Bearly Mine - Silver and Blue

At last I'm here on the Bearly Mine challenge and this weeks' theme is "Blue and Silver".

This is my first DT card for Bearly Mine so thank you ladies for letting me stay I hope that I do you proud.

For this weeks theme I decided to use my old Magnolia Snowman he's just such a cutie and looks fab with the snowflake paper which is from the "Pastel Christmas" range of digi papers which you can find here.

Can you also spot the spellbinders large snowflake which I have used with the mini dots papers!!

My beautiful snowman is coloured as always with my Pro Markers and I have added glamour dust here and there.

The sentiment is also from Magnolia and just perfect especially with the lovely snowflake circle I used for behind the snowman.

The circles where cut out on the circle cutter and I have added silver Viva Pearls around the main one the second layer is embossed dotty miri board.

Snowflakes are also from spellbinder and the small ones are a set made with felt just beautiful with the silver gems and fab papers.

Also added blue spotty ribbon.

Side view which also shows the lovely layered effect.

Don't you just love these papers you really must check them out and some beautiful colour tones a must have for Crimbo!!!!

Now just pop over to the challenge blog and check out the wonderful designs from the DT girls you will be amazed.

Challenges I would like to enter:

Tilda Town  - Anything Goes

Dutch Magnolia  -  Let it Snow  (Blue and White)

Totally Tilda  -  Recipe

Marvelous Magnolia Challenge  -  None traditional Christmas Colours

Well I'm having a nightmare these dongles well I have two different ones and I even have my sister's laptop as they are on holiday and both are rubbish its hit and miss every time I use it and so frustrating trying to get onto anything so I sorry you will still have to bear with me while I am properly sorted.

At least I'm back crafting and I must say I'm really loving it as as always its the only thing that keeps me happy and stops me thinking!!!!

I have lots of new goodies to play and some beautiful papers I have downloads from Donna's "Bearly Mine Designs" so I hope to be back tomorrow with a card for Midweek Magnolia.

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

Black Friday Sale

Check out Donna's sale over at 

Bearly Mine Designs!!!

 she has  30% off

  all her digi sets!!!!!!!!!!

You can't afford to miss out on this offer especially the new Christmas range she has.   I have been playing all day with the Pastel and Festive Christmas papers they are just divine a real must have.

Offer finishes at Midnight Sunday.

Well we've moved!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes we have now moved only temporary until we find something and my word we are really struggling for space!!!!

My craft room is now a space in the living room and its just for storage as there is no room for my desk so if I'm not colouring sat on the sofa my card making is the kitchen side well that's when I eventually start which I hope to do this weekend.

Because this is not permanent we have no internet and I just have a dongle which is great when it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least I have my computer up and running for my digi paper and images.

I have just listed more goodies on my eBay account as I am now condensing even more but on a good note I bought myself a pressie yesterday (needed cheering up as I really don't like it here) a much wanted and needed Grand Calibur which was at a fab price at Hobby Craft at £70.00 so was far too good to miss and also a day light another bargain at half price.

Anyway thanks for all your lovely wishes and thanks to my DT teams for bearing with me I really appreciate it and even though life is not perfect I have everything crossed that one day soon I will be happy once again xxxx

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

Just to say hello xx

 Just wanted to pop on and say hello!!!!

I am still here and looking at all your amazing work which is totally beautiful.

My house move is getting me down now as I just don't know what to do first I already have a fabulous headache today and its only lunch time!! lol

Tomorrow is Halloween and my birthday so Rochelle has booked for me to go with her and Summer to Gulliver's Kingdom as they have a special Halloween themed day and Summer is getting dressed up so I will at least have a packing free day just have to worry about it all when we get back!

I also would like to ask if anyone has the Halloween stamps from Hanglar and Stanglar that they would like to sell I saw them a few years ago on eBay and now can't get hold of them I would really appreciated it if anyone would like to part with them!

Also need to apologise as I have not done my DT cards for a while but I hope to be back up and running soon as this is the only thing I have that keeps me occupied

Oh and don't forget I have goodies on eBay if any one is interested.

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

What a task!!!

Just a quick post because I am busy packing up to move and OMG what a mess I am in there is stuff all over my house I just don't know where to start!!!!

The main room is my beloved Craft Room I have already packed five boxes and you can not tell I have been there!! lol

I have sat once again adding goodies to my eBay account as I have so much stuff you should see my mum's face when I get more craft stuff out!!!

Anyway I have so much to do and of course I am still off work and I am finding this so hard as I just have no interest at all, well apart from my crafts!!

I'm also very sorry that I can't get around to leave comments but my head is a bigger mess than before I just hope that once this is all over I can try to sort myself out properly and try to move on with my life!!

Fingers crossed xxx

I am posting a card I did for my nephew's birthday as always I was in a rush to take them down and the light wasn't good at all so the pictures really don't do these gorgeous papers any favour's at all!!!

The Boy Zone 

Don't forget Donna also has a great sale on at the moment so well worth a look!!!!

Check out this little fella my new Toread's stamp which are now in at Natalie and Amy's he's called "Zeru" just perfect for that little dude!! Coloured as always with my Promarkers and added Green Stickles.

These sentiment stamps are also with the stamp along with a few others and what an amazing price just £3.99.

Added stickles to the edges of my lush papers will have to use them again to show you the beautiful colours!

Finally a few buttons to embellish.

Don't forget as well that at Natalie and Amy's all your crafting basics plus many more beautiful goodies on offer and if you spend over £10.00 postage is free!!!!

Well that's it from me no challenges I afraid just off now to empty my kitchen cupboards!! lol

Hope you are all well and having fun crafting.

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxxx

Spooktacular Sale at Bearly Mine!!!

Check out Donna's "Spooktacular Sale" which starts today and grab your favourite digi's at bargain prices!!!!

Bearly Mine Sale!!

Thank for looking!!

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxxx

Just a little update xx

Well hello all you lovely crafter's!!!

Just wanted to let you know that I am still here and keep having a look at your blogs but at the moment no crafting!!!

But I have been adding lots of goodies to my eBay account if you would like a bargain you will find the link on my sidebar or here!!

Hope to be back crafting soon!

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxx

D'Arcy's Diaries perfect image xx

Well AWOL again I'm just so bad!!! lol

Here is my card that I made for my friend Kerry who lost her mum a week last Wednesday after a short battle with Cancer. Back in July I made a a get well card and a just because card for Kerry to give her Mum the second one was because she had just been diagnosed and Kerry loved giving her my cards because they always cheered her up.

I thought this image from D'Arcy was just perfect she is called "Time to Think" and can be found here.  Coloured as always with my pro markers and added some stickles.

I actually made a 6 x 6 Topper but when I went to stick it to the card is was too big!!!

Papers are First Addition and can be found here at Natalie and Amy's.  Beautiful pearls added to the corners.

The sentiments are from Kaisercraft and the border punch is from EK Success.

Added Retro punched flowers in the same papers and a beautiful punched leaf with a soft blue pearl center.

A side view.

Don't forget for all your crafting essentials and so much more pop over to Natalie and Amy's on line store and if you spend over £10 its postage free!!!

Challenges I am entering are:

2 Sisters  -  Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts  -  Make your own flowers

Nadias Challenge  -  Condolence

Paper Crafting Journey  -  Add some Bling

Deep Ocean  -  Anything Goes

Diva's by Design  -  Anything Goes

Crafts and Me  -  Anything Goes

Well I actually started this post yesterday but then Summer came to stay and she's at that age now where she requires all your attention!!! lol

Need to pop off now to try and sort out my DT creations then hopefully can call back later to leave some comments!!

Before you go please pop over to Live and Love Crafts where Sandy has this candy!!

Because October is Breast Cancer Month "Think Pink" Sandy has put together this must have "Pink" Candy.  

This is what she has wrote!!!!!

It affects old as well as young, women as well as men, rich as well as poor…

Cancer. The dreaded C word. 

Most of us probably personally know someone who has been affected.
In my case it was a very close relative who 9 years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through chemo and radiation and she also had the mastectomy. She fought hard and she won.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and here on the LLC Blog we wanted to do our part to increase awareness of the disease by creating in PINK. As most of you know, the Pink Ribbon is the international symbol of breast cancer awareness.

I have just lost three people one was Kerry's Mum and the other two family members (Man and Wife) who lost their lives less then three weeks apart and know the devastating effect it has on the family left behind!!!  

This is such an amazing cause which everyone should always get behind as we never know when it may effect us. 

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend and thanks for popping by!

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

P.S:  Check out my listing on eBay you may find a bargain.

Selling a few bits and bobs xxx

Just wanted to let you know I've been busy cleaning out my crafty stash and bits and bobs I have hanging around my home!  I have started to list them on eBay if anyone is interested you can find them here or on my side bar!  



Thanks Chanelle xx

Download Diva in Pink and Black.

Edited at 7 pm!!  Just wondered if anyone was having problems linking up entries I have tried on the challenges below and my screen is showing no link!!! 


My lovely daughter Danielle asked me if I could make her a birthday card for a friend and because I know she dislikes my "Magnolia's" I went with "Download Diva" from Kenny K digi's. If you manage to get over there today they have a sale on with 30% of all images!!

Coloured her with my Pro  Markers and added stickles here and there.  I also used my new Martha Stewart corner punch and then added a pink pearl to the centers.

  

My papers are from Magnolia (I had to use something from them didn't I) added to black card.

Birthday sentimentis from SU and the lovely pink mesh ribbon is from my stash!

I ended up punching flowers out with my EK Success punches and different leaf punches as I am patiently waiting for my new Big Shot to arrive after the sad loss of my Cuttlebug!! lol

Side view where you get a better view of my papers, stickled edges and design!

Challenges I am entering are:

Totally Gorjuss  -  Anything Goes

Stampalot  -  Punch Away

Crafty Boots  -  World Card Making Day

In The Pink  -  Pink plus 1 other \Colour

Simon Says  -  Glimmer and Sparkle

Well that's me done just need to link up!!

I have a real hangover today far too much Cheery Wine last night and really feeling it today!  Hope to manage to come and see you all but it might take me a while.

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

Me to You xxx

This is so different from my Halloween cards but this was a request for my friends Sister who loves "Me to You"!!

Just look at this a card with no DP's who my word how scary is this especially when I have so many but I do love the overall look!

The main image is actually a topper but now I have some stamps so won't get caught out again but these topper are so cute!!!

I got to use my new dies from Magnolia the clouds and the banner these where a real bargain from eBay!!

Threaded the banner onto some beautiful pink candy striped twine the stamps are from an alphabet set from Natalie and Amy's shop! 

The flowers, pins and butterfly are all from my large stash.

Decorated the inside as well the border punch is from EK Success and the Tatty Bear was a freebie stamp!!

Just so different but the lady who ordered it loved it!!

Challenges I am entering are:

Fab and Funky  -  No Patterned Paper

Paper Pretties -  PWC226  -  Flowers

Papertake Weekly  -  Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss  -  Punch/Die

Well that's me for tonight not had a very good week and then the plate on my Cuttlebug cracked and not long after it banged and fell to bits I can tell you I'm gutted!!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxxx 

Getting into this masking lark!!!

Its another Halloween card just loving them at the moment and really getting into this masking lark.

Over at Midweek Magnolia our theme is "Halloween" so here's some more inspiration.

I have used my new flying witch she's so sweet and love her shoes masked together with this lovely moon scene just love how my background colouring looks and as always I have used my Pro Markers.

This time I have used Magnolia papers with black card and orange bazzil.

This fabulous sentiment stamp is from Cat's Life Press.

Check out my Cherry Lynn die who gorgeous is this and so perfect for Halloween.

Closer look at the must have die and sparkly spider.

Punched out some ek Success flowers and added brads to the center's   The branch is actually a tree cut on my Cricut along with the webb which I have added stickles too.

Lastly a side view where you get so see all the detail.

Don't forget to pop over to Midweek Magnolia for our Halloween Theme this week and to see check out the spooky cards created by the DT.

Don't forget all your crafty essentials are over at Natalie and Amy's and they also have some lovely new goodies now in store and postage free if you spend over £10.

Challenges I am entering are:

Magnolia Stamp Lovers  -  Halloween

Dutch Magnolia lovers  -  Halloween Birthday

2 Sisters  -  Favourite Stamps (Halloween Magnolia's)

Simon Says  -  Sparkle and Glitter

Craft us Crazy  -  Halloween/Anything Goes

Moving along with the times  -  In the dark

Crafts and Me  -  My sentiments exactly

Creative Inspirations  -  Anything Goes

Dilly Beans  -  Fall is in the air

Tilda Town  -  Clean and Simple/Fussy and Fancy

Live and Love Crafts  -  Halloween/Fall

Heck of a Challenge  -  Spooktacular

Party Time Tuesdays  -  Frightfully Scary Projects and cards

Deep Ocean  -  More than 2 colours

Hooked on Crafts  - Halloween

Cherry Lynn Designs Challenge  -  Halloween

Well I hope you like my Halloween card I'm loving them at the moment and really enjoying masking and colouring.

My lovely friend Kerry lost her "Beautiful Mum" yesterday so I'm off now to make her a little card!

Take care and big hugs Chanelle xxx

Midweek Magnolia and its Spooky Hallloweeeeen!!!!

Well this is my favourite challenge over at Midweek Magnolia because yes it's Halloween!!!!

You wouldn't believe how many beautiful Magnolia images I have so the choice was so hard so I decided on just these ten!!! lol

I am so please with my masking as sometimes it leaves a lot to be desired but I think this time I have done it really well!

Coloured in with Pro Markers and added lots of stickles and some glossy accents!

Checkout these must have Halloween Papers from Bearly mine how gorgeous are these spiders and plenty of colour choices!!!  The Owl I have coloured then added glossy accents to his eyes and of course the sentiment is magnolia.

I get to use all my Hallowen goodies so here are my Martha Stewart punches Drippy Goo and Spiders Webb, the Boo is cut on my cricut.

Added some beautiful ribbon a crochet glittery black flower from eBay and a Halloween brad which the picture isn't showing properly.

Here I have added a fence cut again on my cricut and a candy bag from Magnolia.

Side view of my card which I must say is the first Magnolia Halloween card I have created especially with so many stamps!!

So that's my creation so now you really must pop over to see what the other fabulous DT girls at Midweek Magnolia have created to get you started with some great inspiration for your very own Halloween entry which as always has a divine prize straight from Magnolia!! 

This is the link for these must have papers.

Happy Haunting £5.00

Challenges I am entering are:

Just Magnolia  -  Pearls/Punches/Dies

Magnolia Mania  -  Bow

Magnolia Stamp Lovers  -  Halloween Creation

Dutch Magnolia Lovers  -  Halloween Birthday

Totally Gorjuss  -  Punch/Die

Creative Inspirations  -  Anything Goes

2 Sisters  -  Favourite Stamps (Halloween Magnolia's Rock)

Dilly Beans-  Fall is in the air!

Tilda Town  -  Clean and Simple or Fussy and Fancy

Deep Ocean  -  More than 2 Colour's

Live and Love Crafts  -  Fall/Halloween

Heck of a Challenge  -  Spooktacular

Forever Friends  -  Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly  -  Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays  -  Frightfully Scary Projects and Cards 

Crafts and Me  -  My Sentiments Exactly

Joanna Sheen  -  Down in the Garden

Hooked On Crafts  -  Halloween

Well that's me done and if everything goes ok this is my first scheduled post so I'm very nervous!!!

Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx

Some News to Share xx

It's so nice to be sharing good news with your all instead of always moaning!!!

Well as you can see I managed to get on the DT team over at Bearly Mine Challenges and I'm so thrilled and so honoured to be part of such a lovely team of ladies and to get to play with such lush papers so thank you so much Donna for the invite xxxxx

Well I just need to tell you as well that the theme over at Bearly Mine Challenges this week is 

"HALLOWEEN"

Its my favourite time of year I just love it and Donna has introduced these fabulous papers below which I must say "You Really Do Need"  the colours and designs are so fun!!!!  

Check out more lush papers from Donna's online store here you won't be disappointed.

Haunted Halloween £5.00

Also have you seen on my side bar that Donna also has a fabulous 

"Mega"

Candy on offer just check out these pictures below!!!!

This Candy is open worldwide so go on check it out!!

This fabulous printer is just amazing and open to "UK" followers only!!

Well that's it for today will be back tomorrow with my "Midweek Magnolia" DT card and I must say I really am please with the finished design so I hope you will all check back tomorrow!!!

I have also scheduled the post so fingers crossed as it's my first time so I hope I've set it correctly!! lol

Have a lovely day thanks for popping by Love and Hugs Chanelle xxxx