Back with a challenge at last!

Today's post is my entry for the "JCBC's" challenge blog,I loved this clean & simple sketch this time. This is my first post for about 10 days, what a bad blogger! I have not really been in a crafty mood. However today I have sorted out my shed & unpacked a few Promarkers and a "Daisy & Dandelion" kit I treated my self too. I never usually use kits anymore but I am really enjoying making a few cards with decoupage & stickers for a change. I know its cheating,but it can be satisfying getting a few more done when time is short!

Recipe

• Daisy & Dandelion papers,stickers & greeting
• Gold ribbon
• gold bow

Hope you have a nice weekend & hope to get some blog hopping done soon!

xxx

Tilda I missed ya!

Today's post is a card I made yesterday for the Christmas box,this is number 29!!!!!! I used one of my Magnolia's from last years Christmas stamp club. I have not used any Tilda's for ages and I had forgot what a joy to colour they are!!! I must make more use of them, instead of buying more new stamps!!!!! Instead I could buy a few more promarkers ;) I am off now too prepare the kids craft activity at Toddler group, tissue paper flower gardens! xxx

Double Challenge Christening!

Today's card is a Christening card for a friends little boy,it also is my entry for two challenges this week. The first challenge is the "promarker challenge blog" ,the theme this week is polka dots & you were able to use any colours you choose. The Promarkers I mainly used to colour this image were saffron,sandstone & pearl blue. I also used one of the two sketches from the "Sweet Sketch Wednesday" challenge blog,I really enjoyed the simplicity of this sketch. Recipe:

• Papermill card stock
• DCWV paper
• FF image coloured with promarkers
• Prima flowers
• pearls
• Gingham ribbon

Hope you are having a great weekend,we have had a really relaxing time!!!! xxx

21 again!

Today's card is my Brothers 21st birthday card,he is a fishing fan as you can guess! The Daisy & Dandelion stamp was coloured with Promarkers & I also hand stamped the back round. I am enjoying being a bit more creative again with my stamping,instead of just using printed papers all the time. I am also officially tired of Christmas cards for a while, so am looking forward to making a Christening card this weekend. xxx

Scrappy Christmas!

Just a quick post today to show you another one for my Christmas box, was up to 27 Christmas cards last time I counted! My aim is for about 30 by the end of September,then I will be half way there! This card is also my enrty for the "Creative Inspirations" challenge blog,where the theme this week is animals! A nice easy one for me,as I love the cute & cuddly animal images. This card was made using a free stamp from "card making & paper craft" magazine, and scraps from my Christmas papers box. Ribbon off cut and glass beads to embellish. Quick post today as I am getting all my washing & cleaning done today before I go to work tonight. Then I have peace of mind its done for the weekend before my energy has run out! xxx

Snow time!

Today's card is for the "Just Christmas & Birthdays challenge blog". This week it was another great sketch to follow. I was in a snow flake mood as you can see! Recipe:

• DCWV paper
• CB snowflake embossed card
• PB image from "Jolly Holly" clear stamp set coloured with promarkers
• Punched Mirror card snowflakes
• Star gems

Hope you are having a good week. I have the dentists,doctors & then back to work on Wednesday night! Oh well, Cest la vie!

xxx

Floral Fantasy

Today's card is for my MIL's birthday and the "cute card Thursday" challenge. This week the theme was pink & green, a combination I can never resist! I wanted to make a really pretty floral stamped card to go with her floral scented toiletries gift basket. I enjoyed making this card and it was nice to have a change from my usual stamping & colouring in. I enjoyed using the different stamping techniques. Recipe:

• Versamark water mark stamped back round.
• Stamped & embossed silver image
• lace & ribbon from stash
• card stock & adhesive pearls from papermill
• Prima flowers & leaf
• Anita's greeting stamped on ribbon with Stazon

xxxx

Just Because!

Hello,sorry I have not posted much this week. I have not had as much time to craft this week as I would have hoped,despite me having another week off work!

Today's cards are a selection of Christmas cards I have made,not for any challenges, just what I wanted to make. I think have been following too many sketches recently, as I really enjoyed doing what I want for a change.

Got a busy weekend which hopefully includes a trip to Gunwarf so I can restock at Papermill. My two boxes of thick white card have lasted a whole year!

Hope you all have a fab weekend,hope to get some blog hopping done so I can catch up soon.

xxx

Sunflowers

Today's card is for the Housemouse challenge blog,the theme this week was a song title inspired card. My song is "Sunflowers" by the amazing Frank Sinatra! a not so well known Sinatra song,but a classic track with beautiful lyrics. The card was made using the overlap technique with the nesties,first time I have tried this! My massive Prima flower kit from QVC also now means I have a bloom for every occasion! Recipe:

• Papermania scalloped card blank
• Housemouse image coloured with promarkers
• Prima flowers
• Coredinations card stock
• Whispers stamped sentiment
• gold peel off border
• Black pearl gem

Hope you like it!

xxx

PB Christmas!

Today's card is for the "Penny Black" challenge blog,the theme this week is Christmas. This suits me as I am into Christmas cards at the moment! Recipe:

• Daisy & Dandelion papers
• Red mirror card circle frame(didn't scan well)
• PB image coloured with promarkers & snowtex
• Fairy doodles stamped greeting
• punched flowers with stickles glue centres

Short post today as we have friends over for lunch, and I need to stock up the larder! Its also our wedding anniversary today so I have a big bunch of flowers to home in vases! We are out tonight, Ive decided to give Frankie & Benni's a try as I love burgers and big American puddings!

Have a great day!

xxxx