First Birthday Celebrations!

     Good Morning!
Today's card is one that I made for the first birthday of my friend's son tomorrow. The image I've used is originally by Lili of the Valley and was part of an 'Art Pad' they released years ago full of coloured images. This design can actually be found as Digital Stamp over on the website that you can ink up yourself, it's called 'Bang the Drum'.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV Art Pad Image & LOTV Sentiment

Maja Design Papers

Glitter Organza & Satin Ribbons
Paper Doily, Buttons,  Adhesive Stars & Clear Dew Drops 

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a lovely Sunday!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

LOTV New Release - James Bouquet!

    Good Morning!

This week LOTV have released a brand new collection and earlier in the week I shared with you a sneak peek. Today I'm back with another card using one of the images, this has to be one of my favourite's from the release as it includes one of LOTV's favourite characters. James Bear!

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'James Bouquet' Digi Stamp & LOTV Sentiment

Maja Design Papers

Lace & Seam Binding Ribbon
Paper Doily & Assorted Flowers
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Clear Dew Drops 

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOMS
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

March & April's Creative Inspirations Challenge!

  Good Afternoon!

Today see's the start of another challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS and just like last time this challenge will be spread over the next 2 months. This gives you plenty of time to play along!
The new challenge is called 'Lace & Pearls' and we'd like to see BOTH of these on the entries. For this challenge both myself and the rest of the DT have used images provided by the sponsor.

 INGREDIENTS -

All Dressed Up 'Magic Wand' Digi Stamp

LOTV Sentiment

Magnolia Papers

Ribbon, Paper Doily & Assorted Flowers

Twinklets Diamond Dust, Stickles 'Star Dust' and Liquid Pearls 

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

LOTV Sneak Peek!

   Good Evening!

This week LOTV have a brand new collection coming out on the 4th of March which are perfect for Mother's Day next week! I don't usually post on an evening but I made this card earlier on today and thought I might as well share a peek of a new design with you straight away. 
The design I've used is called 'Watering Can of Flowers' and is perfect for many occasions, not just Mother's Day.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Watering Can of Flowers' Digi Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Organza Ribbon
Doodlebug Sprinkles & Clear Dew Drops 

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

Second Blueprint Birthday Card

  Good Morning!
A few weeks ago I shared a card using a Blueprint style birthday stamp which are perfect for males. I'm back today with a second card using another design from the same set, this time the card is for my Dad's birthday on Tuesday. I dug out some old design papers from my stash and finished the card off with some matte doodlebug sprinkles.

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Birthday Blueprints' Stamp Set

Doodlebug Sprinkles

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a lovely weekend. I've just got one shift to go at work later today and then I've got a week off work ... I can't wait! lol

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX 

PBSC Midway Reminder Post

   Good Morning!
I don't usually join in with the midway reminder post for the PBSC challenges, but recently I haven't done any crafting and when I saw this old stamp that I had the urge to ink it up. So I did! Every month we always have the Anything Goes option with our challenges and this is what I've played along with for my card. However the other theme that you can play along with over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE is 'Anything Goes or Paper Piecing!' 

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Rubber Stamp 'Hanging On'
Maja Design Papers
Paper Doily, Ribbon, Flowers & Clear Dew Drops

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP - FAVOURITE TECHNIQUE 
(Stamping & Colouring)

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX  

February PBSC Challenge!

   Good Morning!
It's the first Saturday of the month and we've got a new one starting over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE of 'Anything Goes or Paper Piecing!' 
Yet again I've used another older wooden stamp and I've kept the card Clean & Simple, with the added splash of colour from some floral design paper.

  INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Rubber Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp

Doodlebug Sprinkles

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

CUTE CARD THURSDAY - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by & have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX