Thinking of You

Hello,

Now we're officially in autumn, I can let out a huge yipppppeeeeeeee!!!!

I'm not a lover of the hot, humid, summer days and its so nice to have the darker evenings so that I can close the curtains and snuggle up in front of the TV with a hot cuppa.

Today's card is one that I made for my SIL and BIL. My BIL was involved in a horrendous motorbike accident in Spain as a result of suffering from a Haemorrhagic stroke whilst at the controls of his motorbike and I wanted to send them both a card to let them know they were in our thoughts. You'll have to excuse the picture quality, I just couldn't get a decent photograph no matter how hard I tried!

Digital Image: DigiStamp Boutique (Sketchy Flowers)

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Gingham)

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearl Ribbon slider and Pearls from my craft stash

Tools: Nestabilities, Die-namics (Fishtail Flag Stax)

Sentiment:Created on the computer using 'Calamity Jane' font

Hello Sweet Baby

Morning all,

Just a quick little card to share with you today using another pre-coloured image from LOTV.  I always seeme to 'quick cards' these days which is why these art pads are a life saver!

Pre-coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Set 12 Toddlers)

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Gingham)

Embellishments: Ribbon and Buttons from my craft stash

Tools: Nestabilites (Circle), Circular Punch

Sentiment: Personalised name created on the computer using 'Teen Light' font and TLC (freebie)

Baby Shower Card

Morning all,

It’s definitely baby season…I’ve been asked to make so many new baby and baby shower cards recently…it’s enough to turn me off blue and pink forever!

This is my latest offering…a baby shower card for my friends DIL…her baby boy is due in July and I’ve also made her a nappy cake to give as a present…nappy cake pictures to follow soon!

Digital Image: Found on my computer (might be PC Crafter who are no longer trading)

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Blue Gingham) and Bella Gypsy (Just Add Sprinkles)

Embellishments: Ribbon and Pearls from my craft stash

Tools: Memory Box Die (Baby Clothes), Circular Punch

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'Constantia' font

Birthday Cake!

Morning all,

Hope you're having a good week so far. It's been pretty chilly here but sadly we've not had any snow yet, so no chance for handbrake doughnuts in the snow. I'm hopeful we'll get some next time round if we're lucky!

I spotted this scrummy cake digi over at the DigiStamp Boutique and just had to have it for a birthday card I needed to make for this week. I've used Promarkers to colour and thought I'd make a step card, with the die I bought last year, but haven't used nearly as often I should.

Now if only I had a cake like this to eat now...I'd be a very happy bunny!

Digital Image & Sentiment: DigiStamp Boutique (Love Cake Set)

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Gingham), Stripe Paper from my scrap drawer

Colouring Medium: Promarkers & Smooth White Card

Card Stock: White Hammered card from Hobbycraft

Embellishments: Ribbon, Peral Ribbon Slider and Ribbon from my craft stash

Tools: Cheery Lynn Designs (Step Card #1 Die)

Little Miss Muffet Super Saturday Freebie

Good morning everyone, hold on to your halloween hats as the weather is going to be wild and windy this weekend! I'm looking forward to the clocks going back though...an extra hour in bed...oh yeah!

It's Super Saturday over at Little Miss Muffet Stamps which means there's a show-stopper rubber stamp available at a special price...in fact there are 2 this week and there's also this weeks freebie which is the Jack O' Lantern image that I've used on my Halloween treat bag.  You'll find him and the show stopper stamps in the LMMS store

There's also a huge sale in the shop with over 100 images that are retiring! Barbara has reached a temporary limit in her current database and thought it was the perfect opportunity to "clean house!" Don't miss this opportunity to grab your favorite rubber and digi stamps before they're gone!! Click HEREto begin shopping...

Digital Image: Little Miss Muffet Stamps (Jack O Lantern Freebie )

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Halloween Freebie 05)

Colouring Medium: Promarkers & Smooth White Card

Card Stock: The Range (Black)

Embellishments: Card Candy from my Stash

Tools: Die-namics (Simply Scallops Medium), Memory Box Die (Frangia Bouquet) and Nestabilities

Sentiment: Created on the Computer

Little Miss Muffet #72...Spooktacular

Oh dear, I can't believe its been over a week since I last posted on my blog and huge apologies for not coming round to visit your blogs this week. I've been feeling a bit rough and blogging/crafting has been the last thing on my mind!

I also owe my teamies an apology over at Little Miss Muffet fot not posting my Spooky creation yesterday...the new challenge theme is SPOOKTACULAR which means there's lots of spooky halloween fun going on! You can check out all the details on the challenge blog and I have to say I really enjoyed making this little treat bag even though I haven't been able to scoff any of the sweets yet!

Digital Image: Little Miss Muffet (Skull and Crossbow Pirate - Current Freebie)

Digital Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs (Halloween Freebie 01)

Colouring Medium: Promarkers & Smooth White Card

Card Stock: The Range (Black)

Embellishments: Pearls & Ric Rac from my craft stash

Tools: Poppy Stamps Simple Banner Die, Die-namics (Simply Scallops Medium), Nestabilities

Sentiments: Created on the Computer

A Gem of a Challenge # 51...Kraft At Christmas

Morning everyone, I don't want to ruin things so early in the morning but the sun is shining...waahaay! I hope you all have a fab weekend!

Today's card is for A Gem of a Challenge and our lovely Jenny has chosen the theme which is KRAFT AT CHRISTMAS! I really struggled with this one as I just don't do Christmas in July, August, September or any other month that doesn't start with 'D' lol! There's some fab inspiration over on the challenge blog so pop over for a peek if you have a spare 5 mins.

Digital Image: Pink Gem (Rudy Reindeer)
Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs Freebie
Colouring Medium: Promarkers
Card Stock: SU! Crumb Cake
Embellishments: Ribbon (Ebay), Button & Card Candy from my Craft Stash!
Tools: Nestabilities & MS Snowflake Punch

18th Birthday Fairy

Hey de ho, hope you're all OK and the week has been good to you so far...I've definitely got water logged wellies and web feet and the poor garden looks battered with all the rain...at least the grass is green lol!

James' girlfriend celebrated her 18th birthday yesterday (Happy Birthday Codie) and this is his card to her. The only brief was that it had to have a fairy on it and he also chose these rather cute patchwork papers. There's loads of stickles on the card but due to the bad lighting (courtesy of the weather) it doesn't really show very well.

Image: Lily of the Valley Outlet Store (Garden Fairies)
Digital Papers: Bearly Mine Designs Freebie
Card Stock: SU! Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Lace, Ribbon & Flowers from my Craft Stash!
Sentiment: Created on the Computer

CES Challenge 74...Blues & Creams

Morning me lovelies, I hope you've all had a fab week...the weather has been amazing here the last couple of days and it has felt so much like spring! Long may it last I say!

We have a lovely new challenge for you over at CES Challenges...we had some fab entries for last weeks challenge and you can find the winner and Top 3 over on the challenge blog. This weeks challenge has been chosen by the lovely Julie and she wants us to use BLUES & CREAMS!

The girls have created some stunning cards, so if you need any inspiration for this challenge pop over to the challenge blog for a peek...we hope you have fun with this challenge and we look forward to seeing your entries!

This weeks prize is a £10 voucher (excl P&P) to spend over at Crafty Emma's Store

I'm entering this card into this weeks I ♥ Promarkers Challenge (#105)...Time (Tea Time)

Image: LOTV Pre-Coloured Die-Cut
Design Papers: Bearly Mine Designs
Card Stock: SU! Pacific Point
Embellishments: Ribbons & Lace from my Craft Stash, Blue Button, Doily (coloured with Vanilla Promarker), Blue & White Hydrangea Petals and Mini Blossoms from Crafty Emma's Store
Tools: Martha Stewart Border Punch
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards Birthday Messages