Oldie but a Goodie - Francesca's Sketch

Good morning!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.

Today see's my last challenge at Oldie but a Goodie as I have made the difficult decision to step down from the Design Team. I have really enjoyed my time with Oldie but a Goodie working with the fabulously talented ladies on the team.

The challenge this week has been chosen by Francesca and she has this wonderful sketch for you to follow.

Don't forget, the aim of the challenge is to use RUBBER STAMPS that are OVER SIX MONTHS OLD. I've used stamps from a Stampin' Up set called "Playful Petals" and a sentiment from the Stampin' Up set "Best Yet".

I would like to thank my blogging buddies for the amazing Christmas Cards I received. They are truly wonderful.

Lastly, may I wish you a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2011.

Hugs, Clare x

Oldie But a Goodie DT Card - You're a Star

Good morning,

It's time for another challenge at Oldie but a Goodie. It's my turn to set this fortnight's theme and I've chosen:-

"You're a Star"
(We want to see at least one star somewhere on your creation)

Don't forget, the aim of this challenge is to use rubber stamps that are over six months old. I have used a Stamps Happen stamp called "Floating Softly". I've coloured the image with Prismacolor Pencils blended with Sansador and I've added lots of glitter (which, of course, you can hardly see!).

It's also my turn to sponsor the prize. I've gone for a male theme - a set of Elusive Images stamps and some nautical charms.

We also have a Guest Designer call, if you are interested, just enter GD after your name when you link your entry. The GD's for January and February will be announced on the 28th December.

I do hope you can join us this fortnight.

Hugs and best wishes, Clare xx

Oldie but a Goodie DT - Christmas Birthday

Good morning and welcome to another challenge at Oldie but a Goodie. This week's theme, chosen by Liza, is:-

"Christmas Birthday"



The aim of this challenge is to dust off and use rubber stamps that are over six months old (sorry, no digi images allowed).

I have used a Forever Friends stamp that I got free with a Docrafts magazine last Christmas. I like the little birdie on this one!  I've coloured it with Prismacolour and Polychromos pencils blended with Sansador.

Thank you to everyone who entered our "Glitter" challenge, set by Annie and I do hope you join us this fortnight.

I would like to enter this card into the challenge at Just Cute Bears and Friends where the theme is "Winter Birthday".

Hugs, Clare xx

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge No. 6 "Glitter" DT card

Good morning and welcome to Challenge No. 6 at Oldie but a Goodie. This fortnight's challenge is chosen by Annie and her theme is:-

"Glitter"

The aim of the Oldie but a Goodie challenges is to use stamps that are over six months old (sorry no digi's allowed).

I have used a Stampin' Up Polar Bear stamp which is probably about 6 years old. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the set.

I've used plenty of Glamour Dust and some glittered paper.

Thank you for your wonderful entries to our previous challenge and I do hope you can join us this fortnight.

Clare x

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge No. 5 - DT card

Good morning,

I can't believe we have reached challenge No. 5 at Oldie but a Goodie already. This fortnight's theme has been chosen by Fleur and is:-

"Distressing"

This challenge was right up my street and I couldn't wait to get my Distress Inks out. I've used "Rusty Hinge" and "Walnut Stain" for the background paper and the image is stamped in "Walnut Stain" and colured with "Fired Brick" and "Peeled Paint".

The aim of the challenge is to ink up stamps which are over six months old so I have used this beautiful poppy from the Stampin' Up! set "Bloomin' with Beauty", the word Bloom also comes from the same set.  The background has been stamped with another Stampin' Up! stamp called "En Francais".

I do hope you can join us this fornight and many thanks to those of you who have joined us over the past four challenges.

Many thanks to our sponsor for this fortnight - DIECUT DREAMS.

Best wishes, Clare xx

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge No. 4 - DT card

Good morning,

It's time for another challenge at "Oldie but a Goodie" and this fortnight sees Debs choosing the theme of

"Add a Butterfly"

We are delighted to be sponsored by Robyn's Fetish who designed the gorgeous Designer Paper I have used on my card.



The purpose of the challenge is to use a rubber stamp which is at least six months old. I have used a beautiful floral stamp from a Stampin' Up! set called "Bloomin' with Beauty". I don't think I will ever tire of this stamp set which is so versatile.

I do hope you get the chance to join us this fortnight.

Best wishes, Clare xx

Oldie but a Goodie Challenge No. 3 - DT card

Good morning!

It's time for another challenge at Oldie but a Goodie and this time it is Tracy's turn to set the theme and she has chosen:-

"All Creatures Great and Small"



It was a lovely sunny day when I took this photo and it's made the image looked really washed out which isn't the case in real life. Poor little doggy!

I've used a stamp from Cuddly Buddly called "Oops a Daisy".  The aim of the challenge is to use a rubber stamp which is over six months old so I was really pleased to have a good reason to get some ink on this cutie again.

Hugs, Clare xx

Oldie but a Goodie "Pink and Girly" DT card

Good morning!

It's time to get those old stamps out as it's our second challenge at "Oldie but a Goodie" where you need to use a stamp which is over six months old.
This week's challenge is set by Lisa and she has chosen the theme of "Pink and Girly".

My main image is from Elzybells. I am still so sad that this company is no longer producing stamps. I've paper pieced the teddies outfit with digi papers from "A Patchwork of Papers - Pink" by Cuddly Buddly.

Other ingredients & tools:-

Ribbon (not sure what make but from The range)

Spellbinders: Nestabilities Circle, Nestabilites Blossom, Fancy Tags

Martha Stewart: Doily Lace border punch

Stickles glitter glue

Gem

Paper Piercer

Scor-Pal

Cardstock: Die Cuts with a View (QVC kit)

Copic Sketch and Ciao

Happy crafting to you!

Clare xx

OLDIE BUT GOODIE CHALLENGE NUMBER 1

Good morning,

Woo, hoo! I am so excited as today sees the launch of a brand new, fortnightly, challenge called "Oldie but a Goodie". The idea is to use stamps that are over six months old. I am sure you all have some of those longing to see ink again!

I am delighted to have been chosen as a member of the DT working with some very talented ladies. Please pop over and see their wonderful creations if you get a moment. We would also love you to take part in the challenge, you never know you could become the proud owner of one of our "Top Three" blinkies. Or perhaps you might be lucky and win the challenge prize.

The theme for the first challenge is "New Beginnings" and I have made a card for a new baby.

I love this sweet little baby bear by Forever Friends called "New Arrival".  I didn't forget to colour the bear, I thought she looks nice like this, left to look like a sketch.

Here's a list of the other ingredients:-

A Patchwork of Papers - Pink by Cuddly Buddly

Cuttlebug Victorian Corners

Gems

Ribbon

Sentiment from Elzybells

Base card from Craftwork Cards.

Hugs, Clare xx

New Challenge reminder

Hello there!

I hope you all had a good weekend. I didn't get a chance to craft. However, I will have a card to share with your tomorrow when the new challenge "Oldie but a Goodie" goes live at 8.00 a.m.

This challenge will give you the chance to ink up those much loved, but possibly forgotten, rubber stamps that you've had for more than 6 months. There will be a prize and a top three so it's well worth checking out.

Enjoy your day.

Hugs, Clare xx

My Good News!

Good morning,

I don't know if you are aware, but there is a new Challenge Blog called "Oldie but a Goodie" and I am delighted to have been chosen as one of the DT to join a team of very talented ladies.

The first challenge starts on 7th September and you can find out all about it here.

Hugs, Clare x

p.s. Does anyone know how to add a hyperlink to a picture now that blogger has changed? I've always been able to do this in the past, but sadly no longer!