03/06/2023

Penny Black Saturday - June Challenge!

                Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Masculine!'
I've used this cute pair of hedgies fishing that fits the theme and paired it with a green colour scheme.


INGREDIENTS -
'Fish are Jumpin' Penny Black stamp & Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Wooden Button & Clear Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

29/05/2023

Lili of the Valley New Release!

    Hello there!

Why is it every time I plan to do more crafting life ends up getting in the way? Apologies for always being so quiet, the intention is there to craft but time rarely seems to allow it however I have got something to share with you all today :)

There is brand new release from LOTV coming very soon and you can place your advanced orders for the new designs NOW! We are launching some lovely new Floral sets which includes a 'Vases of Flowers' and the set that I've used for today's card 'A Year in Flowers'. These are only available as Polymer Stamps which means they're always to hand unlike digi's if your computer throws a wobbler! The set that I have used is set out as Tags but I've placed one onto a small 3x3 card blank to create a cute, mini card.

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'A Year in Flowers' Stamp Set
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Sequin Embellishments

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ADD A SENTIMENT
WE LOVE STAMPING - IN THE GARDEN

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

06/05/2023

Penny Black Saturday - May Challenge!

               Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Patterned Papers!'
Normally my cards are covered in patterned papers but for today's card I wanted to make something different. I've had this stamp for years but year after year I always tend to forget to use it as it's actually a Christmas stamp that's supposed to have lot's of red berries hanging down from the foliage.
HOWEVER I thought I'd try and disguise it as something else! If you're a plant geek like me then you'll hopefully recognise what I've aimed for .... Wisteria! 

INGREDIENTS -
'Full Bloom' Penny Black stamp
Purple Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - NO PATTERNED PAPER
ALLSORTS - APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

03/05/2023

Creative Inspirations - May Challenge!

   Good Morning!
Today we have a brand new challenge starting over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!

This month we're celebrating the King's Coronation and we've given you TWO themes to paly along with, so take you're pick!
The first one is a colour scheme of 'Red, White & Blue!' of course you can still use Hair/Skin tones and the colour black.
The second option to play along with is 'Royal!' So think of Kings/Queens, Crowns etc ... the decision is yours!
I decided to play along with the colour scheme option and used an old stamp that has only seen ink once or twice, however with the hat and umbrella I thought this chap looked distinctly British and was a good pairing for the colour scheme!

INGREDIENTS -
Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp
Matte Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES WITH CAS OPTION

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

05/04/2023

Creative Inspirations - April Challenge!

  Good Morning!
It's so nice to finally be in April, the spring blooms are pushing through and the lighter nights mean mre time in the garden!
Today we have a brand new challenge starting over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's theme is super easy to play along with, it's 'Anything Goes!' We're also joined by one of our regular sponsors who have kindly let myself and my DT use their images.

INGREDIENTS -
'Freshly Harvested' Digi by The Paper Shelter
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Pearls and Ribbon

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES / IN THE SPRING GARDEN

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

01/04/2023

Penny Black Saturday - April Challenge!

              Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Something Funny!'
I haven't followed the theme this month as I decided to use one of my favourite Penny Black stamps and create a floral birthday card instead. I love this little hedgie with his huge bundle of flowers!

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black stamps
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Ribbon, Paper Doily & Dew Drops

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES / IN THE SPRING GARDEN

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

20/03/2023

Lili of the Valley New Release!

   Good Morning!

Today another brand new release from LOTV is being launched at 5pm over on Create & Craft TV!
This time it's a wonderful bunny themed alphabet which is perfect for so many occasions. They can be used as name cards, initials for birthday's ... the possibilities are endless. With Easter around the corner I decided to form the word 'HOP' and made a clean and simple card with a little bit of sparkle.

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Bunny Alphabet' Digi stamps
Glitter Embellishments

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
(with the optional theme of 'Perfect Pastels')
WE LOVE STAMPING - SPRING IS IN THE AIR

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX