Penny Black Saturday - April Challenge!

              Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Something Funny!'
I haven't followed the theme this month as I decided to use one of my favourite Penny Black stamps and create a floral birthday card instead. I love this little hedgie with his huge bundle of flowers!

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black stamps
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Ribbon, Paper Doily & Dew Drops

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES / IN THE SPRING GARDEN

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

Lili of the Valley New Release!

   Good Morning!

Today another brand new release from LOTV is being launched at 5pm over on Create & Craft TV!
This time it's a wonderful bunny themed alphabet which is perfect for so many occasions. They can be used as name cards, initials for birthday's ... the possibilities are endless. With Easter around the corner I decided to form the word 'HOP' and made a clean and simple card with a little bit of sparkle.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Bunny Alphabet' Digi stamps

Glitter Embellishments

I'd like to enter the following challenges -

ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
(with the optional theme of 'Perfect Pastels')
WE LOVE STAMPING - SPRING IS IN THE AIR

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

March Guest Designer - Stamping Sensations Challenge!

     Good Morning!
Last month I was very lucky to be chosen as a Guest Designer for the March Challenge over at STAMPING SENSATIONS!
The theme they have this month is 'Anything Goes with the option of Wings/Tails!'
I have used one of my Stamping Bella stamps to create a birthday card but I must admit that the photograph isn't to my liking, the colours aren't this faint in real life!

INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella Gnome Stamp
Penny Black Sentiment

Maja Design Papers
Buttrfly Die-cut, Ribbon, Flowers & Paper Doily
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Clear Dew Drop

I'd like to enter the following challenges -

WE LOVE STAMPING - SPRING IS IN THE AIR
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

March Challenge - Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

             Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Easter!'
I've made a clean and simple card using another one of the older hedgie stamps, they will always be my favourite Penny Blacks. I decided to mount the image onto some yellow cardstock just to make the colour pop that little bit more.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black stamp
Doodlebug 'Christmas' Sprinkles

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

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

March Challenge - Creative Inspirations!

  Good Morning!
 We have a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS starting today of
'Spring Blooms!' 
Spring is finally around the corner and what better way to celebrate than celebrating the arrival of all the lovely spring blooms!
It's my Dad's birthday tomorrow so today's card is the one that I've made for him, keeping it clean and simple.

INGREDIENTS -
Floral stamp by Tim Holtz
Sentiment stamp by Stampendous
Coloured Dew Drops

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek #2!

    Good Morning!

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend, we're currently being spoilt with lot's of lovely sunshine, it's such a nice feeling knowing that Spring is just around the corner!
I think this Gnome will agree that features on today's card ... this is another sneak peek from the upcoming LOTV release!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Flower Gnomes' Set & LOTV Sentiment

Maja Design Papers
Spotted Ribbon, Wooden Button & Clear Dew Drops

I'd like to enter the following challenges -

SIMON SAYS STAMP - FUN WITH DIES
WE LOVE STAMPING - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

Lili of the Valley Sneak Peek!

   Good Morning!

From today both myself and the rest of the LOTV design team will be sharing sneak peeks from an upcoming release!
There are sooooo many sweet designs coming your way you'll certainly be spoilt for choice!
My first sneak peek is using one of the new bunnies, as soon as I saw this one holding a carrot I knew I had to ink it up straight away!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Bunny with Carrot' Digi

Maja Design Papers
Orange Lace Ribbon & Paper Doily 
Papermania Neon Stickers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -

ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
(with the optional theme of 'I love' ... Lili of the Valley stamps)

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

February Challenge - Penny Black Saturday Challenge

            Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Hearts and/or Flowers!'
I've made a clean and simple card using one of the older hedgie stamps, they will always be my favourite Penny Blacks. I kept this card sentiment free so that it was versatile to be used for any occasion .. oh and it's one of my smaller designs on a 3x3 base.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black stamp
Assorted Dew Drops from stash

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES
(with the optional theme of I love ... Penny Black stamps)

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can play along.
Have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

February Challenge - Anything Goes!

 Good Morning!

Is it just me that felt like January lasted a lifetime? However the morning's are getting lighter so it feels like Spring is slowly making it's way in. To kick start the new month we have a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's theme is super easy to play along with, it's 'Anything Goes!'
We're joined by one of our regular sponsors who have kindly let myself and my DT use their images.

INGREDIENTS -
'Cupid's Heart' Digi by All Dressed Up
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Crystal Pin and Ribbon
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Stardust Sprinkles (used on the dress)

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

Happy 40th Birthday!

   Good Evening!
It's been a long time since I've had a card to share with you all that wasn't made for one of the Design Teams that I'm in. Today's card is one that I made for a family friend who turns 40 later this week. It was the perfect opportunity to dig out one of my older Stamping Bella stamps!
It's been a rather grey and dull afternoon so unfortunately even with a daylight lamp this photo isn't the most flattering lol

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella Stamps

Maja Design Papers
Flowers, Gold Berries, Ribbon, Doodlebug Sprinkles & Dew Drops
'Antique Linen' Distress Glitter and Die Cut Numbers

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

STAMPING SENSATIONS - ADD SOME SPARKLE
ALLSORTS - SPOTS AND/OR STRIPES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

January Challenge - Penny Black Saturday Challenge!

            Good Morning!

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes ... Optional - Something New!'
I decided to create a white on white card using a wintery stamp, nowadays its more common to get snow in January rather than at Christmas so I wanted to show that a stamp that would usually be used for Christmas cards can also be used for an everyday card.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black 'Pretty Perch' Stamp & PB Sentiment
DCWV Embossed Papers
Brown & Green Pearl Embellishments
White Frantage Chunky Embossing Powder

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - FABULOUR FLOWERS
ALLSORTS - SPOTS AND/OR STRIPES

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX    

Sweet Bears - Lili of the Valley Design Team!

  Good Morning!

Earlier in the week I shared some creations using stamps from the latest LOTV launch and today I'm back with another! Today's card is using a design from the Sweet Bears set and the individual stamps are perfect for smaller cards.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Sweet Bears' Stamp Set

Sentiment from Bear Hugs Set
Maja Design Papers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Doodlebug Sequins
Large Pink Shimmer Dome Sticker by Papermania

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SOMETHING NEW
(new stamp)

STAMPING SENSATIONS - ADD SOME SPARKLE
ALLSORTS - SOMETHING NEW 
(new stamp)

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

January Challenge - Creative Inspirations!

Good Morning!
Today we are launching our January Challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
We're back with a returning sponsor who have also let us use one of their Digital Stamps on our creations. Our theme this month is 'Something Old, Something New!' I opted to use some extremely old design papers in my stash by Basic Grey but the something new option is also covered because I've used the new digi!

INGREDIENTS -
'Desert Cactus' Digi by Polkadoodles
Basic Grey Papers
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Doodlebug Matte Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - SOMETHING NEW
(New Digi)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll join in with the challenge!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

A New Year Launch! - Lili of the Valley Design Team

 Good Afternoon!
Yesterday LOTV kick started the new year by launching a brand new release! Today I am sharing a card with a matching gift tag using two designs form one of the sets called 'Love Gnomes'. I loved their Christmassy Gnomes so couldn't wait to get these little chaps inked up!

Along with the Gnomes you can also treat yourself to 'Bear Hug Tags' and some cute 'Sweet Bears' (I will be sharing another card later in the week using one of those designs). There's also some more sentiment sets being released so you really are being spoilt!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Love Gnomes' Stamp Set

Sentiment from Bear Hugs Set
Maja Design Papers
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Doodlebug Sequins
Ribbon from Stash

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - PARTY

(the card and gift tag are birthday creations)

STAMPING SENSATIONS - ADD SOME SPARKLE 
(sparkle added with the sequins)

 Thanks for stopping by & I hope you all had a lovely New Year!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

My Favourite 5 Cards of 2022!

 Good Morning!
Following on from my previous post I'm now sharing my 5 favourite non-christmassy cards of 2022!
It's always hard to pick favourites but eventually I managed to narrow some down. I'l tell you something if you ever start to feel like you're losing your crafty mojo then a quick look through your previous creations is a great way to bring that inspiration back.

First up is a card using an Easter image by LOTV but I think it's versatile enough to be used for other occasions such as Spring Birthdays etc. I just love the barrow of Daffodils!

Following on with the animal theme here's a card using one of my very first Penny Black stamps, how could anyone not find this little chap cute?!

Midway through the year we were celebrating LOTV's 18th Birthday with an updated version of their iconic wedding couple stamp. I created a card using a yellow scheme and I must admit I'l find it rather hard to part with this card! lol

Next up is a Clean & Simple card using a digi from retired company Mel Jens Designs, I wanted to keep all the focus on the image.

Heading into Autumn LOTV released some beautiful seasonal digi's, anything combining cute animals and pumpkins is an instant winner for me.

Okay so I know this is technically card number 6 but I had to include this in my favourites. The stamp is by Stamping Bella and kept sentiment free makes it versatile enough to be sent any time of year, not just at Autumn/Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by and joining me throughout 2022, I hope you will continue to do so throughout 2023.
Happy New Year!
xxx