31/12/2019

My Favourite Cards from 2019 ... Part 2!

Good Morning!
I'm back with the second part of my favourite cards from 2019.
Admittedly there are a couple of Christmas cards that have sneaked in ...

JULY
Christmas in July is perfectly normal for a Crafter, I usually start my Christmas cards around this time. This design was released from LOTV this year and was on my favourite Christmas designs that came out.
AUGUST
Back to something more seasonal is this birthday card using a Gnome stamp by Stamping Bella. Gnomes aren't everyone's cup of tea but isn't he a sweetie?!
SEPTEMBER
Flying us into Autumn is this Fairy from The Paper Shelter, I used a natural colour scheme and added some sparkle to her wings.
OCTOBER
LOTV are also known for their Vintage Boy stamps and this is another new design that came out this year. It always feels strange to me not adding flowers to my cards, but I managed to substitute them with some little star buttons.
NOVEMBER
Back to the Gardening theme with this card, I found this stamped image in my stash which I'd shamefully forgotten about so inked her up as soon as I had the chance! She's by Hanglar & Stanglar but unfortunately I don't have the actual stamp and I also don't know it's name!
This is another card that I've got sitting on a shelf in my Craft room.
DECEMBER
Finally I had to cheat a little with this month's selection, it's actually from November but I'd already used all my December favourite's in my Top 5 Christmas Card post! This stamp is from LOTV which came out a few years ago, I love the vintage style of it.
Well I hope you've enjoyed looking at my card selection! 
Hopefully you'l join me in 2020 along with whatever new creations I make!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

28/12/2019

My Favourite Cards from 2019 ... Part 1!

Good Morning!
Just like my previous post I'm back with some of my favourite creations from this year. Instead of choosing 5 I've decided to select my favourite card from each month instead! It's nice to do this each year as I always come across cards that I'd forgotten I'd made. Today I'm sharing 6 from the start of the year and I'l be back on New Years Eve with the rest!

JANUARY
Soft pastel colours of Yellow and Green are one of my favourite combinations and this LOTV stamp is also a favourite of mine. It's great to use for a few different occasions and who doesn't like Daffodils? 
FEBRUARY
Well I couldn't choose something that wasn't love themed could I? This large sentiment stamp is another stamp from LOTV and I think that these statement designs are great for showing off pretty design papers.
MARCH
Another cute Animal Stamp but this time it's using an older stamp by Penny Black released quite a few years ago. I kept the card a little simpler to usual so that all the focus was on the stamped image.
APRIL
Continuing the theme of Pastel Colours, I think it must be a seasonal thing for me! lol 
These bunnies are also by Penny Black and is another oldie but a goodie!
MAY
As a Gardener I have to say that this is one of my favourite stamps, it's from Stamping Bella. Infact I have the card sitting on a shelf in my Craft Room, I don't think I could bear to part with it!
JUNE
Finishing off today's post is this Bridesmaid card using a stamp from LOTV. I've had my eye on this design for years but only bought the digi of it this year. I don't usually make Wedding cards but I really wanted to ink up this image, so I gave into temptation! lol
Thanks for taking a look, I hope you all have a lovely Weekend and as I mentioned before, I'l be back on Tuesday!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

24/12/2019

My Favourite 5 Christmas Cards of 2019!

Good Morning!
I honestly can't believe that today is Christmas Eve already, it seems to take forever to get November out of the way and then December steams in out of nowhere! Unfortunately I've got work this afternoon until 9:30pm but as soon as that shift is over I'l be in full Christmas mode (the joys of working in retail)

Today I'd like to share with you my favourite 5 Christmas Cards that I've made this year, I've been doing this for years and always look forward to creating this post.
I hope you enjoy looking at them ...
I'l admit now, I ended up choosing 6 in the end as I couldn't narrow my choices down anymore, oops!

First up is a card using a colour combination that I don't usually use, White and Gold. I love the clean finish it provides and of course everybody loves a bit of Gold at Christmas! The stamp is one of my favourite Snowman designs and was released a few years ago by Magnolia. Unfortunately I don't have it anymore but I wish I still did!
My second card is using one of the Vintage Boy designs by Lili of the Valley. LOTV in my eyes are one of the best stamp companies for when you need to make cards for males. This one is my favourite of their Christmas designs ... plus it also includes a Snowman!
Next up is a Clean and Simple card, from time to time I like to make something simpler to my usual style. This stamp was released by Penny Black this year and I coloured the foliage with pencils and finished off the berries with my copics.
 This card uses another design from Lili of the Valley which was released this year.
Teamed with a traditional colour scheme this stamp looks ever so cute!
 Second to last but not least is this card using a cool colour scheme and a stamp by Stamping Bella. I think it came out last year but I only purchased it this year when it was in a sale, I couldn't resist!
The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley but I think it paired up with the image perfectly.
 Last up is a card that I couldn't help but add. Magnolia stamps were one of the very first I used when I started crafting but have been a little bit neglected in recent years. After sifting through my collection of stamped images when I made the snowman card shown earlier, I found this sweet tilda that I just had to make into a card.
Well I hope you've all enjoyed having a look at my favourite Christmas creations for this year, why not play along and do the same thing? I'l be back on New Year's Eve with my favourite 5 cards of the year that aren't Christmas related.

All that's left to say is Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
xxx

16/12/2019

Christmas is On the Way ...

Good Afternoon!
Christmas is only next week so it seemed rather fitting to create a card using a stamp called 
'On the Way'. 
Today's card uses an older stamp from Lili of the Valley and is the card that I'l be giving my partner this year .. the stamp seemed perfect as it also includes a little pooch (we have a dog) and some Christmas foliage (I'm a keen gardener) so the stamp reminded me of us both ...
it's the little things lol
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'On the Way' Stamp
Magnolia Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Tinsel Ribbon, Paper Doily, Heart Embellishment, Silver Bells
Assorted Flowers & Berries
Twinklets Diamond Dust & Chunky White Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, R37, R46, R59, 
YG63, YG67, G82, G85, W1, W2, W3, W5 & W7

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

10/12/2019

Merry Christmas with Tilda

Good Morning!
After sifting through my Magnolia stamped images last week I couldn't help but have another look through them all and pick another design to play along with! I used to craft with Magnolia stamps all the time but haven't done so for a while, so this card was made simply for fun!
I do love the older Christmas designs and this little tilda with a garland is ever so pretty.

 I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
SIMON SAYS STAMP - TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS
 INGREDIENTS -
Magnolia Stamp & Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Heart Button, Assorted Flowers & Berries
Twinklets & Shabby Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, R37, R46, R59 & W1

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

07/12/2019

Penny Black Saturday December Challenge!

Good Morning!
 It's time for a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE today and the theme is 'Anything Goes + Option of Sparkle & Shine!'

I've created a clean and simple card today and kept it as minimal as possible for me! I even kept the stamped image as black and white for the simplistic look. The stamp I've used is an oldie but one of my all time favourites! 
Unfortunately you can't tell on the photograph, but I have added some frantage embossing powder over the main image for an extra wintery effect ... I really need to find a way to improve my photographs of Clean & Simple cards.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Frantage Chunky White Embossing Powder

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

04/12/2019

Creative Inspirations December Challenge!

Good Morning!
It's the first Wednesday of the month so it's time for a new challenge over at
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS
This month's theme is 'Festive Fun!' 
A nice and easy challenge for those of you still needing to make Christmas cards or even New Years cards ... This month the prize is from me and it's a selection of Crafting goodies.

 I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
Snowman Magnolia Stamp (sorry I can't remember his name!)
Sentiment stamp from my stash
First Edition Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Silver Bell, Assorted Flowers & Berries
Twinklets & Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, Y28 & B000

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

22/11/2019

Happy Christmas & LOTV Black Friday Sale!

Good Morning!
I'm still sharing the love for Christmas with you all today, first however I'd just like to quickly mention that LOTV currently have a Black Friday Sale on
You can save 50% over all of their etsy stores so why don't you go grab yourselves some bargains!
Simply click this picture below to go straight to the website ...
One design that you could treat yourself to is the one that I've used today, this design is called 'My Snowman Friend' and is one of my favourites to use every year.

 I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
MAJA DESIGN - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER MOODBOARD
 INGREDIENTS -
'My Snowman Friend' LOTV Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Wooden Star, Assorted Flowers & Berries
Twinklets & Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E37, R11, R20,  
B000, B93, B95, B97,YR16, YR68, W1, W2, W3 & W5

 Thanks for stopping by & I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

16/11/2019

Happy Christmas to You

Good Morning!
I'm back with something festive to share with you all today! 
This digi is from Lili of the Valley and is called 'The Perfect Tree'. This image is great for both male and female recipients, it's such a cutie!

 I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - FESTIVE
 INGREDIENTS -
'The Perfect Tree' LOTV Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Berries
Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, R11, R20, R35, R37, R59, G82, G85, 
B93, B95, B97, W1, W2, W3, W5 & W7

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

11/11/2019

Something a little Different ...

Happy Monday Everyone!
Today I'm sharing a card that I made simply just for fun! I was sifting through my collection of stamped images a couple of days ago and came across this image from Hanglar & Stanglar. 
As a budding gardener I couldn't resist inking her up and having a little play! I'm not sure on the name of stamp seeing as I don't have it, although it is one that I would love to have!

I'm not too happy with the lighting on this photo as the colours don't pop as much as they do in real life ... but hey ho!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
Hanglar & Stanglar Stamped image
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Butterfly Charm
INKS USED -
C1, C2, E00, E21, E29, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, V12, V15, G82, G85,
B000, B00, W1, W2, W3, W5 & W7

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

08/11/2019

All Wrapped Up with LOTV

Good Morning!
Today's card is using an older LOTV stamp that is an oldie but a goodie! It wasn't previously available as a digi over on the etsy website but it should be available this week, so if you'd like it then just keep an eye out ... it's called 'All Wrapped Up'.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
'All Wrapped Up' LOTV Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Berries
Frantage Embossing Powder
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R11, R20, R35, R37, R59, YG63, YG67, W1 & W3

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

06/11/2019

November's Creative Inspirations Challenge!

Good Morning!
It's the first Wednesday of the month so it's time for a new challenge over at
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS
This month's theme is 'Winter Blues!' 
This means we'd love the see creations using a cool colour scheme such as blue's / greys and/or images showing snow, ice, snowmen, winter activities ...

This month our prize is from ALL DRESSED UP and today's card is using one of their images.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS
 INGREDIENTS -
'3 Little Christmas Girls' All Dressed Up Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment
Maja Design Papers
Adhesive Star, Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Wooden Heart, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Berries
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, G82, G85, W1, W3 & W5

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

02/11/2019

November's Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

Good Morning!
Well we're steaming ahead into November already, it'l soon be Christmas!
 It's time for a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE today and the theme is 'Anything Goes + Option of Tags!'

I haven't played along with the option this month and instead opted for this Clean & Simple card. I've used a new stamp that was released this year and dug out my colouring pencils for the foliage parts of the design. I've had some Spectrum Noir pencils for years and I'm ashamed to admit this is the first time they've been used lol

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAYS
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp 'Nature's Decor'
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Spectrum Noir Pencils & Copic Pens for the berries

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

23/10/2019

A Trio of Quick Floral Cards!

Good Afternoon!
It's been such a long time since I've had time to craft, life has just gotten in the way of crafting this month! However I had a spare hour this morning so I thought I'd make the most of it and make a trio of Clean & Simple cards that weren't too time consuming. I've added Birthday sentiments to two of them but kept one of them free so that I can either add one at a later date or use it for any occasion.

All the images that I've used are from an old LOTV Art Pad but don't worry, you can now buy each of the designs over on their etsy store as digital downloads simply by clicking the following icons ...
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - SPOTS & DOTS
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Full Colour Simply Print images & Sentiments
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth

 Thanks for stopping by, hopefully I'l be back in the craft room again soon!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

09/10/2019

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

Good Morning!
LOTV have some great new designs coming out this month focusing on Vintage boys! 
Over the years their male designs have been really popular and it's great to see they're releasing some new ones. I'm a little late to the party with my sneak peeks due to not having any time to craft, but finally I have something to share with everyone today! 
This design is called 'Watch the Birdie' and I think it has to be my favourite!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'Watch the Birdie' Digi Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
LOTV Nitwits 'Country Gent' Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers
Cheesecloth & Seam Binding Ribbon
Wooden Star Buttons
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, C5, E00, E21, E31, E35, R11, R20,
B93, B95, W1, W2, W3, W5 & W7

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

05/10/2019

Penny Black Saturday October Challenge!

Good Morning!
It's time for a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE where the theme is 'Anything Goes + Option of Black, White & One other Colour!'
I've decided to play along with the option and my other colour is Gold. I've actually used 3 different shades of gold with the backing paper and embellishments all being slightly different golds. The stamp I've used is one of my all time favourites and you can guarantee that I'l make at least one Christmas card a year with it!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
Magnolia Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Papermania Shimmer Dome Stickers

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

02/10/2019

October's Creative Inspirations Challenge!

Good Morning!
It's the first Wednesday of the month so it's time for a new challenge over at
CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS
This month's theme is 'Masculine or Halloween/Autumn!' 
Simply pick a theme to play along. I decided to go with the Halloween theme!


I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Stamps
Magnolia Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles
Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Assorted Flowers & Berries
INKS USED -
C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E00, E21, E31, R11, R20, BV23, BV25,
YG03, YG06, G07, G14, Y08, Y15, Y17, YR07, YR16, YR68 & W1

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX