Thinking of you, and smiling!

Good Morning!

Today's card is a lot simpler than my usual ones and took a lot less time to make! As you all know I enjoy making cards with a fussy and fancy style but on the other hand I also love the sleek look of clean and simple cards. Which is what I have to share today! I have used one of my new Archival Ink pads that came a couple of weeks ago and I love the softness that this grey ink pad gives. I did add some colour though with the dew drops!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

INGREDIENTS -

Tim Holtz 'Dried Flowers' Rubber Stamp

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Scalloped Card Black by Craftwork Cards

Dew Drops

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Also unlike the sentiment on this card I wasn't smiling yesterday afternoon! After going into my Greenhouse to pick some Tomatoes I discovered something had beaten me to it! I had a good look and found 2 rather chunky caterpillars hiding in the pot, fingers crossed there wasn't any I missed. So there you go my Garden isn't always plain sailing! lol

Thanks for popping by, I'l be back again tomorrow!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

MMCS - Christmas is Coming!

Good Morning!

This week over at the MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP BLOG we have a theme of Christmas is Coming! Once again I have used the gorgeous new papers 'Silent Night' by First Edition and also a topper from a new set called 'Eskimo Kisses' by the Hobby House that we have in stock!

 

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

HOBBY HOUSE - CHRISTMAS

INGREDIENTS -

Pre-coloured Topper - 'Eskimo Kisses' by Mo Manning for The Hobby House

First Edition Papers

Flowers & Berries from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth, Ribbons, Button, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

Obviously seeing as I used a Pre-coloured Topper there are no inks to share today.

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

James the Bear's Christmas Tree!

Good Afternoon!

Incase you are wondering why today's post is quite late it's because I've quite simply only just made it! I didn't have anything ready to share today but I received this gorgeous new LOTV stamp yesterday in the post and couldn't wait to have a play with him today! I loved the James the Bear stamps that came out a while ago at LOTV and last weekend they launched a few more. I have also used some old Christmas papers that I found last week whilst re-arranging my craft room!

I do have to say a massive thank you to my crafty friend TINA though as she very kindly got me this stamp as a gift. It was such a lovely surprise from her and was just what I needed to make me smile!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

HOBBY HOUSE - CHRISTMAS

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

LOTV CHALLENGE - MAKE IT FESTIVE

SWEET STOP SKETCH - SKETCH

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'James the Bear - Christmas Tree' Stamp
LOTV Christmas Sentiment Stamp Set

Basic Grey 'Jovial' Papers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

La La Land Heart Banner Die
Pearl Flower Stem & Ribbon fromThe Ribbon Girl

Cheesecloth, Dew Drops & Glitter

Ranger Glossy Accents & PVA Glue

Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder

Tim Holtz Paper Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Archival Ink - Sap Green

Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E21, E31, E33, R11, R20, R37, R59, YG63 & YG67

Thanks for popping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Fairies!

Good Morning!

This week's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Fairies! 
Quite simply we want to see fairies on your creations. I have used an older LOTV stamp for today's card who I think do fairies perfectly! This week's prize is from our monthly sponsor J&C CREATIONS who are giving 1 lucky Winner a £10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

PENNY BLACK & MORE - IN THE GARDEN

STAMPIN' FOR THE WEEKEND - BUTTERFLIES

SIMON SAYS STAMP - ANYTHING GOES

SKETCH SATURDAY - SKETCH