Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes!

Good Morning!

Well as predicted the Postman came during the 2 hours that I popped out for yesterday :( Even though I had left a note asking him to put my parcel somewhere but it seems it required a signature, just my luck! Also for some reason you have to wait until the next day to pick up your parcel at the depot so me and one of the doggies shall be taking a wander later this morning! Ah well if it the parcel I am thinking of it'l be worth it ....

Also have you seen this gorgeous giveaway over on THE RIBBON GIRL blog to celebrate the Olympics??? Such a yummy bundle that I am definitely keeping my fingers crossed for!

Today's card is for our brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS this week which is Anything Goes! This week we are sponsored by Tickled Pink and I have used one of their digi images on my card :)

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

WILD ORCHID CRAFTS - PINK & GREEN

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH

THE RIBBON GIRLS MONTHLY CARD CHALLENGE - BINGO!

(RIBBON, PEARLS, IMAGE)

Incase you wondered the thick pink ribbon is was actually white seam binding ribbon but I have used one of my Distress Stains to alter the colour. I can see me doing this a lot in the future and I have done it on tomorrow's creation too ;)

INGREDIENTS -

Tickled Pink Digi Image 'Lil Pinkette Easter August'

Sentiment Stamp from the PB T-Set '...Wishes'

Magnolia & MME Papers

Flowers from WOC

Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Buttons, Dew Drops, Twinklets & 3D Gloss from my stash

INKS USED -

Distress Stain - Worn Lipstick

Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, YG63, YG67

Thanks for popping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes + An Option of Felt!

Good Morning!

I'l tell you now it is certainly weird not having a proper routine any more due to my Work Experience ending last week, I feel a little out of sorts! However I have applied for a part-time job I saw advertised last week which actually has enough hours that I need for a change, so please keep your fingers crossed for me! It's been a right struggle recently trying to find anything with the minimum amount of hours that I need around where I live :( I'm also hoping this will keep the Job Centre happy that I'm visiting this morning as I don't really fancy doing another 8 week work trial that is unpaid ... As much as I loved my time at The Works I don't think I could do it again somewhere else ... Anyway I shall stop waffling and get on with today's card!

Today's card is for our brand new challenge over at PAPERTAKE WEEKLY which is Anything Goes with the added option of including Felt on your creations! As much as I try to include the options with these Anything Goes challenges I just couldn't do it for this one as I can't stand the stuff! lol

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

MAGNOLIA DOWN UNDER - SKETCH

TILDA'S TOWN - VINTAGE

SHABBY TEA ROOM - SOFT NEUTRALS

THE RIBBON GIRLS MONTHLY CARD CHALLENGE - BINGO!

(RIBBON, PEARLS, IMAGE)

To keep the colour scheme flowing I stamped Tilda in Coffee Archival Ink instead of Black like I usually do.

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamp & Papers

Sentiment Stamp by Cat's Life Press

Cuttlebug 'Script' Embossing Folder

MS Branch Punch

Flowers from WOC

Paper Doily, Cheesecloth, Ribbon, Twinklets, Dew Drops & 3D Gloss from my stash

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Coffee

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20

Distress Ink - Antique Linen

Thanks for popping by and enjoy your day, I'm hoping the Postie reads the note I leave him whilst I'm at the Job Centre as a new crafty item is meant to be delivered this morning! Typically on the only day that I have plans to go out!

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

Have A Sunny Day!

Good Morning!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekends, mine was full of watching the Olympics and a few attempts at crafting ... that didn't exactly go to plan. First off today's card was meant to be my second GDT Card for Totally Tilda but me being the blonde that I am didn't realise Edwin couldn't be used ... therefore my card couldn't be used. You'd of thought that the name would've made me realise but nope it appears common sense had gone for a wander away from me that day! Secondly I had started to alter a notebook but I had a little disaster with the Crackle Paint so I am still trying to salvage that right now! lol

However one thing did manage to go right for me over the weekend and that was the Birthday Cake I made for my mum ... Chocolate Sponge with Chocolate Butter-Cream Filling and Melted Milk Chocolate drizzled on top ... Teamed with Double Cream it was certainly delish but something you couldn't have if you were watching the waistline!

Okay so today's card is just a little card to share fun due to my lack of common sense ... you may recognise the Seashell from one of the packs I bought just over a week ago, I knew they'd come in handy!

I'd like to enter it into the following challenges:

SWEET STOP SKETCH - SKETCH

THE RIBBON GIRL MONTHLY CARD CHALLENGE - BINGO

(RIBBON,PEARLS,IMAGE)

I have classed Dew Drops as Pearls but if this is not allowed please let me know :)

INGREDIENTS -

Magnolia Stamps & Papers

Flowers from WOC

Mesh from the The Ribbon Girl

Ribbons, Seashell, Dew Drops, Twinklets & 3D Gloss from my stash

INKS USED -

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, B93

Lastly I have added some more CRAFT ITEMS FOR SALE to the page above so if you would like anything just click the pic below, they all need a new home!

Thanks for popping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Joanna Sheen - Try Something New!

Good Morning!

Sunday Morning already and do you know what I like best about that? The fact I can lounge in bed all morning checking out crafty blogs and debating what crafty things I can come up with later today :)

But first I have to show you today's card which is for this fortnight's brand new challenge over at JOANNA SHEEN which is Try Something New! As you have seen recently I have been experimenting with colouring with Distress Inks so today that is my trying something new aspect!

For this card I was sent this gorgeous set of stamps to use and the best thing is that I had been looking for a stamp of some flowers with a letter background behind them just a few days before it arrived! Good timing huh?! lol

I'd like to enter this into following challenges:

CUPCAKE CRAFT - THE GREAT OUTDOORS
THE RIBBON GIRL MONTHLY CARD CHALLENGE - BINGO
(RIBBON,PEARLS,IMAGE)
I have classed Dew Drops as Pearls but if this is not allowed please let me know :)

INGREDIENTS -

Joanna Sheen 'Up The Garden Path' Stamp Set

Magnolia Papers

Flowers from WOC 

(Cream Flower was sent to me by a fellow crafter)

Polka Dot Ribbon from Crafty Ribbons

Cheesecloth, Lace, Twinklets, Dew Drops & 3D Gloss from my stash

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Fired Brick & Aged Mahogany

Thanks for popping by!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

PBSC - Double the Trouble!

Good Morning!

I honestly can't believe that it is August already ... this year has gone so quick! Adding to that the fact that I finished my 2 month Work Experience Trial at The Works yesterday it has certainly gone fast! I really did enjoy it and received a lovely prezzie from the staff ... you just know that I opened the choccies last night lol

Well seeing it is August already that can only mean a new challenge over at PBSC! Incase your confused we changed to a Monthly Challenge blog in June and this month is challenge is Double the Trouble! We'd like you to use 2 or more stamps on your creations on your main image. I have decided to create a clean and simple card for this challenge and use my latest addition to my Penny Black stamps!

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

STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - PHOTO INSPIRATION

WILD ORCHID CRAFTS - GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES

TOP TIP TUESDAY - FOCUS ON THE RIBBON

(The ribbon is actually the same colour as the 'Spun Sugar' Ink but seems to look different in the photo for some reason)

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black T-Set '...Wishes'

Ribbon, Metal Charm & Dew Drops from my stash

INKS USED -

Distress Inks - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick & Bundled Sage

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Before I go I better reveal the winner my PBSC Blog Hop Candy ;) 

The lucky Crafter is ...........

Sandra H said...

So beautiful and so colourful too! great that you used Distress inks they show up truly lovely in this image and its different colours, loving this blog hop and a great challenge :)xPlease can you e-mail me with your details so I can get the goodies out to you!

Thanks for popping by everyone, I hope you enjoy your day! I shall be getting some crafting and commenting done :)

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

J&C Creations - 2nd Project!

Good Morning!

Today's card is my second creation for the store J&C CREATIONS that I have recently started designing for! This month the Design Team are focusing on Sizzix Dies! For this card I chose the use the Sizzix Tim Holtz 'Tattered Florals' Die and create my own Flowers, something which I haven't done for quite a while! I have teamed the die-cuts with Prima Flowers and Dew Drops and I am really pleased with the end result.

But just before do you remember me saying I was off out for a little bit yesterday ??? Well here is what I cam home with ....

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

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - WHAT DO YOU SAY?

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp (Available from J&C Creations)

Magnolia Papers

Sizzix Tim Holtz ALterations Die 'Tattered Florals' (Available from J&C Creations)

Prima Flowers

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Cheesecloth & Dew Drops from my stash

INKS USED -

Distress Inks - Antique Linen & Picked Raspberry from the Summer Ltd Edition Set

 (Available from J&C Creations)

Before I go I would just like to say that along with the 'Edwin's Snowman' Stamp I am also selling 2 Wooden Penny Black Stamps ....

£7.50 each with UK P+P £2.50 and Overseas £3.50

If you are interested in either of them just pop me an e-mail!

Thanks for popping by, Whilst you are reading this I shall be on my last day at Work Experience!

Blimey has time gone fast this year!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Charisma Cardz - Pink + 1 Other Colour!

Good Morning!

Don't worry I hadn't forgot to write today's post seeing it is here later than usual, today is my day off so I am actually writing this today and not the night before! lol Today's card is definitely all girlie and sparkly as you can probably tell by the header ;) however just before sharing it with you I would just like to remind you that the chance to enter my PBSC Blog Candy (See the piccie at the top in my sidebar) ENDS TONIGHT as we will be having a new challenge this Saturday! So if you would like to be in with the chance of winning it just click the pic for more information.

Also look what arrived for me yesterday ... only a little bundle but they do say all good things come in little packages! lol ...

Today's card is for the new challenge over at CHARISMA CARDZ which is to use the colour Pink + 1 Other Colour! I have chosen Black for my other colour. I am actually using this card to go with these prezzies for my Mum's Birthday On Saturday ... Have you noticed the Pink theme??? 

(You can see today's card hidden down the side if you look closely lol)

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

SUNDAY SKETCH & STAMP - SKETCH

SIMON SAYS STAMP & SHOW - WHAT DO YOU SAY?

SIMON SAYS STAMP - KRISTINA'S INSPIRATION

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Magnolia Papers

Flowers from WOC

Sizzix 'Stars' Die

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Dew Drops & MS White Glitter from my stash

INKS USED -

Distress Ink - Spun Sugar

Well I hope you all enjoy your day, I shall be making my PBSC Card for Saturday and maybe popping out for a bit. It's my last day at Work Experience today ... I can't believe the 8 weeks have gone so quick!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX