Basic Grey..........Anything Goes ............the Finale !!!

Sadly, very sadly this is our last Basic Grey Challenge - we have realized it has reach the end of the line and it is time to bow out. Jo and I have been part of the Basic Grey DT since it first started - we have had a very happy team with many fabulous members of the Team who have become not only colleagues but friends.

Thanks to all of the fabulous Team and all the guest members and more than anything......... 

we would like to say a HUGE thank you to our sole sponsor, Simon Says Stamp, for their generosity and commitment to BasicGrey Challenges and for providing you with such a super prize each challenge.

So, our final challenge is......

ANYTHING GOES !

just remember to use a Basic Grey product and let us know in your post what that is.  Oh, and don't forget that we are also now limiting the number of entries that you can make to three. 

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

I've used these little Magnolia images together for some time so it was time to use it.

I coloured them with Copics and sprikled Frantage Enameling over the whole image to create snow falling having dusted away from the images themselves. I can't make my mind up whether it works or not - 

I would love some critic opinions!!! I also feel I should have created a background put I didn't have a snowy backgound stamp at the right type and size - I should have drawn my own!!

Again it's a lousy photograph - it down look much better IRL - honestly!!!

            

Materials and Tools

Image: Magnolia Winter Wonderfland  Tilda with Scarf & Snow Heart Tilda

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black,  Copics, 

Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120lb base,  Basic Grey Vintage Phresh & Phunky
Dies: Magnolia Leaf & Swirl & Sprawling Ferns, Spellbinders Snowflake
Miscellaneous:  Arleene's Glitter Snow,  Stampendous Frantage Enameling,  Diamond Net White Crinoline, Flowers from Stash, Snowballs - stash.
Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Pro Arts Glue Glider,  Fiskars - Stamp Press

Challenges
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge:  Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday: Snowflakes
Cute Card Thursday: Christmas Catch Up
Crafty Catz-: Anything Goes
Crafty Calender Challenge:  Cold and Frosty
Magnolia-Licious Challenge:  Holiday or Winter thermed project
Marvelous Magnolia Challenge:  Anything Goes
MDUC:   Anything Goes

I hope you have a great weekend and hope you are ready for Christmas.

Basic Grey............Happy Christmas

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

Another lousy photo - I do wish it would come light, I cant get a bulb for my light here so I sent for one to the UK - it came broken!!!!  I shall get one when I go back to the UK, meanwhile I shal just struggle on!!!

I know Google/Blogger is make changes at the moment (I think he experiments on me) - strange things are happening but at least I can now upload photographs although I did go as far as to open out a WordPress account just incase !!!

I've use Tilda from the Winter Wonderland 2013 set - I'm loving one of this set!!

Tilda is coloured her with Copics and I used the Basic Grey Soleil
The sentiment is from Simon Says Die & Stamp Set Sentiments, I haven't done it any favours - it is cut from Kraftcard and glittered it - it looks beautiful IRL - but on the card - lousy!!!

Materials and Tools

Image: Magnolia New Winter Wonderland 2013

Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black,  Copics,

Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120lb base, Basic Grey Soleil

Dies: Simon Says Die & Stamp Set Sentiments

Miscellaneous: Metal corners, Lace & Flowers are all from stash.

Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Pro Arts Glue Glider,  Fiskars - Stamp Press, Helmer White round Zapdots, Tonic Studion Fine Tip craft scissors

Bais Grey Challenge..........Cold & Frosty

It is time for another Basic Grey and out theme this this challenge is ............

COLD & FROSTY

I shall get a better photograph as soon as I can see any light - it is foggy today - and cold!!!
I've use one of the Magnolia Winter Wonderful images - I'm loving this new set  - they are coloured Tilda with Copics.
Although it's a lousy photograph it does show all the glittering. Perfect Medium,  heat embossed with Judikins Sticky Stuff and sprinkked with Doodlebug Glitter Sugar Coating

Materials and Tools
Image: Magnolia New Winter Wonderland 2013
Stamps: Magnolia - New Winter Wonderland 2013 sentiment,
Medium: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120lb base, Fancy Pants Corrucated card, Basic Grey - Soleil
Dies:  Simon Says Says Stamp Sketchy Die, Memory Box Lorelai Leaves,  Tim Holrz  Snow Flurries
Miscellaneous: Ranger Perfect Medium, Judikins Sticky Stuff, Doodlebug Glitter Sugar Coating,
  Magnolia Berries & a variety of flowers.  Lace, ribbons and
Tools: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Pro Arts Glue Glider, Fiskars - Stamp Press,

Now it really must be gold - Chester is not lounging around as usual he is curled up in his cat carry bag,. This is the carrier I used to take him to the vet - he usually will not go in there. He has also taken his little Ikea rat to keep him company!! At least while he is there he won't be pinching all my crafting stuff!!!

Challenges
Tilda's Town - Your favourite (They are all my favourite but I do love the Winter Wonderland set)
MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS CHALLENGE BLOG - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean - Winter

Time for Magnolia challenge - christmas in non tradtional colours

Papertake weekly - Snow and Ice

Divas by design - Something snowy

Basic Grey Challenge.....Add a Little Sparkle

Hi there everyone and welcome to our new challenge here at Basic Grey.  Firstly thank you for entering the Food & Drink challenge.

On to this fortnight's challenge and we have a great theme of 

Glitter & Sparkle

Just remember to use a Basic Grey product and let us know in your post what that is.  Oh, and don't forget that we are also now limiting the number of entries that you can make to three. 

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

My card for this week features Magnolia's Edwin - I'll let you decide what on earth he is hiding among'st the Christmas Tree. I think he is either hiding because he's about to sneak a look at the presents - OR he's hoping to catch a Santa as he makes the deliveries!!!

This card is absolutely coloured with various sparkling mediums - sadly it doesn't show - IRL it is stunning!!!

I have listed the Materials and Tools list below.

Materials and Tools

Image:    Magnolia Winter Wonderland - The Day Before Christmas - Edwin

Medium:  Memento Tuxedo Black,    Copics, 

Papers: Simon's White - Ultra thick White 120lb, Bazzill - In Love

DP's:  Basic Grey Lime Rickey

Dies: Spellbinders - Romantic Rectangles    Tim Holtz - Snow Flurries   La La Land Crafts - Heart Banner    Dee's Distictively Small Snow coloured Tree  

Miscellaneous: Doodlebug - Sugar Coating Lily White    Stickles - Stardust

Tools:   Martha Stewart Scoring Board,  Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Pro Arts Glue Glider,  Fiskars - Stamp Press

Challenges
MIM

I hope you have a great weekend,

Basic Grey.................Food and/or Drink

It is time for a new Basic Grey Challenge and for

 this fortnight's challenge and we have a great theme of 

Food and Drink.

.just remember to use a Basic Grey product and let us know in your post what that is.  Oh, and don't forget that we are also now limiting the number of entries that you can make to three. 

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

Sorry about the lousy photograph - I think I shall try again!!!

I don't have many food and drink images other than the sweet  House Mouse & Friends so that is my choice.

I have used Basic Grey papers Figgy Pudding - coloured the image with Copics and use Aleen's Glitter Snow for the snow - I have had this since last winter but not sure I am using it correct - I think I should have to do some research!!!

I have listed and linked the materials used for you and am now about to make a new post for my GD for Crafty Sentiments Designs  - see you soon!!

Materials and Tools

Image:  Mouse Mouse Designs - Yummy Cherries

Medium:  Memento Tuxedo Black,    Copics, 

Papers: Simon White - Ultra thick White 120lb, Bazzill Cardstock - In Love, Fancy Pants Corrugated Collection

DP's:  Basic Grey - Figgy Pudding

Dies:  Simon Says Stamp Sentiments & Die, Cheery Lynn Fancicul Flourish

Punches: Martha Stewart Hydrangea 3-in-1

Miscellaneous:  Aleen's Glitter Snow, Melissa Frances White Pearls

Tools:   Martha Stewart Scoring Board,  Tonic Studio Guillotine/Paper Trimmer, Pro Arts Glue Glider,  Fiskars - Stamp Press,  Elizabeth Craft Design Double Sided Tape Sheets.

                

Basic Grey.............. Anything Goes

Our new challenge at Basic Grey is.........................

ANYTHING GOES

just remember to use a Basic Grey product and let us know in your post what that is.  Oh, and don't forget that we are also now limiting the number of entries that you can make to three. 

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

This hear I have used one of the new Saturated Canary Fairy 'Ribbon Fairy' - I'm loving these new fairies and suspect you would be seeing many more!!!

The Basic Grey papers used it Porcelain - my last big sheet - boo-hoo - I just hope I can get more!!!

I took ages to put this together - I couldn't decide on embellishments - eventually I opted out to let the image take main stage and just add a few leaves and flowers plus part of the Memory Box Tiffany Frame to fill in the little gap on the top left.

Materials and Tools

Images: Saturated Canary - Ribbon Fairy

Medium:  Memento Ink  Tuxedo Black,  Copics,  

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120lb, Bazzill Berry Blush

DP's: Basic Grey - Porcelain

Dies:  Memory Box Lorelai Leaf & Tiffany Frame

Accessories:  Flowers Magnolia Rosery Berries, Prima Gillian Silk Raspberry

Miscellaneous: Martha Stewart Scoring Board, Tonic Studios Paper Cutter, Pro Arts Glue Glider,  FiskarsStamp Press, 

Challenges
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes
Fab'n'Funky -  Opposite the colour wheel (Red/Green - Pink/Green)
Bloggers -  – To Die For
*NEW* Creative Fingers - Anything Goes
Left of Center Creative Challenges -  LOC or Girly
Stampin' For The Weekend - Colours of Summer

Basic Grey - it's time for Back to School

Hi everyone and thanks to all of you joined in with our 'Tag'  Challenge.  Do check back later to see who is the lucky winner of the Simon Says Stamp $25.

And now on to our new challenge it's all about the

BACK TO SCHOOL

just remember to use a Basic Grey product and let us know in your post what that is.  Oh, and don't forget that we are also now limiting the number of entries that you can make to three. 

As always, our wonderful sponsor, Simon Says Stamp is offering one lucky winner a fab $25 shopping spree in the Simon Says Superstore. 

(Please note: This is a voucher code that entitles the winner to a $25 saving off their order in Simon Says Stamp, P+P charges will still apply unless the conditions are met to earn free P+P, please check here if you would like to see these conditions)

I suffering for another feeling of 'wishy-washy-ness' -  I've had these couple of LOTV images for ages now and have only used them once (if at all!!) I couldn't make my mind up which one to use - problem solved - I used them both!!!  

Now I stared at them and couldn't make my mind up how to embellish them???  Flowers etc. didn't seem right so I opted out for a few trees and fences and kept them white.

My MoJo has gone on 'walk about'  - if anyone spots up to him will you give him a good telling off and pack him back home - I need him!!!

Materials and Tools
Images: LOTV
Medium : Copics
Papers: Simon Says Stamp White Cardstock 120lb,  Layering Papers Sea
DP's: Basic Grey Lilykate
Dies: Memory Box Birch Trio,  Wplys9 Hearts & Clouds,  Magnolia Lovely Fence, MFT grass Freshly Cut Grass
Miscellaneous: Martha Stewart Scoring Board,  Tonic Studios Paper Cutter

     

     

Challenges
A Creative Romance - Masking
Bloggers - Back to School
Clearly iStamp - Back to School
Patties Creations - Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Back to School

I'm having terrible problem with Blogger at the moment, I keep losing my page - if I to into HTML it sticks there and then crashes, even it I 'save' I have a complete page when I go back to the draft!!!.  Many people with this problem and Google/blogger cam only say they are working on it - this has been 4 days now. This page has been re-started 3 times how  - can I cry???