It's Exhausting Being Cute!

Morning Everyone! Hope you all had a fab weekend!  I know that, for some of you, it's the first day back at work today ....... it's a chore isn't it! LOL.  I had to drag myself back there last Thursday, but at least I got to break in gently I guess, being the end of the week and all.  My little one is not best pleased that he's back at school today either! We've had such a fabulous break and reality bites a bit at times, but I'm sure we'll all get back into the swing of it again before you know it :)

Creative Creations Challenges is up and running today and, for now, it's going to be a Just For Fun challenge.  The theme for this next fortnight is ANYTHING GOES!

As there isn't a sponsor with a JFF challenge, we have been given a free reign in what we can create with and I have chosen this gorgeous image from Kith & Kin and this li'l lady is called Ella Head .....

Isn't she a little cutie?

I coloured her up with Copics using E000, E00, E11 for skin and V000, V12, V15, V17 for hair.

I fussy cut around her and rested little Ella on black cardstock, which I punched and glittered on the bottom edge.

The adorable sentiment is from Create with TLC, which was a fabulous freebie a little while back.  I thought it was a perfect match for this cutie.  I die-cut, glittered and adhered the sentiment with the edges flat and raised middle to give a bit of depth.  The gorgeous blooms are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the silver berries and lilac pearl string are both from Live and Love Crafts.

I hope you'll come & join in the fun at Creative Creations Challenges and, as it's Anything Goes, why wait?

We so look forward to seeing what you create!

I'd like to enter little Ella into the following:

As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Colour and Why (I am in love with any shade of purple from warm plum tones to fresh lilac tones - my definite go to colour, whether for creating or decorating my home)
Creative Knockouts  - #18 - All That Glitters
Make It Monday - #173 - Linky Party
Polkadoodles and Studio 12 - Week 1 - Anything Goes
Quirky Crafts Challenges - #1 2014 - Eyes Wide Open
Sweet Pea Stampers - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for popping by today!

Big Hugs xx

Creative Creations Challenges #22 - Inspired by a book

Good Morning to you all .... and a very WINDY morning it is here in the UK!! Didn't sleep a wink last night what with the torrential rain and lashing winds, plus the fact my darling little boy decided to patter into my bed at 1.30am! Seriously, how much space does a little one need? LOL!  As soon as the light of day dawned, it also dawned on me that I am now minus two fence panels .... don't you just love Mother Nature at times!!

Well, it's challenge time again over at Creative Creations Challenges and the theme for the next fortnight is Inspired by a Book

Our sponsor for this challenge is the fabby Sassy Studio Designs who are offering the lucky winner 4 digis of their choice!

I bet you'll never guess which book inspired me for my little creation ;)

This is the fabulous Cruella Honey and yep, you've more than likely guessed, the book for my inspiration is the one and only 101 Dalmatians.  What a classic! When I was about 10, there was a TV program called Take Hart and I sent in a picture I had drawn of the evil Cruella.  Now, I was hoping and praying my 'masterpiece' was going to be aired on national TV, but, alas, my drawing wasn't anywhere to be seen in the 'gallery' ..... I've always put it down to the fact that I'd forgotten to put my name & address on the back!!! That MUST have been the reason it wasn't shown .... LOL

Well, this particular Cruella is definitely a honey, unlike the original, and I thoroughly enjoyed colouring her with my Copics and playing 'dot-to-dot' on her fabulous coat! I then transferred the image onto my candle and added this gorgeous spotty, dotty ribbon to give an extra bit of glamour!

So, what book would inspire you to create?  We really hope you'll join us this time and we look forward to seeing your fabulous entries!

I would like to enter into the following:

Bloggers Challenge - Black, White and a splash of colour

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - #67 - Anything BUT a card

Kitty Bee Designs - #11 - Black, White and one other colour

Make It Monday - #164 Linky Party

Top Tip Tuesday - #112 - Black, White with a splash of colour

Thanks for popping along today! Big Hugs and Stay Safe!

Creative Creations Challenges #20 - Sketch

Hey Everyone .... I'm back again! LOL! 

It's challenge time again at Creative Creations Challenges and our theme for the next fortnight is to follow the sketch below:

Our sponsor this time is non other than the fabulous Kenny K who are offering a fantastic prize of 5 digis to our winner!

I've probably only ever followed about two sketches before and, honestly, I really should do it more as it's a whole load of fun and completely takes the headache out of wondering what to put where when that naughty crafter's block rears it's horrible little head!

I chose to use the very sultry Miss Fortune 

I coloured this gorgeous girly with Copics and added a bit of glitter to her hair for an extra bit of dazzle ;)  The papers are pretty old (Dovecraft ... I think) but I love the fab hot pink & black together!  I popped holes down each side of my little handmade fishtail flag, threaded some beads I had hanging around to kind of replicate her corset and popped bright, hot pink brads through every other hole.  

I hope you'll be able to join us this time and we look forward to seeing your wonderful take on our sketch.

Thanks for popping by today!

Happy Crafting and Big Hugs,

CCC joins CCC

Good Morning to you all and a very Happy Monday it is too!

Today I get to share some very exciting news - I have been chosen to become a DT member for the fabulous CREATIVE CREATIONS CHALLENGES!  Woohooooo!!   Thanks so much for having me, girls, and I hope I do you proud :)

This is a bi-weekly challenge split into two teams.  It's Team A's turn today and our fantastic sponsor is, no other than,
Floppy Lattes Digital Designs

who are offering a $6 voucher to our Winner

The theme for the next fortnight is EARLY CHRISTMAS and we can't wait to see what you create!

For my card today I was given some fabulous Digital Papers and a beautiful Christmas Sentiment to play with and here's what I came up with ...

I do love a bit of bling and did actually get a bit carried away with it here lol.  I used my spellbinders shaped circle die for the sentiment and I layered Marianne Designs snowflake dies to add some dimension.  The gorgeous pearl string, rhinestone flourish and snowflake charm can all be found at The Hobby House and the beautiful flat backed rhinestones used for the centre of each snowflake are from WOC.  The adhesive gems around the sentiment are from my stash as is the ribbon used to make my little bow, which I coloured up to match the papers :)

Well, that's about all from me for now but I do hope you'll head on over to the Challenge, take a peek at my new DTeamies' fab creations and post your very own makes whilst you're there!

Ta Ta for now and see you all again soon!
Big hugs xx