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

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

Craft Your Days Away Challenge #1, Freebie & New Images From 2 Cute...

Good Morning...

I have some exciting news to share with you today - I was asked to join the brand new Craft Your Days Away challenge by my very good friend Joanne.

Well after she twisted my arm and agreed to pay me I had to say yes!!! Rofl ;-)

The very first challenge is up today and the theme is:-

''Favourite Things''

Well I have many but one of them is my love for a gorgeous slice of cake!!

The papers are Pink Paislee 'Cupid' which are available in my store together with the ribbon and sliders. The image is by Meljen Designs and sentiment is by Pollycraft.

I followed the sketch over at Sketch & Stash...

(New items...papers, ribbon & sliders)

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I also have some cards to share with you using some new images from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.
The first one 'Cupcake' is a freebie which you can pick up here.
The papers are Wild Rose Studio 'Candy Floss' - available in my store together with the pearls & buttons.

I followed the sketch over at Pear Trees Designs...

And here is the adorable 'Butterfly Bear' which is available to buy in the 2 Cute Digi Shop...
The papers are Wild Rose Studio 'Milton & Co' - again available in my store together with the ribbon & pearls.

I followed the sketch over at The Sweet Shop...

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend, have fun!!

Hugs Emma x

Buzzing....

I'm back again to share my creation for 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. Please scroll down for details of the new Totally Papercrafts challenge & this weeks freebie from Digital Delights.

Each of the design team showcase a creation each day...pop over and check them out...here.

I have used a NEW image called ''Bumble Bee Cutie''. The papers are K&Co Daisy, flowers and pearls from my store...here.

I am entering into the following challenges:-

1 - Sweet Stop / Sketch

2 - Sweet Stampin / Things With Wings

3 - Papertake / In The Garden

4 - Alota / Glitter & Pearls

5 - Lexi's Creations / Real or Faux Stitching

I have also been given some fantastic awards...thanks to Shell & Moni xxx

Hugs Emma x

2 Cute Rubber Stamps....

Good Morning...

Yipppeeee the sun is shining again so I hope its going to be a nice weekend. I really should be out doing the garden but have a list of things to do as long as my arm....that's after the weekly shop!!!

I have a challenge card and some news from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps today...a new challenge blog is starting - woo hoo!! The site is under construction at the moment but pop over and start following then you won't miss any developments!!!

You can see it here...

For my card I have used ''Happy Birthday Penguin'' from 2 Cute...

I followed the sketch over at Creative Inspirations...

Hugs Emma x

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #50 DT Card & Another Challenge Card...

Good Morning...

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and enjoyed the gorgeous weather we've had. Let's hope summer is here and it keeps up!!

We have a new challenge for you today over on the Pollycraft Monday Challenge blog which has been chosen by Lisa and is...

''Pinkalicious''

We have a fabulous sponsor....

Wendy from Secret Craft and you have the chance to win two of her gorgeous stamps.

For my card I have used the Lilybean ''Clover Butterfly Wishes'' image together with Cherry Kisses ''Precious'' papers and flowers. The sentiment is one from the Roundabouts General Sentiment 2. All are available to purchase in the Pollycraft shop here.

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My second card is for the challenge over at Cards For Men which is to follow the sketch below.

I have used ''Up, Up & Away'' from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps which is available in digi and rubber format. The papers are by Sassafras called ''Monstrosity''

Hugs Emma x

Glorious Friday....

Good Morning...

Woo hoo it's Friday and the weekend is nearly here, hope this good weather keeps up.

I've got loads to share with you today so will crack on...

Firstly there is a new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts and it was Sue's turn to chose the theme and she designed us this fabulous sketch. We have a new teamie too who will be joining us from next week....please welcome Carol aka My Little Piece of Heaven, pop over and take a peek at her cards - they are sooooo gorgeous.

Our sponsor this week is the fantastic Sew Many Cards...the winner will receive 5 digi images of their choice.

I have used ''Halen In Hat'' together with Pink Paislee Queen Bee papers...

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Next up is my design team card for 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. Each day one of the team post's a creation for inspiration using one of the delightful digi images and stamps available. Pop over and take a peek here.

I followed the sketch over at Inspirational Card Sketches...

I used ''Flower Turtle'' with Crate Paper Brook papers...

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And last but certainly not least this week's gorgeous freebie from Pollycraft...meet Flo, you can pop over and pick her up here.
We would love to see any creations you make with her so please leave the design team a message and we will pop over and visit you.

I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday...

Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts #20 & 2 Cute DT Card + Pollycraft Friday Freebie...

Good Morning...

I feel so unorganised at the minute and am running a little late this morning.

I got fantastic news yesterday that the sale has finally gone thru with my shop, the ladies are taking over on the 1st July....woooooo hoooooo ;-) So hopefully once that is all sorted I will have a little more time.

I'm planning on studying AAT Accounts and also getting myself a little part time job...plus I have got my craft classes at Riverside Crafts which I start tomorrow - there is 20% off on their website which will remain whilst England do in the World Cup.

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Right onto the new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts....

This week is was Mel's turn to choose the theme which is:-

''Animal Magic''

We have a new sponsor...the fantastic Heidi from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps. You can purchase the adorable images in rubber and digi.

The prize for the challenge winner is 2 digi's or 1 cling mounted rubber stamp of their choice. Please pop over and check out the images.....HERE & HERE they are sooooo cute!!

I have used the ''Best Of Friends''image together with my new Wild Rose Studio ''Milton'' papers...

I followed the sketch over at Secret Crafter & am entering my card into the following challenges:-

1 - Secret Crafter / Sketch

2 - Creative Inspirations / Sewing, Faux Stitching

3 - Sentimental Sunday / New Or Neglected (New Papers)
4 - Everybody's Art / Things With Wings

5 - Your Next Stamp / Buttons

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For my second card I have used this weeks ''Friday Freebie - Beer Monster'' from Pollycraft. Again more papers from Wild Rose Studio - For Men...

I followed the sketch from Sketch Saturday and am entering the following challenges:-
1 - Sketch Saturday / Sketch
2 - One Stitch At A Time / Boys To Men
3 - Daisy's Doodles / Father's Day, Manly
4 - Creative Craft / For The Man In Your Life


Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts #19 DT Card & 2 Cute Rubber Stamps...

Good Morning...

Wow looks like its going to be another glorious day, just said on the radio its guna be 27 degrees and I gotta go shopping...will be a quick whizz round then home and in the garden!!

Its time for a new challenge over on the Totally Papercrafts challenge blog.

Huge thanks as always for joining us each week.

Our sponsor is the fabulous Karen's Doodles, pop over and check out her new website. There is an adorable free image available and also 20% off until Sunday.

This week it was Joey's turn to chose the theme and it is:-

''More Than One Fold''

So get folding gals!!! Lol

I have done a diamond fold card using ''Roberta'' from the DigiStamp Boutique together with Making Memories Eliza papers...

I am entering my card into the following challenge:-

1 - Alota Rubberstamps / Lots Of Folds

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It is also my day to showcase a creation over on the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps blog.

I have used ''Dog Angel'' available to purchase HERE together with Wild Rose Studio Spring Fling papers...

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

1 - Sketch & Stash / Sketch

2 - Charisma Cardz / Flowers

3 - Pear Tree Designs / Floral Delights

4 - A Spoon Full Of Sugar / Celebration Card

Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts Challenge #18 DT Card & 2 Cute Rubber Stamps...

Good Morning...

Woo Hoo Friday again and here's to a gorgeous warm wk end as I would love to be sat in one of these...my mum has bought one but its going to be living at our house. We have the gazebo all ready to go up and getting the decking today so fingers crossed it will be up and running later.

Well enough dreaming for now and onto the news from the Totally Papercrafts blog. We have a new teamie to welcome...Caroline aka KISS. Pop over and check out Caroline's work, her creations are just sooooo gorgeous.

The theme for this week has been chosen by our lovely Sue and it is...

''Monochrome''

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Simon Says Stamp

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You have the chance to win this gorgeous Cheeky Rockabilly Limited Edition stamp...

Here is my card and I have used one of the new ''Kiki'' images from Pollycraft. The papers are DCWV digi called ''Tooth Fairy''.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:-

1 - Stamp With Fun / Sketch
2 - Kaboodle / Monochromatic

3 - Wild Flower Patch / Monochromatic

My second card for today is for the 2 Cute Rubber Stamps blog, each day one of the design team bring you a creation to show off the stamps. I have used ''Thank You Kitty'' available to buy here together with many more adorable images in digi & rubber.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:-
1 - Mojo Monday / Sketch
2 - Sentimental Sunday / Get Well


Hugs Emma x