Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!

I have a sneaky peek for you all today of some new designs from Lili of the Valley!

These stamps are due to be released next week at the NEC and online on Monday the 10th November. Of course they also come with a special offer of any 6 designs for 22.50.

Today's cards are using two of the new releases,

Woodland Friends and Grunge Postage Florals!

I was originally going to try find a way of using all three Woodland Friends designs on one card but in the end opted to make 3 individual cards. You will notice that the layouts and styles are the same with little aspects tweaked on each card, keeping them a set.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Woodland Friends' & 'Gurnge Postage Florals' Stamp sets

LOTV 'Country Gent' Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue, Paper Doilies & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, Wooden Small Heart Buttons, 40mm White Daisy,
Brown Seam Binding Ribbon, Oloroso Seam Binding Ribbon, Sea Moss Green Seam Binding Ribbon & White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers -E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R11, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by and enjoy the Halloween weekend, unfortunately I shall be working!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Photo Inspiration & LOTV Collective !

Good Afternoon!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is A Photo Inspiration!
Take inspiration from the colours or subject of the photograph below. For example you can choose the colours, the subject of nature or the textures that you can see in the photo.

This week's prize is from CRAFTIE-CHARLIE and is a £20 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Today's card is also my second October card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE. 
With Bonfire Night approaching I thought it was time to dig out this stamp!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Bonfire' Stamp

LOTV 'Country Gent' Papers

Paper Doily & Bark Stars

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Turquoise & Orange Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Turquoise Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth & White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C5, C7, E00, E21, E29, E31, E33, E37, R11, R20, Y17, Y35, YR16, BG15, BG49, BG72, BG93, BG96, W1, W3, W5 & W7

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Take Your Pick !

Good Afternoon!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Take Your Pick! 

Whenever we have these challenges we give you an option of 4 different themes to play along with. 

The choices this time are to use a Sketch, a Colour option of Halloween Hues, a Technique of Decoupage and finally there's the option to use Score Boards. 

This time I have opted for just one of these options, Halloween Hues. I have used another of my new Penny Black Christmas stamps but given it an Autumn twist!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - AUTUMN IS IN THE AIR

PENNY BLACK @ ALLSORTS & MORE - WARM AUTUMN COLOURS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Orange & Brown Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Coffee

Distress Ink - Carved Pumpkin & Vintage Photo

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop - Boo !

Good Morning!

Today I have something that I shared over on the MMCS BLOG earlier this week.
This card is using one of the new designs by Stamping Bella and is a great design for those that prefer a cute Halloween rather than scary! lol

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

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - HALLOWEEN

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Willow the Witch' Stamp

Authentique Paper

Flowers & Pumpkin Charm

Orange & Green Neon Glitter Stickers by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Twinklets & Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt & Beaded Berries.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C5, C7, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, Y17, Y35, YR04, YR07, YR16, YR68, BV23, BV25, YG06, YG09, G17 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Afternoon!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is
Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!

(If you want to use a sketch you can choose between the one below or one of the others on our Sketch page. Just state which you have used).
Remember the choice to use a Sketch is completely yours.

This week's prize is from TIME 4 TEA DESIGNS and is
5 IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE!

This week all of the DT, inc myself got to use images provided by the Sponsor!
I also decided to do something a little different and make a gift tag instead of a card.

INGREDIENTS -

Time 4 Tea Designs 'Christmas Pud' Digi Stamp

Paper Doily, Flowers, Bark Star & Nestabilities

Red Glitter Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt,
Red 15mm Open Roses & 40mm White Daisy.

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R11, R20, R37, R59,

BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly & LOTV Collective !

Good Afternoon!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of All About the Base! 

I have used a shaped card blank so that my base was a little more interesting. 

Today's card is also my first October card for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE. 

Incase you aren't aware what this is, this is a group of crafters who design 2 cards each a month for Lili of the Valley. 

You can check out the other ladies blogs by picking the picture below -

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

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHABBY CHIC CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Snow Buddies' Stamp

LOTV 'Snow Princess' Papers

Paper Doily

Turquoise Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

White Glitter Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Turquoise Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Frantage Embossing Powder

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Ivory Carnations, Lilac 10mm Roses, Lilac 30mm Wild Roses, 40mm White Daisy, 38mm White Plain Organza, Royal Peacock Seam Binding Ribbon, Jingle Bells & Bark Heart.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C5, C7, R37, R59, Y28, YR16, B000, B00 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Pumpkin Patch !

Good Morning!

I have something celebrating the season of Autumn to share with you all today! 

As soon as I saw this stamp I knew I had to have it, even though I knew I probably wouldn't use it too often, I still NEEDED it lol My Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink Marker arrived in the nick of time too whilst I was about to ink the stamp up!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

PENNY BLACK @ ALLSORTS - WARM AUTUMN COLOURS

STAMPING SENSATIONS - COLOURS OF AUTUMN

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Orange Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts

Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Frantage Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL -

Brown Seam Binding Ribbon

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Dried Marigold, Vintage Photo & Pumice Stone

Distress Markers - Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, Spiced Marmalade,

Carved Pumpkin & Wild Honey

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Happy Birthday !

Good Morning!

After a few days of Christmas cards I thought I'd give you a little light relief with something following a different theme! I've gone back to a Clean & Simple style and created a Birthday card. The gorgeous twinkly embellishments were a gift from one of my card making friends, as soon as I saw them I knew they'd have to be the main focus on a card!

INGREDIENTS - 

Penny Black Stamp

Sparkly Embellishments by Prima

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

On the subject of Birthday's I may have had a little Crafty splurge this week ...  my excuse is that it was my Birthday last week! lol Now I just need more hours in the day so I can have a play!

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Autumn Treats Challenge !

Good Morning!

This week we are having a little Facebook Challenge over on the Lili of the Valley Facebook Page! This is to celebrate the Autumn Treats that we have on offer right now.These offers began from midday yesterday and will run until midday on Sunday, whilst stocks last!

Alongside these offers we are also hosting a challenge which not only is to celebrate the above offers but the fact that the Facebook page has almost reached 15,000 likes! 

All you have to do is create something using one of the Rubber Stamps that is included in the offer before 8pm on Sunday and post it over on the page HERE.

There are 3 Prizes up for grabs so that means you have 3 chances of winning!

1st Prize - Any 6 Rubber Stamps of YOUR choice

2nd Prize - Any 3 Rubber Stamps of YOUR choice

3rd Prize - Any A5 Sentiment Set of YOUR choice

One of the stamps that is on offer is 'Star on Top' and the card I have to share with you today is using it.

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHABBY CHIC CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'A Star on Top' Rubber stamp & Sentiment stamp

LOTV 'Country Gent' Paper

Red & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Frantage Embossing Powder & Twinklets

Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
Cheesecloth, Red 15mm Roses, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Ivory Carnations, Jingle Bells & Mocha Beaded Stamens. 

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C5, C7, E00, E21, E37, R37, R59, Y28, YR16, BG93, BG96 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Clean & Simple or Fussy & Fancy !

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Clean & Simple or Fussy & Fancy! Simply pick one of these styles to follow on your creations this week.
This week's prize is from RIVERSIDE CRAFTS and is a £10 VOUCHER!

I treated myself to a few of the gorgeous new stamps by Penny Black and couldn't wait to use the one called Berry Bevvy. I followed the Clean & Simple style as I think that's what suits this stamp best.
I even dug my Distress Inks back out which have been guiltily neglected and blended two of them together to create a winter sky.

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - CLEAN & SIMPLE CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamps

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Frantage Embossing Powder

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Faded Jeans & Hickory Smoke

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Two by Two !

Good Afternoon!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Two by Two! 

As you can see there are two characters side by side on my card.

I have used another Stamping Bella stamp but as you can see the design is a little different to the usual style you think of when you hear that name, I think it's ever so cute!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHABBY CHIC CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella stamps

Maja Design Paper

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Frantage Embossing Powder & Twinklets

Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
Cheesecloth, Red 15mm Roses, Burgundy 20mm Roses, Ivory 30mm Wild Roses, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt & 38mm White Plain Organza Ribbon.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R46, R59, BG93, BG96,W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX