Eggs and Bunnies

Hello

I have another Easter card to share with you today.  The card uses a sweet coloured image from Lili of the Valley.  

Some of you may remember the design sheets that Lili of the Valley used to do - this is one of those (Spring Bunnies with Eggs).  The image is still available as a digi image or simply print and can be found in Lili of the Valley's Etsy Shop. 

I used a Tattered Lace Die (Essential Pearl Squares), Simon Says Stamp Word Die, Lili of the Valley/Nitwits Paper Pad (Petal Fresh - sorry no longer available) and a sentiment from Lawn Fawn (Happy Happy Happy).  Some flower roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and pearls added a finishing touch.  

Hope everyone is staying home (where possible) and keeping safe.  

Easter Bunny

Good evening

Wow get me two posts in one day it is virtually unheard of but I wanted to share my latest Easter card and here it is.

The image is called "Are you the Easter Bunnie" from Di's Digi Downloads.  I just love the bunny and the chicks - so cute.  Copic pens were used to colour the image.

Image : Are you the Easter Bunnie (Di's Digi Downloads)

Sentiment : Set 26 - Simply Sophisticated (LOTV)

Papers : Bonnets and Bowties (LOTV) and Bazzil Cardstock

Embellishments : Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts) and Rhinestones (Meiflower)

Tools : Square and Scalloped Square (Spellbinders); Corner Die (Whimsy); Border Punch (X-Cut) and Butterfly Punch (Tonic)     

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Di's Digidesign Challenge Blog : Easter/Spring Challenge
Papertake Weekly Challenge : Sketchie Free For All (I used Sketch #77)
Delightful Challenges : Hippity Hoppity

Thank you for all the lovely comments. 

Twinkle Christmas Star at Winter Wonderland

Good morning

Today's Friday which means it's time for a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme is:

Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star

and this week we are sponsored by Crafter's Companion

 

 

who are offering a £10 Voucher to the lucky winner. 

I've used Christmas Star by LOTV for my card. 

The image has been coloured with Copic pens and lots of glitter!!  Even the flowers haven't escaped being covered with Glass Glitter. 

Image : Christmas Start (LOTV)

Sentiment : Set 32 - Christmas Sentiment Tags (LOTV)

Papers : Classic Christmas (LOTV) and Bazzil Cardstock

Embellishments : Roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), Ribbon and Pearls (My Craft Stash)

Tools : Label  23 (Spellbinders) Frond Punch (Martha Stewart)

I would like to enter the following challenge:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
 

As it's Easter I've got a nice long weekend to look forward to with some time for crafting (I hope!).  I hope you have a good Easter whatever you are doing.

 

 

Easter Sweeties

Good evening

As it is almost Easter I thought I had better get a move on and make some Easter cards.  Here is one I finished tonight. 

I've used Easter Sweeties by LOTV which I've coloured using Copic pens. 

Image : Easter Sweeties (LOTV)

Sentiment : Set 26 Simply Sophisticated (LOTV)

Papers : Spring Drop (First Edition) and Bazzil Cardstock

Tools : Tonic Punch and Spring Border Die (Memory Box)

Embellishments : Roses and Daffodil flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts); Rhinestones (My Craft Stash)

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies : Spring Colours
Di Digi Design Challenge : Easter/Spring Challenge
The Cutie Pie Challenge : Challenge #40 - Easter
Cute Card Thursday : Challenge #261 - Easter Parade
Totally Papercrafts : Challenge #159 - Easter Eggstravaganza
Simon Says Stamp : Easter/Spring

Well that's all from me, only two more days to work then a long weekend - YEH. 

A Little Bird at Winter Wonderland

Good morning

It's Friday which means it's time for a new challenge over at Winter Wonderland.  This week the theme is:

A Little Bird

and we are sponsored by Wild Rose Studio

who are offering two stamps to the lucky winner. 

 

For my card I've used 'Winter Bird' from Digital Delights which I coloured with copic pens.  

 



Image : Winter Bird (Digital Delights)

Sentiment : Set 35 Christmas Handwritten Phrases (LOTV)

Papers : Bazzill Cardstock; Best Creations and Stocking Fillers (First Edition)

Tools : Standard Circle and Picot Edge Circles (Spellbinders) and Corner Die (Whimsy Dies)

Embellishments : Ribbon (The Ribbon Girl); Poinsettias (Wild Orchid Crafts); Berries (Chloe' Creative Cards) and Pearls (my craft box) 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly : 1 - 2 - 3 (1 bow, 2 poinsettias and 3 pearls)
Cute Card Thursday : Challenge 260 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Challenge : Things that begin with 'F' (Feathers and Flowers)

I've taken today off work to catch up with the housework as I won't have time on Saturday as I'm off to Harrogate for the Great Northern Papercraft Show - I'm so looking forward to it.  If anyone else is going I hope you have a fab time and get lots of lovely crafty goodies!

If Friends Were Flowers

Good evening

Firstly Happy Mother's Day to all the mum's out there, hope everyone has had a good day and been spoilt!

Secondly what has happened to our weather.  Last weekend it was gorgeous with sunshine, but the last few days here in Northumberland have been dull and cold and today I woke to snow!  Good excuse to stay in and craft. 

The card I'm sharing with you is one I made for my Mother-in-law for Mother's Day.  She loves flowers so I thought this LOTV image would be perfect.

The image has been coloured with copic pens and I added stickles to the wings on the butterfly.

    

 

Image : If Friends were Flowers (LOTV)

Papers : Bonnets & Bow Ties (Nitwit Collections by LOTV) and Bazzil Cardstock

Sentiment : Set 26 - Simply Sophisticated (LOTV)

Tools : Oval and Scalloped Oval Dies (Spellbinders); Corner Dies (Whimsy) Small Butterfly Punch (Tonic) and Heart Flower Lace (Magnolia Doohickey)

Embellishments : Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts); Pearls and Ribbon from my craft stash

 

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 

Lilies Little Fairies : A Card for Mum

Joanna Sheen : Mum's the Word

Papertake Weekly : Anything Goes (option Mother's Day Card)

Creative Inspirations : Challenge 204 - Happy Mother's Day

Totally Papercrafts : Challenge 157 - Punch It

Thank you for visiting and for the lovely comments.  I hope you have a good week. 

Ready Teddy Go Challenge - Mum's the Word

Good Evening

I know I am a little late tonight posting this, but I had trouble prising the laptop from my son!!

As today is the 1^st of the month it means it’s time for a new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and this month the theme is:

"Challenge #20 – Mums the Word"

(Projects which have Mum's in mind - it could be a birthday, anniversary or Mothering Sunday card)

You can enter a card, an ATC, a wall decoration or any other paper-crafting project as long as it features a bear or teddy and follows this month’s theme.

This month’s sponsor is StampFairy and they are offering a $10 voucher as the prize to spend at the Stampfairy's online shop.

For my card I've used one of the stampfairy digi images. 

 

 

Image : Linda (Stampfairy)
Sentiment :  Spell It Out (Whimsy Stamps)
Background Papers : Daydream (First Edition) and Bazzil Card
Tools : Circle and Circle Scalloped Die (Spellbinders), Martha Stewart Leaf Punch and Whimsy Corner Die
Embellishments : Roses (Wild Orchid Crafts), Ribbon and Pearls (My Craft Stash)

Please hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge blog for more inspiration from the DT.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Pretty Little Ribbons : Anything Goes
Inky Chicks : Mother's Day or Birthday
Simon Says Stamp : Anything Goes

That's it from me, I hope you all have a good weekend.

Izzy's Friends

Hi there

Hope your week is going well. Mine seems to be flying over so quickly - perhaps it's because I'm on holiday and don't want it to end!!

Had some crafting time last night and made this card. 

 

The super cute image is from Di Digi Downloads and is called 'Izzy's Little Bird' which I've coloured with Copic Pens.  The background papers are from Nitwits 'Pinkyswear'. 

I've embellished the card by adding small strips of lace to the corners and with a few flowers and pearls. 

Image : Lizzy's Little Bird (Di Digi Downloads)

Sentiment : Set 28 (LOTV)

Papers : Pinkyswear (Nitwits) and Kraft Card

Tools : Circle &  Labels 22 (Spellbinder Nestibilities)

Embellishments : Carnation, Blossoms & Rosebuds (Wild Orchid Crafts);

Lace & Pearsl (My Craft Stash) 

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

 

Penny Black & More Challenge : Pink, Pearly & Swirly

Digidesigns Challenge : Lace & Pears

Craft Cats Challenge : Challenge #170 - Bingo (Lace, Dies/Punches & Kraft)

Totally Papercraft Challenge : Challenge #154 - Pets

A Gem of a Challenge : Dies & Punches

 

That's it from me.  Have a good day



Mid Way Reminder at Ready Teddy Go - Something New

Hi there

Just wanted to remind you that there is still time to enter this month’s challenge over at Ready TeddyGo. 

The theme this month is 'Something New' and there is a great sponsor – My Mum’s Craft Shop who are offering a £10 Voucher to the winner.  You could choose to do something for a new baby, new job, new home or even show a new craft item.
I’ve gone for a ‘new baby’ card featuring the cute LOTV image ‘Special Delivery’ which has been coloured with Copic Pens.

 

 

 Image : Special Delivery (LOTV)

Sentiment : Set 26 - Simply Sophisticated (LOTV)

Papers : Hugs & Cuddles (Forever Friends) and Bazzil Cardstock

Embellishments : Mixed Bloom Set (Wild Orchid Crafts), Ribbon (craft stash), Charm (The Hobby House) and Rhinestones (craft stash)

Tools : Circle Die (Spellbinders), 6002/0147 (Joy Crafts)

Please pop over to the challenge blog to find more inspiration from the talented design team. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

J & C Creations Challenge : Something New/Something Old (New - Joy Die/Old - Forever Friends Paper)
Pretty Little Ribbons : Challenge #18 - Flowers & Ribbons
Inky Chicks : Challenge #1 - Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge : Week 190 - Flower Power

Have a great day wherever you are and stay safe and warm.  We got about six inches of snow and, according to the weatherman, there is more expected tonight/early tomorrow.  (Might be a fun trip to work tomorrow morning!!)

Ready Teddy Go Challenge - Something New

Good morning and

Wishing you all the best for the coming year. 

It's time for a brand new challenge over at Ready Teddy Go and as it's the start of a brand new year, we would like to see your creations which celebrate . . .

"Something New"

(It could be a new job, a new baby, new home or even a new stamp, etc)

This month's sponsor is My Mum's Craft Shop who are offering the winner a £10 voucher to spend in their shop. 

I've opted for 'new job' for my DT card.

Stamps : Telephone Ted and Set 30 - Vintage Sentiments Occasions (LOTV)

Medium : Copics

Papers : Petal Fresh (Nitwits) and Bazzil Cardstock

Tools :   Border Die (Joy), Circle and Classic Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders)

Embellishments : Carnation, Roses and Rosebuds (Wild Orchid Crafts) and Rinestones

Hop on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge Blog to see some more inspiration from the rest of the DT, you won't be disappointed. 
I would like to entry the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies :  Something New
Wild Orchid Challenge : Challenge 66 - Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland : New Beginnings

Ready Teddy Go Challenge - Brown, Pink & Cream

Good evening

Hope the new week has begun well for you. 

I got a lovely surprise last week - I was invited to join the Ready Teddy Go Challenge Design Team.  I would just like to say a huge "Thank You" to the team for making me feel so welcome.  I am excited to be working with a very talented team.

This month's challenge over at Ready Teddy Go has a colour theme.

"Challenge #15 - Brown, Pink and Cream"

All you need to do is make a card with a Teddy Bear as the main image and follow this month's theme and use Pink, Brown and Cream.

The sponsor for this month is the fantastic Torico of Birdie Brown who is offering the lucky winner the choice of 3 digital images from her Etsy shop.

 

and here's my card

Image - Patchwork Daisy by LOTV

Background Papers - Craftwork Cards

Flowers - Roses, Chrysanthemums & Cherry Blossoms from Wild Orchid Crafts

Leaves - Cheery Lynn Die

Ribbon & Rhinestones - My craft stash 

 

Go on over to the Ready Teddy Go Challenge to see what the rest of the DT have come up with, you won't be disappointed.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp : Anything Goes
Wild Orchid Crafts : Week 60 - Anything Goes

That's it from me - have a good week.

You Keep Me Hangin On

Good morning

It's Friday, the weekend is almost here and I've got the day off work - what could be better. 

Firstly I would like to welcome my new followers - I hope you enjoy visiting my little blog. 

For today's card I've used the gorgeous image "Fluffy Hanging in There" by Wee Stamps. 

I've used copics to colour the image and the papers are from the paper pad "Up Up & Away" by First Edition.

Embellishments include flowers from The Hobby House and Wild Orchid Crafts, ribbon and pearls from my craft stash. 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog : Week 173 - Inspired by a Song (You Keep Me Hangin On by The Supremes)
Stampin' for the Weedend : Feeling Floral
Papertake Weekly Challenge : Sketch #72 or Another Sketchie Free for All (I picked Sketch #35)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts - Anything Goes

That's it from me - I'd better go and do some housework.        

Winter Fairy

Hello

I have another Christmas card to share with you today and it uses one of the new LOTV Christmas Stamps called "Winter Fairy" - isn't she just so cute!

I've coloured her with Copic pens and used lots of glitter.  For the fur trim on her skirt I used some white fun flock which I got free with a craft magazine.

The papers are from Wild Rose Studio "Xmas Bella". 

The die cut behind the image is a Marianne die.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The other embellishments - lace, ribbon and pearl gems are from my craft stash.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies : Embellishment Bingo (Pearls, Lace, Glitter)
Winter Wonderland : Lilac and Lace
J & C Challenge : Cute Christmas
Cute Card Thursday :  Challenge 234 - Christmas in September
Penny Black & More : Early Christmas Makes (2nd Entry)

Thank you for your comments and hope the rest of the week is a good one for you.  

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Good evening or should that be good morning!!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland is this week's theme over at the Winter Wonderland Challenge and this is my effort

The image is Shine a Light from LOTV which has been coloured with Copic pens then cut out.  The Winter Scene is a digi image from Make It Crafty (Simple Winter Scene) which I printed onto card then coloured, again using Copics.  Both the image and scene have been given the glitter treatment (my husband commented that the living room and myself had also been given the glitter treatment !). 

The papers are At Christmas Time by Papermania. 

The poinsettias are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon and rhinestones are from my craft stash.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Winter Wonderland : Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Right I'm off to bed now otherwise I won't be getting up for work.  Take care and have a good day.

Thank You Take Two

Hello

Isn't it typical, the weather here today has been gorgeous and where have I been - at work!

I'm back with another thank you card.  This time I've used two of the images from Present Trio by LOTV.

 
The images have been coloured using Copic pens and then cut and matted with my Spellbinders Nestibilities.  The paper is Hoppyhearts by Nitwits. 

The edges have been distressed (well my attempt at distressing) using Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Faded Jeans.  I'm not very good at distressing, its out of my comfort zone.  I think I am too heavy handed and usually end up with a mess!! This is one of my better attempts the others ended up in the bin.

The sentiment is from LOTV which has been stamped onto a Whimsy die cut.   The flowers are sweetheart blossoms from Wild Orchrid Crafts. 

I would like to entre the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies : Anything but a Square
J & C Creations Challenge : August Challenge - Something a Little Different
Allsorts Challenge : Week 170 - Anything but Square

That's all from me.  Thanks for looking and for any comments that you leave - they are much appreciated. 

Three Little Bears

Good evening

Are you enjoying the Olympics so far?  I am and have watched some sports for the first time like volley ball and beach volley ball.  While watching the swimming last night I made this card. 

I love all the LOTV stamps, but this stamp (Posy Trio) has to be one of my favourites as it's so versatle.  I have coloured the image with Copic pens and added a touch of pencil. 
It's been ages since I used a DL size card, but I thought this image would look good on it.  The paper I have had for ages (sorry don't remember what it's called) and its been layed onto some Bazzil cardstock.  A x-cut punch has been used along one side. 

I've embellished the card with flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts (Cherry Blossom, Sweetheart Blossom and Roses), rhinestones and punched butterflies.  In the centre of the stamped flowers I have put very small rhinestones. 

The sentiment is from Craftwork cards. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Wild Orchid Crafts : Challenge 55 - Round in Circles
Ready-Teddy-Go Challenge : Challenge #13 - Anything Goes

Hope the rest of the week is good for you. 

There's a Buzz in the Air

Hi there, hope everyone is well.

Today's card features another image from Penny Black - Buzz in the Air.  I just love these cute hedgehogs. 

I have coloured the image with Copic pens and followed the Papertake Weekly Challenge sketch for the layout. 

The papers are from the Nitwit Collection - Gratitude.  The flowers and metal corner are from Wild Orchid Craft and the metal butterfly is from my craft stash.  I have also added a metal brad in the middle of the chrysanthemum.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly Challenge : Sketch #69
Penny Black Saturday Challenge : Week 208 - Hot Metal
Penny Black and More : Summer Blooms
Allsorts Challenge Blog : Week 161 : In Blooms
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge : Challenge #139 : Show Us Your Metal

Hope you have a good week.  Lets hope this week's weather is not as bad as it was last week - I don't think I've seen it rain as hard as it did here on Thursday.