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Saturday 26 July 2014

Squirrel

Hi and welcome just a quickie from me today.
Thought i'd share with you a tiny card I made for my daughter Lucy who is 22 today where does the time go. She is mad on Squirrel's so thought i'd make her a second card to add in her bag of presents.

Isn't he just the cutest little Squirrel.
Its from Clearly Besotted Stamps not only do they do the stamps they do a die as well which means you don't have to cut it out by hand :)

I teamed this up with a paper from one of the Dreamees CD's 
Along with some pearls from Hobby House.

Thanks for popping by enjoy your weekend.
Stay Safe & Happy Crafting
xxx

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Friday 25 July 2014

Hairdresser - Polkadoodles Clash of Colour Challenge

Hello and welcome to you today.
I hope you have been having lots of crafty fun in the sun.
Its time for another challenge over at 
The entries into the last challenge Add a Twinkle were fabulous so can't wait to see what you do with the new theme.
I've been playing with the Work & Play CD's 
I adore the Hairdresser as you can have so much fun with colouring her hair.
 The sentiment and all the papers are all from the

You can even buy the Hairdresser Digi as a single Download for just £2,25 .
Head on over to the Polkadoodles Shop to find a haven of crafty goodies.

Other items used:
Ribbon, Gems & Charms from my crafty stash. 
She has been coloured with ProMarkers.

Pop on over to the Blog to see the super talented DT inspiration for you.
Come and join the Polka Doodle Dandies Facebook group.

I look forward to seeing you entry and don't forget you have got to be in it to win it.

Thanks for stopping by stay safe and
 Happy Crafting till next time.
xxx




Sunday 20 July 2014

Clematis Flourish - Indigoblu

Well hello to you today I hope you are well and been having lots of crafty fun.
This post is so exciting for me as I went and spent 2 days at the home
of  
IndigoBlu
I got to spend 2 days learning technique's and all about the products and even got to see how and where the stamps are made, not only that I got to spend 2 whole days with the Amazing Kay and all the wonderful staff along with  the super talented crafty ladies who are all as excited as I am.

The reason for the excitement is that I am now Proud to be part of the DT and will also be Demonstrating in Craft Shops and Garden Center's and doing Workshops for this awesome 
British stamp company.

Here's a couple of samples that i've made.
Indigoblu Stamps - Clematis flourish - Cheremane Smith

Indigoblu Stamps - Clematis flourish - Cheremane Smith

The stamp i've used is the Clematis Flourish
Why not go take a peek around and even join in the challenge blog.
Click HERE
To be taken to where you need to go.

I can't wait to get started I adore stamping so much and these rubber stamps are one of the best you can buy and not only that they are all made in the UK.

Thanks so much for stopping by I hope to see you again soon.
Your lovely comments and following arevery appreciated 
THANK YOU

Friday 18 July 2014

Festive Hollybobs - Polkadoodles Challenge

Hi there and welcome to you today. 
I hope you are well and been having lots of crafty fun.
Ooooo im dead excited to bring you my first 
DT post for 
The challenge Theme is 


I've used the fab new 
Its jam packed full of Christmas and just how cute is Santa 

Other items used:
Spellbinder circle die - white webbing - glossy accents and stickles.

Pop on over to the Blog to see the talented DT samples all ready to inspire you to help you enter the challenge, you have to be in it to win it and with a fab prize on offer You just have to enter.
Why not pop by the Facebook Group and say Hi.

Thanks for stopping by today I hope to see you again soon.
Stay Safe && Happy Crafting.


Wednesday 16 July 2014

Summer Time - Crafty Musketeers

Hi thanks for joining me today, I hope you have been having some crafty fun.
Today is my very first post as an Official DT member for
I have GDT several times for them and was overjoyed to be asked to join them permanently as they are such a lovely team and have fabulous sponsors for the challenges too.

So the July Theme is
And is sponsored by the fabulous
Hobby House

Here is my Inspiration for you hope you like it

The beautiful Topper Image and flowers are all from

The papers are from Docrafts , We are Memory Keepers and Teresa Collins teamed up with Spellbinders grand circles die - White lace, ribbon and butterfly are from my ever growing crafty stash.
The Happy Birthday sentiment is from Dreamees.

We have already had some lovely entries so I look forward to seeing yours.

Thanks so much for stopping by today your lovely comments and followings are really appreciated.
Stay Safe & Happy Crafting till next time
xxx

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Tuesday 15 July 2014

Summer Blossom - Imagination Crafts

Hello and welcome I hope you are well and been having lots of crafty fun.

Today i'm here with a little Mid Way Inspiration for the 
Its a fab challenge and its well worth taking part as the prize is a whopping
£40 voucher to spend at the Imagination Crafts website.
The theme is
Anything goes
This Summer Blossom Stencil has to be one of my favourites.
Teamed up with Imagination Crafts Mica Powder from the Moonlight collection.
The Satin Black Card is a must in my eyes.

Other items used:
Spellbinder die - Black Ribbon and gems from my Stash - Versamark ink pad - Blue & White Card.
The sentiment I typed out on my computer..

How to make is simple.
Mat and layer the blue & white card.
Attach the stencil to the Black satin card with low tac tape.
Go over the stencil with your versamark ink pad and then lightly dust your mica powder over the top.
Print the sentiment onto white card and die cut.
Finally attach the sentiment to the corner along with the ribbon and add gems.
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I look forward to seeing your entry, if you want a little more inspiration hop on over to the Blog where you will find the Talented DT inspiration all for you to look through.

Thanks so much for you time today, I really appreciate your comments and following.

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Monday 14 July 2014

A Sneaky Peek

Hi there I hope you are well, thanks for dropping by.

Today i'm sharing a little sneaky peek with you but to see the full project in its glory head on over to the 


See you there ;)
I hope you like it.

Crafty Hugs
Cheremane 
xxx


Tuesday 8 July 2014

For my Sis

Hi and welcome and thanks so much for stopping by.

This is one card in the year I look forward to making.
My big Sisters Birthday 
Her fav colour is purple and she deffo isnt an all flowers and girly girl if you get my drift, so I always go on the hunt for unique stamps to make it special for her, as
she is really special to me so fingers crossed when she opens this today she will love it.



Items used:
The stamped Fairy is Violet Fairy/Angel by
 Jasmine Becket-Griffith
The Background stamp is Riped Fishnet by
Visible Image
The Spider stamp is by
 Aly's Inky Fingers
Along with
Dusty Concord distress ink - Purple silky crush ribbon -
The diamante skull I picked up from one of the shows I went to in the year.
A touch of glitter on the top of her wings.
This was coloured with copic's

Thanks so much for stopping by today it really means alot.
Stay Safe & Happy Crafting
xxx

Challenges Entered:
Graphit markers - Anything Goes
Left of center challenges - Fairy
Stamplorations - Stamp & Glitter
Crafty ribbons challenge - Anythings goes with Ribbon
Crafty Creations - Things with Wings
The house that stamps built - Winged things
A-step-in-the-darkness - Anything goes / Dark fantasy
A girl who crafts chalenge - Anything Goes
Cards galore challenges - Digi or Stamp
Visible Image - Anything Goes with their stamps




Tuesday 1 July 2014

A Touch of Elegance - Tattered Lace

Welcome and thanks for dropping by.
I hope you have been having some crafty fun.
Its the 1st of the Month which means a New Challenge over at
The theme is 
Elegance
We had some lovely entries into the June challenge and look forward to seeing your July entries.


I have chosen to use the lovely elegant Peacock 
Tattered Lace die.

Other Items Used:
Black White & Teal Card - Martha Stewart Punch - Spellbinder die - Ribbon & Gems from my stash - Downloaded paper.

To make
Die Cut the dies using your chosen machine.
Mat & layer the black teal and downloaded paper.
Punch a piece of black card, wrap the ribbon around before placing onto the front.
Place the circle die onto the front and using 3d glue gel attach the Peacock.
Finish off with a Bow and gems.

There is a fabulous prize on offer so what you waiting for as the saying goes.
You have to be in it to win it.

Head on over to the Blog to see the fabulous DT creations all ready to inspire you.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Stay safe & Happy crafting till next time.
xxx

Hearts of Gold - Imagination Crafts Challenge

Hello and welcome to you today.
Its now July
 Oh my is this year flying by.

Seeing its the 1st of July that means its a Brand New Challenge over on the
and the theme is
Anything Goes
Can't wait to see your awesome projects.
The June entries were amazing so 
Well done everyone who took part.

Now onto my little piece of inspiration for you.

I decided to use one of my Favourite Stencils Swirly Heart and teamed it up with the very first item I bought from Imagination Crafts many years ago which was Mica Powders and you can find this stunning colour in the Moonlight collection.

Other items used:
Pearl ,Cream & Gold cardstock - Martha Stewart punch - Versamark pad - Ribbon and Pearls from my crafty stash. Embossed using my Ebosser

To make
Emboss the stencil onto the pearl card in your embossing machine, don't remove the stencil from the card stock, now dab the Verasamark ink over the stencil and then dust over the mica powder.
Punch down the one side of your card to reveal the heart pattern.
Mat the pearl card onto the gold and then onto the front of your card blank.
Finish by adding pearls and ribbon.

There is a super fab prize on offer and you have to be in it to win it.

Hop on over to the Blog to see lots more inspiration from the Very Talented DT.
Why not come and say Hi on the Facebook Group.

I can't Thank You enough for stopping by and your lovely comments.
Stay Safe & Happy Crafting till next time.
xxx

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