92nd Birthday Card

Good morning,

Although I don't really make any new year resolutions, one thing I have promised myself is that I will try to post at least one card a week on my blog, so here goes...

I made this card for my husbands Aunty who recently turned 92! I opted for a pre-coloured image and this gorgeous Die'sire die I bought last year but have not used until now..shameful that it's been stuck in a drawer and not seen the light of day until now (I'm rolling my eyes).

Pre-coloured Image: Lily of The Valley Art Pad (Set 27 - Beautiful Blooms)

Design Papers: First Edition (Pretty Posy)

Embellishments: White satin ribbon and Stickles (Stardust) from my craft stash

Tools: Die'Sire Create a Card Die (Ornate Lattice), Nestabilities, Sizzix Die (Scalloped Circle)

Sentiment: Docrafts Papermania (All Occasion Glittered Sentiments)

Passion for Promarkers #367...Halloween/Halloween Colours

Good morning,

It's time to share new challenge details for Passion for Promarkers and this weeks theme is...

HALLOWEEN/HALLOWEEN COLOURS

This weeks wonderful sponsor is

and they are offering a £10 voucher to spend in their online store

Digital Image: Lily of the Valley (James Big Signs)

Colouring Medium: Promarkers & Smooth White Card

Embellishments: Twine from my craft stash

Tools: Xcut A6 Embossing Folder (Quilting)

3rd Birthday Card

Hello everyone,

By the time this has posted we will jet setting our way towards Paris for a weeks holiday...I'm more than ready for a break away from work and the normal trials and tribulations of everyday life. Fingers crossed we get some nice weather whilst we're there!

This is a 3rd birthday card I recently made using another pre-coloured image from LOTV. Apologies for the poor photo quality, I'm getting used to a new camera and still haven't quite worked out what settings work for me and which ones don't.

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley (Set 20 Pretty Girls)

Design Papers: Nitwit Collections (Dress Shoppe)

Card Stock: SU! (Crumb Cake)

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls and Stickles (Stardust) from my craft stash

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

Name: 'Lilly' created using Teresa Collins Designs - Matchbook Alpha Stickers

1st Birthday Card

Happy Saturday everyone,

Hope you have a good one whatever you may be up to!

I have a 1st birthday card to share with you today and I thought I'd try a completely different colour combination to tie in with one of the pre-coloured bunny images from LOTV.  I love these little bottlecap letters and numbers...they're the perfect size for personalising cards like this.

Pre-Coloured Image: Lili of the Valley (Cute Squares Mixed Bunnies)

Design Papers: Stampin Up! (Love Blossoms - heart paper), stripe and plain paper from my scrap drawer

Card Stock: SU! (Crumb Cake)

Embellishments: Ribbon and Liquid Pearls (Platinum Pearl) from my craft stash

Tools: Die-Namics Bottlecap Letters and By The Numbers Dies. Nestabilities (Lacey Circles) and Circle Punch

Sentiment: DigiStamp Boutique (Simply Teddy Birthdays 2)

Get Well Soon

Good morning,

I made this card for a work colleague who has been off work poorly recently and I hope it helped cheer her up a bit. Got to love these pre-coloured Lili of The Valley Art Pads...I can't get enough of them recently.

Pre-coloured Image: Lili of the Valley (Set 27 Beautiful Blooms)

Design Papers: First Edition (Pretty Posy)

Card Stock: SU! (Soft Sky)

Embellishments: Doily, Ribbon, Pearls and Stickles (Stardust) from my craft stash

Tools: Nestabilities (Labels 18 - Soft Sky mat cut by hand), Quickcutz Corner Die

Sentiment: 'Get Well Soon' stamped using an old Elzybells sentiment stamp

Kelly 21st Birthday

Good morning,

I'm sharing a little card today that I recently made for my son's girlfriend Kelly for her 21st birthday. I couldn't resist this adorable little Patch image from one of my LOTV art pads...Kelly loves dogs so he was the perfect choice to go on her card!

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Jack, Patch & Puss)

Embellishments: Gingham Ribbon, Stickles (Stardust) & Gems from my craft stash

Tools: Embossilicious Folder (Florabunda), Die-Namics Die (By The Numbers), Scalloped Circle Nestabilities

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'Tempus Sans ITC' font

1st Birthday Card

Good morning,

Hope you all had a wonderful easter weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the longer weekend break away from work, its just a shame that we only had one nice day of dry weather. We did manage to cut the grass and tidy the garden up a bit on Good Friday so at least we were able to tick something off our list!

I'm sharing a card today that I recently made for a 1st birthday...I know I've said it before but pre-coloured images are a god send when you need a quick card and I adore these little critters from one of the Lily of the Valley art pads...they're so cute!

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley (Art Pad Jack, Patch & Puss)

Digital Design Papers: Scraps from my stash

Card Stock: SU! (Brilliant Blue)

Embellishments: Ribbon from my craft stash

Tools: Die-Namics Bottlecap Numbers & Letters (My Mums Craft Shop), Circle Punch

Sentiment: Lily of The Valley (Art Pad Set 8 General Sentiments)

Florence...1st Birthday Card

Good morning,

Brrr...its very chilly here today even though the sun is shining. We had a very hectic few days last week preparing for a mini break to visit family in Scotland. We had a wonderful few days even though it was extremely cold. We arrived home to no heating or hot water last night but thankfully hubby managed to sort it out and we're defrosting now.

I haven't managed to visit any blogs over the last week or so but I hope to rectify that over the next couple of days.

I made this card recently for a little girl who is celebrating her 1st birthday...I couldn't resist using a bit of gingham with one of these adorable pre-coloured images from Lily of the Valley.

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley (Art Pad 20 - Pretty Girls)

Digital Design Papers: DigiBonbons (Diagonal Bold Gingham and Brights Small Chevron)

Card Stock: SU! (Daffodil Delight)

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls, Heart Button and Stickles (Stardust) from my craft stash

Tools: Martha Stewart Border Punch

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'DK Crayon Crumble' 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)

Sweet Peas

Good afternoon,

We have typical wet and rainy bank holiday weather here today which means it will be an indoor kind of day catching up on the ironing and maybe a bit of crafting later if I feel like it!

What better way to brighten up a dull day than with a really pretty bouquet of colourful Sweet Peas!  Love these pre-coloured images from LOTV, they're so quick and easy to use!

We've just returned from a short break in Paris. The weather was amazing apart from Thursday when it rained solidly all day, but it didn't ruin things for us as we took the opportunity to get in a bit of retail therapy down the Champs Elysees. Sophie was in her element and her eyes were on stalks when we paid a visit to the Louis Vuitton shop. We didn't buy anything but it was still a great experience to window shop and dream a little...big sigh!

Here are a few piccy's of our trip...

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Set 3 Wild Flowers)

Digital Design Papers: DigiBonbons (Diagonal Bold Gingham)

Card Stock: SU! (Concord Crush)

Embellishments: Lace Ribbon, Doily and Stickles (Stardust) from my craft stash

Tools: Nastabilities (Labels 1)

Sentiment: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Set 8 General Sentiments)

1st Birthday Card

Good morning,

A quickie card to share with you today using one of the pre-coloured images from a Lily of the Valley art pad.  I love these, they're uber cute and perfect when a card is required at short notice!

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

Digital Design Papers: Paper Creator (Will This Help?)

Embellishments: Button from my craft stash (Favorite Findings)

Tools: Die-Namics Die (By The Numbers)

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'DK Crayon Crumble' font

Engagement Card

Good morning,

I hope you’ve all had a good start to the week, we've had rain and the weather has been pretty naff despite summer being declared official over the weekend!

I'm sharing an Engagement card I recently made. I couldn't resist these rather cute little critters from one of the LOTV art pads. I bought these pads a while ago but only found them recently when I was looking for something else. I love finding hidden treasures when I least expect to, its like having new craft stash to play with all over again!

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Jack, Patch & Puss)

Digital Design Papers: Melstampz (Tiny White Stamped Hearts)

Card Stock: SU! (Real Red)

Embellishments: Ribbons and Doilies from my craft stash

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'Tempus Sans ITC' font

Sympathy Card

Good morning,

It looks like summer has finally arrived in the UK!  Well at least for yesterday and today anyway.  Hopefully it will last going into the weekend as I feel some much need relaxing is required...in the garden...in the hammock! Oh yes, coz that's how I roll!

My hubby's cousin sadly passed away recently and this is the card I made for her daughter and family. I absolutely love these Lily of the Valley art pads, they're so versatile and perfect when you need to quickly pop a card in the post.

The gingham ribbon is navy and white but for some reason in this photo it looks black and white...bizarre!  I'm blaming my computer screen and not my photography skills!

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Art Pad (Set 3 Wild Flowers)

Digital Design Papers: (Freebie Download)

Card Stock: SU! (Eggplant)

Embellishments: Gingham Ribbon and Pearls from my craft stash

Tools: Embossalicious (Floral Fenzy)

Sentiment: Created on the computer using (Freestyle Script) font

60th Birthday Card (#1)

Morning you lovely lot, it's beautifully sunny here today and we are off out shortly to Southend-on-Sea for the day. I think Sophie and her friend Darcie will be spending most of the day in Adventure Island whilst I sit down and relax with a book and a coffee (or two).

I've really not been in the mood for crafting recently so I thought I'd share this card I made a while a go but just haven't got round to posting yet. One of my work buddies asked me for a 60th Birthday card and I thought I'd take the plunge and dive into a LOTV Art Pad that I bought yonks ago but hadn't used. I love the colours on these flowers and kept the rest of the card fairly CAS as I think the flowers are incredibly pretty!

Pre-coloured Image: Lili of The Valley (Art Pad 3 - Wild Flowers)

Card Stock: SU! (Rose Red)

Embellishments: Polka Dot Ribbon from my craft stash

Tools: Embossilicious Folder (Florabunda), Wooden Number Stamps coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment: Printed on the computer

Little Red Fairy

Good morning to a very wet Saturday morning, beginning to wonder if we'll ever see the sun again!

I made this card earlier on this week...I really love red and white together especially when there's a bit of gingham involved! The image is a pre-coloured square from LOTV but I had to colour over the pink bits with red PM's to tie in with my papers...think I just about got away with it!

Pre-Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Outlet Store (Little Fairies)
Design Papers: Carol Clarke
Colouring Medium: Promarkers
Card Stock: SU! Real Red
Tools: DoCrafts Wooden Number Stamps
Embellishments: Doily, Ribbon & Flowers from my Craft Stash!
Sentiment: TLC

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 80...Swirls & Pearls

HaPpY EaStEr everyone...hope you are having a lovely weekend so far...it was quite sunny here yesterday but the rain is threatening today...fingers crossed it stays dry!

Today brings a new challenge over at CES Challenges and the very talented Vicky has chosen the challenge...PEARLS & SWIRLS...a fab opportunity to go all girly this week after last weeks macho challenge! The girls have created some gorgeous cards and you'll find them all over on the challenge blog!

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

I'm entering my card into the following challenge...
I ♥ Promarkers (#111)...Springtime

Design Papers: First Edition (Spring Drop)
Image: Lily of the Valley Outlet Store ('So Cute' Squares)
Card Stock: SU! Wild Wasabi
Embellishments: Ribbon, & Pearls from my craft stash!
Tools: Memory Spring Border Die
Sentiment: Pebbles Inc Rub-On

Cupcake Craft Challenge 186...Sewing box

Morning all, hope you've had a fab weekend...I was quite lazy this weekend...I've been feeling a tad tired recently so I treated myself to a couple of early nights and late mornings...batteries not quite fully charged, but I'm getting there!

The gorgeous Keeley has chosen this weeks challenge at Cupcake...SEWING BOX...to be more precise...things you might find in your sewing box! I found this gorgeous white broderie anglaise in my sewing box...think it was left over from some bridesmaids dresses I made about 20 years ago lol! The Cupcakes have gone all out for this challenge and they have created some incredibly beautiful cards for your inspiration...check them out over on the challenge blog!

We have two wonderful sponsors this week...
Cuddly Buddly offering a £10 Gift Certificate to spend in their jam packed on-line store and Simon Says Stamp offering a $20 Gift Certificate to spend in their store!

I'm entering this card into the following challenge...
Sketch Saturday...Sketch

Design Papers: Sweet Shoppe Designs (Pretty as a Picture)
Image: Lily of the Valley Outlet Store (Pre-coloured Square-Weddings)
Card Stock: SU! Real Rose
Embellishments: Broderie Anglaise, Flowers and Stickles from my craft stash!
Sentiment: Dymo Machine

CES Challenge # 76...Charmed

Good morning, good morning, I hope everyone has had a good week, if not I hope the weekend will bring better things for you. I'm off out for a girly lunch with my big sis today, Sophie is coming with us and I'm sooooo looking forward to it!

Well, we have a lovely new challenge for you over at CES Challenges today...it's been chosen by my fab teamie Carrie and the theme is CHARMED...yup, we want to see a charm or charms on your projects this week!

We had some fab entries for last weeks flower challenge and you can find the winner and Top 3 over on the challenge blog.

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

Pre-Coloured Image: LOTV Square (Garden Fairies)
Design Papers: Tea House Papers
Card Stock: SU! Rose Red
Embellishments: Doily (coloured with Baby Pink Promarker), Mini Blossoms, Pink Hydrangea Petal, White Carnation Stems all from Crafty Emma's Store. Charm, Ribbon and lace from my Craft Stash!
Sentiment: Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

I'm entering my card into the following challenges...
I ♥ ProMarkers (#107)...Ribbons & Bows
Lili's Little Fairies...Ribbon & Lace

Cupcake Craft Challenge 182...Yellow & Red

Hey ho and away we go...Monday morning and the start of another working week...hope you all have a good week and manage to fit in some crafting along the way!

We have a lovely new challenge for you over at Cupcake today...the theme has been chosen by me and I've gone for a colour challenge...RED & YELLOW! I love these colours together and don't use them often enough...thought this would be a good opportunity to team them together again! The Cupcakes have some fab inspirational makes to show you over on the challenge blog...we hope you have fun with this challenge and we look forward to seeing your entries!

This weeks sponsor is one of our regular monthly sponsors...Simon Says Stamp and they are very generously offering a $20 Gift Certificate to the winner!

Pre Coloured Image: Lily of the Valley Square purchased from Ebay
Design Papers: Basic Grey (June Bug)
Card Stock: SU! Real Red
Embellishments: Raffia Lace, Ribbon, Button & Flowers all from my Craft Stash!
Tools: Circle Punch
Sentiment: Craftwork Cards Birthday Messages