Passion For Promarkers #54...

Good Morning...

Oh what a going on I am having, AOL keep blocking me from sending emails due to their rate limits. I sent 9 yesterday and that was all it would allow me....I got on the phone to them and was told that it seems someone has hacked into my account!! Great eh??!!.....

So if you have or do receive any spam email from my account it isn't me....sorry :-(

Ok morning grumble over....Lol

It's time for a new challenge over on the Passion For Promarkers blog and this time it was Andie's turn to choose the theme which is:-

''Music''

We have Whiff Of Joy sponsoring us and the lucky winner will receive a gorgeous stamp.

I have used ''Rock Chick'' from Kenny K together with Fancy Pants ''Trick or Treat'' collection which is available in my store together with Promarkers & the buttons.

I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday...

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I also have some fabulous news from Digital Delights...DVD's are now available and more images have been added to the 50% off sale too...click HERE for more information.

Hugs Emma x

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #56...

Good Morning

HUGE thanks to everyone who has entered my DT call, I never expected such a fabulous response and it's going to be one very tough decision to pick the team.

The new challenge blog is going to be called ''C.E.S Challenges'' and will begin on the 28th August. I hope to have the blog open for you to view tomorrow.

I have updated my shop and blog logo's....if you have my banner on your blog here is the new one if you would like to update.

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It's time for a new challenge over on the Pollycraft Monday Challenge blog.
The theme has been chosen by Joanne and it is:-

''Photo Inspiration''

We are sponsored by The Craft Garden and the lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend in store.

I have used ''Flo - Flowers For You'' from Pollycraft together with Dovecraft Retro Floral papers.
The ribbon & roses are available in my store...here

I followed the sketch over at I Love Promarkers but forgot the part of using no more than 3 colours so can't enter!!! Duh

Hugs Emma x

Design Team Call....

****Please scroll down for new posts-this is pinned at the top until the end of my DT Call****

DESIGN TEAM CALL

I am looking at starting up a ''Crafty Emma's Store'' challenge blog and need some team mates.

I shall be looking for around 6 people.

All I ask is that you can do the following:-

1 - Create a project every two weeks, post on your blog to promote the challenge and also my store

2 - Comment on challenge entries on a rota basis

3 - Take your turn to set the theme and write up the challenge post

4 - Have fun!!

There will be freebies along the way for you to work with and a special DT discount for my store...sound good??!!

If so please add your name to Mr Linky and spread the word about my DT call.

I shall leave the call open until the 8th August.

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

Totally Papercrafts, A Freebie & New Charity Image...

Good Morning...

Waffle...Blimey where has the week gone??!! I find myself asking the same question every week, time just flies. Mind I am wishing time away at the moment as we have finally got our holiday booked. Two weeks in Gran Canaria - so excited...59 sleeps!!! Lol

Store news...The Websters Pages and Cat's Life Press Stamps have literally flown out of the door. I only bought small stocks of them so I am sorry if you have missed out.

I have placed another order with Websters pages which includes two new paper pads and the four new collections:- Wonderfall, Hollywood Vogue, Waiting For Santa & Sweet Season. These will be shipped to me from the 1st September.

I will also be placing another order with Cat's Life Press over the weekend so they should be here towards the end of next week.

Totally Papercrafts Challenge...It's time for a new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts and this week it was Sue's turn to chose the theme which is:-

''By The Sea''

We are sponsored by the fabulous Ai Factory, pop over and take a browse for tons of images plus freebies. One lucky winner will receive a $10 credit for the store.

Here is my card using images from Ai Factory...I have placed 'Glass Glintz' over the fish which magnify the image, I think they look fabulous.

Will be available in my store later today.


I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday...

New Charity Image...I have a new ''exclusive'' digital image available in my store @ £1.50. Wendy from Digital Delights has so fabulously donated the image for me to sell and raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance in memory of my Dad.

Thank you Wendy xxx

And here is this weeks Friday Freebie available over at Digital Delights now...

Hugs Emma x

Digital Delights New Releases....

Good Morning...

It's time for the new releases over at Digital Delights, there is a beautiful bride, groom, princess, knight, dragon and many more.

Pop over and check them out here....together with some gorgeous inspiration from the design team.

A new challenge has also started over at Delightful Challenges, the theme is 'Distressing' - you can also see more gorgeous inspiration with the new releases there too.

I have used 'Madison The Bride' for my card...

Available in my store:-HERE
Pink Paislee 'Cupid' Papers / Mulberry Roses / Ribbon & Slider / Pearls

I am entering into the following challenges:-
1 - Sweet Stampin / Sketch Below
2 - One Stop Crafts / Patterns
3 - Creative Inspirations / Anything Goes
4 - Paper Sundaes / Stitching
5 - The Crafty Pad / Ribbons & Flowers
6 - Creative Card Crew / Let's Get Cute & Girly

Hugs Emma x

Passion For Promarkers #63 DT Card...

Good Morning

It's time for a new challenge over on the Passion For Promarkers blog.

We have the fabulous Joanna Sheen sponsoring us and one lucky winner will receive at £10 voucher to spend in her store.

Here is the fabulous sketch that Tracy designed for us to use this week...

And here is my card....

I have used one of the ''Crystal Fairies'' from Pollycraft together with Me & My Big Ideas papers, mulberry ribbon, roses and flowers from my store.

Hugs Emma x

Shop Update...

Good Morning...

It's been another busy weekend for me placing orders and adding new goodies into my shop. I did get some time out tho with my trip to the hairdresser and bbq at friends on Sat night which was lovely.

HUGE thanks to all who have left me comments and entered my dt call. I am so far behind with my blogging again but will catch up with you all very soon.

I have added the following:-

Pink Paislee 6x6 & 12x12 papers

More ribbons & sliders

Tape & Foam Pads

More charm designs

Flower Stamens in 10 colours

Mossing Twine

Aqua Promarkers

And also a selection of Wild Rose Studio Stamps, Papers and Brads will be here very soon - including the new Christmas designs.

I am just going to add some ''Black Magic'' ColorCore Cardstock and also some gorgeous paper collection packs from Me & My Big Ideas.

Hugs Emma x

I'm late, I'm late - Winners Announced....

Good Morning

So sorry I am running late...I need to announce the winner of my store loyalty scheme for July, the winner of the adorable ''Briley & Balloons'' image from the Digital Delights Blog Hop and also I didn't share the Friday Freebie with you!!

So using Random.org here are the lucky peeps:-

Crafty Emma's Store Loyalty Scheme Winner...

Here are your random numbers:14
Timestamp: 2010-08-01 10:13:57 UTC

So that's Jane Millard

HUGE congratulations, please email me and I will give you the voucher code for your £10 free spend

Digital Delights Blog Hop Winner...

(From the qualifying comments)

Here are your random numbers:33
Timestamp: 2010-08-01 10:18:46 UTC

So that's Ardilla

Congratulations, please email me and I will send your free Briley & Balloons image to you.

My email - woodemma9@aol.com

Digital Delights Friday Freebie...HERE

Hugs Emma x

Totally Papercrafts Challenge #27 DT Card...

Good Morning...

Woo hoo it's Friday, the weekend is nearly here. I am looking forward to disguising my FEW grey hairs this morning with a trip to the hairdressers and a BBQ at some friends tomorrow - please let the sun shine!!

Friday means it's time for a new challenge over at Totally Papercrafts...pop over and check out the full details.

We have our fabulous monthly sponsor...Simon Says Stamp & one lucky winner will receive a $10 voucher including postage to spend in their amazing store.

It was Lols turn to choose the theme which is:-

''Going To The Movies''

I chose the film ''Octopussy'' and used this adorable little octopus image called ''Colin'' from the DigiStamp Boutique.

** There is a sale on at the moment - 10% off all stamps until the 6th August. The new releases are also available to buy in store now - Rocky & Summer Treats**

The papers are Basic Grey Max & Whiskers...

available in my store along with the clear dew drops.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:-

1 - Rosie Dee's / All Creatures Great & Small

2 - Creative Inspirations / Animals

3 - The Creative Cottage / Touchy Feely

Hugs Emma x