Papertake Weekly - Take Your Pick !

Good Morning!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of Take Your Pick! Whenever we have these challenges we give you an option of 4 different themes to play along with. 

The selections this time are to use a Sketch, the colours Lilac, Purple or Blue (either/or), 

a Technique of Vintage / Distressing and finally there's the option to use Buttons! 

For the first time I have opted for all of these options.

On today's card I have used an image that is part of a Design Paper that I bought last year and I've finally got around to using it! lol

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

ALLSORTS - ROSES

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Pion & Maja Design Papers

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth & Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Snowflake Embellishment by Dovecraft

 Nestabilities & Paper Doily

White Glitter, Silver & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Cornflower Blue

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Design Collective !

Good Morning!

Today I am sharing my second card of the month for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE. I have used an older design today called 'The Lost Balloon' which features some really cute bunnies! Also Lili of the Valley are currently offering FREE POSTAGE on orders over £10 but hurry as it won't last long!

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

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - SUMMER FLOWERS

ALLSORTS - ROSES

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'The Lost Balloon' Stamp

LOTV Sentiment Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Bark Stars & Ribbons from The Ribbon Girl

 Nestabilities & Paper Doily

Pink & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, V91, V95, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lot's of Love !

Good Morning!

I was lucky enough to have a spare hour yesterday to create a card just because I wanted to! It's very rare that I find time to do that and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I also wanted to share a card with you that ISN'T Christmassy for those of you who are still resisting that festive time of year! lol 

This week I had a little sort out of my crafty stash and decided to sell some items, one of the which was the stamp used today ... I shamefully hadn't even used it before so I had to make sure I inked it up before it went to it's new home! 

You can find all the items for sale over on facebook and HERE.
If you see anything you like feel free to contact me.

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

BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - SHAPED CARDS

PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - SUMMER FLOWERS

INKY CHICKS - HEARTS

INGREDIENTS -

Forever Friends Stamp

Magnolia & Maja Design Papers

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Bark Heart, Button & Ribbons from The Ribbon Girl

 Nestabilities & Paper Doily

Red & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E21, E31, E33, R46, R59 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - To Die For !

Good Morning!

I'm afraid I have another Clean & Simple card to share with you all today, I hope you don't mind too much!

We have a new challenge starting at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY today of To Die For! 

I have used this gorgeous Penny Black Reindeer Die that I bought last year, mounted it onto a gold die - cut of it, then mounted the pair onto an embossed piece of card. Resulting in a hand-made Topper of sorts!
The C&S style is to keep all the focus on the Die, with a few little sprinkles as a finishing touch!

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

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - NO DESIGNER PAPERS

WINTER WONDERLAND - CHRISTMAS CAROLS/SONGS

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Penny Black Reindeer Die

Circle Nestabilities

Tim Holtz Snowflake Texture Fade

Gold Sprinkles by Doodlebug

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley Christmas Sneak Peek !

Good Morning!

I have another Christmassy sneak Peak to share with you all from the second range of
NEW DESIGNS from Lili of the Valley!
This one is called 'Penguin Trio' and should be available at the end of the month along with 5 more Trio sets! Along with these cute Penguins you can also get Elves, Santa, Robins, Reindeers and Snowmen! I couldn't resist getting some of the other designs too ... well I do love Christmas!

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

SPARKLES CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE - NO DESIGNER PAPERS

WINTER WONDERLAND - CHRISTMAS CAROLS/SONGS
(Tis the Season to be jolly ... Fa la la la la' la la la la)

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Penguin Trio' Stamp

LOTV Sentiment Stamp

White Frantage Embossing Powder

Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C5, C7, R46, R59, Y17, Y38 & W1

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley 48 Hour Sale !

Good Afternoon!
Just a super quick post from me today to let you know about a super 48 HOUR SALE that's happening over at the LILI OF THE VALLEY website right now!

If you've got the same weather as me today (dark, gloomy and drizzly - typical of my day off) then a parouse around the website is the perfect thing to do this afternoon with a cup of tea!

Oh and speaking of Lili of the Valley, if your a fan of their Christmas Stamps then you'll want to pop by my blog tomorrow ... I have another Sneak Peek to share with you all from a release that will be happening at the end of the month!

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop - Take a Break !

Good Morning!

Today's card is one that I shared over on the MMCS BLOG yesterday. I have used another Stamping Bella stamp, this time from the Woodsies collection! I love the range of the cute piggy stamps.

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

COUNTRY VIEW CRAFTS - SUMMERTIME

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

ALLSORTS - INSPIRED BY SUMMER

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Penny & Petunia Take a Break' Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Flowers from The Ribbon Girl & Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Bark Hearts & Ribbons from The Ribbon Girl

Button Embellishment from MMCS

Marianne's Designs Die & Paper Doily

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Blue Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Collall All Purpose Glue, Twinklets & Ranger Glossy Accents

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - W1, E00, E21, R11, Y21, B000, B00, B60, B93, B95, BG93 & BG96

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX