OLD, NEW, BORROWED, BLUE

Well Hello Everyone

How was your weekend?  Wasn't Andy Murray just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!  What an incredible game, I couldn't take my eyes of the tv - brilliant!

I hope your week is also off to a good start too ;o)

It's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and our theme for this week is "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue".

Now this doesn't mean it has to be a wedding (even though I have done a wedding card), it can be absolutely anything as long as it fits the challenge.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is the one and only Whiff of Joy, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line shop, then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and you're in.  As always, check out what the clever DT girlies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my card:

So, something OLD - well that'll be me then ;o);  something NEW - fabulous image from Saturated Canary;  something BORROWED - I borrowed a sketch from Dawny P for my layout;  and finally, something BLUE - the colours on my card.  What do you reckon?

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Double Take - by Krista Smith

Papers:  Maja - Vintage Spring Basics

Rose Dies:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose and Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Leaves:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Swirl Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Leaf & Swirl
Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner
Heart Stems:  Impression Obsession - Heart Stems
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Double Hearts
Rhinestone Sparkler:  The Hobby House

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23
Dress:  C1 C0 C00

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink
I made the sentiment on my computer

I have one final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

And there you have it.

I hope you have a great week whatever you are doing and thank you for popping by.

Toodle pip

MR & MRS

Hello Everyone

And a big "HELLO" to my new follower - Lou - it was so lovely to meet you on Saturday Lou and thank you for choosing to come and visit me in my little world.

It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and our challenge for you this week is a sketch!  For those of you who have been with me for a while it will come as no surprise to you that I just love working with sketches as it takes all the thinking time out of trying to figure out how you are going to lay your card out :o)

So, here is the sketch for this week's challenge:

Easy huh!  You can make anything you want and you can rotate and flip the sketch as long as we can see that the sketch is still there in some shape or form then you're in.

Our generous sponsor this week for the challenge is Simon Says Stamp so if you want to be in with a chance to win, then make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always, make sure you check out what the super talented DT girlies have made to give you some inspiration.

Here is my card:

What a gorgeous couple.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Mr & Mrs

Papers:  Pion - Fiarytale of Spring - Lili of the Valley

Daisy Die:  Impression Obsession - Spiral Daisy

Roses:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose and Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Tiny Roses:  Impression Obsession - Spiral Flowers

Heart Stems:  Impression Obsession - Heart Stems

Fern Die:  Dee's Distinctively - Large Fern

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner

Heart Charm:  Double Heart

I have coloured the image with Copics, a Promarker and a Flexmarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Tuxedo & Hat:  N7 N6 N5 N4 N3 / C4 C3 C2 C0

Waistcoat:  C4 C3 C2 C0

Bouquet:  YG67 YG63 YG61 (Leaves) / Satin (Promarker) Antique White (Flexmarker) E0000

Hearts:  R27 R22

I have outlined the image with Bundled Sage Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have covered the Heart Stems and Filigree Corner with Shabby Green and Aged Ivory Frantage

I have one final picture of the inside of the card to show you:

And that's it.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week.

Toodle Pip

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 187 - HEY BABY

Hi Everyone

Have you missed me?  ;o)  I'm back at last - whoo hoo!

My finger seems to have healed well and is not currently going into spasm or causing me any pain and there are no more injections on the horizon so I have been given a clean bill of health - yay - which also means no operation any time soon - awesome!

Before I get on with the post I would just like to say "Thank You So Much" to all you truly wonderful people out there who have sent me all good wishes - I am very touched - you are all amazing.

I would like to say a big "HELLO" to my new follower - Emz - thank you for choosing to come and take a peak at my little world - I am very flattered.

So it's Saturday, which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss where our theme this week is "Hey Baby.

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Crafter's Companion so if you want to be in with a chance to win a £10 voucher to spend in their on line store - then what are you waiting for?  Get yourselves over to the Totally Gorjuss challenge blog and get your entries in.  If you are stuck for inspiration, check out what the wonderful DT girlies have made to whet you appetite.

So, without further ado, here is the card I have made:

Ain't he just so sweet!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Angel Cody

Papers:  Maja - Vintage Spring Basics

Roses Dies:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Swirl & Foliage Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Leaf and Swirl

Sentiment Die:  La La Land - Stitched Tabs

I have coloured the image with mainly Copics and a Flexmarker and Promarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E25 E34 E31

Clothes:  Cloud Blue (Flexmarker) Powder Blue (Promarker) B91

Stars:  Y19 Y15 Y11

Cloud:  C3 C2 C1 C0

Ladybird:  R39 R22

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

All the papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

Thanks you all again for your wonderful comments - it's so good to be back.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and thank you for popping by.

Toodle pip

LOVE YA!

Well Hello Everyone Again!

This is my second post of the day.

It's Saturday again which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week our challenge is "Embossed".

Our sponsor for the challenge is the very generous Heather's Hobbie Haven so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their on line store then what are you waiting for?  As always make sure you check out what the lovely DT Girlies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my card:

I adore this sweet image - you can tell how much she loves and adores her precious teddy.

Now if you are wondering where the embossing is then take a good close look at the dark pink section - do you see it ;o) just a few little dots here and there.

Oh my look at the picture of the little roses - typical; when I want glitter to show up on my card it doesn't and when I want it to be subtle it ends up looking all clumpy like this ;o)  It looks much better in real life - honestly!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Mo Manning for Stamping Bella - Love Ya

Papers:  Bildmalarna - Welcome Collection and Welcome Baby Pink

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Slider 1

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Everyday Sliders 1

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner Die

Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Rolled Rose

Leaves:  Poppystamps - Gentle Leaf

Polka Dots Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug - Polka Dots

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarker, Flexmarker and a bit of 70% Cool Grey Prismacolour Pencil:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Clothes:  RV95 RV93 RV91 / Satin (Promarker), Antique White (Flexmarker), E0000

Teddy:  E37 E35 E34 E31 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have one more picture of the inside of the card to show you:

And that's it.

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Ta-ta for now.

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - ONE PAPER TAKER

Hello Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you are all keeping well.

It's Tuesday again which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's challenge is "One Paper Taker" which means you can only use one piece of patterened paper - easy huh?

Our lovely sponsor this week is The Ribbon Girl so if you want to be in with a chance to win make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always check out and see what the wonderful creative DT ladies have made for you.

Here is my card:

Now I know some of you will be wondering why the Bride has red hair - well, my Sister asked me to make a wedding card for one of her friends and it just so happens that the Bride is sporting some rather lovely red hair - what a great way to personalise a card, I don't think  you would ever get a card in a shop with a Bride with red hair.

Anyways, enough with the waffle.  The recipe for the card is:

Digital Stamp:  Make It Crafty - Over the Threshold

Paper:  Kaisercraft - Sweet Nothings (this is such a gorgeous pad!)

Roses:  Marianne Designs Creatables - English Rose

Leaf Die:  Joy - Vintage Flourishes - Thin Branch Leaves

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner Die

Sentiment Die:  Spellbinders - Double Ended Tags

Sentiment:  Whimsy - Simple Everyday Greetings

Pearls:  The Hobby House

Heart Pins:  The Hobby House

Pearl Brads:  The Hobby House

Ribbon and Charm:  From My Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarker and Flexmarker:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Brides Hair:  R29 R24 R22

Grooms Hair:  E27 E25 E23

Wedding Dress and Shoes:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000

Veil:  C1 C0

Grooms Suit:  N6 N5 N4 N3

Grooms Shoes:  W5 W3 W2 W1

Shading:  W5 W3 W2 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The Papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

One final picture to show you of the inside of the card:

Phew - and that's it.

Have a great week everyone and thank you so much for popping by.

Take care

Ta ta for now.

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 170 - LOVE

Hello Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you have all had a good week and are looking forward to the weekend even if the weather forecast for us is more snow!  YUK!

Hello to my newest follower Tamara - thank you for choosing to follow my work, I am very flattered.

So it's Saturday and it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss where this week the theme is 'Love' and our generous sponsor for this challenge is Crafter's Companion.

Here is the card I have made:

The recipe for the card is:

Digi Stamp:  Saturated Canary - Making Valentines - by Krista Smith

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Love Me

Big Flower Die:  La-La Land - Rolled Rose - Large

Small Flower Die:  La La Land - Rolled Rose Set - Small and Medium

Pennant Die:  Whimsy - Banner Pennants

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Fishtail Flags Stax

Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Simply Sophisticated

Leaf Punch:  Nellie Snellen Floral Punch - Jumbo Rose Leaves

Pearl Hearts and Pearls:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50

T-Shirt and Shoes:  E42 E41 E40

Trousers:  T5 T4 T3 T2

Hearts:  R27 R24 R22 R21 R20

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

One final arty picture to show you:

And there you have it.

Thank you for taking the time to come and see me.  I hope you all have a great weekend.

Take care

Toodles

DIES TO DIE FOR - JUST TO SAY

Hey Everyone

How are you all today?

If you don't already know we are half-way through January's Die-ing For a Challenge where the theme this month is "Anything Goes" - easy peasy eh!

You have the chance to bag yourself a whooping £25 voucher to spend in the fabulous Dies to Die For store but as always, you have to be in it to win it so dig out your dies, Big Shots, Grand Caliburs and Cuttlebugs and start crafting.

Now there are a few little rule to observe which are:

RULES

* All entries must have at least one Dies to Die For product on

* You can combine our challenge with NO MORE THAN 3 OTHER CHALLENGES

* You must link back to the Dies to Die For blog

* NO back linking - new projects / cards only please

* Only two entries per person please

* Entries which fail to observe the above will be removed and will not be eligible for the prize

So, what are you waiting for?  Get your entries in over at Die-ing For a Challenge.

Today, I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Little Darlings Rubber Stamps called "Thank You".

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings - Saturated Canary - Thank You

Papers:  First Edition - Blank Canvas

Corner Die:  La La Land - Filigree Corner Die

Butterfly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mini Dimensional Butterflies

Leaf Die:  Cheery Lynn - Flourish Leaf Strip

Flowers:  Prima - Gillian - Coffee

Ribbon:  Pink and Orange Stripe

Charm:  Small Butterfly 1

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Dress, Tights, Shoes and Ribbon:  YR01 YR00 YR000 / R02 R01 R00 / E42 E41 E40

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

And that's it.  I hope you will be able to come and join in the fun with us.

Enjoy the rest of your week and thank you all for your lovely comments.

Toodle Pip