The Sugar Bowl #69 ~ Gayles Sketch

 A very good morning to one and all....today my hubby and I have been married 27 years......

Happy Anniversary "MY" Andy

Today we also have another challenge for you over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

GAYLE has provided the fabby sketch for us this time with the theme being an inspirational picture.

The prize of 4 Pick n Mix stamps to only lucky winner increasing to 6 stamps if we reach 100 entries.

I have coloured HEAVENLY ANGEL by SUGAR NELLIE using Spectrum Noir pens and paper pieced her too just for a wee change. Embossed background with Stampin Up folder.......

The Lush LACE and RIC RAC are from SEW SWEET

 I added some Star Dust stickles to the cloud for a little added sparkle :) isn't she such a cutie?

Please pop by my fellow SWEETIES blogs and leave them some love.

Don't forget to drop by the SUGAR NELLIE BLOG and see another Sneak Peak from the upcoming release of FAIRY GLEN

Thanks for stopping by

Ali x

~ Recipe ~
Stamp: Heavenly Angel by Sugar Nellie
Medium: Spectrum Noir pens,
Tools: Stampin Up vintage wallpaper embossing folder, SU Eyelet border punch,
Accessories: LACE, RIC RAC both from SEW SWEET, Craftwork Cards Sentiment, Star Dust Stickles,

The Sugar Bowl #68 ~ Kikis Sketch

 A very good morning...can't believe 2 weeks have gone by again. Apologies for my lack of blogging this week as I have a sore throat and my mojo seems to have left the building.

Anyways we have a fabulous sketch for you again over on 

THE SUGAR BOWL by the lovely KIKI

and the theme is Autumn.

The prize for one lucky peep, chosen at random will pick a pick of 4 Sweet stamps rising to 6 stamps if we get 100 or more entries. Easy peasy lemon squeazy but you have to be in it to win it!

 

Best Witches is coloured using Spectrum Noir pens. The papers are retired Stampin Up. I doodled the cobwebs for effect. The bats and spider are by  Cuttlebug. I made the pumpkin using the Stampin Up oval punch.

 Please drop by  my fellow sweeties blogs and leave them some love.

Thanks for taking the time to visit

Ali x

Recipe ~
Stamp: Best Witches by SUGAR NELLIE
Medium: Spectrum Noir Pens
Design Paper: Stampin Up
Tools: Stampin Up Oval punch, cuttlebug

The Sugar Bowl #67 ~ Erikas Sketch

 A very good morning peeps and it's time for another challenge from the sweeties over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a fabaroonie sketch by Erika this time and her chosen them is use scraps.

The prize is as always fantastico no-one does prizes like SUGAR NELLIE
you have the chance to win 4 sweet stamps rising to 6 is we hit the 100 entries mark!
You have to be in it to win it!

Now you can imagine with me being a White on White girl that i have loads of scrap bits of white card so this theme was perfect for me lol. I stamped Furry Friends by Sugar Nellie and coloured using my Speccies. Lots of cuttlebugging and black gingham paper from Pink Petticoat. The delish ribbon is from SEW SWEET

 Martha Stewart branch punch is seemingly hard to come by at the moment according to a few emails I have had however I found one for you and I have linked it below.

Well thats it from me today catch up again tomorrow

Happy Stamping

Ali x

Recipe ~
Stamp: Furry Friends by Sugar Nellie
Medium: Spectrum Noir Pens
Design Paper: Gingham by Pink Petticoat
Tools: Martha Stewart Branch punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folders Snowflakes and Snow Sledging Winter Words
Accessories: Stripe Twill ribbon from SEW SWEET, Button from SEW SWEET, Polar White Flowersoft, Forever Friends sentiment,

The Sugar Bowl #66

 A very good morning Sugar Fans and its time for another challenge over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a fabulous sketch for you again by the lovely by Marlene and the theme is "One for the Girls"

The prize is once again 4 stamps of the winners choice (rising to 6 if over 100 entries) woooohoooooo

but you have to be in it to win it!!

and a close up for you

Recipe

Stamp: Sugar Nellie Cherry Pip

Colouring Medium: Spectrum Noir pens

Ink: Memento

Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss dots Embossing folder, Stampin Up Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder

Accessories: Card Candi, Ultimate Pro

Now today is the day you have been all been waiting for.....

get yourselves over to the SUGAR NELLIE BLOG and feast your eyes on the first SNEAK PEAK you DO NOT want to miss this weeks peaks oh my giddy aunt you are gonna love these cuties!!!!
All stamps will go on sale at Funkykits on Thursday 1st September

Thanks for stopping by today...much appreciated that you took the time

Happy stampin

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #65 ~ Sketch by Maria Therese

 Morning folks, time again for another fabby challenge from the SWEETIES over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

Thank you to everyone who played along last time....great to see multiple entries :D

We have a fabulous sketch for you this time by the lovely Marie Therese and she has chosen the theme of Blue The prize on offer is, 4 stamps of the winners choice with that rising to 6 for over 100 entries!

you have to be in it to win it.

I have stamped FURRY FRIENDS by Sugar Nellie using memento ink onto Neenah cardstock and coloured using my Spectrum Noir pens. I added glamour dust for some sparkle. The papers are by Craftwork Cards which were a freebie in my magazine and I added some faux stitching around the edge for effect using a Whispers Pen. I punch my border using Eyelet border punch from Stampin Up. The gingham ribbon is by Anitas.

A reminder too that the fabby GAYLE Sugar Nellie's very own Design Team Co-Ordinator is looking for more peeps to join her already fabulous Design Team have you got what she wants:

 Well thats it from me just now..... work for me today and then I'm working on a few delish projects for DT work. 

Thanks for stopping by 

Stampin hugs

Ali x

~ Recipe ~
Stamp: Furry Friends by Sugar Nellie
Medium: Spectrum Noir pens
Ink: Memento
Design Paper: Craftwork Cards

Tools: Stampin Up Eyelet border punch, Snowflake punch
Accessories: Whispers Pen

The Sugar Bowl #63 ~ Erikas Sketch

 Its time again for another fabby sketch from THE SUGAR BOWL I just can't believe how the weeks fly by!

We have a fab sketch for you by our  lovely ERIKA and Erika has chosen handmade flowers for her theme.

The prize on offer is 4 Sugar Nellie stamps however, this will increase to 6 if we get 100+ entries.

 

I have used Spread You Wings by Sugar Nellie

coloured using Prismacolor pencils

The backing is embossed using my Vintage wallpaper Stampin Up  embossing folder

I added a piece of striped twill ribbon.

 I have made my flowers from FELT from SEW SWEET using my Tim Holz flowers die

I have layered them and sewn a button in the centre.

That's it from me today remember to join me tomorrow morning for the

CARNIVAL OF COLOUR Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by

Ali x

~ Recipe ~

Stamp ~ Simply Sassy Spread Your Wings by Sugar Nellie

Medium ~ Prismacolor pencils

Tools ~ Tim Holtz Flower die, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder by SU

Access ~ White Felt, Stripe Twill ribbon, Buttons,

The Sugar Bowl #62 ~ Marlene's Sketch

 A very good morning peeps and yes its time for another fabby sketch from the sweeties over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a fabulous sketch for you by the uber talented Marlene and the theme is "Summer" and of course the prize well its amazing

 The full set of 5 Sherbet Pips stamps by SUGAR NELLIE..... WOWEEE how fab is that!! but as always you have to be in it to win it!

Here is my interpretation of Marlene's fabby sketch.

I have used Simply Sassy Winking Student by Sugar Nellie and coloured her using a mixture of Promarkers and prismacolor pencils. The papers are from my new Humphrey CD rom which i lurv so much.

I doodled the sentiment and added some doodling around the edge of the image for effect. Some card candi to finish and voila! I'm really pleased with how this card has turned out, whatcha think? Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs and see their stunning creations and leave them some lurv.

Thanks for stopping by, have a fab day whatever your plans.

Ali x

 ~ Recipe ~
Stamp ~ Sugar Nellie Simply Sassy Winking Student
Medium ~ Promarkers, Prisma colour pencils
Design Paper ~ Crafters Companion Humphrey CD rom
Access ~ Card Candi

The Sugar Bowl #61 ~ Kikis Sketch

A very good morning peeps its time from another challenge from the talented sweeties over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a fantastic sketch for you by the talented Kiki and our theme is Love/Wedding. and of course the prize is 6  Sugar Nellies stamp Pick N Mix for one lucky winner chosen at random.

Here is my take on Kikis fabby sketch.

 

As you can see I didn't follow the theme this time.....can you believe i have no love or wedding Sugar Nellie images oh my....must sort that out lol.

 

I love this manga Rock Idol he is my favourite of the Mangas. Coloured using prismacolor pencils

The stars are kraft cut out on my Cricut. The letters are Forever Friend stickers.

 

I used cuttlebug embossing folders to add some interest to the sections of the sketch. The red card is from The Papeterie....fabulous quality card at amazing prices! So whatcha think?

Please pop by my fellow sweeeties blogs and leave them some love.

Thanks for stopping by today

Ali x

~ Recipe ~
Stamp ~ Rock Idol by Sugar Nellie
Medium ~ Prismacolor pencils
Cardstock ~  from The Papeterie
Tools ~ Cuttlebug embossing stars and music folders, Cricut George Cartridge,
Access ~ Papermania brads, Forever Friends stickers,

The Sugar Bowl #60 ~ Sugar Mammas Birthday

A very good morning to one and all. It's SUGAR BOWL time again but first i would like to wish my SUGAR MAMMA a very Happy Birthday 21 today! :D  For those who have not met GAYLE she is the nicest, kindest, fun person you could meet. She has a heart of gold and I'm so lucky to have her as a friend! Luvs ya sweet cheeks!
....so this challenge we have a sketch from Maria Therese and Gayle has chosen the theme this time "Birthday"

The prize as always is fabaroonie ........A 6 stamp Sugar Nellie pick'n'mix of the winners choice!
but you have to be in it to win it!

I have used Butterflies and Pigtails by SUGAR NELLIE and coloured her using promarkers and prismacolor pencils. the red gingham is stamped using my Waltzingmouse Stamps Gingham and Co stamp set. Swiss dots cuttlebug folder. I have used flowers, ribbon and Ric Rak I received in my RAK from the lovely and uber talented Debbi and the gems are Papermania. I finished off with some stickles and a Martha Stewart punched butterfly and leaves.

Please drop by my fellow sweeties especially GAYLE and leave some love.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today

Stampin hugs

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #59

Morning Peeps it's time for another challenge from the fabby Sweeties over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

Fabaroonie prize on offer as always.......the prize for this challenge is a 'steam punk' gift bag including stamps, charms and embossing folders. Fab or what?

This time we have a sketch by the lovely Erika and her theme is distressing! Yes I was distressed at the thought of it. I love WHITE lol. A fabby sketch Erika thank you and after I got over the initial distressing shock this is what I came up with.

I have used "Party Frills" by Sugar Nellie and coloured her using Prismacolor pencils. The papers are Vintage Rose by Pink Petticoat and the doily I received in a RAK from the lovely CATHY mwah.

Well today I start work after a very long time away..... I'm so excited. Wish me luck! Next best thing to a craft shop a Toy Shop :D

Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs and leave them some lurv.

Have a fabaroonie day

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #58 ~ Sketch by Marlene

 A very good morning peeps. Time for another challenge from the ever so talented sweeties from

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a wonderful sketch from the uber talented Marlene this time....thanks sweetie! With the theme being "Buttons" and the prize I hear you ask......well its a set of Spellbinders Fancy Tags 2 annd Hero Arts "Find Joy" Stamp Set. You have to be in it to win it!

Here is my interpretation of Marlene's fabby sketch

I decided to ink up Hippie Chick from the Simply Sassy range by SUGAR NELLIE this time I think she has to be my all time favourite Sassy girl. I've coloured her using my Prismacolor pencils and the odd polychromos pencils too. I've used my new Sizzix Stampin Up embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper again....sorry peeps you are gonna see a lot more of this baby and teamed it up with Swiss Dots for a White on White creation.

The buttons are from my stash and I have threaded them using Stampin Up thread. Paper pierced holes at the corner for effect and voila! Hope you like.

Please pop by my fellow sweeties and leave them some love.

Stampin hugs

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #57 ~ Maria Therese Sketch

A very good morning can't believe that 2 weeks have flown by again. Which means another fabby challenge from the sweeties...over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

We have a fabaroonie sketch from Maria Therese thanks sweetie with the theme being Purple and Green

and as always the prize is amazing.........This time you can win a full set of Simply Sassy set 6 stamps and a set of new nestabilites.

I have used Dress Up Games from the home manga range at SUGAR NELLIE and coloured her using promarkers and prismacolor pencils, cut her out and popped her on dimensionals for effect. Lots of embossing with my bug using Swiss Dots and Blooms and Dots.

I have lots to be catching up on today....never enough hours in the day at the moment.

Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs to see their wonderful creations and leave them some lurv.

Elaine, Erika, Gayle, Kiki, Lilian, Maria Therese , Marlene, Sarah & Tiets

Thank for stopping by....and whatever your plans today....enjoy

Stampin hugs

~Ali x ~

The Sugar Bowl #56

Morning Sugar Addicts....it's Thursday yeah another challenge from the sweeties over on

THE SUGAR BOWL

Kiki has design a fabulous sketch for us this time with the Theme being "Think Pink" ( I can hear ya screaming from here Cathy :D)

The prize as always is the best in town......a box of pink crafting goodies for the lucky winner!

For my card I have used LITTLE BOOTS by Sugar Nellie and coloured her using a mixture of Inkadinks, Twinkling H2Os and Cosmic Shimmer Watercolours. The paper I have used is from S.W.A.L.K CD Rom volume 1 and the pink card is from The Papeterie. The flowers, ribbon and gems are all from my stash. The sentiment is by Stampin Up stamped in Close to Cocoa Stampin Up ink. Martha Stewart border punch. The card size is 6" square.

 Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs and leave them some love.

Jack and I had the most amazing day yesterday we were out nearly the whole day as it was so nice. We ended up down the beach. Not much planned for today......my Arthritis is playing up a bit so gonna have a me day. The joys of doing too much yesterday but that wee cutie is worth every ache and pain.

Thanks for stopping by....

See you tomorrow with a creation or maybe two.

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl#55 ~ Sketch by Erika

Morning peeps and its time for another challenge from the sweeties over on THE SUGAR BOWL

It's a fabaroonie search from the lovely ERIKA this time and Erika has chosen "Spring" for her theme.

The prize is a goody box full of things that will allow the winner to make 'something other than a card' with their rubber stamps!!!

Wow intriguing!!

Here is my take on the sketch.

I have used "Grow you Own" by Mary Hall and coloured him using Aqua markers by Letraset.

I have to admit the idea for the shed came from my adorable hubby Andy! Hands off Gayle he is all mine LOL

I have used the free papers from last months Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine.

~ Recipe ~

• Stamps ~ Grow your Own by Sugar Nellie
• Ink ~ Versafine, Antique Linen Distress Ink
• Medium ~ Aqua markers by Letraset
• Papers ~ Freebies from Magazine however I think they are Nitwits Collection
• Tools ~ Martha Stewart frond punch, Martha Stewart border punch

Pop by the sweeties blogs and leave them some love!

Whatever you are doing today....enjoy!

Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #54 ~ Lilians Sketch

A very good morning and yipee another challenge for the sweeties over on the SUGAR BOWL. It's Lilian's sketch this time and what a beauty it is too.........and the theme "Clean and Simple" *squeal* How excited was I when I saw the theme for this one he he.

I lurvs my CAS I do :D

We have a fabaroonie prize on offer.........2 winners will get their pick of 6 stamps from the new releases.

Here is my take on Lilians fabby sketch....thanks sweetie.

I've used another of the new soon to be released Mary Hall stamps from SUGAR NELLIE

Isn't she a cutie?

Coloured using Promarkers. I have added some embossed cross hatch using my Ultimate Pro. The card blank is by Craftwork Cards. I have been asked which white card I use for my cards I buy Craftwork Cards card blanks and the basic card pack too. Fab quality. I also use Whisper white by Stampin Up too. The punched border is Martha Stewart doily punch...some embossed line top and bottom to finish.

Please take the time to pop by my fellow sweeties blogs and see the creations they have made using the sketch and theme.

thanks for stopping by if you leave me a comment with your blog address I will pop over and visit you.

6 Sleeps to the SECC......wooohoooooo!

whatever you are doing today.....Enjoy!

Ali x

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The Sugar Bowl #53 ~ Marlenes Sketch

 Happy Thursday peeps!
It's time for another challenge from the sweeties over on THE SUGAR BOWL
This time we have a fabby sketch by the uber talented Marlene who has a fabby new abode. We have an inspirational photo to use as your option. I haven't followed the photo this time as I'm a numpty and forgot. Senior moment and all that. We have a fabaroonie prize for you again this time..........well actually 2 prizes again this time. Two winners will get to choose 6 stamps of their choice...wooweeee how fab is that?

 I have used Bella Bunting and coloured her using Aqua markers by Letraset. The papers are the scrumptious new Pink Petticoat 6 x 6 papers free with Quick Cards this month. Liz also has it available as a download too. Nellie Choice Square die and the card on top which is just trimmed down to fit, is embossed using swiss dots embossing folder by cuttlebug. I have been doodling again too.

 I adore Bella isn't she just the cutest? Stay tuned to all the news from Sugar Nellie over on the BLOG Karen is giving sneak peaks of the new soon to be released stamps including the new Simply Adorables....there are boys this time too :D

Please pop by and give my fellow sweeties some lurv they always create amazing cards and I'm so lucky to be part of such a talented team. Luv you girlies :D

Thanks for stopping by today. Whatever you are doing today......enjoy! Ali x

The Sugar Bowl ~51

 A very good morning to one and all. Time for another fabby sketch challenge from the sweeties over on  THE SUGAR BOWL. This time we have a fabby sketch by Kiki thanks sweetie. The option this time being "Birthday"

The fabulous prize on offer this time is....... a "Mystery Prize" but you can guarentee it will as sweet as anything.

I just had to use another one of my Sassy stamps again. I LOVE this image Pillow Talk....mmmmm me thinks I LOVE them all lol.

Thought it was about time I made another WOW card (white on white)

I have watercoloured my image using Inkadinks oh my word they are fab and i was mixing the colours too. Thanks Elaine mwah. I have added a few bits of Twinkling H20s to her hair just to darken it up a bit.

I really am loving watercolouring at the moment aren't I he he.

 The sentiment is by Stampin up as is the oval punches. Cuttlebug divine swirls embossing folder. Martha Stewart Doily punch around the edge. I used my paper corragator that I've had for an age, hmm need to use this more likey likey. Bling added to the corners and voila!

Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs and leave them some love.

Whatever you are doing today......enjoy! Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #50

 HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY SUGAR BOWL

At the stroke of midnight when we see in the New Year it will be 2 years since GAYLE started the first challenge over on The Sugar Bowl....how time flies. I remember bringing in the bells then dashing for the PC to see what the first challenge was...if I remember correctly it was a fabby sketch by Tiets.

It is a true honour to now be a part of this talented team of sweeties.

Our new challenge for you on

THE SUGAR BOWL

this time is another fabaroonie sketch by the uber talented and lovely MARLENE

Marlene has asked for "Embossing" as her theme this time.

We have a super prizes on offer as always........ yes I did say prizes

 Nestabilities & Sugar Nellie stamps worth over £50.

We will have 2 of these prizes up for grabs...as it's our 2nd Birthday!

 No~one does prizes like SUGAR NELLIE

Here is my take on Marlene sketch which i flipped....

 I have used Luv a Latte for my card and I have watercoloured her for a wee change.

 Isn't she adorable...I'm really loving these new Sassy stamps once you start colouring them they are addictive......watch this space........

 I have added a couple of Marianne Design Creatables corners allthough I think they might just be a wee bitty overpowering lol. Divine swirls embossing folder by Cuttlebug and a Nellies Choice multiframe die. The design paper is K & Co. The punched corners were achieved using a X-Cut corner punch. I popped my image on foam pads to make her stand out. I lurvs her she is one of my Sassy favourites.

Please pop by my fellow SWEETIES blogs and leave them some luv.

Thanks for stopping by.

Whatever you are doing today......enjoy! Ali x

The Sugar Bowl #49 ~ Maria Therese Sketch

 A very good morning peeps. Thursday again wow I can't believe that the days and weeks are flying by.

It's SUGAR BOWL TIME

Fabulous entries from our last challenge, thank you for playing along. This time we have another fantastic sketch by the lovely Maria Therese  and the option is SNOWFLAKES. Hmmm quite apt at the moment don't ya think.This girls sketch's rock and I loved this one and I wasn't scared either I was a brave girl lol. For those who don't know sketches scare me...just a tad.

We have an amazing prize for you again this time.

A set of Lili of the Valley round sentiments stamp set,
Circle Nesties and
6 Sugar Nellie stamps

WOW! No one does prizes like SUGAR NELLIE but remember you have to be in it to win it!

I have used this fabby snowman Snow Cozy and coloured him using promarkers. I quite fancy the Aquamarkers, have you tried them...what do you think of them?. Any info would be appreciated. Anyway the papers I think are by Papermania I received them in a RAK last year. If you know the name I would appreciate it thanks. I have inked around the edges with a chalk inkpad.

 I dug out my fiskars threading water punch for a change and used the snowflakes cuttlebug folder. I've added a few punched snowflakes and dotted stardust stickles randomly for some sparkle.

Please pop by and take a look at my fellow sweeties creations and leave them some love. You have a little longer to join in this time as our next challenge will be posted on 30th December. Thank for dropping by I hope you have a great day! Stay warm..... Ali x

~ Supplies List ~
Stamps: Snow Cozy by Sugar Nellie Paper: Papermania (I think) Ink: Memento Colour Medium: Promarkers Accessories: Fiskars threading water punch, button & brads from stash, Dovecraft snowflake punch, Stardust stickles Card Size: 6" Square

The Sugar Bowl #48

 A very good morning it's Thursday :D yeah and time for another challenge from

THE SUGAR BOWL

Thanks to everyone who joined in our last challenge.

This time we have a super sketch by the uber talented Marlene....thanks sweetie ..love it.

We have an added extra too if you wish to use which is Black, White and 1 Colour of your choice.

I decided not to add the extra option this time.

We have a fabaroonie prize on offer too..........a set of Nesties Classic Scalloped Squares and wait for it....... A sheet of not yet released Alice in Wonderland stamps from Leanne Ellis...Wow Wow Wow!!

Here is my interpretation of Marlene's fab Sketch...hope you like.

I have coloured Sweet As Candy with inkpads.

I've been practising my colouring with distress inks and I'm delighted with the effects this time.
I do have a limited number of colours just now but I've also been using my Stampin Up inkpads and I'm loving the results. 

The papers I've used are Cosmo Cricket and swiss dots embossing folder. Basic Grey buttons finished with SU thread. the large paperclip is from my stash. I attacked the edges of the card and papers with my scissors for a distressed look which I actually like. So there we have it.

also the SIMPLY SASSY GIRLS Set 2 is now available from Funky Kits be quick though as they are flying off the shelves.

Please pop by my fellow sweeties blogs for a drool at their fab creations.

I'm off to a Stampin Up workshop this morning run by my fabby friend MAGGIE my SU Mama...can't wait to hear all about her convention trip....and place a well overdue order too :D
Can't beat craft stash therapy its the best!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin hugs
~ Ali x ~