Rainy Tilda

Good Morning!

Well seeing it has been grey and rainy I decided to get some DT Cards done and also a challenge card just for fun yesterday!

The rest of my Tilda's I had ordered about a month ago arrived on Friday so I decided to colour her up right away. She is one of my favourites!

This card fits into the Challenges at:

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - SKETCH

(I forgot to add the ribbon over the image and behind the text part, hope it doesn't affect the challenge too much!)

A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR - CELEBRATIONS!

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - FLOWERS

RECIPE:

Magnolia Tilda Stamp

WOJ Sentiment

Basic Grey Capella Papers

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' & 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folders

Ribbon from Stash

Prima Flowers

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - In The Garden!

Good Morning!

Thank you for the comments on my Pen Storage post below, I'm sure my Dad will be chuffed when he hears what you said :)

Today is time for another challenge over at PBSC and we have the theme of In The Garden!

I was going to follow a sketch challenge but the image I chose was too big for the layout.

I rather like the colour scheme I used, think it will be used more often!

RECIPE:

Penny Black Stamps

Basic Grey Capella Papers

Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

Ribbon from a Chocolate Box

Prima Flowers

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

Pen Storage...

Good Evening!

Just popping by to show you all the pen holder my Dad made for my Copics.

Quite a few were interested in what it would look like so here it is!

However it makes my collection of pens to look rather small ... good excuse to buy more! haha

You can see infront of them the new stamps that arrived today.

Happy Crafting! xxx

WOYWW!

Good Morning!

Well I did say I would be back with what I have on my workdesk today, so here I am!

I don't do this every week as I am actually a really tidy crafter and I tidy everything away while I'm crafting, shocking huh! lol

I have done you a few closeup shots of my desk and I have also included my Stamp Cabinet as I have re-arranged it.

Here we have the actual part of my desk that I can craft on.
The pink shelf unit is only temporary, it holds my clear stamps and inkpads.
Also in the top drawer are all my copics but my Dad is building me a pen holding system for them so they won't be there for long!

The Flat Cards on the back are from my friend Domi.

On the shelf above you can see my lovely collection of Prima Flowers and also 2 tubs of Wild Orchid Crafts Roses & a packet of the Crystal Stems :)

Here is my drawer system and you can see what is inside via the labels.
Above that is my Magnolia Collection seperated into Single Stamps, Christmas & the Stamp Kits.

Finally here is my Stamp Unit.
You can see my Penny Blacks, Sugar Nellie's & WOJ'S.

The tubs on the bottom are the Stamped Images I use the most, I have a lot more beneath the unit. There are also a lot more stamps hidden away that you can't see lol

On top are just SOME of the Craft Magazines I have lol

Hope you enjoyed having a look!

If you fancy joining in yourself click HERE.
Happy Crafting! xxx

Creative Inspirations - Distressed!

Good Morning!

Thank you for the comments yesterday, I'm glad you liked the cards.

I am afraid I'm not to keen on this one but you can't win them all can you lol

This week at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS we want you to do some Distressing!
A lovely easy challenge, perfect for those who, like me, struggle to get perfect lines with their paper trimmers! lol

This card fits into the challenge at:

SKETCH & STASH - SKETCH

Now for some reason the blue background looks turquoise when infact it is the same blue as the girls clothing. Also you can't really tell but around the edges of the blue background is where I did my distressing! lol

RECIPE:

Hanglar Stamp

Basic Grey Capella Paper

Cuttlebug 'Swirls' Embossing Folder

Core'dinations Cardstock

MS Doily Lace Punch

Hobbycraft Ribbon

Roses & Clear Crystal Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for Visiting, Don't forget to pop by later for my WOYWW.
Happy Crafting! xxx

Cupcake Craft Challenge

Good Evening!

Well it looks as if our spat of hot weather is over as today has been grey and windy!

I have another card to show you today, I managed to get a challenge card done this afternoon.

The challenge at CUPCAKE CRAFT was to use the colours Black & Grey along with a colour of your choice. I chose Blue!

This also fits into the Challenge at:

STAMP WITH FUN - SKETCH

I haven't used these papers for over a year so was rather strange digging them back out!
If you look closely I went over the embossed parts with a silver inkpad to add more Grey and I have used some more of my crystal stems. In blue this time :)

RECIPE:

Magnolia Edwin Stamp

Papermania Paper

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

Basic Grey Buttons

Black Dew Drops from The Hobby House

Prima Flowers

Roses & Crystal Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for Looking, Happy Crafting! xxx

Everybody Art - Fairytale!

Good Morning!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, it was blooming boiling where I live!

I have to admit though I can't stand the hot weather so I didn't enjoy it that much, sitting in a cool room crafting was much more fun for me! lol

This week at EVERYBODY ART we have the theme of Fairytale.
A perfect excuse to use one of my stamps from the Magnolia Spring Kit.

She's called Midsummer Tilda so she fits perfectly.

I also received some lovely crystal chandelier stems in the post this morning that I ordered, they really are pretty but I can't see them lasting that long before I have to buy more! hehe

I have used one of the pink one's on this card.

Now I was going to put a sentiment on this card but there was no way I was putting an extremely wonky sentiment on it thanks to my trimmer.
It did get launched across my room I have to admit in the midst of a tantrum ... I have a short fuse I admit but don't worry it did stay in one piece for any of those concerned lol

This also fits into the Challenge at:

JUST MAGNOLIA - SKETCH

RECIPE:

Magnolia Tilda Stamp

Basic Grey Capella Papers

Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

Dovecraft Ribbon

Roses & Pink Chandelier Stem from Wild Orchid Crafts

Robin's Nest Dew Drops - Orchid

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - Lots of Dots!

Good Morning!

Well it's the weekend so its time for another Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

I hope you all get a chance to play along but with the weather were having at the moment I wouldn't blame you if you didn't! lol

The theme this week is Lots of Dots!

I have to say I think my card looks a lot better in real life, for some reason I don't think it looks so good in these photo's lol

This fits into the Challenge at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - Tent Card & Charms

RECIPE:

PB Stamp & Sentiment

Basic Grey Max & Whiskers Paper

Prima Flowers

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Dew Drops

Butterfly Charm from Stash

Thanks for Popping by, Happy Crafting! xxx

Crafty Ribbons Cards ...

Good Afternoon!

I just thought I would show you two cards I have made for a ribbon company.

They send me a selection of ribbons and I have to make 2 projects using them demonstrating how they can be used :)

I kept the same layout for both but used different colours to vary the two cards.
The collection the ribbons used are from is 'Full Blooms'.
I used some of the ribbons to look like a patterned paper layer.

If you are interested in their ribbons please visit their site.
CRAFTY RIBBONS

Thanks for Popping by, Happy Crafting! xxx

WOJ & Simon Says Stamp Challenges ...

Good Afternoon!

Wow I cannot believe this is my 3rd post of the day!

I seem to be in a mega crafty mood recently, I haven't done 3 posts a day for over a year lol

I have made a card that fits 2 challenges this afternoon.
It was the first time I made a tent card, easier than I thought to be honest!

SIMON SAYS STAMP - Tent Card & Charms

WHIFF OF JOY - Brown, Yellow & Colour of your Choice.
I chose Green!

CUPCAKE CRAFT - Blooming Charming!

I didn't gloss the stamped Image on this card like I usually do as I just knew when it came to photographing it would be a pain to do as the light would reflect off it at any angle lol

I decorated the back of the card so there was somewhere to write a message to the person I will send it too.

For some reason when I photographed this the yellow strip looks flat.
In fact it is embossed with the 'Swiss Dots' Folder but it has decided not to show up lol

RECIPE:

WOJ Stamped Image

Penny Black Sentiment

MME Paper

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folder

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Flower Charm, Eyelet and beaded Ribbon from Stash

Happy Crafting! xxx

Friday Sketchers & Just Magnolia Card ...

Good Morning!

Well I told you I would be back and here I am!

I just couldn't wait to show you this cutie any longer lol

This card fits into the challenges at:

JUST MAGNOLIA - One For The Girls!
FRIDAY SKETCHERS - Sketch

You may notice I swapped the rectangle shape for the Image to a circle and the half circle in the background on my card is half a heart doily.

I have also used Distress Inks on the panel behind the Image, I hope you like it!

RECIPE:

Magnolia Tilda Stamp

Basic Grey Kioshi Papers

Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' & 'Swiss Dots' Embossing Folders

Distress Ink - Spun Sugar

Roses from Wild Orchid Flowers

Dew Drops & Twinklets from The Hobby House

Thanks for Popping by, Happy Crafting! xxx

P.S. Things are slowly improving with the trimmer but shhhhh don't wanna jinx it! lol

Creative Inspirations - Card For A Child!

Good Morning!

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my post yesterday evening for the WOJ DT Call.

It's nice to know someone else apart from me is keeping their fingers crossed hehe!

This morning I am going to share with you my card for this weeks

CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS Challenge where you have to make make a Card For A Child.
However, this week there was a little twist and the DT Team had to use an Image from our sponsor.
I'm sure some of you will agree it is not my usual style but I always say it is good to try something new, it is called a challenge blog after all :)

Her images are lovely.

RECIPE:

Digital Image from Lauretta's Digital Stamps

Sentiment by Papermania Clear Sentiment Stamp Pack

Basic Grey Cupcake Papers

Buttons, Ribbon & String from Stash

I shall be popping by again soon with a Tilda card I made yesterday, I think it is one of my favourites I have ever made!
Happy Crafting! xxx

WOJ DT Call!

Good Evening!

Just thought I would show you a quickie post!

Katharina is hosting the chance to be a Guest Designer for 2 Months with Whiff of Joy so I thought I might aswell give it a shot!

For this call you had to include:
Red
Orange - (I have used this on my card as a Flower)
Colour of Your Choice - Cream

I hope you like my card!

I used this weeks sketch over at SKETCH SATURDAY, I hope this is okay!

RECIPE:

WOJ Stamped Image

Sentiment & Patterned Paper unknown

Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' & 'Swirls' Embossing Folders

Dew Drops from The Hobby House

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon from Hobbycraft

If you fancy a chance at applying you can find the link HERE.

Happy Crafting! xxx

Everybody Art - Sketch!

Good Morning!

I hope you all had a good weekend, Im still struggling with my new cutter ... hmmmph ... Tina you asked me what type it was and it's a Crafters Companion 5 in 1 Paper Trimmer.

Today is time for another challenge over at EVERYBODY ART and this week we have a sketch for you to play with.

I have been making a stamp inventory recently and discovered some stamps I forgot I had (shameful I know!) so decided to use one for this weeks challenge!

This also fits into the Challenge over at:

A SPOONFULL OF SUGAR - CUTE & GIRLY

STAMP SOMETHING - CELEBRATE SOMETHING!

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

RECIPE:
Whiff of Joy Stamp

Sentiment from Cuddly Buddly

MME Paper

Ribbon from Stash

Prima Christmas Bauble Flowers & Star in Pink

Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Happy Crafting! xxx

PBSC - Flowers!

Good Morning!

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun last week with us at PBSC!

I hope you all enjoyed it!

Before I get on with my card for this weeks challenge I will reveal the winnr of my PB Candy!

ANN

Please e-mail me your address so I can get your goodies out to you!

This week we have a nice easy challenge for you. We want to see Flowers this week!
Now when I was doing my card I had a serious fall out with my new paper trimmer, it still doesn't cut right with me and don't even get me started on trying to cut little pieces straight!
It went so wonky on my sentiment, so please any guidance will be appreciated as this trimmer is getting very close to being thrown out my window! lol

This card also fits into the challenges at:

SKETCH & STASH - Sketch

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - Someone Special!

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - Shiny, Sparkly & Special!

RECIPE:
PB Stamp and Sentiment

Basic Grey Euphoria Papers

Cuttlebug 'Spots n Dots' Embossing Folder

Ribbon from Hobbycraft

Prima Flowers

Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

Thanks for popping by, Have a good weekend! xxx