Pollycraft Monday Challenge #82 3 Circles

Hi Everyone!!

Well... thats it for the 'monster madness' lol....

back to normality... whatever that is?!

The lovely Joanne has set us a new theme at the Pollycraft Challenge...

3 Circles

This idea worked MUCH better in my head...lol!!

Two of my 'circles' are the tree tops, and the third is a sentiment I created ...

I've coloured Clover -' I believe'  and the trees from the 'love ...naturally' set with promarkers...

The sentiment is from the Sonny Says sentiment set...

I created the grassy 'hill' with canvas...

I attached a bit of lace across the bottom, and a flower from my stash...

bit of doodling, dash of glitter et voila!!

We hope you can join us this week!!

We ae being sponsored by Quixotic Paperie

and there are these gorgeous Prima papers up for grabs...

Thanks for visiting...

Paula xx

Colour your Critter Challenge.... Winners!!

Just a quickie post...

HUGE thanks to those of you who coloured your Critter!

I hope you had fun?!?

The 3 lucky winners picked by Random.org are:

Random Integer Generator


Here are your random numbers:

8 15 11
 Timestamp: 2011-02-27 23:29:19 UTC

Congratulations ladies!!
Please can you contact me to claim your prize!!

More prizes to be won at the end of the week... as we have something exciting happening!!
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Critters And Cogs Week 'Featured Blogger' KATHY

 Hi Everyone!!

Well, we are on the final day of my special Critters And Cogs week...

I hope you've enjoyed the fun??

Today I'd like to share with you some AMAZING creations from another fabulous Blogger...

Say 'Hello' to KATHY

Kathy has THE most amazing imagination and the cards she's made with the critters and cogs are just BRILLIANT....

on this card I love the way she has merged several of the same image to look like a load of monsters rushing to get in to a party....

The image on this card is thumbs up.... you can grab him HERE...

This next card is BRILLIANT.... firstly, check out the colouring on Fluffy... he looks FLUFFY!!! brilliant!

I love the sentiment, and the wired flowers are gorgeous!!

More than anything, I LOVE Kathy's ability to think 'outside the box' ...

WHO else would come up with using a Monster and a Robot on a wedding card????

How cool would this wedding be???

I ADORE this card... its just so kooky!! and look... a 'fluffy' fluffy again!!

I really would LOVE to live inside Kathy's head... just for a day!!!

and last but by no means least is a little treat box Kathy made using this months Freebie... which you can still grab for a couple more days....

Brilliant isn't it? Love the googly eyes!

THANKS Kathy for letting me share your work!!!

Well folks, thats all...

I'll be back tomorrow to announce the winners of the Colour your Critter challenge...

Thanks for visiting....

Paula xxxx

Critters and Cogs week... last chance to get the new images at 79p!!!

 Hi all! I'm late in the day again!!! sorry!

Feeling REALLY yucky today... Doing nothing but sneeze!

Today I'm sharing with you some DT creations using the NEW images in the Critters and Cogs range...

This is your last chance to grab these for the BARGAIN price of just 79p...

After tomorrow they will be 99p...

First up are 2 gorgeous cards from Joanne, and Emma ... using Nova the Alien...

You can grab NOVA HERE...

Next... two stunning cards from Joanne and Jane featuring Trix the Robot...

You can grab TRIX HERE...

And last but not least... 2 Awesome cards from Lynsey And Emma featuring Spike the Monster...

You can grab SPIKE HERE...

Another quick reminder.... you've got until tomorrow night to get your entries in for the 'Colour your Critter' challenge

 at the minute there are only 9 entries :( ... and there are 3 chances to win 10 digis...

so what are you waiting for!!! theres a great chance to win!

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Thank you to everyone who had a guess at which critter I drew first...

After you were given a second guess...

3 of you guessed correctly!!!

The first little critter I drew was...

ZOOM!!!

Congratulations to Louise, Dragonllew and Dora!! you all guessed right, so you can choose yourself a digi from the shop 

just email me with your choice!

Right... off to bed for me!!!

I'll be back tomorrow for the final day of the celebrations... with another 'Featured Blogger'

Goodnight!!

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'Critters And Cogs' week 'Featured Blogger' DEIRDRE

Hi again!!

Blimey! when I decided to do this Critters And Cogs Party, I didnt anticipate being sick, and having a busy week... I keep forgetting to post!!!

Today I'm featuring some cards from another 'featured blogger'

BUT before I introduce you, and show you some AWESOMENESS...

I need to clear up the little matter of the 'Guess the first critter I drew' competition from yesterday...

okay.... so for some reason almost everyone has gone for Fluffy!!!

Maybe its because once one person said it, the rest thought it must be right??? I don't know, but it wasn't Fluffy.... sorry!!!

So I'm giving you all another chance...

for the record...

All the original Critters and cogs were released at the exact same time, and I have never actually mentioned which I drew first, so it is purely guess work!!!

I thought it would be fun....oops!

anyway, you've got another chance, and you know it wasn't fluffy... so keep on guessing!!! theres a free digi for anyone who guesses right...

Shall I give you a little bit of help???

ITS NOT A ROBOT!!!

right, onto my 'Featured Blogger' Today I'd like you to say 'hello' to the QUEEN of CLEAN AND SIMPLE

DEIRDRE 

I am SO jealous of Deirdre's ability to make stunning cards without having to throw a million and one things on them...

They just WORK!!!

Check this out.... its so cool...

and heres another... I so LOVE Deirdre's style

This is one that Deirdre did as a guest for us last year... FAB isn't it?

And another.... don't you love the stitching???

When I grow up, I want to make cards just like Deirdre...!! lol!

THANKS Deirdre for letting me show these... I LOVE them!!

You can get your Critters And Cogs images HERE...

Still at bargain prices until Sunday!!!

Right.... I've got to go get ready to go out for a meal...

I'll be back tomorrow....

and remember to GUESS THE FIRST DRAWN CRITTER.... and enter the Colour your Critter challenge...

Paula xxxx

'Critters and Cogs' week some DT inspiration... and a chance to win a Digi...

Hi all,

I've managed to get the dreaded flu, so didn't feel up to posting yesterday :(

So, i'm now a day behind with my Critters and Cogs  posts...

Today I'll be sharing some GORGEOUS creations from My GORGEOUS Design Team...

Today I'm featuring cards from the most recent DT girls... I say 'Recent'.... most of them started just before the release of the Critters and Cogs, so they have been with me for almost a year!!

WOW, thanks girls!!

You may have seen these before, either on the challenge blog, or during the initial release posts, but I'm sure you don't mind seeing them again!!

The first one is from Marit, and it was her very first DT card featuring Cosmic

Janes first ever DT card was this shaped card using Made with Love

Sheena started off her DT position with these Snap cards (fab idea)

Heres Marias First DT creation using Spring

Kylie's First DT creation was this, featuring Made with Love, and Cosmic

And heres one from our most recent DT member Sandra, featuring Fluffy

Aren't they all FAB!!

Tomorrow, I'll be introducing another 'Featured Blogger' but I'll leave you today with a little chance to win yourself a Digi stamp of your choice...

 Guess the answer to this question:

Which 'Critters and Cogs' Digi did I draw FIRST ???

Leave your answer in a comment...

I will give you the answer TOMMOROW...

anyone who guesses right, can choose themselves a FREE digi!!

See you tomorrow!!

'Critters and Cogs' Featured Blogger - ANNIKA

Hi again.... this is my second post today!

You can read my earlier post here:

Pollycraft Monday Challenge #81 Diamonds and Pearls

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Well.... its day 3 already of the 'Critters and Cogs' week!!

Have you joined in the Challenge yet??

There are 3 prizes to be won!!

Heres some more inspiration for you...

In the last year I have seen some fabulous creations during my blog travels...

And some bloggers have really caught my eye!!

So I asked a few of them if I could showcase their work...

Today I'd like you to say 'hello' to:

 Annika

I just love Annikas Fresh and Funky Style... her cards are always BRILLIANT, without being too fussy!

 She's got an eye for colour, and always chooses fabulous paper mixes... I love the die cut lettering!

And YES... she LOVES Pink, Green and Brown...lol!

Aren't they all fab??? so clean and fresh!!

Thanks Annika for creating these beauties!! and for letting me show them!

I'm sure they have inspired you all!!

If you've got some Critters and Cogs in your Digi stamp collection...

Dig them out and colour them in your FAV colour...

You can enter your project in my Challenge to win a FAB prize...

Thanks for visiting today!!

Tomorrow i'll be back with some inspiration from my AMAZING Design Team...

AND..

a little extra fun ;)

See you then.....

Paula xxxx

Pollycraft Challenge #81 Diamonds and Pearls

Goooooooooooooooood Morning!!

I hope everyone's had a lovely weekend???

My big, and little fella have both got 'man' flu (again!) so I've been kept busy...

This morning we have set a new challenge over at the Pollycraft Challenge

and its:

 'DIAMONDS AND PEARLS'

I just know you are all going to love it, and can't wait to see what you create!!

This card is a bit of a contrast to my current blog 'monster crazyness' ...lol!!

I really LOVE this card...(is that wrong??)

I gave it to my MIL who is feeling a bit down since she fractured her ankle...

I've had a bit of a play with Canvas... and have used it as a backing (ignore the dodgy wonkyness!), and made a couple of different flowers with it... I really love it, and will definately be doing this more!!

The DP is Pink Paisley

The Digi Stamp is Clover- Butterfly Wishes from the Lilybean fairies Range

I've added various Pearls, gems, flowers and buttons from my stash...

The sentiment stamp was a gift from my lovely friend Maria...

(I must remember to ask her the name of them!)

We hope you can join in the fun this week!!

Don't forget theres also a challenge running on this blog

The 'Colour your Critter' challenge

HERE

I'll be posting again in a little while, as I have some more inspiration for our 'Critters and Cogs week'

Thanks for visiting!!

Paula x

'Critters And Cogs' week' Colour your Critter' challenge!

Good Morning!!!

Welcome to day 2 of the Critters and Cogs Celebrations...

Today I'm setting you a challenge...

'Colour your Critter'

I want you to use a Critters and Cogs image coloured in your FAVOURITE COLOUR on your project.

Nice and easy, right?

Post your project on your blog, or online gallery, and leave a link to it on THIS POST

(New creations only please!!)

please mention the Challenge in your post, and provide a link to me!

The Challenge will be open until Midnight (GMT) Saturday 26th Feb..

I will randomly pick 3 winners on Sunday the 27th...

and each winner can pick 10 digis from the shop...!!!

Today for a little bit of inspiration I thought I'd show you some of my Critters and Cogs creations...

These have all been shown on my blog before, but I think its a shame to only show cards the once...

these are some of my favourite EVER cards!

I always have fun creating with these images...

Using Monster Party

 Using Surprise

 Using Fluffy

Using Spring

 Using Zoom

 Using Cosmic

Using Star, Monster Party,Fluffy and Surprise

Sentiments used on all cards are from the Critters and Cogs clear stamp set... just £3.99 at the moment!

Don't forget, there are FAB bargains to be had on all the Critters and Cogs range this week... and 3 NEW Stamps!!

 so....go and grab youself a bargain... get colouring in your favourite colour... and enter a link to your project below...

Can't wait to see what you make!!

HAVE FUN!!

Paula xxxx

Tomorrow I'll be showing some AWESOME 'Critters and Cogs' Inspiration from a 'Featured Blogger'

Don't forget to check them out!!

Monster Madness!! Critters and Cogs party all week... Bargains, challenges and inspiration!

Good Morning!!!

Thanks for popping over today!

You've picked a FAB time to visit, as we are having a BIG Party this week...

On the 27th Feb its been one year since I drew the first critter in the 'Critters and Cogs' range...

So in the week approaching this fab Birthday... its a celebration!!

I have to say these images were some of my favourites to draw, and to create with... I love creating fun cards and they are such a refreshing change from girly images...

The party will last for a WHOLE week, and I'll be sharing lots of inspiration... we've got a couple of 'Featured bloggers' lined up... a special challenge and I've also added 3 new special edition Critters and cogs images to the shop!

So come and join the party!!

Today I want to share with you some BARGAINS you can find in the shop as part of this Party...

Firstly you can grab these 3 New special edition digis for just 79p each for the party week...

Nova

Spike

Trix

    

Check this out for a bargain...

I've bundled up the original Digis into 5 packs...

and you can get each bundle for just £1.99!!

Thats just 39p a stamp!!!

Party Critters

Cutesy Critters

Robots

AND...

You can also get the 'Critters and Cogs' Sentiment clear stamp set

For just £3.99

Pop over and grab your bargains...

Tomorrow you are going to need them if you fancy entering a challenge to win a FABULOUS prize!!

make sure you pop back each day... I'll be showcasing lots of 'Critters and Cogs' creations from My DT...Featured bloggers, and loads more....

I'll finish todays post with my latest card featuring a Favourite critter...

FLUFFY!

This was my hubby's Valentines card....

I've had a go at clean and simple...

I printed fluffy straight onto the card, and coloured him with promarkers...

most of the sentiments are from the Sentiment set... the 'Cuddle' is handwritten

couple of heart shaped gems... and thats it!!

Well, I think thats enough for today....

Don't forget to come back for the special Challenge Tomorrow!!

Paula xx

Join the Pollycraft Facebook Group....

Good Evening!

Just popping on to let you know I have just set up a Pollycraft group on facebook...

Pollycraft Group

Everybody is welcome.... and bring along a friend (or two...)

Not much happening at the mo, but hopefully we can get some inspiration in there, and have some fun?

I only joined facebook yesterday... OMG how addictive and mad is it?

Hope to see you over there...

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Pollycraft Challenge 80 Special Birthdays

Hi all!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Hope you've all been spoilt rotten?

The lovely Emma has set a new challenge this morning over on the Pollycraft Challenge blog...

SPECIAL BIRTHDAYS

So in short we'd like to see your birthday cards for Special AGES or Special people!

This card is for my 'not so little' mans upcoming Birthday...

I'm so ahead this year!

I've used The NEW Jerry Kisses 'Tunes' image... coloured with promarkers

The papers are mostly DCWV Rockstar, with a little scrap of Pink Paisley thrown in...

not much more to it...

The little tabs are die cuts from the crate paper orbit kit

The sentiment is CC designs 'Amy r Summer Sentiments'

The '12' is printed, coloured with promarkers and hand cut.

We hope you can join us this week... theres a fab prize from Crafty Emmas Store to be won!

Thanks for looking!!

Paula xx

Pollycraft Challenge #79 and New Releases!

Goooooooooooooood Morning!!

Happy Monday everyone...

I've got a little bit to share today, so grab a cuppa...

First up, its Marias turn to set us a challenge over at the Pollycraft Challenge... and she has provided us with another fabulous sketch to work with...

We would also like to see you showing us some LURVE... as we have a love theme rolled in too!

Doesn't need to be a valentines card though...

Heres mine....

I've used Sonny Honeycloud Poetry...

She's been coloured with Promarkers....

I've cut away the part fence she was leaning on, and redrawn my own fence with a fineliner

The background has also been handrawn with a fineliner... and coloured with promarkers...

after colouring I realised the colours were too vibrant, so I went over the whole thing with a sandstone promarker (except the cloud)... which seemed to do the trick!!

I've cut the swirls using my new Marianne Creatable die...

The flowers were in my crimbo pressie from the lovely Lynsey as was the DP (pink paislee)...

The 'let your heart bloom' sentiment was my chrimbo pressie from the lovely Maria...(sorry, dont know the make)

Mounted on kraft card... added a few pearls and  a bit of doodling...and thats about it!!

There's 10 digis up for grabs for this weeks winner....

and we have a fab guest designer too...

pop over to see who!

I've been busy doodling again.... and there are LOADS of New digis in the shop!!

I won't show you them all, you'll have to pop over to see 'em ;)

but I will share a couple that are close to my heart...

This is Fluffy Wabbit...

Everyones favourite monster has been hiding under the bed eating someones Easter egg, and got some dirty socks stuck on his horns... looks just like an Easter Wabbit....right?!

Jerry's back.... here he is makin' some NOISE... theres a couple of other Jerry's too...

I've been inundated with requests for this gal!....

Sorry ladies... Maurice is OFF THE MARKET....

Here's his significant other... Maud!

as you can see she's up for a giggle... check out 'Keep fit' Maud too...

And heres Cherry with 'just about the right size' easter egg.... yum!

There are LOADS more in the shop, featuring some old favourites, and a couple of newbies too...

all just 99p each!!

Well ... thats me for today!!

Hope you all have a great Monday!!

Paula

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