ATC competition at Crafty Individuals and our music atc's

The above 2 ATC's complete my set of 4.. I created the backgrounds using the CI music stamp.

This lovely delicate dragonfly ATC was created by Michelle...thanks M.x

'Dancing is music' is the creation of Sue Law, thanks S. x
Our Paris music ATC is the creation of Chris, thanks C.x

A competition.... read on....
I just thought I would introduce you to some of the new
Crafty Individual stamps and as always they are sooo gorgeous...
I also have some really exciting news for all of you....

CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS are holding an ATC challenge on their website.
There are FANTASTIC PRIZES up for grabs :)))

Now we all love a challenge.... and we all love Crafty Individual stamps... put them both together and what do we have...

DESIGN AN ATC CRAFTY INDIVIDUALS CHALLENGE COMPETITION

We know that crafter's love to take on a challenge, so we have decided to have our very own CI ATC Challenge Competition.

Enter our brand new ATC design competition to win one of four fantastic prizes:

FIRST PRIZE:

£50 WORTH OF CI PRODUCTS OF YOUR CHOICE PLUS £50 CASH, TO SPEND ON WHATEVER YOU LIKE.

SECOND PRIZE:

£30 WORTH OF CI PRODUCTS OF YOUR CHOICE.

2 RUNNER UP PRIZES:

£20 WORTH OF CI PRODUCTS OF YOUR CHOICE.

So what are you waiting for????? For more details pop over HERE.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE xxx

Don't forget to catch up with our ATC queen Dottie over HERE

Denise's music ATC's

Thank you to the lovely Denise in South Africa for all 4 of these wonderful

Music ATC's. Loving the backgrounds especially the top one.

I can feel the movement in the 3rd one.

Plenty of inspiration in all 4 ATC's for everyone.

Notice our next ATC theme.

We will have 2 months in 1 because of this busy time of year....Dec 08/Jan 09 theme is to recycle any part of 2008 calendar...either use for the background or just add some of the numbers, date, a month etc just so long as we are still able to see it has been part of a calendar you can then use any other medium, images, bling etc that you wish.

Enjoy x

Wishing you all a housework free week. LOL

If you have not checked out what our ATC queen Dottie has been up to lately just click on here and see.... she will have you laughing with her adventures.... she is keeping Jaqi busy. LOL

Check out HERE for the papergirls challenge for December... if you like altering Jigsaw pieces then this is for you.

Take Care. Chriss x

Sorry been a bad blogger

Hello.... Been a bad blogger...SORRY.

LIFE JUST GOT IN THE WAY... BUT WILL BE BACK WITH YOU ON TUESDAY WITH SOME MORE WONDERFUL ATC's.
In the mean time....



Here are 2 of my Music ATC's the Music stamp used on the background is from Crafty Individuals
Love Chriss x

Music ATC's

Joey my 7yr old DGS came to stay with granny over the weekend and whilst I was scanning in the Music ATC's he asked to make some music ones.

Joey has been making them since he was just 6.

So we kick off with his Music ATC's this month... he called them 'Joey's band'. Thank you Joey...he took them home to add to his collection... sorry you wont be getting any of his in your swaps. lol.

Number 2, Thanks Tracy Love black and white and the corner punch used hope you received my letter in time.

Number 3 all the way from Australia created by Susan her first attempt at ATC's we hope it won't be your last. Thank you Susan.

Number 4, most of you who know Jaqi would take bets on her doing Elvis for her music theme...lol... if you are a fan you are in for a treat if you get one of these in your swap.
Number 5 Arrived from Brunei .....hello Paula thank you... they are so romantic.
Number 6 is also Paula's which I forgot to post here last month for the Fairytale theme.. Not a good scan sorry in real life it is gorgeous ..the words on the heart read... 'and they lived happily ever after' Thanks Paula.

If any of you visit The Papergirls blog you will know I adore Altering THINGS... well I have been a bad blogger this week due to being busy altering the neighbours cats... what do you think....

They are no different to us they still need their roots doing..... rofpmsl.

NOTICE.. about Our ATC Queen Dottie she now has her own blog which is being run by Wor Jaqi a lot of you will remember the antics Dottie got up to earlier this year at Jaqi's with Fireman Sam!!!!.... well I recommend you pop over and see what she was up to this week just click on over HERE
You can keep up to date with her adventures....be sure not to miss what she gets up to and if anything like her last adventures you will need your Tena Lady.

What is she up to now???A long post today hope you are still with us.

Bye for now Chriss x

last in the Let's Face It ATC's... thank you everyone

Hello, here are the final ATC's in our 'Lets Face It' challenge, thank you to everyone who took part in it..your swaps are all ready to go out to you on Monday.

we have 2 ATC's from Marilyne she has used the fab Crafty Individuals images.
Thank you.

Thank you Denise (DB) for the above 2 ATC's which you have clear embossed loving those stamps.

Hi Elizabeth this is your Blue Fairy ATC the stamp is from 'Beach Bum' and you embossed it with Holographic powder which is new to me... we learn something every day. Thank you.
I am sorry for the smudges on the mirror card the scanner really does not like this card... In real life they are lovely and a very clever idea. Whoever receives one in their swap will not be disappointed with it I promise you.

Thanks Linda.

Another Linda this time Linda Vincent, Linda used the same stamp on all 4 but each one is sooo different, you can see more of her work on her blog. Thank you Linda.

Thank you to everyone who has joined in with the swaps.

Our theme for November is 'FASHION' see the example ATC and read the info on the right of our blog.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend.

And if you have some spare time and want to be creative check out The Papergirls blog over HERE there are some great stamps up for grabs.

Dont forget to pop over to see what Dottie has been upto at Jaqi's this week... Here

Altered CD challenge win these postal stamps

ATC theme for November is 'FASHION' please see side panel for details.

Do you want to be in with a chance of winning these lovely postal stamps

pop over HERE as there is a challenge to alter an old CD and the prize is the above stamps donated by Tanda Stamps.... click on the direct link to Tanda on the right of this blog.

Check out the right side of 'The Papergirls' blog and find details on the challenge. Thanx.

Hope you can join in. Chriss x

PS see what Dottie is up to with Fireman Sam over at Jaqi's

lets face it and our new look Blog

Lets Face it Home is Where the Heart is was created by Victoria as well as the ATC below Lets face it ..it may not always be easy, but it will always be worth it.. nice sentiment Victoria

The above two ATC's are the creations of Marilyn she has used Crafty Individuals images. thank you Marilyn.

The above four ATC's are the artistic work of Sandra they have a very romantic look to them, thank you Sandra for taking part.

Our Dottie

Our Dottie is missing Sam, Sam is her holiday romance she met whilst staying with Jaqi earlier this year.... Dottie asked if she could go and visit him and Jaqi said she would be delighted for her to go.

Stay tuned and we will let you know which day she is going.

Dottie update... D is on her way to see Sam, Jaqi and family today 31st October in time for Halloween.

Well I have been having a play with our blog as you can see... a change is as good as a rest so they say... I came across this new FREE blog skin over HERE ....Martine is the creative lady behind it.

Thank you sooo much Martine.

November Challenge is FASHION closing date 30th Nov.

New Look Blog

Hi,
I am in the middle of changing the look of 'The Artist Trading Club' blog.. it will take a little time to complete the new look as it's me we are talking about rofpmsl..
thanx Chriss x