Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch !

Good Morning!

It's time for a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
The theme this fortnight is Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!
As the title suggests the choice to use a sketch is completely yours. If you would like to do so then you can either use the one suggested in this post or you can choose from any of the others on the sketches page over on the blog!

This fortnights prize is from MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP and the prize is a
£10 VOUCHER!


I decided not to use a sketch this time and instead made a Clean & Simple 'Thank You' card. Just what you need at this time of you when you'd like to say thank you for gifts received over the festive period!
A couple of weeks ago I made a Christmas card in this particular style so I thought I'd borrow the same layout and style for today's creation.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - MAKE IT SPARKLE
(sparkly embellishments)

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Pansy Bouquet' Stamp & Sentiment Stamp

Sparkly Embellishments from my stash

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Favourite Five Christmas Cards of 2016 !

Good Morning!

Each year I share my favourite five Christmas themed creations that I have made though the past year. This has become somewhat of a tradition! As with most things I've shared this year it's a little later than usual, but seeing as it's Boxing Day there's still time to join in with the festivities!

First up is a card where I used a sentiment stamp as the focal point. I don't always remember to use my Die cuts when making a card but I made sure to do so on this particular design, even adding some sparkle for a finishing touch! I decided to stick to a cool and frosty colour scheme as a change to your usual Christmas colours!

Speaking of traditional Christmas colours next up is a card full of them! 

This time I have used an image from a Maja Design 12x12 sheet as the main focal point which has of course been paired with more of their design papers. Not only do I love the vintage feel of this card but it also helped me win the November Maja Design Mood Board Challenge which was a lovely surprise!

I couldn't make a list without throwing in one using one of my favourite colour schemes at Christmas, white on white. I love the elegance this colour gives you when used on it's own!

This next card isn't quite so different from the previous. Clean and Simple cards are another of my favourite styles and are a godsend when you need to make more than one in a row! The stamp that I have used for this card is one of my favourite's and is perfect for this style. I do like to finish the card however with some sparkly embellishments, adding the only colour to the design!

Lastly is a card in my usual style, I just wish I had more hours to sit and craft! This year my favourite colour overall has seemed to be red, perfect for the fantastic Santa stamps also released this year by Stamping Bella! This one is my favourite from the 3 designs and I can see it being used on many more creations in the future!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are all enjoying the Christmas festivities! It's back to work for me tomorrow but roll on New Years Day when I shall have a week off! 

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

It's Finally Here ... It's Christmas Eve !

Good Morning!

I can't believe it's arrived already, it's Christmas Eve! 

I know I've said it a lot throughout the year but I really can't believe how fast time has gone by this year! If you team that with work and other commitments outside of that the chances to sit and craft have been sparce! So I apologise for the poor amount of creations this year.

Today's card was unplanned as I only made it yesterday morning, after having this stamp for months I'd finally got the chance to ink it up!

Just to let you know this stamp is also available from MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP and as usual you can head straight to it by clicking the following piccie ...

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

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - SILENT NIGHT

SIMON SAYS STAMP - MAKE IT SPARKLE

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Snowman with a Chick on Top' Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Lily White & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Pomegranates & Bark Star from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, E37, B000, BG93, BG96, R37, R46, R59, Y35, Y38, YR04, YR16, YR68, & W1

Thanks for stopping by,

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - White Christmas !

Good Morning!

It's time for a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
The theme this fortnight is White Christmas!

This can be interpreted as a White on White colour scheme or simply by including snow on your creations!

This fortnights prize is from LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and the prize is a
£10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

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

COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGES - CHRISTMAS

LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - OPTION F

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp from a T-Set

Tim Holtz & Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

Penny Black Tall Trees Die

Nestabilities

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop Design Team - Santa Has A Prezzie!

Good Morning!

I'm back with another Stamping Bella card, this time using one of the cute Santa characters! There are 3 designs featuring him this year and I couldn't resist getting them all. 

This one is called 'Santa has a Prezzie'.

If you'd like this stamp for yourself simply click the following piccie ...

Today's card is also for the online craft shop called MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP that I'm super lucky to design for, it is also featured over on the MMCS BLOG today.

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

DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGE - SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Santa has a Prezzie' Stamp

Magnolia Paper

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Pomegranate & Bark Star from Live & Live Crafts

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

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E00, E21,

R11, R20, R37, R46, R59, Y28 & W1

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley December Facebook Challenge !

Good Morning!

Every month Lili of the Valley holds a challenge over on their Facebook page and this month the theme is 'Winter!'

I have used this cutie of a stamp called 'Penguin Presents' which is now available over on the website in digi form.

 There are 3 amazing prize vouchers up for grabs this month worth £20, £15 & £10.

Each winner is picked at random so you have a great chance of winning if you join in!

Simply CLICK HERE to head straight over to their Facebook page.

The challenge closes at 6pm Wednesday 14th December and it's 1 entry per person please.

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGES - CHRISTMAS

LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - SUB CHALLENGE 'G'

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Penguin Presents' Stamp

Maja Design 'Frosted Basics' Paper

Tall Trees Penny Black Die

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Lily White & Blue Jeans Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Bark Stars & Pomegranates from Live & Live Crafts

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

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7,Y38, YR16, B000, B00, B93, B95 & B97

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Winter or Christmas !

Good Morning!

I'm a little late posting this morning, simply because I have only just made my card as I shamefully forgot all about it until last night ... I blame the excitement of putting my Christmas Decorations over the past 2 days, hehe!

It's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this month the theme is 

'Winter or Christmas!'

I have used one of my all time favourite stamps by Penny Black, it's perfect for Clean & Simple cards and I think it's one of those designs where it doesn't really need much else alongside it.

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

ALLSORTS - CLEAN & SIMPLE

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

COUNTRY VIEW CHALLENGES - CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Caroling Tree' Stamp

Beetle Black Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver & Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX