Friday 14 May 2010

The TownScrapper Challenge

I was so excited to be asked to play along with The TownScrapper Challenge this week. Maria asked if I would pick their challenge so created the below sketch. I had great fun colouring this cool Victoria case stamp Zeke. This stamp is exclusive to The TownScapper. Zeke has been coloured with Copic Markers and a little Prismacolor Pencil and sansodor. The fabulous guy papers are from the Cosmo Cricket pad Joy Ride. Lots of buttons used and also some jute ribbon.

Be sure to check out all the fabulous inspiration from The TownScapper team and hope you can play along with us! One lucky player will win the cute stamp C.C. Bumbee Hansel. Thanks again to Maria and Phebe for having me :-) Be sure to pop on over to Zoe's blog to as she played along too!


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Only 1 more day until we fly out to Florida :-) As you can imagine we are sooooooo excited!!!! I have had so much to do over the last few days preparing for our trip that I didn't have time to join in our Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge. This week we would love to see your creations using my favourite colour combination Green and Pink. Be sure to check out the beautiful samples from our awesome Design Team and also our talented guest this week... Pops :-)

As always one lucky player will win a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp of their choice!

Hugs,

Last orders at Bunny Zoe's Crafts

Just to remind our customers that we will be heading off on our vacation tomorrow :-) Any orders received today, Friday 14th before midnight will be sent before we leave.

Please note orders placed between Saturday 15th and Thursday 3rd June will NOT begin dispatching until Friday 4th June.

UPDATE: At last our Puddle Jumpers order has finally arrived. I know that some of you have been waiting for these cuties Ella, Sammy and also the sweet Tea Party set.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

Hiya Gorgeous!

Zoe and myself are so honored to have been asked to join The TownScrapper this week as their Mother Daughter Spotlight. Thank you so much to Phebe, Maria and the rest of the team for making us so welcome :-) We will also be joining them Friday for their weekly challenge.

The cutie image used on my card is called Lola and I was so lucky to use The Townscrapper's exclusive Victoria Case designs. Be sure to pop on over to Zoe's blog where you will see her card using the cool stamp Zeke with Guitar.

The beautiful papers are from the MME Laundry stack. Lola is coloured with Copic and a little Prismacolor Pencils with Sansodor and paper stumps to blend. Do you like the mini gem I added to her hair and bag?

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Also this week I am sponsoring A Spoon Full of Sugar with my stamp company Wags 'n Whiskers. Be sure to pop on over to check out the awesome cards created by the talented team using the new release Fun in the Sun stamps. There is a fun recipe to use and one lucky winner will receive two Wags 'n Whiskers stamps of their choice. Hope you can play along!

Hugs


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Sunday 9 May 2010

High Hopes Challenge - Sketch by AmyW

Happy Mother's Day to all countries who are celebrating today and wishing you a wonderful day!

Our new challenge over at the High Hopes blog has just started and this weeks challenge is hosted by the talented AmyW. Amy has the below great sketch for you to follow. I love sketches!


Remember to enter our challenges you need to use High Hopes Rubber Stamps!!!

The random winner of this challenge will receive the below stamp - Lynn Angel.

I couldn't wait to use the new Basic Grey Max and Whiskers papers so pulled out Odie and this fun HH Sentiment - Missing you is ruff! I love the colours in this new stack and as well as some very cute dog and kitty designs there are also lots of designs which could be used for cards which don't show furry friends. Odie has been coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prisma pencil and sansodor to blend.

Sorry this is such a quick post today but I am feeling a little ruff ;-) myself.

Hope you get time to play along with us and be sure to check out the oodles of inspriation over at the High Hopes blog.

Hugs,

Friday 7 May 2010

Fun in the Sun Blog Hop

Yippee!!! Today is the day for the Fun in the Sun Blog Hop and Release!! We have 9 fun designs from our fantastic designer Cris de Lara. Cris has done a fabulous job bringing our kids to life in these cute designs!

You should have arrived here from the wonderful Michele's blog but if not why not go to the start of the hop which is over at the Wags 'n Whiskers blog.

Make sure to leave comments during the Hop because there will be prizes!! Four blogs will be hosting candy...but you won't know which one...so leave a comment on all of them!!

Four lucky winners will get their choice of two (2) stamps from this release!!!

At 12pm GMT/7am EST, the stamps will go live!

All of the images for this release are IN STOCK and ready to be shipped.

The cute image used on my card today is called Joy Ride and features my daughter Zoe with our kitty Bella. Zoe only learnt to ride her bike at Christmas and the above photo is a rare one with her hair loose! When I first saw this design I just smiled so much at the likeness Cris had captured in Zoe's character.

Joy Ride has been coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prisma pencil and sansodor to blend. The gorgeous papers are Fancy Pants Roadshow. Lots of layering of these gorgeous papers on Kraft cardstock.

The blog hop will remain open all weekend and will close on Monday 12pm GMT/7amEST.
Don't forget there is also still time to help us Spread the word and be entered into the drawing to win the full release - 9 stamps. Just scroll down to my earlier post.

You next stop is the very talented Jeanette!

Have a wonderful weekend and happy hopping!

Hugs,


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Wednesday 5 May 2010

Fun in the Sun - Sneak Peaks Day 1

We are so thrilled to be able to share our latest Wags 'n Whiskers release with you!

We have 9 fun Summer themed stamps designed by our talented artist Cris de Lara. Cris has done a fabulous job bringing our kids to life in these cute designs!

The design shown on my card today is called Traveling Buddies. This fun stamp features my 10 year old daughter Zoe with our kitty Bella. My image is coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prismacolor Pencils and sansodor to blend. Aren't the papers fab! I love these colours and they are from the new DCWV Stack Safari Chic. Don't forget I sell all my DCWV in either full or Try Me Stacks. I printed the sentiment from Photoshop direct onto Kraft Cardstock. I have also added 8mm Chocolate Flat Back Pearls, Mini brads and Buttons.

Also my card fits with our challenge this week over at A Spoon Full of Sugar where the topic is Furry Friends!


The below wonderful Design Divas also have sneak peeks to share with you today.... Grab yourself a coffee and click through to check out their fabulous samples. We are so excited to also announce that Christa will be staying with us on the team as a permanent designer :-)











Make sure to check back tomorrow, too for even more sneak peeks!! Fun in the Sun will be released this Friday, 7th May at 7amEST/12:00pmGMT.

If you haven't already please help us spread the word by grabbing the blinkie/badge in my post below. Be sure to leave your details to be entered into the drawing to win the full release!!!

Also our current challenge will remain open until next Friday, 14th May so still plenty of time to play along!

See you tomorrow!

Hugs


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Monday 3 May 2010

Bunny Zoe's Crafts May Gallery Challenge

Our first Bunny Zoe's Crafts Gallery Challenge has just started :-) Myself and the DT will be hosting a new gallery challenge over at the Gallery on the first Monday of every month!

The first challenge topic has been chosen by myself..... I have a recipe for you :-)

3 Flowers, 2 Designer Papers and 1 Ribbon or Lace

Feel free to add any other embellishments as long as the basic recipe is there.

Who can enter our challenge?.... Everyone! To be entered into the prize draw you will need to have used at least one product on your card which can be purchased at Bunny Zoe's Crafts (you don't need to have purchased it from us ;-)


What will you win?.... 1 random winner will be chosen and receive a £25.00 gift certificate to spend over in the store.

What do I need to do?.... Register over at the Gallery and load your card into the May Challenge folder... Simple as that! If you have a blog be sure to show off your card there too, tell your friends about the challenge and link through to the gallery!

The challenge will close midnight, Sunday 6th June.

Looking for some inspiration?... My fabulous DT gals have loaded up their sample cards in the May Challenge folder :-) Be sure to check them out as they are awesome!

Before I go here is a little about my card: The cute image is a Digi by Michelle Perkett Studio called Princess for a day. My princess has been coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prismacolor Pencil. Papers are Basic Grey Green at Heart, Ribbon is Bazzill Sheer White Dot, Pins, Gems, 8mm Flat Back Pearls, Sonia Rose Peach. The Nestabilities dies are Big Scalloped Ovals Large and Classic Ovals LG.

Hope you can play along with us!

Hugs,

Sunday 2 May 2010

Challenge 74 - Home Country Flag

Hope your having a great weekend! It's a bank holiday here in the UK and typical.... we have rain :-( Hope your having a sunnier weekend. This weeks High Hopes challenge is hosted by our talented guest Sarah. This week Sarah is asking you to:

Create a card or paper project using colour inspiration from your Home Country Flag.

What an awesome challenge!

Remember to enter our challenges you need to use High Hopes Rubber Stamps!!!

The random winner of this challenge will receive the stamp - Zappin' Zeke which is also the stamp used on my card today :-)

Zappin' Zeke is coloured with Copic Markers with a little Prisma colour pencil and sansodor.

I have also used the great sketch by Claudia over at Friday Sketchers.


The papers are Basic Grey Marrakech. I also added some Raffia Lace and buttons to finish.

Be sure to check out the rest of the teams cards over at the High Hopes blog and hope you find time to play along with us! Don't forget that I also have a great selection of High Hopes stamps over in my store.

Hugs,