27/09/2018

Lili of the Valley Design Team!

Good Morning!
As you all know I had rather a long break from crafting and only got back into it a couple of weeks ago. Before the break I was part of the LILI OF THE VALLEY DESIGN TEAM and luckily they were kind enough to have me back when I spoke them last week! 
This is my first card back for them and I have used an image from one of their new Art Sheets called 'Christmas Pugs'. These Art Sheets are beautifully coloured and perfect if you don't have time to colour yourself. You can find this particular Pug design along with 3 other variations of him HERE'

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
ABC CHALLENGE - S IS FOR 'SNOW'
INGREDIENTS -
Lili of the Valley 'Christmas Pugs' Art Sheet
Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp & Papers
Papermania Glitter Stickers, Cheesecloth & Glitter Spot Organza Ribbon
Assorted Flowers & Berries

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

24/09/2018

Autumn Wreath Birthday

Good Morning!
I hope you all had a lovely weekend, I spent mine in the garden and working ... you can guess which one I preferred! Today's card is a Clean & Simple Birthday card using a stamp that hasn't seen much ink since I got it. I kept it simple and decided to give it a monochrome effect.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - MONOCHROME
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Coffee
Distress Inks - Vintage Photo

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

21/09/2018

Playful Christmas Greetings

Good Morning!
It's back to business today with another Christmas card and of course it features another Penny Black stamp lol I dug out this stamped image from a mountain of images ready to colour and seeing as it's quite wide I kept the card rather simple. 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - BLING IT ON
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Magnolia Paper
Papermania Glitter Sticker & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black (originally used when I stamped the image)

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -
E31, E33, E35, B000, B00
R37, R46, R59, C1, C3, C5, W1 & W3
Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

20/09/2018

Pumpkin Wishes

Good Morning!
I'm back with another Clean & Simple card today that could be used as both a Best Wishes or Birthday card. This pumpkin stamp is one of my favourites and I always enjoy inking it up with my Distress Markers.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Doodlebug Sprinkles

INKS USED -
Distress Markers - Carved Pumpkin, Ripe Persimmon, Rusty Hinge, 
Peeled Paint & Crushed Olive
Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

19/09/2018

Hedgehog Birthday!

Good Afternoon!
Today's card has a birthday theme so don't worry there's nothing Christmassy to share this time ... however I can't promise this with my next post haha
The card that I've made today is using one of my favourite Penny Black stamps for Masculine cards. I think you can tell that I'm a bit obsessed with my Penny Black stamps at the moment.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Distess Inks - Weathered Wood & Pumice Stone

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

16/09/2018

A Christmas Wish!

Good Afternoon!
Just a quick card for you this afternoon that I made last week, I recycled an old shop bought card that I received for Christmas as I thought the main image would work perfectly as a Topper! Of course this card won't be sold and will just be sent to a family member.

I'd also like to quickly mention that I was lucky enough to win the previous challenge over at ALLSORTS with their challenge of 'Bears' with my previous card. 
This was a lovely surprise especially as I'm just getting back into card-making :)
INGREDIENTS -
Old Christmas Card
Trimcraft Design Paper
Gold Cardstock
Cheesecloth & Gold Glitter Organza Ribbon
Berries & Prisma Embellishments
Adhesive Pearls

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekends!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

13/09/2018

A Quick & Simple Christmas Bear!

Good Afternoon!
I apologise in advance for another Christmas card, I'm becoming a tad obsessed with the season!
Today's card is one that I made this morning in a rather quick and simple style. Perfect for if you need a batch of cards but still want to give them some layers! 
I dug out this older stamped image that was stored away as I thought it'd go perfectly with a gold star embellishment that I've had for many years stashed away in a pot.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
STAMPING SENSATIONS - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH 'B' ... BEAR
ALLSORTS - BEARS
INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Magnolia Paper
Prisma Gold Star Embellishment & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black (originally used when I stamped the image)

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -
E31, E33, E35, B000, B00
R37, R46, R59, W1 & W3
Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

11/09/2018

Seasons Greetings from a Snowy Robin!

Good Morning!
I'm back with another Christmas card for you all today, the Christmas card production line appears to have started! You can always count on the season of Christmas to get you crafting again.
I've gone back to a Clean & Simple style and kept my stamped image as just the outline, with the only colour from a muted blue background created by using Distress Inks.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - STAMP ON IT
STAMPING SENSATIONS - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH 'B' ... BRANCH
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Silver Glitter Stickers by Papermania
White Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Distress Inks - Weathered Wood & Pumice Stone

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

08/09/2018

Birthday Wishes with an Old Favourite!

Good Morning!
Today I'd like to share a card with you that I made earlier in the week, simply because I could. As I'm easing myself back into card making slowly I'm simply making cards as and when I feel like it and if anything from my stash catches my eye. Well whilst organising my craft room the other week the following image was sitting on the top of a pile in one my stamped image boxes and I'd been wanting to make a card with it ever since.
I paired it with some Autumnal coloured paper from my stash that also caught my eye.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - STAMP ON IT
STAMPING SENSATIONS - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH 'B' ... BUTTERFLY
INGREDIENTS -
Sugar Nellie Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Ribbon
Flowers, Berries, Butterfly Embellishment & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black (originally used when I stamped the image)

COPIC CIAO MARKERS -
E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, BG93, BG96, B000, 
BV00, BV02, V02, V04, V12, V15, V17, W1, W3 & W5
Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

05/09/2018

Squirrel Birthday Wishes!

Good Morning!
As promised I'm back with another card to share with you all, when I was putting the craft room back together I came across a tub of Toppers and found this sweet image inside. Considering Autumn is just around the corner I thought now was the perfect time to make something with it.

I'd also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have left comments on my 2 recent posts, it was lovely to read how positive you have all been about my return to crafting!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES
STAMPING SENSATIONS - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH 'B' ... BERRIES

INGREDIENTS -
Topper from my stash
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Paper Doily, Cheesecloth & Seam Binding Ribbon
Flowers, Berries & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Archival Ink - Coffee 
Distress Ink - Antique Linen (for the doily)

Before I go I'd also like to mention that there is a new challenge starting today over at my Challenge Blog CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS which is a super easy one this month of 'Anything Goes!'


Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

01/09/2018

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + Optional Sketch!

Good Morning!
Well as I promised yesterday I'm back with my first card of the year, I hope you all like it!

It's the first Saturday of the month which means it's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSCThis month the challenge is 'Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!'
I've eased myself back into card-making with a Clean & Simple style card, of course it had to have a Christmas theme too for my first card back!

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Sprinkles by Doodlebug
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Distress Inks - Peeled Paint & Forest Moss

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX