Little Smile's: 2013

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

November Hump Day ~ Water World.

It's time for the November Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! This month's theme is Water World. I wanted the participants to incorporate water, or some of the water-loving images that Bombshell has to offer. And there sure are a lot of them! Below is the full hop list. Please be sure to stop by everyone and leave some love!

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/

Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com

Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/

Leslie: http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com

Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com

Kas: http://www.artloveschaos.blogspot.com

Stempelientje: http://stempelientje.blogspot.com

Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com

Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com

Susie: http://whiteribboncard.blogspot.co.uk/

Happy Hopping!

Ingredients:

Bombshell Stamps " Mermaid Treasures"

Stampin Up Inks.

Core'dinations card stock.

Acetate.

Stickles.

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Off My Hook! Free Pattern.

Cherry Hat and Shoes.

My Friend recently announced the arrival of her new daughter,

Cherry Wren so this little set was an absolute must!

The little shoes are made using a pattern I bought from

Monpetitviolon's Etsy Store.

My Cherry Hat I made up as I went along but I have created the pattern below for you to enjoy!

HAT

In standard English terms to fit size 0-12 months.

Hook 4.0mm

Baby Bamboo Yarn in Apple

Foundation row ~ Ch 3 join in ring with sl st. 6dc into ring and join with sl st in 1st dc (6).

Round 1 ~ ch2( does not count as a stitch through out pattern) 2tr in each st and join with sl st in 1st tr (12).

Round 2 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, tr in the next**, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (18).

Round 3 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 2 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (24).

Round 4 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 3 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (30).

Round 5 ~ ch2 *2tr in next st, dc in the next 4 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (36)

Round 6 ~ ch2 *2tr in next st, dc in the next 5 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (42)

Round 7 ~ ch2 *2tr in next st, dc in the next 6 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (48)

Round 8 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 7 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (54)

Round 9 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 8 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (60)

Round 10 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 9 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (66)

Round 11 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 10 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (72)

Round 12-18 ~ ch2 * tr in each st then join with sl st in 1st tr (72)

Round 19 ~ ch2 *tr in next 34tr tr2tog**, Rpt (70)

Round 20 ~ *sk 1st dc 7tr into next st sk next st sl st into next dc**, Rpt * to ** times then join with sl st in 1st tr. fasten off and weave in ends.

Top Stalk.

Stylelife DK in Brown.

slst into any of the 6 dc at the top of the hat 2ch ,5dc round, continue in one continuous round until your stalk is 4cm's long. Fasten off and weave in ends.

CHERRIES

Stylelife DK in Red (A) and Fern (B).

Foundation row ~ Ch3 join in ring with sl st. 6dc into ring and join with sl st in 1st dc (6)

Round 1 ~ ch2( does not count as a stitch through out pattern) 2dc in each st and join with sl st in 1st tr (12).

Round 2-5 dc in each st.(12) Fasten off but leave a long tail, weave the tail between each dc to create a drawstring and pull tight and fasten put don't cut the tail. Make 4.

Stalk and leaves,

Join in top of cherry with sl st, ch3 cut yarn and leave st open. rpt n next cherry without cutting yarn. Join the two cherries by working 1ch through both loops together.

ch10, slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next. Now working in the back of the foundation ch slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, fasten off.

Join with slst at the stalk, ch9, slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, working in the back of the foundation ch slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, fasten off leaving a long tail. You should now have two cherries attached with two leaves. Rtp with remaining cherries.

Stitch Cherries to the top of the hat using the tails of yarn you've left over. weave in ends.

Feel free to share this pattern but

please give credit were credit is due!

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Introducing.............The Backdrafts!

The Backdrafts are a 5 piece Rock band from Norfolk.

They are all serving firefighters for Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service and they are FANTASTIC (ok I'm a little biased)

Lead Guitarist James Little (Him indoor's) , Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist, Andy "Higgy" Heginbotham, Vocalist and Bass Guitarist Dave Pleszko, Duncan Barrow Keyboards and Percussion and Scott |Field Drummer started playing together January 2013 and have quickly become favourites on the local pub scene performing covers of Rock music from the 1950's to the present day as well as some very finely self penned fire safety messages "Smoke Detector Blue's" and "Stop, Drop, Rock & Roll!"

Well today was a special day today..........

They had their first audition for

BRITAINS GOT TALENT!!!

AND THEY GOT THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND!!!!

We, the loyal fan's and WAGS had absolutely no doubts at all that they would,

especially as the perform in full fire kit!

If you fancy having a peep you can find their Facebook page HERE

and you can listen to them or even buy their single

HERE on iTunes

The proceeds from the sales of this single all go to

The Fire Fighters Charity.

Just in case you were wondering this gorgeous one is my 1/5th of the band!

WELL DONE BOYS!!

We can't wait for the live shows

WOOO HOOO!!!

November's Bombshell Sketch.

Its Time for November's Sketch!

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own! Just as long as you have fun and it's all good!

Remember to play along at the

Bombshell Blog or at the Forum

but you must use
Bombshell stamps
if you want to win the prize!

Ingredients.

Bombshell stamps ~ Hula Girl & Rise & Shine.

CS ~ Core'dinationns.

Embossing Powders ~ Debbie Moore.

Ms November Pin-up Challenge.

Kas Mello, Bombshell's Ms. November, has issued her challenge,

"Rough Chicks, Bikes, and Leather".

Not all girls are into pink and bows, some are covered in grease and have helmet hair. Motorcycles are always a good girly accessory, and what biker chick doesn't love leather?

Remember to play along at the

Bombshell Blog or at the Forum

but you must use
Bombshell stamps
if you want to win the prize!

Unfortunately I don't have any "rough chicks" in my Bombshell Stamps collection so just went for the Bikes and Leather bit instead. I've used brown parcel wrapping paper which I crumpled and torn into small pieces then covered a piece of card stock using watered down P.V.A. glue all over. After allowing to dry I rubbed over with some "Aged Mahogany" Distress Ink
I then embossed and distressed the edges before mounting the images.

Ingredients.

Bombshell stamps ~ "Piston Rebel"

CS ~Core'dinations.

Embossing Powder ~ Heat It Up!

Parcel Wrapping Paper.

"Aged Mahogany" Distress Ink.

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

October Bombshell Sketch.

Its time for October's Bombshell Sketch!

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own! Just as long as you have fun and use
Bombshell stamps,
it's all good! and don't forget to play along at the

Bombshell Blog or at the Forum
for the chance to win some super
Bombshell stamps.

Ingredients:

Bombshell Stamps ~ Indian Princess

PP ~ Pink Petticoat Ikat designs.

CS ~ Coredinations.

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Ms October Pin-up Challenge!

Sharon Rogers, Bombshell's Ms. October, has set this month's challenge to create a Halloween project using black, orange, purple, and lime green.

Remember to play along at the

Bombshell Blog or at the Forum

but you must use Bombshell stamps if you want to win the prize!

Ingredients:

Bombshell Stamps ~ Bombshell Angel & Halloween Costume Digital Stamps

PP ~ Pink Petticoat.

CS ~ Core'dinations.

Monday, 7 October 2013

October Muse Monday ~ Alter Skulls.

Hello Bombshell fans!
It's the first Monday in October, so that means it's time to share the first installment of this week's Muse Monday. The featured set for October is Alter Skulls, which will be on sale throughout the month.

Here is my make for today!

I've kept it simple with asymmetrical layers and gems.

Ingredients:

Bombshell Stamps ~ Alter Skulls

PP ~ Pink Petticoat.

Gems ~ Natalie and Amy's.

CS ~ Core'diantions.

Monday, 30 September 2013

Muse Monday at Bombshell Stamps.

It's Muse Monday and this month at the

Bombshell Blog

we're featuring the

Rise & Shine Tattoo Rubber Stamp set

This set will be on sale throughout September!

I've made my clock using scraps of mount board from my local picture framer shop and acetate!

Ingredients

Stamps ~ Bombshell Stamps

Mount board scraps.

Brads,

Acetate.

Clock movement.

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Bombshell September Hump Day

Welcome to the September 2013 Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop!

The theme for this month is Speed Demons: Masters of Transportation. Bombshell has so many cool vehicles. There's motorcycles, hot rods, even a fantastic ship! I wanted this month's participants to use these modes of transportation as the focus of their projects. Are you ready to check out some Speed Demons? Here is the full hop list.

Bombshell Blog: http://bombshellstamps.blogspot.com/

Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kim: http://www.craftypinkanchor.blogspot.com/

Glittery Katie: http://ferrishyn-frontier.blogspot.com/

Monika: http://paperchrome.blogspot.com/

Marnie: http://www.papertivity.blogspot.com/

Leslie: http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com/

Alaine: http://missalaineousmosaics.blogspot.com/

Susie: http://whiteribboncards.blogspot.com/

Kelli: http://www.cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!

So here is my make using

King of the Road set

Ingredients:

Core'dinations ~ CS

Heat It Up! ~ Embossing powder

Tim Holtz ~ Embossing folder.

Versamark Ink.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Bombshell Wacky Holiday ~ Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Arrrrrr me hearties! I'm here to tell ye craft lubbers all 'bout the international celebration of the bestest folk thar be...yes PIRATES cos September 19th be Talk Like Pirate Day !!

As ye can prolly tell it's all about a thinkin', a doin' and most 'portantly a talkin' like a pirate!

We 'ere at Bombshell Stamps do be a LOVIN' our Pirates and all things Piratey!!!!

So 'ere be some projects that we've been a creatin', all inspired by 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'.

I 'ope ye be feelin' proper piratey now and you be joining us in some Pirate Craftin'!!

Ingredients:

Stamps ~ Bombshell Stamps Hawiian Girl

Digi Stamps ~ Sassy Studio Design & Make it Crafty

CS ~ Core'dinations.

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Bombshell Stamps New Release ~ Rosie the Riveter!!

Here is Bombshell's newest Digital Stamp set,

Rosie the Riveter.

and we think she is perfect for those occasions where you want to offer encouragement to someone.

I'm hoping she will bring me some luck tomorrow when I take my driving test for the second time!

( Update!!! she done it for me, I PASSED, WOOOO HOOO!!!)

Ingredients:

Digi Stamp ~ Bombshell Stamps.

"Go Girl.." computer generated sentiment.

CS ~ Core'dinations.

PP ~ Pink Petticoat.

Monday, 16 September 2013

Ms September's Pinup Challenge ~ Lots of Layers!

Jenn Cochran, Bombshell's Ms. September, has issued a "Layer It Up" challenge.

Use at least three layers of paper, paint, ink, ribbon, etc. to create your Bombshell project.

I have used 5 layer's of card, paper and photos in total!

Ingredients:

Stamps ~ Bombshell Stamps "Panther Tattoo!"

Embossing Powder ~ Heat It Up!

CS ~ Core'dinations

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

Bombshell Stamps Guest DT Call!!

Time is running out! Bombshell Stamps is looking for our next six Guest Designers, aka Pin-ups. If you love Bombshell's stamps, walk on the edgier or vintage side of paper crafting, and have great coloring skills, please apply!

Each Pin-up serves for one month during which s/he receives a free set of stamps, a generous discount to Bombshell's store, is featured on Bombshell Stamps' website and blog, sets our monthly challenge, and shares four (4) itmes (cards, scrapbook layouts, altered art). Participation thoruhout the next six month term (October through March) is actively encouraged.

If the Pin-up rocks her guest design gig, she'll be asked to join the Bombshell Girls (our Design Team).

Please send an email containing the following information to: designteam@bombshellstamps.com!

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. Email:

4. Phone number:

5. Blog or website address:

6. Links to any online galleries you may have:

7. Related forums/message boards that you like to visit and participate (we do NOT need your forum nickname):

8. Three (3) items -- cards, altered items, or scrapbook layouts using stamps as the main focus. Your submissions don't need to be brand new and do not need to have Bombshell Stamps used, but should not have been published or submitted for publication for a printed or online magazine. However, if you do have Bombshell Stamps, please use them!

9. Please note if you are a current or past design team member for any other companies. (We do not expect you to work solely for us).

10. Please tell us a few words about what you like about stamping and why you'd like to become a Bombshell Stamps design team member.

All applications must be received by 12:00am PDT on September 14, 2013!

New design team members will be contacted by September 20, 2013.

Thursday, 5 September 2013

September Bombshell Sketch

Its Sketch Day at

Bombshell Stamps Blog &Forum

So time for another super sketch from Kathi

Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own. There's only two rules. Have fun and use your Bombshell stamps when creating your project!

Here is my offering.....

Ingredients

Bombshell Stamps ~ Homeward Bound Set.

PP ~ Pink Patticoat

CS ~ Core'dinations
Stickles.

Why not hop on over to the

Bombshell Stamps Blog & Forum

and play along for the

chance to win a set for Bombshell Stamps!

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Sketch Saturday #274

Good Morning Sketcher's its time for another Super
Sketch Saturday
this week we are sponsored by the fabulous

Milk Coffee

Our prize this week is fabulous, it's the winner's choice of 5digi's from the

Milk Coffee

Etsy store!

Here is this weeks sketch made designed by our Queen of Sketches Jen.
hope you enjoy using it!

#274

Ingredients:

PP & Digi Stamps ~ Pink Petticoat.

Saturday, 24 August 2013

Sketch Saturday #273

Good morning all, this week at

Sketch Saturday

we are joined by

Prairie Fairy Designs

The prize available this week from Roberta and the gang

is a fabulous $10.00 to spend in the

Prairie Fairy

shop.

Here is Jen's fabulous sketch for this week I hope you enjoy it as much as the Saturday's have!
#273

Saturday, 17 August 2013

Sketch Saturday #272

Good morning all and welcome to another fabulous sketch from Sketch Saturday this week we have one of our old favourites joining us to sponsor this weeks challenge.

Bugaboo