Creative Inspirations - Sentiments Only / No Stamped Images Allowed!

Good Afternoon!

Thank you for the comments on yesterdays card!

Incase your interested my Dentist put me on some anti-biotics, although I'm not too happy about it as I now can't drink for a week and it's bank holiday weekend! grrr!

However, I did go to Hobbycraft afterwards and spent a few pennies so that did cheer me up a bit!

This weeks challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is to only use Sentiments on your work, NO STAMPED IMAGES ALLOWED.

I thought this would be a good challenge as sometime a card with the simplest layout and just a sentiment works just as well to one highly decorated with an image!

This also fits into the following Challenge:

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - Sketch

( I moved the flowers on the sketch as I felt they went better on the side on my card)

RECIPE:

* PB Sentiments

* Basic Grey 'Eva' Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* Rose from Stash

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Plumeria

Happy Crafting! xxx

Everybody Art - Spring!

Good Morning!

This is a quick post from me as I am due at the dentist in an hour (groan) due to my lovely gum growing over a growing wisdom tooth .... ouchy!

I don't think I have been up this early for a good time! lol

This week at EVERYBODY ART we have an easy theme of Spring for you to use!
I have used antoher Image Debbie sent me, don't you think she's cute!

This card also fits into the following Challenge :

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - Open Challenge

RECIPE:
* PB Stamped Image

* Sentiment from PC

* Prima Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Lace, Ribbon & Cream Rose from Stash

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

I hope you have a better day than me! lol Happy Crafting! xxx

Easter Bunny!

Good Evening!

I could kill blogger right now, it's taken me almost 3 hours to get this post uploaded as for some reason it wouldn't load up my pics, grrr!

I was going to use this card for tomorrow's EAC Challenge but seeing I was in a rather crafty mood I have made a different to use!

I would just like to thank my lovely Teamie Debbie from PBSC for sending me this Stamped Image.

This card is using the following Challenges:

* STAMP WITH FUN - Sketch

* CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE - Spring or Easter ... With Lots of Chocolate

( There is an Egg in the Image and there always Chocolate so I hope that counts!!)

RECIPE:
* PB Stamped Image

* Sentiment from PC

* Basic Grey 'Green at Heart' Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

* Dovecraft Ribbon

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

Happy Crafting! xxx

Stamptacular Sunday Build A Card Hop!

Good Evening!

I wasn't planning on doing any crafting today but after seeing what was on over at STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY CHALLENGES I just coudn't resist joining in!

They are having a Build A Card Blog Hop until midnight tonight, lots of fun!

I made an Easel Card for my entry and I have listed what I have used for the required elements.

Favourite Cardstock - White, I couldn't be without it!

Brown

A Rectangle

Matting

Stamped Image - Penny Black

Two More Colours - Cream & Turquoise

Ribbon - Pink Organza & Satin

Flowers

Charm - Butterfly hidden with Flowers

Sparkle - On the Flowers

Friendship Sentiment - WOJ

RECIPE:

* PB Stamped Image from 'Allegro' T-Set

* Sentiment from WOJ

* Prima Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* Ribbon, Dew Drops & Charm from Stash

Don't forget to look at my post below to see a card I posted earlier xxx

Sketch Saturday Challenge ...

Good Afternoon!

Hope everyone has had a good weekend. Mine has been okay, went out last night but had a bit of trouble so that lowered it a bit and I have had constant pain in the side of my mouth ... my gum seems to be trying to grow over a growing wisdom tooth so I think I may have to ring the dentists next week, grrrr!

However I am looking forward to Dancing on Ice tonight, I wonder who will win?!

Yesterday I managed to get a Challenge card done using the sketch over at

SKETCH SATURDAY.

I seem to have fallen in love with this style of Penny Black stamps at the moment, I can see a lot more cards being made using them :)

I did however swap the 3 circles on the sketch for flowers as I felt it went with my card better.

RECIPE:

* Penny Black 'Allegro' Stamp Set

* PB Sentiment from 'Enjoy ...' Stamp Set

* Basic Grey Kioshi Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Plumeria

* Dovecraft Ribbon

Happy Crafting! xxx

Magnolia Tilda Bookmark ....

Good Afternoon!

I thought I would show you a Bookmark I made yesterday using another Image my friend Caroline sent me of the new Tilda's!

This fits into the following Challenges :

* A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - Bookmark This

* JUST MAGNOLIA - Sketch

RECIPE:

* Magnolia Tilda Stamped Image

* Magnolia Sentiment

* Kaiser Craft Papers

* Buttons from Stash

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

* Dovecraft Ribbon

My Penny Black Saturday Challenge Card is in the post below if you are interested :)

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - Butterflies & Bees!

Good Morning!

This week at PBSC we want to see some Butterflies & Bees on your work!

I have to admit I did really struggle with this challenge for some reason, this is my second card I made for it and tbh I still don't really like it so if you don't either ... I don't blame you! lol

I combined two seperate stamps to create my image.

RECIPE:

* Bee Stamp from Transparent Set 'Every Which Way'
Butterfly from 'Lily Water Skiing' Wooden Stamp

* Sentiment from Transparent Set 'Allegro'

* Prima Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' & 'Script' Embossing Folders

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Orchid

Happy Crafting! xxx

Another Challenge Card...

Good Morning!

I seem to be on a roll this week with Challenge cards Im getting done just for fun! lol

Here's another one I have made, Now this Tilda IS one of my own and the bench, I just couldn't resist! lol

This card fits into the fits into the following Challenges:

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - Sketch

STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY CHALLENGES - Scene it!

I have given Tilda blonde hair once for a change, I think she rather suits it!

I have used Masking on this card, if you are unsure how to do this I have a Tutorial HERE.

RECIPE:

* Magnolia 'Tilda with 3 Flowers' & 'Spring Bench' Stamps

* Magnolia Sentiment Stamp

* Basic Brey 'Kioshi' Papers

* Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Orchid

* Dovecraft Ribbon

Happy Crafting! xxx

A Few Challenges ...

Hello!

I have combined the 3 Challenges this week from:

JUST MAGNOLIA - Easel Card

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - Sketch

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - Dimensions

My lovely friend Caroline sent me some of the new Easter Tilda Stamped Images and this one was my favourite, I think I'm going to end up buying it for myself soon! lol

This is my the first Easel Card I think I have made properly where it actually stays stood up ... woohoo! lol

Sorry about the pic quality, it was a pain to photo!

RECIPE:

* Magnolia Tilda Stamped Image

* Sentiment from PC

* Kaiser Craft Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Script' & 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folders

* Prima Flowers

* Cream and Rose Flower from Stash

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

Happy Crafting! xxx

Creative Inspirations - Sketch!

Good Morning!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS I have created a sketch for everyone.

As usual you can rotate it and add as many embellishments you like so long as you can still see the layout. I hope you all try it out :)

I have used another stamp I got from Harrogate last weekend, It is part of a Penny Black set.
You can't tell on this photo but I have coloured the edges of the white circles with Distress Ink to make it look more vintage. It's just a shame the photo doesn't show it very well.

RECIPE:

* PB Stamp & Sentiment

* Basic Grey 'Green at Heart' Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Tim Holtz Distrss Ink 'Antique Linen'

* Prima Flowers

* Dovecraft Ribbon

* Dew Drops

Thanks for Popping By! xxx

Everybody Art - Ostern / Easter!

Good Morning!

Thank you for your comments on yesterdays card, they were lovely!

This week at EVERYBODY ART we would like you to make something with the theme of Easter!

This was a great excuse for me to use one of my new gorgeous Tilda stamps.

The rose embellishment I got from Harrogate, it's so pretty don't you think?

This card fits into the following Challenges:

STAMP WITH FUN - Ostern / Easter

SKETCH SATURDAY - Sketch

RECIPE:

* Magnolia 'Tilda As Shephard' Stamp

* Basic Grey 'Green at Heart' Papers

* Sentiment wrote on PC

* Cuttlebug 'Spots 'n' Dots' Embossing Folder

* Ribbon & Rose from Stash

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's NestDew Drops - Orchid & Mowed Grass

Thanks for Looking, Happy Crafting! xxx

Just Thought I Would Show You ...

Good Evening!

I just thought I would show you a card I have made for my Mum to give to a friend who is leaving their work this week.

I wasn't too keen on the stamp at first as I don't usually do Art Deco style but seeing it coloured in I have to say I have changed my mind and will probably use the rest of the set.

I think she looks rather elegant!

The little stamp inside was seperate to the set.

RECIPE:

* Stamp from 'Dimension Fourth'

* Basic Grey Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Sentiment wrote on PC

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Orchid

Happy Crafting! xxx

Harrogate Papercrafts Extravaganza Show ...

Good Morning!

I thought I would just show you a piccie of the goodies I bought yesterday at Harrogate!

I have to say I wasn't in the best of moods for it and may of got a bit snappy with people walking at the speed of a snail and stopping in the middle of an isle .... sorry I'm ranting ... but apart from that it was good! I have to say though for me it wasn't as good as usual for me but I still enjoyed it :)

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - Carole's Sketch!

Good Morning!

I am having to write this post really quickly as I am already late for setting off to the Harrogate 'Papercraft Extravaganza' Show. I didn't get in until 5:30am so needless to say I aint feeling my best! lol

This week at PBSC we have a wonderful sketch designed by our teamie Carole.

I enjoyed this sketch, You can't really tell but on this card I mixed Light Pink, Dark Pink & Blue Chalk Inks on my Stamp to create a mottled purple effect. I'm rather pleased with this card :)

RECIPE:

* PB Stamps

* Basic Grey Papers

* Prima Flowers

* Dovecraft Ribbon

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Hyacinth

Happy Crafting! xxx

Creative Inspirations - White, Yellow & Green!

Good Afternoon!

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS I have picked a Colour Scheme for everyone to follow this week. Seeing spring is around the corner they are some nice fresh colours!

WHITE YELLOW GREEN

I feel my card is rather empty as I couldn't fit a sentiment onto it. Maybe it will grow on me! lol

This card also fits into the challenges at:

CUPCAKE CRAFT CHALLENGE - Going Green

SIMON SAYS STAMP - A Splash Of Green

FRIDAY SKETCHERS - Sketch

RECIPE:

* Magnolia Tilda Stamp from Autumn Stamp Kit 09

* Basic Grey Papers

* Nestabilities 'Labels Three'

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass & Plumeria

Thanks for Popping By! xxx

Everybody Art - Sketch!

Good Morning!

This post is a lot earlier than usual, I have just got home so I thought I'd best post it now otherwise who knows what time I'l end up doing it tomorrow! lol

This week at EVERYBODY ART we have a Sketch for you all to use!

I was a bit nervous about this sketch at first because of the heart they wanted adding but thankfully I had a brainwave and popped two Swirl Die cuts together to make a heart!

I have to admit the card isn't one of my best and hasn't turned out how I expected but I gave it my best shot!

Also I received this image in a Image Swap and have no idea what make it is so if any of you know please let me know, I think it's rather cute!

RECIPE:

* Stamped Image (Unknown)

* Sentiment Tag from CleverCut

* MME Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swirls' Embossing Folder

* PM Ribbon

* Prima Flowers

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Hyacinth

Thanks for Stopping By,

Don't forget to come tomorrow for another challenge at Creative Inspirations! xxx

PBSC - Spring Colours!

Good Afternoon!

This is going to have to be a very quick post as I am in a bit of a rush today I am afraid!

This week at PBSC we want to see you use some Spring Colours on your work!

RECIPE:

* PB Stamped Image & Sentiment

* Basic Grey Paper

* Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* PM Gem Brad & Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Mowed Grass

Have a great weekend, Thanks for popping by! xxx

WOJ Challenge - Sketch!

Good Evening!

Well for some reason I was in an extremely crafty mood this afternoon after doing some DT Work so I thought I would get a challenge card done!

I decided to do this weeks WOJ CHALLENGE which was a sketch.

I was a bit unsure about this sketch as I didn't know if it would be a bit bare but in the end I think it looks quite good!

I have noticed it's been a bit quiet on the blogs recently, where has everyone gone? lol

Here's my card, any comments are highly appreciated!

RECIPE:

* WOJ Stamped Image

* Sentiment from Cuddly Buddly
* PB Sentiment Inside

* MME Paper

* Core-dinations Cardstock

* Cuttlebug 'Swirls' Embossing Folder

* Prima Flowers

* PM Ribbon

* Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Hyacinth

Happy Crafting! xxx