Special Challenge over at The Ribbon Girl !

Good Morning!

Apologies for yet again letting you down with only one card this week. 

Every time I make a promise to myself to make more it never seems to happen! 

Maybe I should tell myself I'm not allowed to craft and see if that makes a difference ....

Anyhoo I just thought I'd let you all know today that The Ribbon Girl are holding a special challenge seeing that we had 5 Sundays this month! 

Here's all the info that you need -

We'd like to see your projects with LOVE as the theme, eg, sending love, love someone, love something, weddings, anniversaries, engagements, valentines - anything you like, card, bag, tag, box etc, as long as you follow the theme of 'LOVE'

The first prize consists of:

1 metre of Cream 15mm satin ribbon, and 1 metre of bridal white 15mm satin ribbon

An ivory guipure lace heart applique  -  One bunch of ten pale pink 20mm roses

A key charm, a heart charm and a pink gem diamante heart embellishment

one pack of 5 bark hearts and a pack of Marianne Romantic Heart self adhesive pearl/crystal stickers

The second prize is a Guest DT Spot for The Ribbon Girl February  'use any image' challenge!! 

PLEASE ADD GDT IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PROJECT TO BE CONSIDERED

The usual rules apply - just use the InLinkz tool to link up your project, the challenge will end at 9pm on Saturday 6th February.

So what are you waiting for? Why don't you join in! CLICK HERE to head over to the blog.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday everyone and I PROMISE I will be back with a card on Wed.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop ... Bunny Pile !

Good Morning!

Apologies for not sharing many cards so far this year, time is flying by and I barely seem to find the time to sit down and craft, booo. However I did make sure that I had something to share with you today!

This card is also for the MMCS BLOG and I have used one of the gorgeous new designs from the new line 'Stuffies' by Stamping Bella! This stamp is called 'Bunny Pile' and has just been re-stocked over on the website, if you'd like it yourself I'd head over there straight away before it sells out again!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - CREATE WITH CRITTERS

 INGREDIENTS -

'Bunny Pile' Stamping Bella Stamp 

- AVAILABLE FROM MMCS

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pomegranate Apples from Live & Love Crafts

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Sticker by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, Ivory 20mm Open Roses, 
White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt & Seam Binding Ribbon

 INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, B000, B00, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!

This fortnight'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.

Both me and my Design Team were lucky enough to use images provided by our sponsor for this challenge. This fortnight we are sponsored by ALL DRESSED UP and the prize is

2 DIGI'S OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE!

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

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - SOMETHING NEW

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - HEARTS

 INGREDIENTS -

'Flower Fairy' All Dressed Up Digi Stamp

LOTV Sentiment Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pomegranate Apples from Live & Love Crafts

White, Purple & Pink Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, Ivory Carnations, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Sky Mauve Lilac Seam Binding Ribbon, Stardust Stickles & Bark Heart.

 INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C5, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, Y28, V12, V15, B000, B00, BG93 & BG96

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective ... Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!

Happy Sunday to you all! 

I hope you are all keeping warm and dry in the weather we've had this week, we've had flurries of snow but bright sunshine so it's certainly bright and crisp here. 

Today's card is a SNEAK PEEK of an up-coming release from Lili of the Valley! 

The Christmas Trio sets proved so popular last year that they've brought out some more designs for other occasions! I have used the Bunny Wishes Trio which should be available at the end of the month.

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

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - SOMETHING NEW

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - HEARTS

 INGREDIENTS -

'Bunny Wishes Trio' LOTV Stamp Set

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, 30mm White/Purple - Pink 2 Tone Wild Rose, Ivory Carnations, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, 38mm White Organza Ribbon & Bark Heart.

 INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, R20, R81, RV95, Y21, B000, B00, BG93, BG96 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop - Stamping Bella Superhero !

Good Morning!

Today's card is for the MMCS BLOG, this year I will now be posting my cards for them over on the blog every other Tuesday as well as on here. This fortnight's card is using a Stamping Bella stamp, a great design that would suit many occasions! 

Click the link below to go straight to the MMCS Website for the products I have used - 

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SOMETHING NEW
(New Stamp)

 INGREDIENTS -

'Hayley the Hero' Stamping Bella Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pomegranate Apples from Live & Love Crafts

White & Pink Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Sticker by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Bark Star & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, 9mm Pale Blue / White Spot Organza, 40mm Daisy, 30mm White/Purple - Pink 2 Tone Wild Rose, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt & Stickles Star Dust

 INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, R81, RV95, B000, B23, B24 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

The Ribbon Girl DT Card !

Good Morning!

 Today's card is one that I have made FOR FUN (yes it's been a long while since I've said that) and I've also used it as a Design Team card for THE RIBBON GIRL this month.

If any of you followed my blog a couple of years ago you will remember that I used to be a massive Magnolia fan, but after that I unfortunately went off the newer designs. However the last release sparked my interest again, along with the up-coming collection and I couldn't resist buying a couple! Could my love for Magnolia stamps be returning??? lol

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ONE FOR THE GIRLS

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES
LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - SOMETHING NEW
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - HEY, WHAT'S NEW?
(New Magnolia stamp)
SIMPLY MAGNOLIA - VINTAGE

 INGREDIENTS -

'Olive Tilda' Magnolia Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Magnolia Tag Die & Heart Banner Die by La La Land

Deep Purple Roses from Wild Orchid Crafts

White & Purple Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Sticker by Papermania

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Frantage Embossing Powder & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL -

   Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, Lilac 30mm Wild Roses, Ivory Carnation, Mocha Beaded Stamens, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Bark Heart, Silver S/A Hearts, Mauve Rose Lavender Seam Binding Ribbon & 38mm Ivory Organza Ribbon.

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink - Antique Linen & Pumice Stone

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20, V09, V12, V15,

BG93, BG96, B000 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective !

Good Morning!

Now that we are in January it's time for me get back on track with my monthly cards for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE! 

Each month each of the ladies that are part of the Collective make two creations showcasing the gorgeous products by Lili of the Valley. To kick start the year I have created something back in my usual style and made a really girly card!

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

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ONE FOR THE GIRLS

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

 INGREDIENTS -

'You're A Star' LOTV Stamp

Assorted LOTV Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Pomegranate Apples by Live & Live Crafts

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily, Frantage & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 

Cheesecloth, 40mm Daisy, 30mm Vintage Pink Wild Rose, White Chrysanth by Kort & Godt, Paradise Aqua Seam Binding, 38mm White Organza Ribbon, 
Stickles Star Dust & Bark Heart.

 INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, RV13, RV21, B000 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Florals !

Good Morning!
After the Christmas / New Year break my challenge blog CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is back!
I have made a little a little tweak to the blog this year however and the challenges will now be FORTNIGHTLY instead of weekly.
This gives you more time to play along with a certain challenge theme!

Okay so this fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Florals!

Something nice and easy to ease you back into crafting if your like me and you haven't spent much time in the craft room recently.
This fortnight's prize is from CRAFTY RIBBONS and is a £10 VOUCHER!

After seeing that my Clean & Simple cards were quite popular last year I have followed this theme for today's card. I have left it sentiment free so it's versatile enough for many occasions.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ONE FOR THE GIRLS
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Stamp

White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

 INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Ribbon Girl Giveaway !

Good Morning!

Just to let all of you lovely ladies know, THE RIBBON GIRL is currently having a New Year Twine Giveaway over on their blog! 

Me and the rest of the DT are currently having a little break until mid January so Mary & Andrea have decided to give one lucky person 10 x 10m bundles of assorted 100% Cotton 'Divine' Bakers Twine and 100% Jute 'Button' Twine.
The Winner will be chosen at random and revealed on the 15th January!

All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is simply leave a comment on the blog post HERE.

Good Luck!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX