden when we had snow early in November 2011, this is printed on Matt Photo Paper

I used a Spellbinders Die as an embellishment and  added a few Silver Gems for effect.

My sentiment is from a large bag of Sentiment's from Lakeland. when they sold craft things.

I hope you will join us again this week, we love reading your blog's and finding out what you use. 

Just remember to use something from a CD in your designs and say which CD it is you have used.

Sadly, we are still getting a few entries without a CD being used so you are not eligible for any prizes.

Pop over to the challenge blog to see what the rest of my teamies have done for you this week.

You won't be disappointed.

DIGI STAMPS & PROMARKERS

I have been experimenting this week with Digi Images & Promarkers and wanted to show you my first card.
My Digi Stamp is from POLLYCRAFT called CODI - STYLIN

She has been coloured with Promarkers in various shades then the edges of her design have been distressed with Adirondack Inks in shades of Lettuce & Butterscotch.
She has been layered onto backing paper from Basic Grey - Porcelain collection.
To complement her I added several flowers in shades to match before adding a Fleur-De-Lis die from Spellbinders. I gold brad attached this to the card.

I have ordered quite a few Digi Images this week so you may see more designs shortly.

I would love you to leave me comments, good or bad.

It wasn't until I had finished colouring my image that I found VIX who had some tutorials for colouring hair and faces. Her blog is well worth a look and she is a DT for JILL who in turn has a fabulous blog.

CD SUNDAY CHALLENGE 3

Today sees challenge number 3 over on CD SUNDAY

The theme is 'BABY TALK' and this is my DT card, which I have called 'ROCK-A-BYE-BABY'

RECIPE:

Card base from my stash
Backing Paper and Image from Cardmakers Year CD from Joanna Sheen
Spellbinder Pendant Die - Fleur-de-Lis which I covered with Caramel & Meadow Alcohol Inks

This was a challenge for me as I wouldn't normally do 'Baby', however I am pleased with the end result, especially the colours of my Pendant, unfortunately the scan does not it justice.

Pop over to see the other DT's cards, all of which are lovely.
Hope you can join us this week, we look forward to seeing your designs and leaving comments on your blogs