Redonkulous Designs Grand Opening Sale!

The secret is out! Redonkulous Designs has some exciting news to share!

Sheryl's new online store has been in the works for several months now and has just launched!  Now you can purchase instant downloads of Sheryl's fabulous digital images.  You will also save 15% OFF anything in her New store until Thursday. All you have to do is visit her online store RedonkulousDesigns.com, register, and type in this coupon code:  DONKA-DONK. Don't miss out!  To get more details on what other features her store has to offer visit her blog! Feel free to leave her questions or comments on her grand opening blog post!

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Die-ing for a Challenge #5

It's the 18th of the month, which means that it is time for a new theme over at Die-ing for a Challenge. This month, we'd love to see your pink and green creations.

I really love this colour combo but, weirdly, amongst the billions of collections of paper I have, there was only one pink and green collection I could use. Thank heavens for this DCWV 'Cherry Limeade' stack! It was sent to me by Tracy, but I can't seem to find it in the shop. However, if you *need* it, drop her an email and I'm sure she'll fix you up if she can :o)

Thanks for stopping by, hope you can join in our challenge!

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Just Because...

Yippee! It's Friday! It's been a particularly challenging week at work, so I am super happy that it is nearly the weekend! The other great thing about Friday is that it is my turn to post on the DTDF blog :o)

I've taken a slightly different approach with today's card. You know you often get a plain design on the back of pretty papers? Well, other than using it to cover the base of my card blank, I don't often give these plain designs a lot of attention. However, these Authentique papers had such a pretty plain side that I decided to make them the focus of my card. 

I think that the number of layers adds the detail needed to make up for the lack of pattern... what do you think? 

Whilst I'm never going to abandon pretty papers entirely, I'm glad I gave the neglected reverse side a chance to shine :o)

Challenges
All Sorts Challenge -Ice Cream Colours

Thanks for stopping by!
 


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Redonkulous DT Card #6

Hi everyone! How time flies... mid-June and Redonkulous DT Card #6 already! This weeks Redonkulous card features one of my favourite Redonkulous images, 'Goth Birthday'. With this one, you not only get the goth birthday girl, you also get some cute bunting. Whilst the bunting is arranged above Goth Girl in the digi image you receive, I wanted to show that it is more versatile than that and that you can cut it out to achieve a totally different look. All you need is a steady hand and some patience :o)

Those who stop by my blog often will notice that this card is much more fussy than my usual creations. Normally, I'm not a big fan of loads of stuff going on, but I really do like it on this card. I think it is because the layout and embellies are still very simple, it's just the DP that add the chaos! 

Challenges
Papertake - 3, 2, 1 (3 papers, 2 strips of bunting, 1 sentiment).
Oldie but a Goodie - Banners or bunting.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make sure you hop on now to Kim's blog, where you can see some sneaky peaks of my Redonkulous team mates cards!

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Xandra Says "Thank You"

Good morning all. Whilst today's card is not grey and miserable like the weather here in Southampton at the moment, it does feature a fantastic umbrella which I think I will be fairly envious of should I dare to venture outside the comfort of the house!

Isn't she adorable?! She's called Xandra and she is one of the characters created by the fantastically talented Mayzy Art. I have a real soft spot for these images (as you have probably guessed!), so expect to see them pop up frequently :o)

Challenges
Cute Card Thursday - Water, Water, Everywhere
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - For the Girls
Papercrafting Journey - Colour It Up

Thanks for stopping by!
 



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Make a Wish

Hi all! It's Friday and that means that it is my day to show DT stuff over on the DTDF blog. What have I created this week? Yep, I've played with yet more more CC Designs images! Can't get enough of these beauties at the moment :)

And a little close-up of my pretty MFT Die-Namics butterflies....

You would not believe the issues I had with these blinkin' butterflies... Don't get me wrong - I love them. They are my favourite dies. So imagine my upset when I was holding the small one in my hand one second, only to lose it the next. I turned my craft room upside down looking for it. In a fit of rage, I got up and literally stomped my feet (hey, I'm an only child, I do that). I then wondered when that lump was in my slipper. Yes, you guessed it, it was my little butterfly die! The bit that is puzzling me is how it got down to the floor, up my trouser leg, down into my ankle high slipper boots and underneath my foot..... No idea, but just glad I found it! 

Please tell me that these mishaps don't just happen to me?!

Challenges
Southern Girls - Things with Wings
Stampin for the Weekend - Bugs and Butterflies
PaperPlay - Back to Kraft Basics
Crafty Catz - Summertime
Emergency Crafters - Butterflies, Birds, Things with Wings
Totally Papercrafts - Doodle on It

Anyway, that's enough waffle from me, thanks for stopping by!



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Red, White and Blue

I know, I know, I've missed the whole red, white and blue thing by a day, but I guess you can say that the Jubilee celebrations inspired me to get inky after the event!

I've been after this Portobello Road paper for ages and was about to buy the 6x6 pad when I stumbled across the Do Crafts Creativity magazine which has 2 freebies included - an A4 paper book of Portobello Road papers plus some sentiment stamps to match. Even better, the whole lot was reduced to £2! I love a good bargain :)

Challenges
Polka Doodles - Regal Colours
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Creative Craft Challenges - Red, White and Blue

Thanks for stopping by!



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Take a Deep Breath...

... and think of me, taking very deep breaths! Yes folks, today I have an autobiographical card to share with you - I've started running! Since I got my ridiculous new job a year ago, I've put on about a stone. Clearly, I'm not happy about this and neither are my clothes....especially my trousers and skirts! I don't want to give up nice food (aside from craft shopping, it's my only real vice), so the only other option is to up the exercise. So, next time you wake up after a nice long lie-in, think of me... red faced and puffing away!

I have to say, I really do love this card. Not sure if it is the colour combo or the amazing image that do it for me (did I mention recently that I love Mayzy Art images?!), but I just can't help smiling when I look at it. If only all cards fell together this easily, eh?

Challenges
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Die Cuts and Punches
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiment Challenge - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Southern Girls Challenge - Dying to Die Cut
Crop Stop - Pretty Pearls
Hotshot Crafts - Die Cuts 
Dilly Beans Designers & Friday Challenges - Stripes

Hope you are having a fab bank holiday,

 

ETA: Apologies, can't add the link to the image. It was the freebie that got given away with every order in April, so isn't on sale now :(

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With Love...

Morning all, with all of the chaos of last week, I realised that I didn't share with you a card I made for my DT day over on the DTDF blog! I scheduled it OK over there, but completely forgot to post it on my own blog - whoops! Anyway, here it is, better late than never ;)

I had lots of fun colouring this little lady. I'm well in to red at the moment, so this card gave me opportunity to exercise my latest fave.... even if the blinkin' stuff does bleed like crazy!

Challenges 

Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Add a Sentiment
Ooh La La Creations - Make it Girly
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes 
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiment Challenge - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Crafting for all Seasons - Many Layers
Moving Along with the Times - Red, White and Blue
Delightful Challenges - Red, White and Blue

 

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A CC Thank You

It's Friday which means that it is Dies to Die For day! I've been playing with some of the latest CC Designs images recently and I just love them. They are a dream to colour and, even though they are simply drawn, I just love how much depth and definition you can pack in to you colouring. Oh yeah, they are super cute as well, of course!

This paper is from Echo Park and comes from one of their mini collection kits. Have you tried these yet? They are really cool as they give you a selection of double sided papers, along with journal cards and an elemental sticker sheet. You can get loads of different designs that they are perfect for both cardmaking and scrapbooking.

Challenges

Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Add a Sentiment
Ooh La La Creations - Make it Girly
Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
LEJ Designs - Ribbons Galore
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiment Challenge - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
Crafts and Me Challenges - Add a Ribbon

Anyway, that's enough rambling from me! Hope you have a fab weekend :)


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