30/03/2016

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is
Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!
(If you want to use a sketch you can choose between the one below or one of the others on our Sketch page. Just state which you have used).
Remember the choice to use a Sketch is completely yours.

This fortnight we are sponsored by KENNYK STAMPS and the prize is
3 DIGI'S OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE!
KennyK-Stamps-BADGE-IRockWITH-yellow
Both myself and the DT were lucky enough to use images provided by the sponsor for this challenge. I have used 'Color Me Janette' from KennyK Stamps which I think is the perfect image to send to a fellow crafter be that as a Birthday card or any occasion!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
 INGREDIENTS -
Maja Design Paper
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pink & Black Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, 
B93, B95, W1 & W3

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

26/03/2016

Lili of the Valley Easter Sale !

Good Morning!
I just wanted to let you all know quickly that Lili of the Valley are having an Easter Sale!
There is 20% OFF selected Stamps and Cross Stitch designs - over 50 to choose from! 
This is the perfect chance to get stocked up on anything that you have had you eye on recently! Simply click the picture above or HERE to head straight to them.
You have until Midnight Easter Monday to take advantage of this great offer.

Have a fantastic Easter weekend!
xxx

24/03/2016

Easter Chicks !

Good Morning!
I don't usually make cards for Easter as I don't really have many people that I can actually send them to. However there are so many cute designs out there for this occasion that this year I thought to heck with it! 
I spied the gorgeous 'Easter Greetings' paper collection by Pion design a few weeks ago and couldn't resist treating myself to some. On one of the papers there are some super cute chick images that are perfect for die cutting and using as toppers! I didn't add an Easter sentiment to the card purely because I think the images are versatile enough to be used throughout the season of Spring.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges - 
INKY CHICKS - HAPPY EASTER
LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - SIGNS OF SPRING
 INGREDIENTS -
Pion 'Easter Greetings' Design Papers
Nestabilities
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

22/03/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Season's Tweetings !

Good Morning!
Today's card can also be seen over on the MMCS BLOG and shock horror .... 
it's a Christmas card! 
Don't panic I won't be making more any time soon but I couldn't resist this cute little stamp set that is perfect for making cards in a batch for the younger generation!
 INGREDIENTS -
Lawn Fawn 'Winter Sparrows' Stamp set
Winter Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, BG10 & BG23

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

18/03/2016

Lili of the Valley Design Collective - Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!
Today's card is a SNEAK PEEK of an up-coming release from Lili of the Valley! 
You may have spotted that there a some new stamps available to pre-order over on the LOTV WEBSITE right now of stamps suitable for teenagers along with some fab new sentiments.
 I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the designs and some of the sentiments so today I'm sharing what I made!
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Jasmine Coffee' Rubber Stamp
LOTV Paper (now retired)
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pink & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Copic Ciao Markers - C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, 
B000, B00, W1 & W3

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

16/03/2016

Creative Inspirations - Nature !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Nature!
We'd like to see your creations featuring anything to do with Nature ... be that flowers, foliage, wildlife etc or simply a natural colour scheme of Greens & Browns!
This fortnights prize is from PETAL LU and the prize is 30% OFF HER STORE for the winner!

With Spring around the corner I thought it was time to dig out some of my coloured LOTV Art Pad images (now discontinued) featuring some Spring blooms perfect for this time of year.
I also kept the card sentiment free making it versatile enough to be used for many occasions,.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - EASTER
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Art Pad Image
Maja Design Paper
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Yellow, Orange & Purple Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

08/03/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Painted Pansies!

Good Morning!
Today's card is using a super cute House Mouse stamp that was released a few months ago. The stamp is slightly larger than usual but is such fun to colour! The sentiment stamp is from a recently released set by Hero Arts.
This card can also be seen over on the MMCS BLOG and you can head straight over to where the stamp is over on the website simply by clicking the picture below!
 INGREDIENTS -
Stampendous 'Painted Pansies' House Mouse Stamp
Hero Arts Sentiment Stamp
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Yellow & Purple Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E35, Y00, Y02, Y15, R20, BV00, BV02,
B000, BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

06/03/2016

The Ribbon Girl Card Challenge - Anything Goes or Spring / Easter !

Good Morning!
It's time for this months Card Challenge over at the RIBBON GIRL and this month's theme is Anything Goes or Spring / Easter
On today's card I have finally used the last of the new Magnolia stamps that I treated myself to a couple of months ago, better late than never I suppose! lol
 INGREDIENTS -
'Rose Cake Tilda' Magnolia Tilda Stamp 
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Paper
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Heart Banner Die by La La Land Crafts
Ranger Glossy Accents, Bark Star, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R37, R59, RV10, RV42, 
B000, B00, BG93, BG96, & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

05/03/2016

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Easter !

Good Morning!
It's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this month the theme is 'Easter!' 
The stamp I have used is versatile enough to be used for many occasions but I thought it would be great for an Easter card as the bunch of flowers he's holding contains Daffodils! 
The sentiment is also an older wooden stamp by Penny Black.
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Maja Design Paper
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Yellow & Tangerine Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, Y00, Y21, Y17, YR07, B000, B00,
BG93, BG96 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

02/03/2016

Creative Inspirations - Pretty Projects !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Pretty Projects!
With Mother's Day in the UK on the 6th of March let's create something pretty!
This fortnights prize is from a new sponsor called THE CHARM COMPANY who are offering this fantastic prize for one lucky person ...
 INGREDIENTS -
'Tilda with Peony Headband' Magnolia Tilda Stamp 
Maja Design Paper
Green Pomegranate Apples by Live & Love Crafts
Pink Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, B000, B00, B93, B95, BG93, BG96, & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

01/03/2016

Lili of the Valley - Spring Facebook Challenge !

Good Morning!
LILI OF THE VALLEY are holding a Spring Challenge over on their
FACEBOOK PAGE which starts today! 
All you need to do is dig out your 'Spring' themed LOTV images, create something and then upload it to their fb page to be in with a chance of winning one of their fab prizes!
You have until 6pm on Sunday 13th March and it's one entry per person.

The first 4 Winner's will be able to choose from the following -
Any 2 Sentiment Sheets or
Any 5 Rubber Stamps or
Any Cross Stitch Kit or £20 to spend in the eBay store!
There is also 1 more prize for the 5th Winner of a £10 Voucher from The Ribbon Girl!
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Spring Bunny with Daffs' Rubber Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania
Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, R20, Y00, Y21, B000, B00, BG93, BG96 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX