Crafty Emma

Merry Christmas & VC Challenge #31 - Guest Designer...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Whilst you are reading this I will still be away with my family catching the sun in Tenerife....I would like to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and thank you for your friendships. Never in a million years could I have imagined all you amazing people that I have come to be in contact with through my crafting and blogging. Some of you I have been so lucky to meet and others I hope to meet in the near future.

Also thank you all for your thoughts, kindness and support you have shown and continue to show through the loss of my Dad. Onto my card before I get far too sentimental!!!

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A few weeks ago I won the challenge over at VC Stamp Challenges and included in the prize was a guest designer spot for a week.

Here is the sketch and my card....

" Merry Christmas"

Hugs

Emma

Bye For Now....

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:12:00 +0000

My family and I are jetting off to Tenerife tomorrow (all 10 of us) so this is where we will be spending our Christmas....got my cousin house sitting and looking after our puddy cats, just hope she doesn't throw any wild house parties!!

We are expecting a long journey to the airport and delays too but we will get there eventually. I just hope that we don't have anymore snow today and tonight.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and I shall catch you all on my return.

Hugs

Emma

Stamp Something Top 5 & The Pixie Cottage Challenge...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Blimey it's cold out...we have had loads of snow here today and the temperature was down to -4 when I came home from work this afternoon. The roads are terrible and the traffic was only moving at 25 mph. Soooo glad to be home and warmed up....

Another lovely little surprise for me...I have been chosen as one of the top 5 over at the Stamp Something blog for the Winter Wonderland theme

And shock horror I have made a card which is only for one challenge!!!

Its my entry into the current sketch challenge over at The Pixie Cottage...

I have used 'Sharing Christmas Sherbet - Deck The Halls' from Pollycraft and the papers are We R Memory Keepers....White Out Collection.

Emma

Guest Designer & A Challenge Card...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Woo Hoo I have won the last challenge over at VC Stamp Challenges which includes an invite to be the next guest designer....well of course I said yes!!

I am still plodding on with my card orders, only one more to go which I hope to get done tonight... Yep you have guessed it I have been combining again and managed to cover 7 challenges:-

1 - Spoon Full Of Sugar / Sketch

2 - One Stop Crafts / Christmas Love

3 - The Pink Elephant / Winter and/or Christmas

4 - Sophisticats / Xmas Theme...Anything Goes

5 - Creative Card Crew / Anything Goes

6 - My Time To Craft / Yuletide Wishes

7 - Simon Says / Merry Christmas

Emma

Victoria Case Stamp Challenge....

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:37:00 +0000

Blimey what a day....I have been sat for hours doing my accounts which I had fallen way behind with. I disciplined myself and have only had proper breaks - well apart from an odd mail here and there!!

No time for any crafting tho so this card that I started last night for the Victoria Case Challenge isn't quite finished but if I haven't already missed the deadline for entries it is very near...I just need to add a sentiment.

Emma

Challenge Cards, Awards & I Made The Top 3...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Hi all...

Hope you are having a lovely weekend. I was working yesterday so chilling out today and crafting. So many challenges and so little time so yep I have combining again!!

My first card is my niece Bethany's birthday on Tuesday and finally I have managed to make an easel card. It covers the following challenges:-

1 - Friday Sketchers / Sketch

2 - Your Next Stamp / Birthdays With Hearts

3 - Daring Cardmakers / Going Dotty

4 - Allsorts / Pearls & Swirls

5 - Create 4 Fun / Easel Card

I have used one of the gorgeous 'Coco' images from the Digi Stamp Boutique...

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My second card is for an order I have and covers the following:-

1 - Sketch Saturday / Sketch

2 - Everybody's Art / Red & Green

3 - In Style Stamps / Snow

4 - Charisma Cardz / Red, Green & White or Silver

5 - Stamp Something / Winter Wonderland

6 - Crazy 4 Challenges / Snow

7 - Secret Crafter / Snow

8 - Incy Wincy / Snowflakes

9 - All That Scraps / Snowflakes

10 - Paper Cutz / Snowflakes

I have used another image from the Digi Stamp Boutique called 'There's No Friend Like A Snow Friend'.

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I have also been very naughty and not shown you these gorgeous awards which I received a while ago....

From Val...thank you xxx

And from Mel...thank you xxx

And lastly I was chosen as the top 3 over at The Pixie Cottage....

Emma

There's Magic In The Air - Recipe Blog Hop...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:51:00 +0000

I've just taken part in the There's Magic In The Air Blog Hop....the secret words are:-

"Paper Cupcakes Where The Main Ingredients Is Love"

It starts here, you need to leave a comment on each blog and complete a final challenge...

Emma

Challenge Entries...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:46:00 +0000

Hi All...

I am still here, been busy working so not had a lot of spare time. Trying to work my way through some orders I have so tied them in with challenges.

My first card is for:-

1 - Cutie Sunday / Sketch

2 - The Pink Elephant / Favourite Christmas Colour Combo

3 - Creative Inspirations / Non Traditional Christmas Colours

The image is from Angels Landing and sentiment from Funky Fairy Papercrafts...

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My second card is for:-
1 - Delightful Sketches / Sketch

The image is from the Digi Stamp Boutique and again the sentiment is Funky Fairy...

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And my third card is for:-

1 - Create 4 Fun / Sketch

My cousin recently had a baby boy, I was late making a card to welcome Harry and visiting but finally got to meet him on Wednesday. The image is from Squigglefly...

Emma

Multiple Challenge Card....

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:33:00 +0000

I've had a nice day out today with my mum, sister and great nephew doing a bit of shopping ready for our holiday...we are all hoping to get away for Christmas as its not going to be the same by any means without Dad being here. We feel that being away and not doing the traditional family things will make it just that little easier.

If I suddenly disappear then ya know where I've gone!!

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Anyway onto my card which again is a multiple one....

1 - Sketch Saturday / Sketch

2 - All That Scraps / Christmas

3 - Quixotic / Be Charming

4 - Simon Says / So Charming

5 - Paper Play / Christmas Without Red or Green

6 - Paper Cutz / Christmas

7 - Stamp Something / Glitzy Somethings

8 - Pile It On / Tinsel Town

9 - Oh La, La Creations / Child's Card

10 - Creative Craft / Waiting For Santa (**Whoops this challenge was meant to include a santa!!**)

11 - Papertake Weekly / Red & Green Must Not Be Seen

Phew....I think that's em all!!

I have used 'Evie Waiting For Santa' from the Enchanted Noel range by Pollycraft....

Emma

Woo Hoo....I've Been Winning

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:13:00 +0000

This is my second post this morning....please scroll down for details of the new Pollycraft Monday Challenge.

Thought I would share with you my winnings...These gorgeous stamps from Cute Card Thursday.

I've won some gorgeous die cuts from Die Cut Dreams.

& finally I also won some gorgeous Bo Bunny buttons & gems on the Simon Says 12 Days of Christmas Challenge on Papercraft Planet....check it out here

Emma
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Pollycraft Monday Challenge #30 - Sketch....

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:30:00 +0000

Good Morning...

It's time for another challenge over at Pollycraft Monday and we have a sketch for you.

This challenge will run until the 4th January so you have loads of time to enter. Remember you can use any products you wish but if you do have Pollycraft then we would love to see them.

I have used one of the Cherry Kisses Frame images called 'Daisy Chain' available here.

Emma
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A Couple Of Challenge Cards...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:44:00 +0000

My first card is for:-

1 - Die Cut Dreams / Hot Chocolate

2 - Everybody's Art / Stitching

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My second card covers lots of challenges so here goes:-

1 - Papertake Weekly / Sketch

2 - Corrosive / Red & Green

3 - Cupcake Crafts / Red & Green

4 - Incy Wincy / Red & Green

5 - Kaboodle / Snowflakes

6 - Sophisticats / Snowflakes & Sparkle

7 - Stamp With Fun / Xmas

8 - Creative Card Crew / Christmas

9 - Digital Tuesday / Christmas Sparkle

10 - Dare U 2 Digi Stamp / Red, Green & 1 Neutral

Emma

Create 4 Fun & Magical Craft Challenges...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:38:00 +0000

Good Morning...

Just a quick post from me before I leave for work, huge thanks to you all for your lovely comments...I will catch up with you soon xxx

My first card is for Create 4 Fun....

I have used the gorgeous 'Coco' from the Digi Stamp Boutique...just released yesterday.

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My second card is for Magical Crafts...

Again I have used another 'Coco' image....

Emma

Challenge Cards Etc....

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:48:00 +0000

Hi Ladies...

Blimey another week nearly over and I haven't achieved half as much as I'd planned. Probably spending too much of my spare time crafting.

Here are a few challenge cards I have managed to squeeze in....

My first card is for:-

1 - Sketch & Stash / Sketch

2 - Paper Cutz / Anything Goes

I have used the gorgeous 'Baxter With Tulips' image & 'Roundabout' sentiment from Pollycraft.
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My second card is for:-
1 - Friday Sketchers / Sketch
2 - Allsorts / Buttons

The image is the adorable 'Suzie' from the Digi Stamp Boutique.

Also there is a new character to meet...the gorgeous Coco

Emma

Creative Inspirations & Cute Card Thursday Challenges...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:53:00 +0000

Here is my entry into the following challenges:-

1 - Creative Inspirations / Sketch

2 - Cute Card Thursday / Snips, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

(Card for a younger boy)

I have used the newly released 'Sam & Skateboard' image from the Digi Stamp Boutique.

Emma

Digi Stamp Boutique....Offer Of The Month

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:24:00 +0000

Good Morning...

A new offer of the month is available over at the Digi Stamp Boutique....the adorable Suzie and Sam, only £1.50 per set!!

Don't forget the monthly competition too...see full details here

Emma

Just Magnolia Challenge Entry...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Here is the sketch & my entry into the Just Magnolia challenge...

Emma
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Basic Grey, Spoon Full Of Sugar & Moving Along With The Times, Pixie Cottage Challenge Entries...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:06:00 +0000

Here are a couple of cards to cover various challenges.

My first card is my entry into:-

1 - Basic Grey / Sketch

2 - Spoon Full Of Sugar / Brown With Blue Or Pink

I have used 'Granola' papers by Basic Grey together with the gorgeous 'Baxter & Bridget Sweethearts' image from Pollycraft.

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My second card is my entry into the following challenges:-
1 - Moving Along With The Times / Sketch & Animal Theme
2 - Pixie Cottage / Stitching

The image is 'Baxter Head Over Heels' from Pollycraft.

Emma

Create 4 Fun Challenge Entry...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:40:00 +0000

Good Morning...

Here is my entry into the current challenge over at Create 4 Fun.

I have used another one of the 'Santa' images available from the Digi Stamp Boutique...

Emma
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2 In 1 Challenge Card & I Made The Top 5...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000

Hi all

I am feeling so much better today and have been back to work...unfortunately!!! Lol

I am looking forward to tomorrow as I have friend coming up from Milton Keynes to visit and I've not seen her for months, will be great to catch up.

Right anyway onto my card....here is my entry into the following challenges:

1 - Friday Sketchers / Sketch below

2 - Magical Crafts / Santa or Snowman with sparkle, ribbon and a Christmas flower

I have used the 'Santa & Rudolph' image from the Digi Stamp Boutique...pop over and grab a bargain as there is 20% off all Christmas images at the mo. This image is now only 79p...

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I also made the top 5 over at the Allsorts Challenge..woo hoo!!

Emma

The Sale Is On...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Ladies...

Get yourselves over to Pollycraft & grab a bargain...

Emma

A Couple Of Challenge Cards...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Hi all

I am feeling a bit better today but still not 100%, managed to get some crafting done tho so that's a good sign.

Here's a couple of challenge cards and a look at some more gorgeous 'soon to be released' images from Pollycraft.

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My first card is for:-

1 - Charisma Cardz / Sketch Below

2 - Simon Says / Animal Antics

3 - Die Cut Dreams / Puppy Love

The gorgeous image is 'Felicity About Town'...the sentiment is also available from Pollycraft.

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My second card is for:
1 - Cutie Sunday / Sketch
2 - Creative Inspirations / Sparkle
3 - Bee Crafty / Add Some Sparkle
4 - Dare U 2 Digi Stamp / Glitter

This is 'Felicity Homegirl'...again sentiment Pollycraft too.

Emma

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #29 - Christmas...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:24:00 +0000

Hi,

Just a quick post from me as I am feeling really yucky...I slept a lot yesterday so was up until 4am this morning. Back to the sofa for me shortly...

Onto the challenge over at Pollycraft Monday and this time the lovely Ria has chosen the theme and it is....

'Christmas'

We would like to see you create anything with a Christmas theme...pop over to the challenge blog for full details.

Emma

Pollycraft Friday Freebie, Mojo Monday & Papertake Weekly Challenges...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Hi,

Have you been over to the Tales From Pollycraft blog and picked up another gorgeous freebie that the ever so generous Paula is giving away...this week its Felicity and I have used her on my card below which is my entry into this weeks Mojo Monday.

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My second card is my entry into the current challenge over at Papertake Weekly.

I have used another Pollycraft image from the NEW 'It's A Bear Thing...' range

Meet Baxter...Love Balloon

Emma

Some News & New Images From Digi Stamp Boutique...

woodemma9@aol.com (Emma) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Just a little news to share with you...Sally-Ann asked me if I would like to become a full time member of her design team for Digi Stamp Boutique. Well it didn't need much thinking about and of course I said yes...woo hoo!!!

We also have some new guest designers joining us....Victoria, Debbi & Zoe

Pop over and pay these ladies a visit to see their gorgeous creations.

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Sally-Ann has also released some new images and an extra offer of the month...here

Emma