Passion For Promarkers #67 DT Card & Digital Delights New Releases....

Good Morning...

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, an extended one for us in the uk....shame the weather wasn't a little better. I started a sale over in my store yesterday, pop over and grab a bargain...many items reduced. I have loads of new flowers to add today too including a selection of beautiful poinsettia's.

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It's time for a new challenge over at Passion For Promarkers today, huge thanks as always for joining us.

The theme this week is:-

''Teddy Bears Picnic''

So you need to use a teddy bear image and one lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend in Joanna Sheen's fabulous store.

I used ''Cuthbert Skiing'' from Pollycraft with some old papers by Paper Cellar. The brown poinsettia's will be available in my store later today.

I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday...

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A fabulous new release is coming on Thursday from Digital Delights...here is a little peek!!

Hugs Emma x

Bank Holiday Sale...

The sale starts now...all these items are reduced.

Pop over and grab a bargain whilst stocks last!!

***12x12 Fancy Pants / Crate Paper / My Mind's Eye / Me & My Big Idea's Kits***

***12x12 Basic Grey & Karen Foster Papers***

***8x8 DCWV Papers***

***Promarker Sets***

***Basic Grey, Paws Fur A Moment & Olivers Orchard Stamps***

***Basic Grey Rub Ons***

***All Die Cut Decoupage***

CES Challenges #1 - Anything Goes...

Good Morning...

Woo hoo the start of CES Challenges has finally arrived. The design team have been counting the days, hours and minutes until lift off!!

We thought we would keep things simple for the first one so the theme is:-

''Anything Goes''

You can enter any type of papercrafting creation, use any products you wish and combine with other challenges.

We have a fabulous sponsor....Crafty Emma's Store (Oh that's me....Rofl)

One lucky winner will receive this gorgeous 12x12 Paper pack by My Mind's Eye...

Here is my card...

I used Aquamarkers for the image which is Wild Rose Studio together with the papers and brads. Available in my store together with the flowers & ribbon.

Hugs Emma x

CES Challenges Candy, Totally Papercrafts & Digital Delights Freebie...

Good Morning

Woo hoo the sun is shining here...such a refreshing change to all this rain and a lovely long bank holiday weekend for us in the UK.

STORE UPDATES:-I am in love...meet Fergus from Wild Rose Studio, the stamps will be in stock early next week together with a new collection of four gorgeous ladies.

I have more new stock to add which I hope to get done today, there are new categories now so you can see all the new goodies that I add week by week. I plan to have a sale too so keep your eye's peeled for that.

CES CHALLENGES:-There is still time for you to enter the candy draw over at CES Challenges if you haven't got your name down already. The linky will expire at 10pm GMT this evening and the winners will be announced with the reveal of our very 1st challenge tomorrow...woo hoo!!

Click on the pic to go over there...

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It's time for a new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts and this week the theme is:-

''Plain & Simple''

I used ''Lucas & Freddo'' from the DigiStamp Boutique together with the new 6x6 Prima Papers which are available in my store.

I followed the sketch over at Inspirational Card Sketches...and also am entering Cupcake Challenges where the theme is ''Blue & Green''.



It's also freebie day over at Digital Delights...


Hugs Emma x

A Little Mermaid & Rocky Robin....

Good Morning

Hope you are all well and not getting too much rain. I think I have got my months mixed up...isn't it meant to be August??!! Sure wish I was going on the Med cruise with my mum, sister and kids...taking them to the airport today. They fly to Palma and then float about for 7 days stopping off in France and Italy etc...lucky devils. Mind it's only 39 sleeps now until we jet off and I can't wait ;-)

I have a couple of cards to share with you today...the first one is using some fabulous digital images from Digital Delights.

I have used the ''Under The Sea Background, Mermaid and Make A Splash sentiment''...all available in the shop HERE.

Crafty Emma's Store

Promarkers / Wild Rose Studio Japan Papers / Dew Drops / Pearls

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - Everybody's Art / Sea, Beach

2 - Digital Tuesday / Cool It - Water, Beach, Tropical

3 - Stamp For Fun / Card For A Girl

Pop over and check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the team...HERE. Check out the new challenge that has started over at Delightful Challenge too - the theme this week is Cute & Girly Using Lace & Pearls.

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For my second card I have used the adorable ''Rocky & Family'' from the Digi Stamp Boutique together with the NEW My Mind's Eye I Believe papers.

Crafty Emma's Store

Promarkers / MME Papers / Buttons / Twine / Dew Drops / Flowers / Nestabilities

I am entering the following challenges:-

1 - Sketch Saturday / Sketch Below

2 - Crazy Challenges / Christmas Spirit

3 - Papertake Weekly / 3-2-1 (3 Buttons, 2 Flowers & 1 Image)

Hugs Emma x

2 Cute DT Call, Pollycraft & Passion For Promarkers Challenges...

Good Morning...

Loads to share with you again today but firstly some sad news...I have decided to reduce my DT commitments and have stepped down from the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps team. I need to cut back and concentrate on my store & challenge blog.

Good news for you tho as there is a DT call going on at the mo...pop over and check out the details HERE - a new challenge is starting today too and you can grab a freebie.

I can highly recommend the girlies, they are a totally fabulous team to work with.

Pollycraft Monday Challenge

A new challenge started over at Pollycraft yesterday and it was Sheena's turn to choose the theme which is:-

''A recipe - 3 papers, 2 buttons and a charm''

We have a fabulous new sponsor...Letraset and one lucky winner will receive a pack of 5 Promarkers.

I used one of the adorable new mice recently released from Pollycraft. They are listed in the shop but unfortunately the site is having technical difficulties and will be closed until the 29th August. The papers are new from My Mind's Eye called Holly Jolly and available in my store.

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - The Creative Cottage / Christmas

2 - Sew Many Cards / Christmas In August

3 - Crafty Ann / Christmas In August
4 - Paper Cutz / Anything Goes
5 - Stamp Something / August Digi Day
6 - Creative Inspirations / Christmas In August

Passion For Promarkers Challenge

A new challenge has started today over at Passion For Promarkers and it was Deb's turn to choose the theme which is:-

''A Sketch & Autumn Colours''

Our sponsor this week is Stampeezee and the lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend

I used ''Pringle'' from Sugar Nellie and Basic Grey Indian Summer papers. The flowers are Prima, pearls and ribbon available in my store.

I am entering into the following challenges:-
1 - Aud Sentiments / Anything Goes
2 - Stamping For The Weekend / Anything Goes
3 - Create 4 Fun / Birthday Card

Phew - I think that's all...Lol
Hugs Emma x

**EMAIL HACKED**Craft Your Day's Away Challenge #2 DT Card...

***EDIT***

I am so, so sorry if you have received spam emails from my account - it has been hacked. I had a problem a week or two ago but thought it had been resolved, obviously not

Sorry xxx :-(

Good Morning...
Hope you all had a fabulous weekend, ours was hectic. We had a 40th birthday party on Friday and a wedding on Saturday - think I am getting too old for all these nights out!!! Lol

I am running so far behind and should have posted the new challenge for CYDA on Saturday...

The new challenge was chosen by Lisa and it is:-

''With Wings''

I am sponsoring the challenge too and you have the chance to win this adorable Wild Rose Studio Milton stamp.

For my card I used one of the new images available from Pollycraft...Lilybean Clover Snowclouds

Right I better get cracking seen as tho I am 2 days behind!!

Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts, 2 Cute & Digital Delights...

Good Morning...

Another week flown by and I've only achieved a small amount of what I had planned. I have lists of my to do lists....I drive my mum draft with all the notes and lists I write. She says I could do with a notebook attaching to me permanently!!! Lol

I have TONS to share with you today....firstly I have added more gorgeous goodies into my store. Prima 6x6 paper pads and My Mind's Eye Christmas collections. More 6x6 boxes together with Spellbinders die's should arrive today.

Right that's enough teasing....promise!!!

A new challenge had started over on the Totally Papercrafts blog and it was Mel's turn to pick the theme which is:-

''Summer Fun''

We have the fabulous Squigglefly sponsoring us and the lucky winner will get to choose 3 images from their store.

I used ''Shady Lady'' for my card from Squigglefly together with ''Rhubarb Tart'' papers by Memory Box. Yes they are available in my store, together with the pearls, buttons, ribbon and sliders...he, he ;-)

I followed the sketch over at Sketch & Stash...my new items are the papers and image.


Next up is a card I have made using one of the adorable digi images from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. This little guy is ''Cowboy Kid'' and I have used some of the new Prima papers - Road Trip...in my store together with the buttons.

I followed the sketch over at Papertake Weekly...

It's also freebie day over at Digital Delights....pop over and pick up this ''grrreat'' sentiment!!

Also the exclusive digital images in aid of raising funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance are now available in my store. If you make any creations with these images I would LOVE to see them...email me or leave a comment and I will pop over to your blogs for a peek.

***Remember to pop over to the brand new blog...CES Challenges and get your name down for the candy draw - Aqua Promarkers up for grabs plus other goodies***

Hugs Emma x

Digital Delights...

Good Morning

I have a card to share with you today using an adorable image from Digital Delights. Meet Dilly Duck & Ladybug...available to purchase in the digi shop together with the sentiment.

A new challenge has started today too over at Delightful Challenges...

the theme is ''Back To School, Using Primary Colours''.

The papers I have used are by Memory Box - Fernbrae which are available in my store along with the buttons.

The papers have sold very quickly but more due very soon.

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - Sketch Saturday / Sketch

2 - Crafty Cardmakers / Birthdays

And here is a smile for you all from Tyson....Lol ;-)

**Don't forget to pop over to CES Challenges and pop your name down for the candy on offer**
Hugs Emma x

New Stock Coming Tomorrow....

Evening...

I've had notification today that two new collections from My Mind's Eye and six designs of 6x6 Prima pads will arrive tomorrow...woo hoo!!

Just going to load them all up in my store now...

Hugs Emma x

Passion For Promarker DT Card #65...

Good Morning..

Wow the Memory Box papers have gone down a storm, huge thanks for all your orders...I shall be busy, busy this morning packing them all up.

Better get more ordered...about sold out!!

More goodies ordered yesterday and I have now added a 'New Product' section so it's easy to see the new stuff.

Right onto the new challenge over on the Passion For Promarkers blog. It was Anja's turn to choose the theme and it is:-

''Winterblue Christmas''

We are being sponsored byt the fabulous Secret Crafter and the lucky winner will win a £10 voucher to spend in store...

Here is my card...I have used one of the new images from Pollycraft calleed ''Luna Bitterfrost - Frosy. Available to purchase in the Pollycraft store now.

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - The Sweet Stop / Sketch

2 - Creations By Penny / Anything Goes

3 - Crafty Ann / Christmas In August

Hugs Emma x

Memory Box & More Cat's Life Press Stamps Now Available...

Just a quick note to let you know that the Memory Box papers are now available in my store together with a re-stock and new designs of stamps from Cat's Life Press.

Much more coming very soon!! ;-)

Hugs Emma x

CES Challenges Is Live....

Good Morning...

HUGE thanks to all of you who entered my design team call. I was absolutely astounded by how many of you wanted to join me and all of your creations are fabulous.

I had some VERY tough decisions to make and ended up choosing a team of 14 + an assistant...not the original 6 I intended. I would have had you all if I could....please don't be too disappointed.

CES Challenges is now live with some candy up for grabs whilst the team settle in and get ready for our first challenge on Saturday 28th August at 8.00am.

1st Prize....

2nd & 3rd Prize...

Pop over and enter at CES Challenges - HERE

Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts DT Card #29 & A Baby Card....

Good Morning...

It's time for a new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts. Huge thanks as always for entering our challenges.

The theme for this week was chosen by Joey and it is:-

''Rainbow''

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Sew Many Cards and the lucky winner will receive 5 digital images of their choice.

For my card I ''Butterfly'' from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps together with all the colours of the rainbow...the papers, flowers, roses, pins & ribbon are all available in my store.

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - The Sweet Stop / Sketch
2 - Digital Tuesday / Butterfly and/or lace
3 - Crafty Creations / Winged Things

4 - Flutterby Wednesday / Open Theme, Must include butterfly, fairy or angel

I also had an order for a baby card...I used the ''Simply Baby Collection'' from the DigiStamp Boutique. The papers are a mixture of old downloads from Funky Fairy & pink Paislee 365 Degrees.

I followed the sketch over at Create 4 Fun...

Hugs Emma x

A little bit of allsorts...

Good Morning...

I've had a busy few days updating my shop and getting ready for the store challenge blog launch.

Pop over for a peek in store - I now have u-mount, magnetic sheets, glass glintz, foam roses, more pins etc...

A new batch of Cat's Life Press Stamps are on the way too.

We also have a new housemate so he is keeping me very busy too....meet Tyson, he's only 6 months old and so lazy it is unbelievable.

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I have lots of news from Digital Delights...here is a card I made using ''Lili The Skunk'' who is available to purchase over in the digi shop.

It's also the start of a new challenge over at Delightful Challenges...I am sponsoring this week and you have the chance to win a gorgeous Milton & Co Paper Pad and Stamp from Wild Rose Studio.

There's more going on too...it's Digi Day over at SNR - pop over and pick ''Lenny The Lion'' up for free. The theme is ''In The Wild'' - make a card using the image, post in the gallery for a chance to win.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:-
1 - Dare U 2 Digi Stamp / Sketch
2 - Challenge Up Your Life / Celebrations
3 - Secret Crafter - It's A Man's World
4 - Crafty Cardmakers / Birthdays
5 - Pear Tree Designs / Male Theme


And last but certainly not least....I have a new exclusive digi image available in my store to raise money for our local air ambulance in memory of my Dad.
You can purchase him here @ only £1.50 and ALL proceeds go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Hugs Emma x