30/12/2018

A Floral Hunkydory Product Review!

Hello!
A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by the craft company HUNKYDORY and they asked me if I'd be interested in reviewing some of their products. Well of course I couldn't say no! I selected 3 Stamp sets and some of their Stamping Card. Today's card is using the stamp set 'Anemone Bouquet'.
I found the stamping card really smooth to work with, I used Memento Ink and Copics to colour.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - THANKS A BUNCH
INGREDIENTS -
Hunkydory 'Anemone Bouquet Stamp set
Doodleubg Sprinkles

INKS USED -
B000, B00, RV10, RV21, R81, R85 Y21, Y28, BG93, BG96, V91 & V95
 Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely Sunday!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

24/12/2018

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards from 2018!

Good Morning!
It's become a tradition for me to do this each year so I do hope you all still enjoy looking at them. Here are my 5 favourite Christmas cards from 2018!

First up is a cute little pooch carol singing in a brown, white & green colour scheme.
The stamp is from a set called 'Carol Singing' by Lili of the Valley.
Another card using some more traditional colours is next however this time the main image is a digi by Mo's Digital Pencil.
This next card was actually made by recycling the image from a shop bought card that I received last year. I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away without saving the image first lol don't worry though, this card was sent to a family member, not sold on :)
Along with colouring stamped images and digi's I also like to create cards in a Clean & Simple style and Penny Black have some great designs which are perfect for creating something a bit more inky!
Last up is a card using a LOTV Art Sheet image that isn't actually meant for Christmas. It's also of a Unicorn which is a current craze I haven't really gotten into ... however this card actually ended up being one of my favourites this year! Strange eh!
Well that's it! I hope you have enjoyed looking at my favourite Christmas cards from this year, I'l be doing the same with non-Christmas cards on New Years Eve.
All that's left for me to say is that I wish you all A HAPPY CHRISTMAS and I hope you get spoilt rotten!

Happy Crafting!
xxx

21/12/2018

A Sunny Pair

Good Morning!
Today's card couldn't be any more opposite to the season we're in right now! It's also a little different to my usual style so I do hope you all like it. 
Being a keen gardener I want to make sure that I use my floral stamps more often instead of them just sitting in a box, this is the first result! However I didn't realise until afterwards that I have actually sold this stamp and I'd used my last stamped image of it :(

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black 'Sunny Pair' Cling Stamp
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Pion Design Paper
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Doodleubg Sprinkles, Buttons & Twine

INKS USED -
Y15, Y17, Y35, Y38, BG93, BG96, E29, E37
 Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

18/12/2018

A Snowy Scene

Good Morning!
I'm back with a more seasonal card for you today, however this card is left sentiment free so that it doesn't just have to be used for Christmas, it could also be used as a Wintry birthday or Thank You card also. The card was a little tricky to photograph due to light and the main colour being white but hopefully it's not too bad!

The image is from a piece of design paper by Pion that I bought a couple of years back. I sparkled it up a little by highlighting the snow with some stickles, trust me it's a lot more sparkly in real life!
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - CHRISTMAS TREES
INGREDIENTS -
Pion Design Paper Image
Cuttlebug Snow Dots Embossing Folder (used for the white layer of card)
Clear Dew Drops, Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Star, 
Assorted Flowers & Glitter Organza Ribbon

 Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

15/12/2018

Another Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

Good Morning!
I have another sneak peek to share with you all today from Lili of the Valley! 
As mentioned on my previous post Lili of the Valley are releasing some new stamps on the 1st of January and today's card is featuring another of the new designs! This one is called 'Lily Daisies' and I have also used one of the new circular sentiments to go with it.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Lili of the Valley Stamps
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Heart Button, 
Assorted Flowers, Seam Binding Ribbon, Organza & Glitter Organza Ribbon
INKS USED -
C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,R11, R20, R81, R85, RV10, RV69, RV95
B000, B00, BG93, BG96 & W1

 Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

13/12/2018

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

Good Morning!
I have a sneak peek to share with you all today from Lili of the Valley! 
On the 1st of January they are launching a lovely set of stamps featuring a brand new Fairy called 'Lily' as it will be 15 years since the shop started next year! 
There will also be some lovely new circular sentiments which work with her perfectly along with other designs. There will also be 2 larger sentiment stamps released and some bunting stamps in various designs which includes numbers and letters to fit to personalise!

Today's card is using one of the Fairy stamps and I have kept all the focus on her without adding any sentiment, making the card versatile enough to be used for any occasion whether it's Christmas, Birthday, Thank You or simply to say hello!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Lili of the Valley Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Glitter Stickers
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Star Button, 
Assorted Flowers, Seam Binding Ribbon & Glitter Organza Ribbon

INKS USED -
C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,R11, R20,
B000, B00, B93, B95, B97 & W1
 Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

05/12/2018

December Creative Inspirations Challenge!

Good Morning!
It's time for a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
The theme this fortnight is Feeling Festive!
With Christmas this month it's time to get any last minute cards and creations finished!

This month's prize is from ALL DRESSED UP and is 
2 IMAGES OF THE WINNER'S CHOICE! 
Myself and my Design Team have all used images provided by the sponsor this month, 
they're ever so cute!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
THE RIBBON GIRL - ANYTHING GOES
STAMPING SENSATIONS - WINTER SPARKLE
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
All Dressed Up 'Girls Christmas Stocking' Digital Stamp
Lili of the Valley Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Glitter Stickers
Cheesecloth, Paper Doily, Berries, Wooden Star, Assorted Flowers & Glitter Organza Ribbon

INKS USED -
C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,R11, R20, R46, RV29
B000, B00, B93, B95, BG93 & W1
 Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

01/12/2018

December's Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

Good Morning!
Is it seriously December already? I can't believe it's Christmas in just a few weeks! This year hasn't been one of my best so I won't lie I can't wait for it to be over with, but of course I'm looking forward to Christmas first!

This month's challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE is a nice and easy one of 'Anything Goes + Optional Winter or Christmas!'
I've used a larger Penny Black stamp this month and created another C&S to add to my collection of cards that I'l be trying to sell at a Christmas Fayre later today.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX