Blueprint Birthday Card

  Good Morning!
Today I am sharing with you a card that I made earlier in the week for my partner's birthday. He turned 30 on Thursday and I was struggling to think of what I could use for the main focus on the card, then I remembered I have the Birthday Blueprints set by Tim Holtz and I thought they would work perfectly!
The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley and I thought the style of the text worked well with the stamped image.

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Birthday Blueprints' Stamp Set
LOTV Sentiment

Maja Design Papers

 Ribbon (recycled from a Christmas Present)
Doodlebug Sprinkles

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - WE'RE ON A ROLL (Doodlebug Sprinkles)

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

LOTV New Baby Release!

  Good Afternoon!
This month LOTV released a brand new collection dedicated to Babies! I'm a little bit late to the party getting a card made using one of these images but I finally had the chance this morning. There simply isn't enough hours in the day to craft due to work but I am determined to find more time lol Today's card is using the design 'Baby Stork' and is such a sweetie.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Baby Stork' Digi Stamp & LOTV Sentiment

Maja Design Papers

Organza Ribbon
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers & Doodlebug Sprinkles

INKS USED -

Copic Markers - C1, C2, C3, W1, W2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20
R05, YR68, B93 & Y28

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - LAYER IT UP

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - WHAT'S NEW? (New Baby)

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

Creative Inspirations - January & February Challenge!

 Good Morning!

We've had a little shake up over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS this month as for the next few month's the challenges have been extended a little bit. This means that this month's challenge is also extended throughout the month of February too! 
The new challenge is called 'Animal Antics!'

I'm still having issues taking photographs of my cards. I must've taken over 20 different shots of this card with 2 different cameras but the finished edits still have a warm glow to them which is driving me mad. I've ordered a new Daylight lamp so we'l see if that helps but if not .. then I give up! haha I'm just getting fed up of working so hard on my cards only to hate the way they look when I go to blog them! Grrrr.

 INGREDIENTS -

House Mouse Rubber Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Clear Dew Drops

Ribbon, Paper Doily & Assorted Flowers

INKS USED -

Copic Markers - C1,W1, W2, W3, W5, E00, E21, E31, E33, E37, R20,
G82, G85, B000, B00 & B02

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

HOUSE MOUSE & FRIENDS - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

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