07/02/2024

Creative Inspirations - February Challenge

     Good Morning!

We're back with a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'For Someone You Love  / A Special Friend' which basically means you can make a Valentine's card if you'd like to do so but if you're not a fan don't worry, you can make something for a friend instead!
This month we're joined by Polkadoodles again and we've used another cute digi from their bear collection.

INGREDIENTS -
'Bella Bear with Bouquet' Digi by Polkadoodles
Sentiment Stamp from my stash
Maja Design Papers & Forever Friends Hearts Paper
Assorted Flowers and Ribbon
Clear Dew Drops & Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - LOVE IS IN THE AIR
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANIMALS, BIRDS & CREATURES
WE LOVE STAMPING - ROMANCE

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

03/02/2024

Penny Black Saturday - February 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  Wings!'
I haven't played along with the optional theme as I wanted to use this dinky stamp on this month's card. Last year I made a couple of small 3x3 cards with my smaller PB stamps and this one joins the set. Purposely kept C&S it makes them versatile for any occasion or even just as little note cards.

INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
Dew Drops

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

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

16/01/2024

Lili of the Valley Design Team - The Biggest Cake!

             Good Morning!
I'm still churning out the birthday cards and today's card is one of those. In fact it is the other half's birthday this weekend and this is the card that I'm planning on giving him. I haven't used any floral embellishments with this in mind so I think it can just about pass for a male birthday card! lol
The stamp I've used is an older design by LOTV called 'The Biggest Cake'

INGREDIENTS -
LOTV 'The Biggest Cake' Stamp & LOTV Sentiment
Basic Grey Papers from my stash
Ribbons & Doodlebug Sprinkles

I'd like to enter the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - CUTE CRITTERS
STAMPING SENSATIONS - ANYTHING GOES

 Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX   

06/01/2024

Penny Black Saturday - January Challenge!

                      Good Morning!
I hope you are all keeping well. Unfortunately I've been off work since Wednesday due to a rather nasty viral/sinus infection (tbh I don't even know what it is) so I've felt pretty lousy and still do ... hence why today's post is rather late lol

Today we have a new challenge over at PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE. 
This month's challenge is 'Anything Goes with the Option of  Something New!'
I have played along with the 'Anything Goes' option and made a Birthday card as my stash of these is rather low of these at the moment.
INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
LOTV Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Assorted Flowers, Ribbons, Wooden Heart & Doodlebug Sprinkles
Paper Doily & Twinklets

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

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

03/01/2024

Creative Inspirations January Challenge - Pink & Pearls!

  Good Morning!
Today we're launching our first challenge of 2024 over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
This month's challenge theme is 'Pink & Pearls!'
We would like to see you use BOTH the colour Pink and some Pearl embellishments on your creations. We are joined by our long-term sponsor All Dressed Up who have kindly let us use one of their digi's for our creations.

INGREDIENTS -
'Ballet Leson' Digi by All Dressed Up
Sentiment Digi by LOTV
Maja Design Papers
Ribbon, Wooden Button & Pearl Embellishments

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

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
xxx

31/12/2023

My Favourite Cards of 2023 Part 2!

   Good Morning!
I'm back today with my final 5 favourites from 2023!

First up is a clean & simple 3x3 card. I love my Penny Black stamp but always feel that the smaller sized stamps can sometimes look out of place in the middle of a regular sized card blank. This year I decided to ink up the design after cutting it with my favourite stitched edge die and use it on a smaller base, then literally all on the focus is on the design. I think these simpler designs are perfect for cards needed as a quick thank you note or birthday's that you've accidently forgotten!
Back to my usual crafting style is a card that speaks for itself as to which occasion it can be used for, I went all pink and lovely-dovey on this design!
Back to my Penny Black's this larger stamp is one that I've had for years.
I love how happy the hedgies look whilst having a calm afternoon fishing!
Another pink card but this time I've paired it with gold to celebrate a milestone birthday.
Stamping Bella are perfect for female birthday cards to give to those that may not necessarily like the cuter designs I tend to use.
To finish today we're back to a clean and simple card. I love creating Halloween cards and Pumpkins are my favourite things to grow up on my Allotment card. I inked up a Penny Black stamp with Distress markers and then added some inky splashes with the paintbrush after blending.Well I hope you've enjoyed my little look back over the past year these past 2 days, but don't worry there'll be some new creations to share with you all over the next few days.
Now just before I go I'd like to wish you all a ...
HAPPY & HEALTHY 2024!
XXX

30/12/2023

My Favourite Cards of 2023 Part 1!

  Good Morning!
I'm back today to share the first part of my favourite cards that I made throughout the year, it's always nice to look back as you always spot something that you've forgotten you'd made!

First up is my first card of the year using this Cactus digi for the challenge blog that I run. Kept on a small scale I made the image the main focus paired with some bright pops of colour.
Everyone should know by now that I love making cards using cute bunny designs by LOTV. This design was released last year and again I kept it rather scaled down, finished with a bright orange trim across the bottom.

Gnomes are certainly more popular these days and this was another design released this year by LOTV. The perfect design for a fellow gardener!

I couldn't share my favourites without including a Clean & Simple card. This stamp is originally a Christmas design by Penny Black however I changed the 'berries' to Wisteria blooms and I think (well I hope!) that it worked.

Last up is a card back in my usual style complete with lots of embellishments and flowers. This digi is by All Dressed Up and perfect for any girly birthday cards.

Thanks for taking a look, I'l be back soon to share my final favourites from 2023!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX