Butterfly Kisses

As promised yesterday (technically today as this is a scheduled post cos I'm at work!), I'm back with another of the cards I made in my lil session. I had a really good time and felt like I was really enjoying my crafting for the first time in ages. Hopefully this will continue!

I got this gorgeous Penny Black Stamp "Gentlest Kiss" at Ally Pally and it was a half price bargain! It's the first time he's been inked up, I can't believe it's taken me over a month to do it! He's been coloured with copics before being cut out with nesties. The card stock is Core'dinations and the DP is another Pink Petticoat download. The Doily Lace MSBP has made yet another appearance, I can't get tired of using this punch but I do think I need more to my paltry collection of 3! I've finished off with some Wild Orchid Craft flowers, gems and a Woodware sentiment.
A close up of this adorable bear.

One of the challenges I am entering this into is the Creative Card Crew sketch, but I've noticed a slight deviation from it, I hope you still find it acceptable.

I am also entering this into the following challenges;

Penny Black Saturday -Flowers

The ABC Challenge - U for Unused Stash

Cute Card Thursday - Someone Special

CCEE Stampers - Nursery Rhyme for inspiration - I've used Teddy Bears Picnic

Allsorts Challenge - Birthdays

Thank you for stopping by again and for the lovely comments you leave, they are all greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Sweet Lil Thomas, with love!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS MY SECOND POST OF THE DAY

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MY JUST CUTE BEARS DT CARD

It's almost unheard of these days for me to post twice in one day! Well I have to say I've had a bit of a craft fest and made 4 cards! I'll spread them out for you, although one of them is my DT card for next week.

I spent yesterday having a look at what challenges there currently are out there and found a few that I fancied having a go at.

I've had this adorable Thomas stamps from LOTV since they were released and can't believe that I've not inked him up yet! He's just a sweetheart isn't he?! He's been coloured with copics and I've also added some stickles to his whiskers and glossy accents to his little posy of flowers although they don't show up very well in the photo. I've used one of my fav shades of Core'dinations CS (exotic orchid) and the DP is a Pink Petticoat download. I've also not used these flowers since I received them from Wild Orchid Crafts so thought they would go perfectly with the DP & CS. It's been finished off with my Doily Lace MSBP and a sentiment from Woodware.

Isn't he cute?! You can just about see the stickles on his whiskers but the glossy accents still doesn't want to show. It's their, honest!

This cards has been made to fit a few challenges, as follows;

Lili of the Valley - Sketch by Bev
Papertake Weekly - Shiny, Sparkly & Special
ABC Challenge - U for Unused Stash
Cute Card Thursday - Someone Special (I do have another card made for this challenge too, hope that's allowed!)

Thank you for stopping by again and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

You're a Big Sister!

I've been enjoying the long break as work has been really hectic still. It's been so hectic that I forgot to photograph the little Easter treats that I made for some of my lovely work colleagues. I made them some lovely little milk carton boxes and filled them with a mixture of different eggs.

The last card I posted was the baby boy card. When my sister requested it, I decided that I would also make a card for the soon to be big sister so that she wouldn't feel left out. She's just turned 4 so I knew it had to be a cute Magonlia image that I used.

As with all little girls, it had to be pink and I used my favourite Bazzill pale pink. I really need to get some more of this! The white background has been embossed with little hearts using the Love Language CB folder and the patterned paper is from a Forever Friends paper pack. The image has been coloured with copics. The ribbon is from my stash, the sentiment is PC generated and cut out using label nestie tags. I have finished off with some dew drops round the image.

I am fairly pleased with this image, although I am aware of some shading inaccuracies. The lovely Liza has been very kind in giving me some tips and advice on how to improve. I would also like to thank the lovely Dawny too who has also been very helpful

I have decided to enter this card into this weeks Papertake Weekly Challenge as this is an Open Theme and Cute Card Thursday which is So Egg-citing (or an Oval Shape

Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Happy Mother's Day

I needed to make another Mother's Day card for my mum as my Just Cute Bears challenge card is for my MIL.

I used one of my Popcorn stamps from the Thanks a Bunch set. This stamp is so cute and I had a great time colouring it with my copics. I actually think it looks okay. The base is made up of Core'dinations CS and Daisy & Dandelion backing paper. The finishing touches are a CWC oval and some ribbon.

It's a simpe card, just what I need to try and get my mojo back. I really like the zesty colours.

I'm going to enter this in the following challenges:

Cupcake Craft Challenges - Flower Power

Cute Card Thursday -Celebrations (I think mother's day is a celebration)

Thank you for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Popcorn Bear Birthday

I'm sorry I've not posted much recently but I've been working on this card for a few days now and it's finally ready to show!

All the elements have been taken from the Popcorn Bear Floral/Birthday CD's and the cardstock I've used has all come from Crafters Companion bumper kits.

I apologise now for the number of photos!

This is the first large card that I have ever made and I'm really proud of it! It's for my sister-in-laws birthday which is the middle of September.

I'm also going to enter this into this weeks Cute Card Thursday Challenge which is Lazy Days and using summery inspired products.

I hope everyone is keeping well. I promise to try and get round everyone's blogs soon. Thanks for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Cute Mojo Monday

I was dreaming about cards last night and so wished I could've stayed at home to make them but, alas, work called! However, once home I was straight in my craft room and whipped up this cutie! I recently purchased the exclusive Forever Friends stamps from The Glitter Pot and they are just gorgeous so had to ink one up. After my comment yesterday about not starting my Christmas cards, I knew which one I would use first.

This card fits the Cute Card Thursday challenge - Xmas in July and I've used this weeks Mojo Monday sketch.

Supplies

Stamps: Santa - Forever Friends, Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

CS & DP: Papermania, SU! Whisper White & Doodlebug,

Tools: Circle & Pinking Nestabilites;

Embellishments: Ho! Ho! Ho! ribbon - Papermania

I left the bow off the card as it hid the ribbon which I thought suited the image and I didn't think it was right on a Christmas card. In hindsight I guess I could've cut out a snowflake to put in it's place. I hope it's still acceptable for the sketch challenged

Hopefully this is the first of many Christmas cards now! I'm off to finish my book now, not many pages left. I'm reading The Kite Runner and would recommend to any of you out there that have not read it. It's a very powerful and emotional read.

I hope you are all enjoying the rest of your evening and thank you for stopping by. Any comments you leave are much appreciated.

xx :0)

CCT 68 - Thank You Miss

Okay, so I'm a bit later than I originally said I would be in posting, but you know what they say, all good things come to those who wait!! I'm going to have a few posts for you today as I've finally got round to photographing some bits that I've made for tomorrow.

I was very lucky that this weeks Cute Card Thursday Challenge was to make a Thank You card for a teacher! This one I've made is similar to the others that I posted last week, but equally as cute I hope!


I've again used the sweet sheep from the Elzybells clear set as I think he is perfect for this sentiment.

Supplies

Stamp: From Me to Ewe - Elzybells; Ink: Memento TB, Copics;

CS: Papermania, CWC & SU!; Tools: D'vine Swirls CB Folder, Oval Nestabilities, Tag Nestabilities

Embellishments: Sentiment - PC Generated, Ribbon - Meiflower

I hope you like it as much as I do. Thanks for stopping by and for any comments you leave, they are much appreciated.

xx :0)

CCT 62 - Bit O'Bling

This weeks challenge over on Cute Card Thursday is Bit O'Bling. All you need is to have some form of bling (gems, jewels etc) somewhere on your card.

I was asked by a colleague at work to may an anniversary card for her friends and I immediately knew what I wanted to do. Some of you may recognise the layout for a previous card I made, but I just love the layout and style for a romantic card. I thing you'll be able to spot the bling!!

Supplies:

Stamps: You're a Treasure - Penny Black; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

CS: Papermania; Tools: Love Language CB folder, Circle Nestabilities, PC

Embellishments: Ribbon and Ribbon Slider - Wild Orchid Crafts, Gems - Papermania

My colleague is fast becoming my biggest customer as she asks me for every card at the moment! In fact, I've already got a list for more in the future. It's certainly helped with confidence in my cards that people really do want to pay me for them.

I'm so glad it's Friday tomorrow as, even though it's been a short week work-wise, it's felt like such a long week!! Bozzy has to go back to the vets on Saturday to have a blood test to check his thyroid levels and see whether his medication needs adjusting. I've been telling him all about it, but he looks at me like I'm mad!

I hope everyone is having a good week. Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are much appreciated.

xx :0)

SC224 and Cute Card Thursday

I can't believe it's the last day of my time off work! This time last week I was thinking I had ages to go and now it's only the weekend before going back to the madness of work!

I've been looking on Splitcoaststampers again today and liked the look of this weeks sketch challenge - SC224. As it's my mum's birthday on Sunday, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to test it, and my new nesties, out.

Products used:

Stamp - Lazy Days - Penny Black, coloured with Copics

Embossing Folder - Love Language

Nestabilities - Label 1

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Ribbon - Stash

As the cute hedgehog is holding a flower, I think this also qualifies for this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge which is Floral Fantasy.

I hope everyone is having a good day. Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

CCT 49 - Animal Magic

This weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is Animal Magic. All you need to do is include an animal somewhere on your card.

This challenge came at the right time as I've been making a card for my husband Jon who's off to Wolverhampton for a few days on a course. I wanted to make him a card that I could sneak into his holdall to find when he reaches the hotel. (I hope he doesn't decide to take a quick peek on my blog!). I've used the fab S-moo-ches set by Elzybells! This was part of their Valentine's release but can be used throughout the year. The image has been stamped and coloured with copics before being mounted onto blue bazzill cs. The base is made up of the same blue cs and white cs that has been embossed using the swiss dots folder. I've added some pale blue ribbon and a heart ribbon slider before mounting to a white card blank. The sentiment is also part of this set. I've finished off with 3 heart gemstones. I included the sentiment "I love ya, that's no bull" on the inside.

I hope he likes it. We're not apart that often so I know I'm going to miss him like crazy. He'll be gone two nights and that will feel like forever. At least I won't feel guilty for spending ages in my craft room or blog hopping!!

Hope everyone has had another enjoyable weekend and thank you for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

CCT 45 - Valentines!

It's been a while since I participated in the Cute Card Thursday Challenge, but I thought I'd give it a go.

This weeks challenge is to make a Valentines card or gift. Well, as you know, I've been in Valentines mode for the last couple of weeks, so this wasn't too difficult for me!

I've used a gorgeous Forever Friends stamps which has been coloured with copics and mounted onto red cs. The base is made up of the same red cs and a white layer which has been partially embossed with the swiss dots embossing folder. I have then added so red satin ribbon and a heart ribbon slider (which I've put on back to front!) and finished off with some red heart gems.

I have to admit to really loving this card. I just wish I hadn't shown it to my DH as I could've then used this as my Valentines card to him! The thing is though he always wants to see what I've been creating!

Thanks for stopping by and any any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

xx :0)

Friday Sketch #4

I have finally been brave enough to take part in the Friday Sketchers challenge! It's week number 4 and this weeks sketch has been provided by Heidi.

Edited to say that I have just realised that this card also qualifies for this weeks Cute Card Thursday Challenge as the task was to use patterned paper.

I have used one of my favourite Penny Black stamps, Lazy Days. The backing paper is from Papermania and is the Amethyst Fusion Creative Tones set. The flowers are from Prima and the sentiment is from Hero Arts.

I'm looking forward to my "Lazy Days" soon. Jon and I will be off to Skiathos is just under 4 weeks and I can't wait!! It's our 4th year going there and we just love it. The people are fantastic and the food is out of this world.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend.

xx :0)

CCT #9 - Gems & Jewels

This week our challenge is to use gems or jewels on your card, it's as easy as that!

I used this gorgeous PB stamp which I watercoloured and cut out using my nestabilities. Not sure if you can see due to the poor quality of the photo, but the red card has been embossed using the Swiss Dots embossing folder and I have added a strip of white starburst card across the middle which has a heart gem on each side. The sentiment is from CWC.

Cute Card Thursday - A Girl Thing

This weeks CCT challenge was A Girl Thing, after the male cards of last week. I didn't intentionally make this card for the challenge, but after looking at it decided that it would qualify.

I've used one of my Tilda stamps which has been watercoloured and matted and layered onto lilac then blue bazzil cs. The paper is part of the Amythest Infusion Creative Tones by Papermania and the flower is a Prima.

Mojo Monday #32/ Cute Card Thursday

After seeing the great card on Claudia's using the Poetic Artistry Mojo Monday #32 sketch I thought I'd give it a go!

I have adapted it for a 15cm square card, so I hope it still looks ok.

I've also combined this card for the Cute Card Thursday challenge which is "Things with Wings"!

I hadn't used my PB Duckling stamp for a while, so this challenge was the perfect excuse to ink him up again! I coloured the image using my Whispers pens. He was cut and mounted using the square and scallop square nestabilites. The paper is from the DCWV Spring Paper Stack and the CS is bazzill. The flower was from some PIF candy I received from Michelle.

Papertake Challenge/Cute Card Thursday 3

I decided that I would be brave and try the Papertake Challenge for the first time as I feel that I need to be pushing myself more in my card making. Katharina provided the brilliant sketch for this weeks challenge.

I got to use some more omy new stash on this card with the Papermania backing paper and the Woodware ribbon brad, along with the magnolia stamp. The image has been watercoloured and I have used some Stickles glitter glue on the wings.

This card also qualifies for this weeks Cute Card Thursday Challenge.

As we had 'All Creatures Great and Small' as our challenge last week, we think it's only fair to have 'People' as the theme for this week. Any people image is fine, it could be Magnolias, Bellas, Nellies, Lolas or any others.

I hope you are all having a good weekend!

xx :0)