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

WINGS

Hi Everyone

How are you all?  I hope your week has been good and you are all keeping well.

Let's hope Mr Blogger is playing as I have had to schedule this post as I'm away working this weekend (boo) but should get back to normal soon.

I will be celebrating my third blogaversary soon so stay tuned for some candy.

It's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss where our theme for this week is "Wings" so as you can see I chose a fairy as she has wings ;o)

Our very generous sponsor for this challenge is Bunny Zoe so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their absolutely yummy store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and your in with a chance to win.  As always, check out what the wonderful DT Girlies have made to whet our appetite.

Here is the card I have made:

Ah, I so love Sylvia's images - just beautiful.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Wee Stamps - Rosetta

Papers:  Pion - For Mother - Mother's Day Rose

Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Roses Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose

Fern Die: Poppystamps - Gentle Leaf

Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies

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

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E35 E31 YR20

Clothes:  Satin (Promarker) Antique White (Flexmarker) E0000 / R83 R81 R000

Flowers:  R56 R85 R83 R81

Leaves:  YG67 YG63 YG61

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

And there you have it.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you will be able to come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great weekend whatever you are doing.

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

Happy Birthday

Well Hello to Everyone

How has your week been?  What a wonderful sunny start and then it started to rain just in time for the weekend too - typical huh!

It's Saturday again already which means it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week the challenge is Happy Birthday which should be easy peasy.

We have two generous sponsors this week - The Ribbon Girl and Whoopsi Daisy so you have even more chances to win.  So make sure you get your entries in over at the Totally Gorjuss blog and whilst you are there just check out the wonderful creations our lovely DT girls have made for you.

So, on with my card:

I love this image, I just fell in love with her cute cheeky smile - gorgeous isn't she!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings Saturated Canary - Balloon Wishes

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found 3 - Ruby

Border Die:  Doohickey - Heart Flower Lace

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Rose Die:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Leaf Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Foliage Die:  Dee's Distinctively Dies - Large Green Leaf

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Mix and Match Banners

Die Behind Button and Bow:  Memory Box Crisp Bows

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn Buttons 3

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin: E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E23 E21

Clothes:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R27 R22

Boots:  E39 E37 E35 E33

Balloon:  E39 E29 E27 E22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W1

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Phew - I didn't realise just how many dies I had used.

And that's it.  I hope you all have a lovely weekend and thank you for stopping by.

Ta ta for now.

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

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.

DIES TO DIE FOR - LI'L SWEET TWEETER

Hey Everyone

Brrrrr - well the white stuff has finally arrived - yuk when you're working and lovely when you are watching it from inside a cosy warm house when you don't have to go out ;o)

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the oh so lovely Li'l Sweet Tweeter from Whimsy Stamps by Elisabeth Bell - I just love that little birdie!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy Stamps - Li'l Sweet Tweeter by Elisabeth Bell

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost and Found 3 - Ruby

Doily Die:  Cheery Lynn - French Pastry

Foliage Die:  Memory Box - Lavish Branch

Corner Die:  Whimsy - Corner Die Set

Birdie Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Ivy

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Ticket

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Friendship Ticket Sentiments

Lace:  1" Crochet / Velvet Centre Lace (Ivory and Pink)

Pink Flowers:  Prima - Lady Godivas - Strawberry Ice

The image has been coloured using Copics as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

hair:  E25 E23 E21

Hat and Trousers:  W3 W2 W1 W0 W00

Top and Ribbon:  R00 R000 R0000

Stool:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Bird Cage and Stand:  E37 E35 E34 E31 E30

Birdie:  B00 BG000

Flowers:  R27 R24 R22 R21 / YG63

I have outlined the image using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Pumice Stone Distress Ink

One final arty picture to show you the inside:

And there you have it.

Thank you for taking the time to pop and have a look - I hope you like it.

Enjoy the rest of your week and stay safe.

Toodle Pip

Bildmilarna - Skates

Hello Everyone

I hope you all had a lovely weekend.

Today I would like to share with you another beautiful stamp from Bildmilarna called Skates.  I so love the expression on their faces - they look as though they are having just the best time ever.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Skates

Papers:  Bilmilarna - Frosty Christmas Collection - Blue Christmas

Image Die and Border:  Spellbinders - Nestabilities - Labels 1 and Scalloped Labels 1

Snowflake Die:  Tim Holtz Alterations - On the Edge - Snow Flurries

Flowers:  Marianne - Chinese Rose

Banner:  Die-Namics - Fishtail Flags - STAX

Charm:  Bildmilarna - Gift Metal Charm

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

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  YR24 YR21 Y21 YR20

Dress:  B91 B41 B0000 / N0 (shading)

Scarf and Skates:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000 / R24 R22 R21 /

N0 (shading) / C6 C4 C2 (skate blades)

Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R30 (cheeks and ear) / N0 (shading)

Stars:  YR24 YR23 YR21

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink

All the papers and die cuts have been edged with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

I have used Glamour Dust on the stars, her wings and the flowers

Here is one more picture where you will be able to see that I have followed the layout through to the inside of the card.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.  I hope you all have a lovely week.

Take care

Toodles

Bildmilarna - Miss Diet

Hey Everyone

How are you all?  I hope you have all had a good week.

Today I would like to share with you another one of the new releases from Bildmalarna called Miss Diet. If you haven't checked out the new stamps and papers from Bildmalarna make sure you do they are just incredible and you can see them all by clicking here.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Image Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Miss Diet

Text Stamp (On the Tag):  Bildmalarna - Text - Food

Papers:  Bildmalarna - Welcome - Lovely World

Border Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Antique Lace

Roses:  Marianne Design - English Rose

Leaves:  Poppystamps - Lorelai Leaf

Tag:  Magnolia Doohickey - Tilda Tag

I have coloured the image with Copics and Promarkers and a little bit of Cool Grey 50% Prismacolour Pencil for shading:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  C9 C7 C5 C3

Top:  RV95 RV93 RV91

Shorts:  Aubergine (PM) / Plum (PM) / Amethyst (PM)

Cake:  E33 E31 E30

Strawberries:  R29 R24 R22

Wafers:  E35

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used Liquid Applique with some Glamour Dust to create the cream toppings and a little Glossy Accents on the glass

Here is a picture of the tag when you pull it out from behind the image:

And there you have it.  Thank you for stopping by and visiting.

Have a great weekend.

Toodle Pip