Snowman Hugs

Hiya, well that's Christmas over, hope you have all had a good one and were spoiled rotten!! I've had a great one this year as we were able to spend it with our family and more importantly our first little grandchild 'Olivia'... The best early Christmas present by far!!

We have now moved in to our new place, still have a few outstanding things to be done and fixed though, but will have to wait till next year!!

Now on to sharing some inspiration. It's my turn today to share for Digi Doodle Studios. I'm using this fab winter image called 'Snowman Hugs', you can find it here.

On a 7x7 blank card, I matt and layered purple non-shed glitter card and patterned paper, with ribbon border. The image, I printed on to watercolour card, coloured with Promarkers, added various loose glitter for depth and effect, then die cut out, layering on die cut glitter card. Decorating with die cut vellum poinsettia flowers, die cut berry sprigs and twigs. Finishing off with gems, glitter glue...

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Snowman Hugs' image

ProMarkers - Cool Grey 1, Gold, Plum, Pale Pink, Purple, Orchid, Shale and L.E. Apple Cider

Wink of Stella - Clear Glitter pen

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Trimcraft - First Edition 'Beyond the Shore' paper

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia, Blossom Stamen, Berry Sprigs and Twig dies. Purple non-shed glitter card

Spellbinders - Grand decorative oval die

Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Iced Snow' glitter

Pinflair - 'Iced Diamond' glitter

Ranger - Stickles glitter glue Purple

My Stash - Ribbon, Gems and Purple vellum

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope that I have passed on a little bit of inspiration. You can find loads more by both DT and Fans if you stop by our Facebook Fan Group. 

Wishing you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2019 to you all!!

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

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A Little Christmas Inspiration with Vanessa Rae

Hi there Crafty Friends,

Well Christmas is nearly upon us and at the time of writing this, I'm up to my eyes with moving house, just finsished packing, especially the hoards of craft stash, I have!!!..Have already managed to clear out bags and bags of old stuff, but will need to try and do more... Will be busy unpacking and  organising new house when this goes 'live'. Will be back to 'normal' craft mode soon!!

I'm here today as it's my turn for some Digi Doodle Studios inspiration. For this I am using Vanessa Rae, and have created this traditional Christmas card...

On a 7x7 scalloped white card blank, I matt and layered First Edition 'The Gift of Christmas' complimenatry papers onto Craft Buddy red non-shed glitter card, along with red ribbon border. The image, I printed onto watercolour card, coloured and added glitter for effect. I die cut out and layered on the same glitter card, which I die cut too. I decorated with a die cut Dawn Bibby Creations poinsettia, blossom stamen, berry sprigs (added glitter glue on berries) and twigs, finishing off with die cut sentiment, gems and ribbon bow.

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Vanessa Rae' image

ProMarkers - Satin, Blush, Red, Berry Red, Ruby, Lemon, Mustard, Primrode, Ivory and Limited Edition Apple Cider

Wink of Stella - Clear Glitter pen

Trimcraft - First Edition 'The Gift of Christmas' papers

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia, Berry Sprigs, Twigs and Blossom Stamen dies

Red  and Green Non-Shed Glitter card

Britannia - 'Merry' & 'Christmas' dies

Spellbinders - Grand Decorative Oval die

Presscut - Oval die

Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Diamond Sprinkles' 

DecoArt - Gold Glamour Dust glitter

My Stash - Red metalic ribbed paper, Gold Linen card and Red satin ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope this has given you some festive inspiration. but you could stop by our Facebook Fan Group for loads more creative ideas by both DT and DDS Fans. 

Till Next Time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Morgans Artworld Challenge - #12 Anything Goes 1-27 Dec
Classic Design Team Challenge - #12 Anything goes 1-27 Dec
Not Just Cards Challenges - #December Anything Goes
Love to Caft Challenge - #29 December Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #116 Seasons Greetings
Brown Sugar Challenge - #285 December Theme
Pearly Sparkles Challenge - #35 Merry Christmas
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #81 Anything Goes
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - #460 Colour Challenge (Red, Green, White)
Promarker Challenge - #473 Mega Christmas (Hip to be Square)
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #374 Anything Goes

Season's Tweetings...

Good Morning Crafty Friends, Bloggers and Followers, hope you are all well and starting to get into the throws of the Christmas rush!! I still can't think about it yet...Today I'm all set for last minute packing and ticking off my to do list for our big move tomorrow!! ... I do appologise for not being about for the past couple or so weeks, it has been all go with the move. Been doing a big clear out as we go, and oh my can't believe how much stuff we hoard, that hasn't seen the light of day for years!!

So on to the reason I'm here, today Digi Doodle Studios is kindly sponsoring Crafty Catz weekly challenge, so I am sharing with you a little card I created, as being GDT, using Chipper Tweets...

Taking a blank 7x7 card, I matt and layered white embossed card and red satin card, twice, creating the double panels. On this I added more matt and layered card, this time die cutting the red/white card and embossing the white with different pattern. The image, I printed, coloured and die cut out, layering on to some more red card, finishing off with die cut snowflakes, gems and some loose glitter for dimension and effect!...

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Chipper Tweets' image

ProMarkers - Umber, Tan, Sandstone, Shale, Oatmeal, Khaki, Leaf Green, Red, Berry Red and Ruby also Limited Edition Apple Cider

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Red satin card

M&C Boutique (The Works) - Square Faux stitch dies

Trimcraft - First Edition Snowflake dies

Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Iced Snow' glitter

My Stash  - Gems

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and hope you can come and join in with the challenge over at Crafty Catz.

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna 

xxx

I am entering this into the following Challenges:-

Classic Design Team Challenge - #12 Anything Goes 1-27 Dec

Morgans Artworld Challenge - #12  1-27 Dec

Love to Craft Challenge - #29 December Anything Goes

Love to Scrap Challenge - #116 Seasons Greetings

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #81 Anything Goes

A little Christmas Inspiration...

Hi there, well it's my turn today to share a little bit of inspiration for Digi Doodle Studios. For this, I've chosen Nicolette and created this little Christmas card...

On a 7x7 card blank, I matt and layered red satin card with some patterned paper. The image I reversed, printed on to watercolour card, coloured with Promarkers, then carefully cut out. I added loose glitter for dimension and effect. To decorate, I added die cut poinsettia flower with die cut leaves, berry sprigs and twigs. Finishing off with die cut 'Merry Christmas' sentiment.

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Nicolette' image

ProMarkers - Satin, Blush, Berry Red, Crimson, Sandstone, Vanilla, Leaf Green, Cool Grey 2 - 4- 5 and Limited Edition Apple Cider

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia, Berry Sprigs, Blossom Stamen and Twigs dies. Red Satin card and Green Non-Shed Glitter card

Kanban - 'Deck the Halls' A4 backing paper

Ranger - 'Patina' Stickles glitter glue

Britannia  - 'Merry Christmas' dies

Creative Expressions  - Cosmic Shimmer 'Iced Snow' glitter

My Stash  - Red Metallic Ribbed paper

I hope that I have given you some inspiration, but if you need more, you could stop by our Facebook Fan Group for loads more inspiration from both DDS DT and Fans. Why not join in also with our monthly Challenge, we'd love to see your fab creations!

Once again, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, it means so much to me!

Till next time

Crafty  Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following Challenges:-

Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - #11 Anything Goes  15Nov-12Dec

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge - #94 Anything Goes

Pink Gem Challenge - #232 Anything Goes

Cupcake Inspirations - #459 Sprinkle and Sparkle (Theme The Holidays)

Always Fun Challenges - #86 Anything Goes

Promarker Challenge - #472 Sparkle and Shine

Tuesday Throwdown - #419 Photo Inspiration 

I Love Promarkers - #373 Anything Goes with option of Christmas

Allsorts Challenge - #495 Inspired by a Song  'Merry Christmas Everyone' - Shakin' Stevens

Icey's Tripple Dipper...

Hiya everyone,

How are you all, it's been quite a busy couple or so weeks, that's us starting to pack everything up now, for the big move soon, also still no news on our first wee grandchild yet, due date has passed but any day now, can't wait!!!

I'm here today as it's my turn again to share some inspiration for Digi Doodle Studios. I'm using this adorable little penguin image called Icey's Trippple Dipper. Just love this cutie! So here is the card I created...

On a 7x7 card blank, I used backing paper from Trimcraft's FE 'The Gift of Christmas', then on this I added image topper, which I created by printing onto watercolour card, colouring with promarkers, adding loose glitter for icy snow effect and dimension and die cutting using square faux stitch dies and matt/layering on both red and white die cut card. To decorate I added die cut poinsettia flower, berry sprigs and snowflakes, finishing off with die cut sentiment and gems.

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Icey's Tripple Dipper' image

Promarkers - Satin, Ruby, Berry Red, Sandstone, Mustard, Burnt Sienna, Cool Grey 4 & 5, Meadow Green and Mint Green

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia, Berry Sprig and Blossom Stamen dies, Red satin card and Green non shed glitter card

Trimcraft - First Edition 'The Gift of Christmas' backing paper and 'Snowflake dies / Dovecraft Snowflake dies and White glitter card

M&C Boutique (The Works) - Square faux stitch dies

Britannia - 'Merry Christmas' dies

Ranger - Xmas Red Stickles glitter glue

Pinflair Ice Diamond glitter

Creative Expressions - Cosmic Shimmer 'Iced Snow' & 'Diamond Sprinkles' glitter

My Stash - White and Red vellum

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such lovely comments, it means so much to me. I hope that this has given you some creative inspiration, but you could stop by our Facebook Fan Group for loads more creative ideas by both DT and DDS fans.
There is also still time to come and join us for this months challenge, we'd love to see what you create.

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Daisy Chain Challenge - #25 Christmas/Winter
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 15 Nov - 12 Dec
Not Just Cards Challenges - #November Anything Goes
Love to Craft Challenge - #28 November Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #80 Anything Goes
Pink Gem Challenge - #231 Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #372 Anything Goes with Option of Use 3 Layers
Promarker Challenge - #470 Let's Celebrate

Girly Christmas...

Hiya, back again, this time with my DT inspiration for The Crafty Addicts challenge that has also started this morning. Our theme to follow is 'Anything Goes' or optional twist of  'Make it Girly'. Sponsoring us is All Dressed Up Stamps and I am using their cute little image called Girls Christmas Stocking. So with it being 'Girly', I have used this bright pink and gold colour theme, a little bit different for Christmas, but I think it works well!

Here I have matt and layered non-shed gold glitter card with pink linen effect card. On this I have placed a paler pink floral paper along with image topper and the same glitter card. The image I coloured with Promarkers, adding loose glitter for highlight effects. I decorated with a pink vellum die cut poinsettia, gold glitter leaves and gold berry sprigs and blossom stamen with added glitter glue. I also added gold die cut snowflakes, pink bow then finished off with gems, sentiment topper that I created on word doc, printed then die cut out, layering on gold die cut card...

Materials Used 

All Dressed Up - 'Girl's Christmas Stocking' image

ProMarkers - Magenta, Carmine, Cerise, Tan, Caramel, Satin, Blush, Pastel Yellow, Primrose, Cardinal Red and LE Apple Cider

 Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia, Berry Sprigs and Blossom Stamen  dies, Gold Non-Shed glitter card

Trimcraft - Dovecraft ''Pretty in Pink'' paper and First Edition Snowflake dies

M&C Boutique (The Works) - Circle Faux Stitch die

Spellbinders - Circle die

Ranger - ''Cherry Ice'' Ice Stickles glitter glue

My Stash - Pink linen card, Pink vellum, Pink ribbon, Gems and Gold card

Again, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. I really do appreciate it. I hope you will find the time to come on over and join us for this months challenge...

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT) 

xxx

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Daisy Chain Challenge - #25 Christmas/Winter
CCC Digi Creations Challenge - #98 Winter Time
Monochrome Magic Challenge - #16 Monochrome or Monochrome with twist of Pink
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - #10 Anything Goes 15 Oct - 12 Nov y
Morgans Artworld Open Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1 - 27 Nov
Classic Design Team Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1 - 27 Nov
Love to Craft Challenge - #28 November Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #115 Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #79 Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #371 Anything Goes with Option Add Ribbon or Bow x

Christmas Heels...

Morning, it's the start of a new challenge over at Creative Craft Cottage. Our theme for the month is 'Christmas is Coming'. Sponsoring us is the fab Bugaboo Stamps and for my DT inspiration, I am using this super image called Christmas Heels.

To create this, I matt and layered snowflake paper and red satin card along with a border of the same red satin card and complimentary tartan paper. The image, I printed then coloured with Promarkers, adding some loose glitter for effect, then die cut out and layered onto red glitter card. I decorated with a die cut vellum poinsettia and gold card berry sprigs/blossom stamen. Finishing off with die cut glitter card sentiment, gem and glitter glue accents...

Materials Used 

Bugaboo Stamps - 'Christmas Heels' image

ProMarkers - Cardinal Red, Berry Red, Satin and LE's Fresh Meadow and Apple Cider

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Red Satin card, Green Non-Shed Glitter card, Poinsettia, Berry Sprigs and Blossom Stamen dies

Britannia - 'Merry Christmas' dies

Trimcraft - First Edition 'Gift of Christmas' papers, Simply Creative gems and Dovecraft Red Glitter card

Ranger - 'Xmas Red' Stickles glue

Martha Stewart - 'Florentine Gold' glitter

My Stash - Red vellum

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope that this has given you some inspiration to come on over and join us for this months challenge. We'd love to see what you create!!

So till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT) 

xxx

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Daisy Chain Challenge - #25 Christmas/Winter
CCC Digi Creations Challenge - #98 Winter Time
Morgans Artworld Open Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1 - 27 Nov
Classic Design Team Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1 - 27 Nov
Love to Craft Challenge - #28 November Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #115 Anything Goes
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge - #79 Anything goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #371 Anything Goes with Option Add Ribbon or Bow x

Cozy Christmas...

Good morning crafty friends, hope you are all well?! Gosh it's November already and the nights are fair drawing in, as they say! I've a busy few weeks ahead, what with our first wee grandchild due in a week or so and also we are moving house too, not long after. Have started to do a clear out and pack things up. All this just before Christmas!!! On that note, the reason I'm here is to share with you my inspiration for Unicorn Challenge, that has gone live this morning. Our theme for the month is ''Use a Sentiment''. This is what I created...

I started with a 7x5 card blank, matt and layered red non-shed glitter card, red linen card and gold satin card (that I embossed with stencil), adding this to it, along with white lace and tartan ribbon border. I decorated it with die cut poinsettia flower with blossom stamen and berry sprigs, both of which I added pearl drops then some loose glitter. Finishing off with tartan bow, sentiment topper and gems

Materials Used 

Craft Buddy/Dawn Bibby Creations - Poinsettia dies, Blossom Stamen dies, Berry Sprig dies, Satin card (Gold), Non-Shed Glitter card (Red and Green) and Pretty Flourish stencil

Creata - Red linen paper (For Poinsettia)
Spellbinders - Fancy Framed Tag dies

Ranger - Pearl Drops (White Opal) 

DecoArt - Glamour Dust (Crystal) 

Trimcraft - Simply Creative gems

My Stash - Red linen card, White lace ribbon, Tartan ribbon and Bow

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, I really appreciate it! I hope that I have given you some inspiration too and that you will come on over and join us for this months challenge, we love seeing all your fab creations!!

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following challenges:-

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #436 ATG with Twist of 'Add a Sentiment' x
Cute Card Thursday Challenge - #554 Anything Goes x
Crafting by Designs - #Get Ready for Christmas October Edition
MMM Challenge - #83 Stencil Stories
Pink Gem Challenge - #230 Anything Goes x
A Bit More Time to Craft - #79 Anything Goes
Love to Craft Challenge - #28 November Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #115 Anything Goes
Daisy Chain Challenge - #25 Christmas/Winter
CCC Digi Creations Challenge - #98 Winter Time

Winter Wishes...

Hi there Crafty Friends, I can't believe that it's the start of another new month! Where has this year gone? As it's the 1st, that means we have a new challenge for you over at Digi Doodle Studios. Our theme for the month is Christmas/Winter. For my inspiration, I've used this fab little image called Snowboard Sammy. He's fab and so versatile, he can be used like I have here for Christmas, or for Birthdays and for any special occassion. It can be so hard to find suitable cards for Men/Boys... so this image certainly does the job to help create that special card!!

To create this scene, I matt and layered together complimentary First Edition papers, then added some craft fabric which had snow effect on top. I held this in place by addidding die cut glitter snowflakes and die cut tag sentiment topper. The image, I coloured with promarkers, then carefully cut out and placed as shown! I finished off by adding some miniture die cut snowflakes and gems!

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - 'Snowboard Sammy' Image

ProMarkers - Satin, Blush, Pastel Blue, Artic Blue, Cool Grey 1&3, Vanilla, Tan and Cornflower

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour Card

Trimcraft - First Edition 'Silent Night' Papers and Snowflake Dies, Dovecraft Tag Die and Silver Glitter Card

Ranger - Glossy Accents

My Stash - Craft Snow Effect Fabric, Cord Wool and Gems

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave such lovely comments, it means so much to me. I hope that I have inspired you to come on over and join us for this months challenge?! If you need more inspiration, then why not stop by our Facebook Fan Group, where you will find loads more creative ideas by both DT and DDS fans!

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following Challenges:-

Monochrome Magic Challenge - #16 Monochrome or Twist of Pink
Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - #10 Anything Goes 15 Oct - 12 Nov x
Morgans Artworld Open Challenge - #11 Anything Goes 1 - 27 Nov
Classic Design Team Challenge - #11 Anything goes 1- 27 Nov
Love to Craft Challenge - #28 November Anything Goes
Pink Gem Challenge - #230 Anything Goes x
A Bit More Time to Craft - #79 Anything Goes
Love to Scrap Challenge - #115 Anything Goes
I Love Promarkers Challenge - #371 Anything Goes with Option Add Ribon or Bow x

Autumn Blessings ...

Hi there crafty friends and followers, I'm definitely not liking this colder snap of weather we have been getting here in Ayrshire! Just wish the warm days were back again, although I do like the multi colourful autumnal days!! With that in mind, it's my turn to share with you my little bit of dt inspiration for Digi Doodle Studios. Here I am using this gorgeous autumnal little image called Booker from the new Autumnal/Winter collection. Isn't he so cute?!! This is my creation...

On a 7x7 card blank, I matt and layered glitter card with plaid card. The image, I printed, coloured, then carefully cut out, placing as shown. To decorate, I added various flower/leaf die-cuts, the flowers I also lightly inked round edges and added pearl drops to blossom branches, handmade pumpkin that I created using circle dies. Finishing off with die cut sentiment topper.

Materials Used 

Digi Doodle Studios - ''Booker'' image

Promarkers - Blush, Satin, Gold, Burnt Sienna, Tan, Caramel, Ginger, Pumpkin, Honeycomb, Burgundy, Shale, Mustard and Limited Editions Tawny Owl and Apple Cider

Crafter's Companion - Watercolour card

Crelando - Glitter card (back layer and blossom stamens) and Plaid card (top layer)

Dawn Bibby Creations - Fantasy Fusilier and Fern dies, Blossom Branches and Stamens dies

M&C Boutique (The Works) - Faux Stitch circle die

Spellbinders - Circle and Leaf die

Ranger Tim Holtz - Distress Ink (Tea Dye)

My Stash - Yellow patterned paper (flowers), Green card (leaf), Gold Linen card (blossom branches) and Pearl gems

It means so much to me that you have found the time to stop by...Thank you so much! I hope you like my inspiration, if you need more, then why not stop by our Facebook Fan Page, where you will find loads more creative ideas by both DT and DDS fans! There is still time to join us for our Monthly Challenge too, the theme being 'Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness or Halloween'. We'd love to see what you create!!

Till next time

Crafty Hugs

Donna (DT)

xxx

I am entering this into the following Challenges:- 

Worldwide Open Design Team Challenge - #10 Anything Goes 15 Oct - 12 Nov

Crafts Dreamy Challenge - #October Anything Goes

Not Just Cards Challenges - #October Anything Goes