27 August 2016

Allsorts Week 388 - At least two dies

Hi All

This week Wendy is hosting us from sunny (hopefully) spain and has challenged us to use at least two dies

These dies are all tattered lace.






Our sponsor this week is Sizzix, there's no bigger or better place for craft materials, custom dies and machines that can die-cut, emboss and texturize many materials, including cardstock, paper, construction paper, fabric, faux fur, felt and foil plus much more.



20 August 2016

Allsorts Week 377 Fabulous Florals

Hi All

The Boss Brenda is back from her travel and hosting us this week and we all know she loves flowers! Her theme is 

********Fabulous Florals********


As always your entry can be anything you have created be it cards, gift boxes and bags, altered art, the list goes on, all we ask is that we can clearly see flowers on your project.

our sponsor

Marianne Design is a Dutch owned craft manufacturer. The company was established in 1994 by Marianne Perlot and is based in the Netherlands. For years now, we develop all our products with much care and quality. We have a practical understanding of the needs of crafters, we integrate product development, design and customer service to bring fresh ideas and beautiful products to the craft industry. All to enable the consumer to make beautiful cards, scrapbooks and other projects and enjoy this wonderful hobby. We produce a wide range of products which represent a complete concept of paper crafts. There are different lines of stamps and dies with matching papers and materials to decorate your card or scrap. Products are chosen carefully for mixing and matching and stimulating creativity. Here is the lovely prize from them......................



13 August 2016

Allsorts Week 376 - Butterflies

Hi All

Another Saturday is here and apparently we are due for a heatwave in the UK

Today we have the theme of "Butterflies" for our challenge, i have two buddlea  in my garden and love to see the butterflies fluttering in, i have always loved them.  This little bunny obviously agrees with the butterfly mobile!


our sponsor


Stamp Addicts is a family run business based in Bedfordshire and have been in business since 1992. We have watched the popularity of rubber stamping and all papercrafts steadily increase over time and now manufacture our own branded rubber stamps which frequently feature on Hochanda TV as well as craft shows across the UK.

You can click here to join us

6 August 2016

Allsorts Week 375 - Spots and Stripes

Hi All

Saturdays are coming round very quickly at the moment!  This week we have the theme Spots and Stripes and i am hoping this post has gone live as i am returning from holiday.

I have used patterned paper and embellishments to make this weeks theme card as sometimes we all need a quick and easy card.



Our sponsors are


Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none. Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel ? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths. Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !


DigiStamp Boutique offers a wide range of digi images designed by Sally-Ann Hancock. My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too - often the inspiration for my designs. Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoy creating.