Creative Inspirations - January Challenge

              Good Morning!
This month's challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is 'Anything Goes!' 
A nice and easy challenge to ease you into 2026.
For my card I've gone all out with a pink, floral theme. A complete contrast to the cards I've made recently over the festive period!INGREDIENTS - 
Penny Black Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Paper Doily, Ribbon & Dew Drops
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Archival Ink Pad - Rose Madder

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
WE LOVE STAMPING - ANYTHING GOES
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Penny Black Saturday - January Challenge

       Good Morning!
I'd just like to say thank you for the lovely comments on my posts recently, I may not get time to reply to them individually but I do really appreciate the kind words and time you've taken to write them.

It's time for a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE.
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  'Something New!'
It's that time of year where a batch of thank you cards come in handy when you've received Christmas presents from friends and family. The clean & simple style is perfect for when you need to make a few in a hurry!

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Distress Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ADD A SENTIMENT

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX     

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards of 2025!

 Merry Christmas!
A quick post from me today but one that I try to make sure that I do every year, it's become somewhat of a tradition for me now!
Here are my favourite Christmas themed cards that I've made this year.
First up is this one using a design by Mo's Digital Pencil that I've had for years. Usually I pair it with a blue colour scheme but this time around I went for my favourite colour green.
I've no idea of the name of this stamp, all I know is that it is by Penny Black! I've only actually got some stamped images of it and not the real thing as I was gifted them by a fellow crafter. I love the vintage style of this and gave it a contemporary twist.
This card is in a fairly simple style to keep most of the focus on the sentiment ... along with a rather showey bow!
Lastly it just wouldn't be right not to include the last 2 cards using LOTV stamps. I'll always have a soft spot for the older designs as they're just too cute!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

      Good Morning!
Christmas is literally just around the corner and this morning I'm sharing another card with you all that I made recently.
It's using another of the older designs from LOTV called 'Christmas Snowman' with forest themed papers to match the image.INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Christmas Snowman' Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops, Art Studio Glitter Stickers & Pearls
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Copic Ciao Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ADD A SENTIMENT

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

Merry Christmas

      Good Morning!
I'm definitely favouring the colour green for my Christmas cards this year and I'm also fond of a pre-coloured image now and again, today's card is featuring both. The main image is topper I received in a bundle of goodies from a fellow crafter which I love for the gardening theme, so much so I almost didn't use it as I didn't want to part with it! lolINGREDIENTS -
Coloured Topper
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops & Art Studio Glitter Stickers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

The Merriest Christmas

 Good Morning!
I'm back with another Christmas card today,
this time it's all about the sentiment as I've made that the focal point and just finished it off with a slightly showey bow and of course some sparkle!

INGREDIENTS -
'Merriest Wish' Stamp by Stampendous
Maja Design Paper
Ribbon, Dew Drops & Glitter Dome Stickers by Art Studio

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SPARKLE & SHINE

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

Lili of the Valley Design Team - Bunnies Decorating the Tree

     Good Morning!
Over the last few days I've been trying to get some extra Christmas cards made, I never seem to have as many as I think I do!
Today's card is one that I made yesterday using one of the older designs from LOTV called 'Bunnies Decorating the Tree' which is still available to buy as a digi over on the etsy store if you fancy it for yourself.INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Bunnies Decorating the Tree' Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Snowflake Die-cut & Tree Die-cut
Ribbon, Dew Drops, Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Gold Pearls
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Copic Ciao Markers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
PASSION FOR PROMARKERS - ADD SOME BLING
SIMON SAYS STAMP - USE DIES
POLKADOODLES - ANYTHING GOES
GEM OF A CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX