Penny Black 56 ~ Red, White & Blue... SS 58 ~ Gill DT Week

Morning and a happy Saturday to you all.... well at this moment I still don't have my new wireless router at home so am having to do this post last Sunday whilst at my OH...... which means having to organise myself and make my cards in advance.... instead of last minute like I normally do... and I can honestly say it feels good to be a little ahead of myself for a change... not sure how long it'll last though, lol

Hope you all enjoyed Nat's fabulous sketch last week and hope I manage to see all your gorgeous work.

I like to wish a 'Happy Independance Day' to our Amercian followers and

We have a nice each challange for you this week:

RED, WHITE & BLUE

Well I thought it was going to be an easy one when I set this challenge... and Im sure I say that about all the challenges (in my head)... but this is not a colour scheme I would normally use... and always have difficulty with it....... but here it is anyway

We have a fabulous prize this week from our new sponsors

Clair & Sharni (Valentines Blog) ~ Stamping Up Demonstrators

They have kindly donated this fabulous stamp for one lucky winner
~ From The Garden~

and can be found on Page 9 of the SU Catalogue....

The deisgn team have all created some fabulous inspiration for you again this week, so why not pop over and take a peek and join us this this week

Supplies:

Papers: Prima Marketing

Image: Penny Black

Mediums: Pro Markers

Supplies: Ribbon, Flowers ~ Poppicrafts; Doily, Pearls ~ Stash

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Sketch Saturday 58 ~ Gill's DT Week

Well its so great to be back with you all again, I have missed the last 2 weeks due to computer problems and so missed seeing all your gorgeous work and joining in on Jo's fabulous sketches... although I did have a little play with them I just had problems uploading them.

So onto this weeks challenge, we have a real treat for you this week, my good friend and the very talented DT Gill has created this weeks fabulous sketch, and Im sure you're all going to love it as much I did.

We have another fabulous prize this week kindly donated by All That Scraps

I'd like to welcome our new Guest DT Gitti who will be joining us for the next 2 weeks.... Gitti makes the most gorgeous cards and its our pleaseru to have her join us.... why not pop over and say hi and welcome here as our GDT

Now onto my card that I made for our friend's daughter who was 10 last week, she's a real girly girl so thought she'd like this adorable image from the Greeting Farm ~ Hope & Grace
with a touch of soft papers from Imaginisce.

The design team has all created some wonderful work for you again this week, so why not pop over and take a peek.

Looking forward to seeing your gorgoeus work with Gills fabulous sketch.

Supplies:

Papers: Imaginisce ~ Tiny Tantrum

Image: The Greeting Farm ~ Hope & Grace

Medium: Pro Markers

Supplies: Flowers ~ Poppicrafts, Spacers ~ The Hoby House, Charm ~ Ebay, Lace & Brads ~ Stash

Have a fabulous weekend

hugs

Penny Black 55 ~ Sketch by Nat

Hi everyone and a happy Saturday to you all.... hope you've all had a fabulous week.

I want to apologise to you all for lack of blogging last week, but my computer/internet gave up completely at the weekend so I haven't been able to get online at home. I ordered a new wireless router which was cheaper than getting the internet connection fixed on my laptop.... which I found out was the problem.... can you believe that the warrenty finished not 1 month ago and PC World wanted to charge me £225 to get it fixed.. so Im sure you can guess what I said to that ... no thank you, well that was my polite response. So I had this brain wave and ordered a wireless router from Virgin Media that cost me £40... bargain !!! But the only draw back was I had to wait for it to arrive.. and its still not here. Thankfully I managed to get my post done at my OH where we have wireless.

So here we are again with another fabulous challenge at Penny Black, I hope you all enjoyed our embossing challenge. Im just so sad I wasn't able to visit you all

So this week we have a gorgeous sketch by our very own and very talented Nat... thanks hun had lots of fun with this one.

Sketch by Nat

We have another fabulous prize this week from

PB Stamps

a $15 gift voucher to spend at their fabulous online store

So I decide to use another one of these little cuties from the Teddy & Co stamp set, which I brought from PB Stamps... isn't she just adorable. I mixed her with some gorgeous Basic Grey papers, a little rafia, lace and flowers and she was complete.

And here's a close up

I hope you can join in the fun this week with Nats Sketch and hope I manage to get a chance to see all your gorgeous creations.

Have a fabulous weekend
Hugs

Penny Black 54 ~ Embossing

Hi everyone, hope your all having a lovely weekend.... I want to apologise for the lateness of my post and if you've read the PBSC blog you'll understand that I've been having a big technical problem with my PC and at one point didn't think I'd get the PB post done for Saturday......

So here I am finally... after a lot of arrrhhh !! and the PC almost going out the window .... which wouldn't have been a good idea... as I wouldn't be here now with my card for this weeks challenge.

Anyway I'd like to thanks everyone who joined our Birthday Challenge last week ~ wow a massive response we had and it was so lovely to see all your gorgeous creations (I aplogise if I didn't get to you)

Before I tell you able this weeks challenge I need to annouch the winner of my

PB Birthday Blog Candy, now I can honestly say it was really hard job to chose one winner from all the gorgeous creations but there can only be one so here's the lucky winner

Norma ~ mycraftyroom

Congratulations Norma, please can you email me your details and I will get your prize out to you.

Well this weeks challenge is a nice easy one for you:

EMBOSSING

I used one of my new images from the Teddy & Co clear stamp set... decide it was time for a few new stamps.. so keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks whilst I'm having a play with these cuties...

We have another fabulous prize this week

Im afraid with the problems I am having with my PC at the moment Im sure if I'll be able to visit you all... but I will sure try my best and I don't wnat to miss out on all your gorgeous creations. The DT have all out done themselves again this week so why not pop over to the blog and take a peek and join in the fun.

Have a fabulous week

Hugs

PENNY BLACK ~ HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY & SS 55

Morning everyone and a happy saturday to you all. Hope you've all had a good week.

Happy Birthday To Us.... Happy Birthday To Us

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENE

Wow Im so excited as we have a big celebration this week at PBSC, its our 1st Birthday and have lots of wonderful treats in store for you. I can't believe its been a YEAR since we started this wonderful challenge and have had so much fun.... thanks to all you wonderful PB friends joining in our challenges every week and THANKS to my wonderful DT buddies... for all your hard work.

So by way of thanking you all each DT has put together their own 'Surprise Birthday Candy' and you can check out the details on their blog on how to enter. We also have 10 prizes... yes you heard it right... 10 PRIZES kindly donated from 5 of our sponsors ~ check out the PB blog for more info.

So this weeks challenge is

CELEBRATIONS

A pretty easy one really if you think about it.... Birthday, Engagement, Anniversay, New Baby.... the list is endless.. but remember you must use at least 1 penny black image or sentiment.

Here's my 'Surprise Birthday Candy'

Inside the flat card:

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENTER MY 'BIRTHDAY CANDY SURPRISE'

~ You must enter this weeks Penny Black Challenge

~ You can only enter my candy once

~ Please leave me a message on this post WITH A LINK TO YOUR WORK

~I will draw a winner next Friday 19th June 8am and annouch the winner here on Sat 20th June

YOU CAN ENTER ALL THE DT's CANDY ~ BUT ONLY ONCE, AND ALL CANDIES WILL CLOSES ON FRIDAY 19th JUNE at 8AM

Hope you can join the fun this week and look forward to seeing your gorgeous creations

Have a lovely weekend

xxxxx

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Sketch Saturday 55

Wow what a fabulous response to Mandys gorgeous sketch... I guess you all loved it as such as I did, thanks to all of you thats joined in the fun.... I need to apologise for the lack of blogging last week.. its been a really busy week and hope to be able to visit you more this week.

Well we have another fabulous sketch this week by Jo... you know your going to love it..

This weeks sketch has been sponsored by

I used one of my new Sugar Nellie images ~ Country Style, the gorgoeus purple ribbon from Poppicrafts hasn't photgraphed very well.. but I love this card.. simple but pretty if I do say so myself. Dont forget to check out all the gorgoeus creations from the DT.

We'd like to thank Chris for joining us as Guest DT for the past 2 weeks with her fabulous creations.

Hope you'll join in the fun this week,

xxxxx

Cardstock: Basic Grey ~ Wisteria

Image: SN ~ Country Style

Medium: Pro Markers

Sentiment: WOJ

Supplies: Flowers, Ribbon ~ Poppicrafts

Have a fabulous weekend all

Hugs

Penny Black ~ Bloming Gorgeous + Sketch Saturday 54 ~ Mandy's DT

Morning everyone and a hapy Saturday to you all.... looking forward to a few days off, although they say the weathers not going to be so good... but hey a great opportunity to craft..

Wow thanks to everyone who joined us last week with Domi's fabulous sketch... gorgeous work as always.

So this week we have another fab challenge for you

Blooming Gorgeous

Love love flowers... if you hadn't already guessed, lol... so lots of blooms for me this week.

So get out those gorgeous blooms everyone and go create... looking forward to seeing all your wonderful work.

Something a little different from me again this week... I started with some new papers from Basic Grey ~ Urban Prairie and then picked a few colourful blooms and this very cute elephant ~ Embrace.... kindly given to me by my good friend Tracy ~ thanks hun xxx

Im afraid my picture wasn't taken in daylight so doesn't look so good... I'll have to try again later

We have a fabulous prize for your this week from our new sponsors

Fantastic Ribbons

a new and exciting online shop run by Keith & Ben
selling gorgeous ribbons at great prices

6 rolls...5 metres each....Satin...Organza and Grosgrain

We hope you'll join in the fun with us this week.... why not check out the fabulous work by the design team work on the blog ~ truely scrumptous work girls... loving all the gorgeous Blooms !!

Have a fabulous weekend

xxxx

Recipe:

Cardstock: Basic Grey ~ Urban Prairie

Image: Penny Black ~ Embrace

Mediums: Pro Markers

Tools: Nestabilities ~ Labels 1

Supplies: Ribbon, Flowers, Spacers (Ebay), Pin ~ Stash

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Sketch Saturday ~ Mandy's DT Week

Wow what a fabulous response to our Birthday Sketch last week ~ hope you all had fun.
Well before I show you this weeks sketch by our fabulous Mandy who's turn it is to design a sketch I thought I best announch my winner of my 'Surprise Candy'

There were so many wonderful entries as always but I can only chose 1 so here's my winner

Leonie ~ Leonie Designs: Sweet Wishes

Congratulations Leonie ~ your card was truely inspirational,

please email me you details and I will post your goodies to you

xxxx

Onto this week ~ here's Mandys fabulous sketch, I had lots of fun with this one hun.... thanks xx

We are pleased to announce that Christine is joining us as Guest DT for the next 2 weeks ~ she makes the most amazing cards and also creates her own line of Digital Images... thanks for joining us.

For my card I wanted to use some new papers I brought online from Imaginisce ~ Oopsie Daisy, they really are so pretty.... I'm just so I cant get a decent picture ~ will try again later.

I've used the 2nd gorgeous image from the Hope & Grace set by The Greeting Farm ~ wasn't my first choice but as I wanted to use my new nesties the image fitted perfectly... and turned out ok in the end.

The design team have all outdone themselves again and created some fabulous work ~ why not pop over and check them out.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Coredinations ~ Pink, Imaginisce ~ Oopsie Daisy

Image: Greeting Farm ~ Hope & Grace

Senitment: WOJ

Mediums: Pro Markers

Tools: Nestabilities ~ Labels 4, Swirl Flourish Punch

Supplies: Flowers ~ Popicrafts, Rose Buds + Ribbon ~ Stash

Have a fabulous weekend

Hugs

Penny Black 51 ~ Sketch by Domi + Sketch Saturday (Happy Birthday)

Morning and a happy saturday to you all... hope you've all had a good week and been enjoying the sunshine the last few days, it was a glorious day yesterday here in London.. just a shame I had to go to work... well never mind the weekend is here and its going to be beautiful.... lots of sunshine !!

We have a special challenge for you this week at Penny Black Challenge but firstly thanks to everyone for joining in last week with all your gorgeous Recipe creations...

So this week we have a fabulous

Sketch By Domi

And we also have a wonderful prize this week from PB STAMPS ~ $15 voucher for one lucky winner and what a treat you will have spending your voucher at this fabulous PB online store that has a vast variety of old and new stamps.

Something a little girlie for me this week after my colour card last week... so here's my PINK creation with Domi's fabulous sketch.

We hope you'll join us this week and look forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations. Don't forget to pop over and check out all the wonderful creations by my fellow DT girlies...

I apologise for my lack of blogging the past few days.... had a few PC problems.. but thankfully now all sorted and will catch up with you all in the week.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Dreamland Flowers

Image: Penny Black ~

Mediums: Pro Markers

Sentiment: WOJ

Supplies: Flowers ~ Poppicrafts; Lace, Spacers, Pearls ~ Stash

Have a wonderful weekend

xxxxxxx

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"Happy Birthday to Sketch Saturday"

Wow can you believe its been a year since the very talented Jo started this fabulous blog and what a year it has been... I'm so proud to be a part of such a fabulous DT and have made some wonderful friends.

We have a special treat for you this week by way of thank you to all our loyal blogger. Each DT has put together a small package of 'Secret Party Candy' for one challenger. So thats 10 Candies up for grabs..... Please visit their blogs and leave a message on their post (with a link to your work) but you are only eligible to enter ONCE and you must take part in this weeks challenge...

We want to thank Sketch Saturday Challengers so this is only op to SS Entrants (we will be checking!!)

Good Luck everyone

xxxx

And here's Jo's fabulous sketch:

This week has been sponsored by

and Sandy has kindly donated this fabulous Birthday prize for 1 lucky winner.

And not only that, but 1 lucky winner will also receive an extra special prize, "Nap Time" which is one the new stamps disgned by our very own Sandra Dry! This stamp won't be released until 6th June... so a little surprise is in store for the winner.
Thanks Sandra xx

So here's my wallet card which will be filled with some lovely goodies for one lucky winner.... sorry we have to keep the prize a secret....

I used another new image from The Greeting Farm from the Hope & Grace set....I am falling in love with these wonderful stamps.... they are just the cutiest and such a joy to colour.... best get saving to buy some more, lol.....

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MY CANDY PLEASE LEAVE ME A MESSAGE ON THIS POST (WITH A LINK TO YOUR WORK) AND DON'T FORGET YOU MUST ALSO TAKE PART IN THIS WEEKS SKETCH.

Recipe:

Cardstock: BG ~ Wisteria

Image: Greeting Farm

Mediums: Pro Markers

Tools: Nesties

Supplies: Ribbon + Flowers ~ Poppicrafts, Rose Buds + Pearls ~ Stash

I'm off the see my mum & dad today and my sister will be visiting too ... so lots of sisterly shopping is on the agenda I think ~ Clothes & Shoes..... not crafts..

And hopefully some time to sunbath too.

Enjoy the sunshine & have a fabulous weekend
Hugs

Penny Black 50 ~ Buttons Galore + Sketch Saturday 52

Morning everyone, hope your all well and had a good, I'm so glad its the weekend.. and an extra day off work too ~ nothing better..... more time to relax and maybe a little crafting too.

Firstly I want to say a massive apology to everyone as I set the date wrong when scheduling this post and it went out too early ~ I was up till the late Wednesday night/Thursday morning finishing it as I knew I wouldn't have much time to do it on Thurs/Fri evening... and I think with feelin rather sleepy I set the date wrong... ooppsss .... I corrected it but it had already been out a few hours so I apologise to all my fellow DT girls on PB & SS and to Jo & Kath (so sorry)

Well its time for another Penny Black Saturday Challenge and we have a fun one for you this week... Thanks to everyone who joined us last week and all your gorgoeus Recipe creations.... I apologise I didn't get round to you this week... was out gallivanting Thurs & Friday night, so no time to blog.... a first for me in a while out 2 nights in a row... so I'm scheduling my post on Wednesday night ~ and can you believe I manage to make my card in time..

Anyway onto this weeks challenge:

Buttons Galore

Now we want you to get creative with those buttons... so get you thinking caps on... and I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations

Now you may need some Sun Glasses for this one.....

Thought I'd try something a little different this week and use some of these gorgeous buttons I brought in a massive bag from my local craft shop over a year ago.... I knew they'd come in handy one day.

We have another fabulous prize this week:

We hope you'll join in the fun with us this week and don't forget to pop over and check out the fabulous inspiration by the very talented Design Team

Recipe:

Papers: Basic Grey ~ Marrakech

Image: Penny Black ~

Mediums ~ Pro Markers

Supplies: Flower ~ Poppicrafts, Lace + Buttons ~ Stash

Enjoy the weekend

xxxxx

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Sketch Saturday 52

Wow where has the week gone... don't know about you but I am gald it the weekend and a long Bank Holiday weekend too, yeah !!!!! Well as its Saturday again we have another of Jo's fabulous sketch. Thanks to everyone that joined in last week with all your gorgeous creations.

This weeks sketch is sponsored by

And here's this week sketch:

Well there were a lot of decisions this week which image to use on my card as I ordered some new stamps last week by The Greeting Farm and also received my new WOJ Summer Kit..... but I just had to use this little cutie 'Fairy Chloe'... I brought her with a voucher that my good friend Mariska sent me for my birthday ~ thanks hun xxx

Sorry for the bad picture, haven't had a chance to take a good picture in the daylight... but will try again and repost later. Isn't she just the cutiest.... I've used my favourite BG ~ Bittersweet papers and added a couple of Poppicraft flowers and spacers.

The Design Team have out done themselves again, so please pop over and check out their fabulous work.

Have a fabulous weekend everyone and will catch up with you soon.

Recipe:

Cardstock: Coredinations ~ Pink, Basic Grey ~ Bittersweet

Image: Greeting Farm ~ Fairy Chloe

Medium ~ Pro Markers

Tools: Nesties ~ Labels 1

Supplies: Flowers ~ Poppicrafts; Lace, Spacers, Charm ~ Stash

Hugs