All set for Christmas lol

Happy New Year hope everybody had a fantabulous Christmas I know its late managed to get round a few blogs but everytime i've tried to post on mine i was getting white screened internet connection has been terrible it's behaving itself a bit better today fingers crossed. Well i'm starting early this year only cos i've had a few images i'd already stamped left on my desk lol hee hee i'm not that organised. 2 cards for today both images are coloured with Copics the first being
Popcorn Bear Christmas Collection Beary Merry Christmas Stamp Set by Crafters Companion

And the Second is James Bear - Pile of Presents by Lily of the Valley


i've used Polar white flowersoft on both of the hats note to self need some more

Card , Paper & snowflake from stash

Tools - MS border punch for the branches corner punch think it's by woodware & lge scalloped circle Nesties set.

had a play in serif photo plus 9 today & made myself a watermark it's only been on my pc for over 2 years & here i was going to uninstall it.

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Crafters companion Make christmas cards Magazine

Hi all here's a card i made for the Crafters Companion special edition make Christmas cards magazine which is on sale now. It's jam packed with handy tips & some fab projects included with it is a Popcorn bear clear stamp set a christmas embossing board & 40 sheets off assorted christmas papers, decoupage & toppers. a big pat on the back for Meg from CC for a job well done

Sorry about the pic love printing on the Crafters companion Snow white centura pearl card but it's murder to photograph you can't see the snow flake effect on the background because of the glare.
Background printed from one of the Crafters companion cd's forgot which 1 well it was in July lol Image is from CC Just for you popcorn bear stamp set i'd used copics to colour in also some polar white flowersoft for the fur on the hats with some stickles & off course some irridescent spray & sparkle for the snow i added some glitter snow i got from local B & M's store was only 99p for a big bag i used tacky glue to add it to a piece of card which had been punched with an MS border punch to get like a hill type shape this was attached to the card using foam pads so i could arrange a background scene using some cut outs from some christmas cuttlebug dies then popcorn & souffle were attached to the front.

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Popcorn Teacher card

Hi have a few Teacher cards to make so decided to do one for Crafters Companion challenge blogs 2nd challenge using Leann's fabulous sketch i've had to shuffle it a bit if you haven't joined in yet it closes on 30th July just click here to find out more.

Image- CC Popcorn bear School days stamp set Kids collection coloured using Distress inks.
Cardstock- CC Special effects & Snow white centura pearl.
Insert & Matching paper CC Popcorn bear Kids collection cd.
Floral paper,Flowers,Pearls etc from stash.

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Popcorn Christmas card

Hi all hope your well sun's out here at the moment still chilly though got quite a few cards to do as well as start stripping the sitting room well thats me have to leave everything to the last minute must thrive on pressure yeah right lol.


Was asked to make a Mam & Dad card i've used the Popcorn bear Snow buddies stamp for the image which i've coloured with Pro markers & added polar white flowersoft to the hat trims & pom poms i also added a touch of stickles i masked the image to add some spray & sparkle to the background the snow on the ground is snow glitter a bit chunkier than flower soft but has the same effect, papers from a DCWV stack rose tinted christmas.
Tools used MS Snowfall punch
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Popcorn Bear baby boy card

Hi all hope your well just popped on with a baby card I've made using The Crafters companion exclusive Popcorn Bear stamp which they were giving free to Members who made a purchase during there birthday week in october.

I've coloured Popcorn using pro- markers. paper etc from stash
Tools used Martha Stewart Checkerboard punch Nesties Label die Cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder.
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It's a Crafters companion challenge sketch 8

Morning all Here's my DT card for It's a Crafters companion challenge blog This weeks Sketch is by Rachel thanks Rachel why not give it a go be sure to check out the other DT members cards while your there.

I used the the Popcorn bear Christmas collection Cosy & Warm cd for both the topper & backing paper oh & the insert.
I embossed a piece of red card using a cuttlebugfolder think i went a bit loopy with the Gold spray & sparkle lol card Ribbon & gems from stash the bell is from a Lindll chocolate rabbit. Have a good day
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Popcorn bear card

Hi all hope your well just popped on with a quick card Image from Popcorn bear Bunches of love stamp set coloured with Pro markers Sentiment from Popcorn bear I love you stamp set.

Paper printed from Crafters companion Popcorn bear Floral cd Card & Ribbon from stash
Tools used Cuttlebug, Nestie's scallop circle Martha Stewart Punch.

Paper & Image sprayed with CC Silver spray & sparkle shown in small pic i'm supposed to be making a Bookatrix can't get into it at the moment best go stare at some more card see if something hits me.
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CC Challenge sketch 5

Hi all time for another It's a Crafters Companion challenge haven't these 2 weeks come round quick can't believe it's September tomorrow where's this year gone too. This weeks sketch was submitted by Tina she asks for us to use something Blue hence my first xmas card for this year It's about time i got round to using my Popcorn bear stamps. This one i coloured with Promarkers & sprayed with yes you guessed it Silver spray & sparkle just love the stuff even used it on the papers.

Insert printed from Crafters Companion Popcorn the Bear Christmas collection cd2 Frosty & Bright silly moo that i am forgot to print a verse aswell so used the Christmas Hugs stamp from the Popcorn the Bear Christmas hugs stamp collection.

Image - Snow love Christmas Popcorn Bear stamp collection.

Papers - Crafters companion Festive Occasions cd this cd was part of a special so not available to purchase.
Tools - Christmas tree border punch sorry have had it a while can't remember who it's by.
Cardstock,Snowflake, gems & peel offs from stash.
Be sure to check out the other DT members cards for inspiration
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Popcorn Bear birthday card

Hi all finally got round to using the Popcorn image i had stamped and coloured one night last week this is an A5 card so can give you a rough idea on how big these stamps are. coloured with Pro markers both backing papers are one of the free members monthly downloads from crafters companion designed by the very talented Nicki.

Well the rain did stay off til late afternoon so the double glazing did eventually get fitted got another couple of cards to do then i can carry on with the Christening invitations still not decided on which box to do for the favours though.
card, mirricard, ribbon and pearls from stash tools used woodware big little flourish punch.
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CC Challenge Sketch 1

Morning all today see's the launch of It's a crafters companion challenge blog set up by Rachel & Wendy.It's a fortnightly challenge so you have 2 weeks to submit your entry plus there's a prize of one of the New Popcorn bear stamps kindly donated by Sara from Crafters Companion .

so why not pop over and have a go you can also check out the cards made by the other DT Members The first challenge is a sketch submitted by Wendy Here's my take on it with a Matching insert from the cd with an extra image added to the left side.

Image ,Papers and border from Popcorn the bear Birthday cd
Silver spray & Sparkle used on the image
Base card from Crafters companion special effects card pack mirricard from stash
Tools used MS Fond punch, MS Lace Doily border punch, Woodware small flourish punch & Nesties Label for insert
Flowers, pearls & Friends Brad from stash
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