January's PBSC Challenge!

  Good Morning!

Well we've made it, it's the start of a new year! Here's hoping this one is a lot brighter for everyone than the last ... onto todays challenge and we've got a new one starting over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE of
'Anything Goes or Something New!' 
The sentiment stamp is one that I've had for years and frequently get's used, the papers are from a set that I treated myself to a month or so ago. They're slightly pinker than the photo, for some reason the photo has a slight tint to it!

  INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Rubber Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Cheesecloth & Ribbon

Clear Dew Drops

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

My Top 3 Cards from 2020!

Good Morning!

As promised I'm back today to share my favourite creations from this year, due to work I haven't really had as much time to craft as I'd have liked but fingers crossed that will be rectified next year. For now though here's a look at my favourite cards along with a brief description of why I have chosen each particular design.

I'm starting with a bunny card as I feel that you can't go wrong with cute animals and flowers and this card combines them both! 

Next up it's all about Sunflowers and one of my favourite colours, yellow! This is another Penny Black stamp that I actually sold on a few years ago, however I'm regretting that decision as I don't think I have any of the stamped images left over anymore haha 

Finally we're going back to the spooky season with this cute little witch from LOTV. I love the cute design and I always enjoy using Halloween colour schemes! 

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all the best for 2021, let's hope this year is more positive than the last!

Happy Crafting!
xxx 

My Top 3 Christmas Cards of 2020!

Good Morning!

Well it's that time of year already, it's Christmas Eve! Every year I like to share with you my favourite Christmas Cards that I've made throughout the year, this has definitely become one of my favourite Christmas traditions. I've narrowed it down to just 3 this year due to the fact I haven't been able to craft as much as I'd hoped, here's hoping life is less hectic next year!

I'm starting with something Clean and Simple, as most of you will know I like to make cards in this style from time to time. The stamp I've used is perfect for this style and I just finished it off by highlighting it with some glitter stickers. 

Next up is one of my favourite LOTV cards from this year, I just love their penguins! 

I teamed it with some traditional colours and I must admit I liked the card that much I couldn't bear to part with it this year lol

Last up is a card using one of my all time favourite Penny Black stamps. You can't beat the oldies!

Well I hope you've all enjoyed having a look at my favourite Christmas creations for this year, why not play along and do the same thing? I'l be back on New Year's Eve with my favourite cards of the year that aren't Christmas related.

All that's left to say is Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
xxx 

LOTV Simply Prints!

 Good Morning!
Along with Digi stamps LILI OF THE VALLEY also have Simply Prints which are perfect if you're in a rush and don't have time to colour, which tends to be me more often than not these days lol 
Today I am sharing a card that I've made using one from the recent 'James Bear' release called 'James Looking Up' which will probably be used as a Thank You card after Christmas. If you'd rather stick to the usual Digi though don't worry, he is still available as that too.

 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Simply Print - James Looking Up
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design & Magnolia Papers
Paper Doily, Ribbon & Flowers
Clear Dew Drops & Doodlebug Sprinkles

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

PBSC December Challenge!

  Good Morning!

This month's challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE is 
'Anything Goes or Winter Wonderland!'
Well with Christmas just around the corner of course I played along with the Winter Wonderland theme! The stamp I've used is one of my all time favourites and the Tree Die cuts are also by Penny Black. I treated myself to some new design papers a couple of weeks ago and decided to go with a contemporary colour scheme for a change.

  INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Rubber Stamp - Carolling Hedgehogs

LOTV Sentiment

Tree & Snowflake Dies

Maja Design Papers

Cheesecloth & Ribbon, Flowers & Berries

Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Twinklets & Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, E00, E21, W1, W2, R11, V91, V95,
G82 & G85

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - FUN WITH DIES

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

Creative Inspirations December Challenge!

Good Morning!
This month at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS the challenge is 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' and simply put we want to see all of your Christmassy creations! 
This month we are sponsored by ALL DRESSED UP and each of us have used one of their digi's on our designs. I decided to keep mine un-coloured and turn it into a gift tag that could also be hung on a Christmas Tree afterwards.

 INGREDIENTS -

All Dressed Up 'Santa' Digi Stamp

Assorted Dies

Gold Eyelet, Gold Ribbon & Doodlebug Sprinkles 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SILVER OR GOLD

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Penguin Friends

    Good Afternoon!
I'm carrying on with the festivities today and sharing another Christmas card, I can't believe we're almost at December! It's taken me almost 3 days to get this card finished from when I started colouring the image, I really do wish there were more hours in the day sometimes lol 
This sweet design is by LOTV and is called 'Penguin Friends' which you can find HERE.

 INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Penguin Friends' Digi Stamp

Sentiment Stamp from LOTV

Maja Design & Magnolia Papers

Ribbon, Paper Doily, Flowers, Berries, 

Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers

INKS USED -

Copic Markers - C1, C2, C5, C7, W1, B000, B00, B02, YR16, YR68, Y38
G82, G85, R35, R37, R46 & R59

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX