The Next Level Issue 5

Wow Monday already lolxxxx
to days the day for issue 5 at THE NEXT LEVEL we have a fabulous sketch for you to try the DT have made out standing cards as always ,so please stop by and take a look ,
this issue have fabulous videos and tutorials as always so take your time there is plenty to read
the image i have used in this card is one of my fav from Paper makeup
if you have not tried these stamps yet pop over and have a look

A special card for a special lady xxx

To days card i have made for a very special person xxx the one and only Katie Cotton (boss lolxxx) from paper makeup ,katie is one of the nicest and kindest person i know and she always puts the DT before her self ,she has a fabulous business and family to look after so this card is a special birthday with for her xxxx HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE xxxxxx

for my card i have used the fantastic sketch from friday sketches challenge

the gorgeous stamp i have used is called Katie from paper makeup the scrummy papers are by Bo Bunny from Dies to Die for (i will be so up set when these have gone )lolxx they are so beautiful

hope you like it xxxxxx

2 challenge time xxx

This weeks challenge over at paper makeup is a fabulous sketch to try the DT have made the most gorgeous cards so make sure you stop by

i have used one of my fav fairy stamps and the beautiful sentiment is from paper makeup

to , which ties in nicely with this weeks creative crew challenge which is weather

the gorgeoues black and white paper i have used is by Bo Bunny which is available from Dies to Die for ,Tracy has loads of new stock in again so make sure you check the site

Whiff of joy challenge

To days challenge over at the Whiff of joy is a fabulous sketch by the talented Heather ,the DT have made the most beautiful card to in spire you so make sure you pop over and have a look

for this card i have used one of the new women's delight stamps they are so beautiful to use and especially with the basic grey papers plus i have used and a touch of some new lace i found at a local sewing shop (the women in the shop looked at me like i was crazy when she asked what i was making with it and i said cards lolxxx)

huge sorry to every one i have not visited lately but with me being poorly and the kids there has not been much time lately xxx hope to get round to you all soon xxxx

The Next Level Issue 4

Firstly i want to thank every one that joined us for last weeks challenge over at The Next Level xxxx
This weeks issue of The Next Level is just as jam packed as always with the added twist of being able to make to 2 fabulous types of cards with stunning tutorials for you to use
i decided to make the stair fold card but turned it on its side and used last weeks template (so the dimensions are slightly larger ) xxx
i have used the new women's delight stamps for the whiff of joy for this card as i just thought the stamps worked so well for it and created a great scene

hope you will all join us again this week for the challenge look forward to seeing all your cards
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Friday sketch challenge xxx

Wow friday already lolxxx where has this week gone
to day i have just had time to make a quick card for the friday sketch challenge the DT have made some beautiful cards and the sketch is a fab one
to day i wanted to use on of the new fabulous stamps from papermakeup
this gorgeous stamp is inspired and designed after our fabulous boss Katie as she is a top class makeup artist ,card maker and a fabulous stamp company
hope you like it xxx

Whiff of joy challenge

To Days challenge over at the Whiff of joy is to use paper piecing on your cards and of cause
a whiff of joy stamp ,
the DT have made stunning cards as always so please go and have a look ,
well i just had to use lolxxx my new women of delight stamps and sentiments they are so beautiful and elegant
and available now for you all to buy so make sure you fill your baskets before they sell out
the papers are by basic grey i just love the colours ,
hope every one is ok xxxxx

A spoon full of sugar challenge

Wow just got time to fit in a challenge today lolxxx my son came home from school and said its one of his little friends at schools birthday tomorrow (typical lolxx)

so i have used the fabulous sketch the the girls have over at a spoon full of sugar challenge ,

the DT have made some gorgeous cards with the sketch

the gorgeous image i have used is a new Anya from Tracy at Dies to die for and so and the gorgeous MME papers ,Tracy has loads of new stock on the site so make sure you stop by

Next Level Challenge Time

This weeks challenge over at THE NEXT LEVEL we have a fabulous sketch for you to try and a jam packed edition for you to read again
I would like to thank the very talented Kim as our guest designer this week she has made a stunning card for us this weeks challenge so please stop by and see all the fabulous creations the DT have made
for my card i have used one of the new beautiful women's of delights stamps from the whiff of joy which are now available to buy so make sure you get them fast

Paper makeup challenge time

Today i could not Waite to show you these fabulous new stamps from paper makeup ,
the first card is for the challenge over at paper makeup which is to use clear embellishments
on your cards i have used the gorgeous new christi fairy for this one ,
the second card i have made is using a colour combo which we were given for us to use for the release party , i have used one of the new monster images this little monster is called Gus
the papers i have used for this card are by Daisy bucket and are from Dies to die for ,(love these papers for guy cards)
hope you love them too xxxx

Whiff of joy challenge (Tieing the knot)

To Days card i have to show you is for the Whiff of joy challenge the very talented Bev has created a fabulous sketch for you to use and of cause the new stunning womans delights stamps just had to be used and dont forget they are available from the 14th of june so get ready girls
while sat deciding what to use on my card i saw the card i had made for the Next level challenge the other day and a moments inspiration started we used knots on our cards so with the wedding theme in the air " Tieing the Knot "came to mind lolxxx( i know small things amuse small minds lolxxxx)

the papers i have used are by basic grey very gorgeous to use with this pretty lady xxx

hope you like it xxx

Next level challenge and a whiff of joy sneak peak

A huge thank you to every one who joined in the challenge last week .
This weeks challenge over at THE NEXT LEVEL is a fabulous ribbon challenge which has been created by the talented Claire Brennan ,The DT girls have made some outstanding cards for us this week so please stop by and have a look what they have created
there are some fabulous prizes on offer again this week to so i hope you will join us
the gorgeous papers i have used on this card are by Bo Bunny which are for the fabulous Tracy at Dies to die for ,she has just updated the site with loads of new goodies so make sure you have a good look round

Now Girls i just could not Waite to show you these gorgeous new stamps from the Whiff of joy called woman's delights , they will be available on the site from the 14th June ,they are totally stunning and beautiful and will be very difficult to put down the DT girls have made the most beautiful cards with them so please go and have a look

Day 5 sneak peaks and party time

Yay Day 5 of the new stamps from paper makeup and party time
today is our blog hop party too,
katie has fabulous prizes to give away all i need you to is go round all the DT blogs and collect the letter my letter is "N" and then hop over to Lisa's for your next letter you need

don't forget to night the party starts at 9pm tonight on the Paper Makeup Forum. There will be challenges and games and prizes to be won so make sure you stop by

the fabulous image i have used to day is called picnic and will be avalible to buy at the party tonight ,

the gorgeous new papers i have used are by MME and are from the lovely Tracy at Dies to die for

hope you like it xxxx

Day 4 paper makeup sneek peaks

Day 4 of the sneak peeks ,so today i get to show you the gorgeous cup cake stamps from paper makeup they are so cute and scummy and will be available from the 7th

they come with added extras with the cherry's,candles.sprinkles and sentiments a realy fabulous stamp set to have ,

please check out the paper makeup DT blog to see all the fabulous cards the DT have made xxx

Just magnolia challenge

Over at the Magnolia challenge today they have a fantastic sketch by Rach to try

i have used on of my new magnolia stamps from Sir stampalot Janice has a fabulous range of magnolias so make sure you have a look

the papers are a mix of a download not sure which kits as i had printed them a while a go and they went in the same draw lolxxx

hope you like it xx

Sneak peeks for the new paper makeup stamps

TOday i am so excited to be able to share with you a sneak peek of one of the new fabulous stamps from fabulous Katie at paper makeup

the image i have used is one of the new little monsters range

with todays sneak peek i also linked it with this weeks challenge over at paper makeup which has been set by the very talented Mindy xxxx

as so on the paper makeup blog you can see all the sneak peeks from the last couple of days

the DT have made the most fabulous cards

xxxx

THE NEXT LEVEL ( Launch Day)

Launch Day Has arrived

Firstly i want to say a huge thanks for all the support we have had since telling you all about the new challenge blog as the response has been mind blowing ,

I would also like to give a huge thanks to my partner Ann who is a outstanding lady in her own right xxx thanks babe xxx

so with out further ado
the time has come to unveil the next generation of challenge blog

this new weekly challenge blog will also be your weekly magazine for all of tips ,hints and inspiration to take your cards and projects to the

THE NEXT LEVEL

this weeks edition is packed to the brim with news on our fabulous New DT,prize winners ,Sponsors this week from Sir stampalot and the Digi chicks, and all the latest techniques and cutting edge technology.

and plenty of access to leave you comments and feed back xxx,

This weeks challenge

is to create a card with an aperture (hole in it) BUT YOU MUST use the lolly pop flowers on your card or project that we have set as a tutorial ,plus there is also a video link for you to watch and many tips and hits

Wow girls i have to tell you this has been a crazy week lolxxx

hope you like the card and gift box i have made for this weeks challenge ,the gorgeous papers i have used are from the fabulous DIGI CHICKS (who is also one of our sponsors this week) the paper pack i have used is called any given sunday by the talented Tamra
i used nestabillites to cut out my circle ,i have to say i love the flowers we have made for this weeks challenge on the tutorial ,now you all know how much i love sparkle so i have used the mica powders from IMAGINATION i mixed a spot of the powder ( as a little goes a long way) with water in a spray bottle and misted it over them and let dry ,i love the affect it gives

the images i have used are the gorjuss girls

hope you will all come along and join in the challenge

hugs Dawnxxxx