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Showing posts with label Lili of the Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lili of the Valley. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - PICK OF THE YEAR

Hi Everyone

Wowzers - Christmas Eve already - now ain't that just snook up on us so fast!


It's the final challenge of the year over at Papertake Weekly - yup you all get a whole week off next week - and the theme for our challenge is "Pick of the Year" which means you can choose any of the challenges that we have had over the last 12 months (2013), but please make sure you let us know which one you have picked when we come and see you on your blog.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend on their on-line store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and don't forget to check out all the wonderful creations the very talented DT girls have made to whet you appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


For this challenge I chose Sketch Number:  33:


Remember you can use any of our sketches in the challenge, you just need to let us know which one.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Ride With Me
Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Bear Necessities
Heart Tag Die:  Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely
Heart Border Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mesh Hearts Border
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Fancy Hearts
Lace:  The Hobby House - Natural Lace Collection

I have coloured the image with Copics and Twin Touch as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Girl Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boy Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Girls Helmet:  R02 R01 R00 R000
Girl Clothes:  R02 R01 R00 R000 / E42 E41 E40
Boy Clothes:  B23 TT-PB76 B21 / TT - BR100 BR101 BR104 / E42 E41 E40
Moped:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / T7 T5 T4 T3 / B23 TT - PB76 B21 / C4 C3 C1 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00
Image Outline:  B01 Copic used with my Air Compressor

I have sanded all the papers and edged them with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I sent my list off to "him" early and I have been a very, very good girl this year - so I will be keeping my fingers crossed on Christmas Day.

So all that is left for me to do is to .....

WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you all for your wonderful support and comments this year and I hope that Father Christmas brings you lots and lots of wonderful things crafty and to say "Thank You" properly I will pick a random comment on this post who will receive a "SPECIAL CANDY TREAT".

Take care everyone - have a wonderful time.

Toodle Pip

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Saturday, 16 November 2013

Oh Christmas Tree

Hiya Everyone

Long time no see!  How are you all?  Good I hope.


It's Saturday so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "3 Patterned Papers".  Our generous sponsor for the challenge is 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 get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, check our what my wonderful teamies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes (GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!)
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - James - Christmas Tree
Post Office Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Messages
Trees and Stars:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes
Pearls:  The Hobby House - Ruby Mix (these are on offer at just 75p at the moment - grab them while you can!)

I have coloured the image with Copics:

James the Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Tree:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 / YR24 YR23 Y21 / E27 E25 E23
Hat:  TV69 RV66 V06/ C1 C0 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have used a bit of normal bandage behind the image
I have outlined the image with B01 with my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have one more image of the inside of the card which is waiting for it's verse so you can get another quick look at those gorgeous papers:


And that's it.

It's good to be back and hopefully I will be able to catch up with a lot of you over the weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2013

FLOWER POWER

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

Well, it's been back to work this week after having a wonderful whole three weeks off - yuk!

Had plenty to do though, as most of you may know I managed to get myself married :o) and here is a picture of us both as I promised to post at least one.


You also may have noticed that I've been playing around with my blog - Autumn is on its way so I thought I would use a nice autumnal theme - let me know what you think.


So, it's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week the theme for our challenge is "Flower Power," so we want to see your creations using something floral; it could be paper, an image or embellishments, it's up to you.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is the one and only Ribbon Girl so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store then make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always, check out what the wonderful DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is my card:


The recipe for the card is below, but once again, I lost my little note that details the Copic colours I used - sorry :o(

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Hoppy Hearts Collection
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Gift Wrapped
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Happy Circular Sentiments

And there you have it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great week.

Toodles

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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

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
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013

HELLO BOYS

Hello Everyone

Me again!

Thank you again for all your best wishes - I really am touched.


It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's theme is "Hello Boys" seeing as it's Father's Day on Sunday so we want to see all your lovely creations for a man or boy.

We have two very generous sponsors for the challenge which are Whiff of Joy and J & C Creations.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always make sure you check out what the very talented DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card that I have made:


This is one of my all time favourite images from the Lili of the Valley girls and I just love it.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Big Present
Digital Papers:  The Shabby Shoppe - Parker Collection
Star Die:  Die-namics - Stacking Stars

I have used Copics to colour the image as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E47 E44 E43 E41
Top:  C2 C1 C0
Shorts:  B97 B95 B93 B91
Shoes:  N5 N4 N3 N2 / B97 B95 (laces) / C1 C0
Present:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / B95 B93 B91 (string) / C1 C0 (tag)
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly.

Thank you so much for dropping by.

Have an amazing week.

Toodle Pip
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Saturday, 23 March 2013

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 176 - SOMETHING BORROWED

Hello to You All

How are you keeping?  Just how cold is it - brrrrr - come on sunshine it's time for you to make an appearance - pretty please ;o)

"Hello" to my new follower - Christine Collins - thank you Christine for choosing to follow me, I am very flattered and really appreciate it.


It's Saturday again and its challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is "Something Borrowed" and our generous sponsor is the one and only Ribbon Girl.

So, if you want to be in with a chance to win £10 to spend in the on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always don't forget to check out what the lovely DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my little creation for the challenge:


Now, I can see some of you looking at it and thinking "what's borrowed about that" ;o) well, the story goes I saw someone making something similar to hold chocolates in but the card was sideways on if you know what I mean - or maybe not - heh heh and I wanted to create something to enter the Cardmaking & Papercraft "Cardmaker of the Year" competition back in 2010 and this is what I came up with for the Lili of the Valley section (apologies for the pictures, but I did take these three years ago).

So you see, the idea was "borrowed" ;o)  a little tenuous I know, but I'm sticking with it.

Wow, so much waffle - sorry.  The recipe for the little tissue pack holder thingy (can't think of a name for it!), is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Get Well Bunny (I so love this little bunny)
Digi Papers:  Pink Petticoat - Little Gingham and Doodle Dots
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

The image was coloured with Copics:

Bunny:  C3 C2 C1 C0 C00 / R20 (feet and nose)
Grapes:  V09 V17 V25
Medicine Bottle:  YR08 YR04 YR02

I used V01 and the Blender Pen to outline the image

Here is a picture of what the back looked like:


And there you have it.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Toodles
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Saturday, 9 February 2013

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
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Tuesday, 11 December 2012

MINI MIMOSA

Hello Everyone

I hope you all had a good weekend, not long now until Christmas finally arrives - gulp - I still have so much to do - including lots of Christmas cards still to make! :oO


Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the just oh so cute Mini Mimosa Snowflake.  These stamps are just amazing, they are as they say 'mini' with all the same fabulous detail of a normal sized stamp.

Here is the full card:


The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Mini Mimosa - Snowflake
Papers:  Bildmilarna - Frosty Christmas - Mr Snowman
Snowflake Die:  Memory Box - Frostyville Wreath (I just snipped it to make a border)
Image Border Die:  Spellbinders - Floral Ovals
Corner Die:  Cheery Lynn - Lace Corner Deco A (I snipped this one to make it smaller)
Tag:  Magnolia Doohickey - Memory Tag
Sentiment Die:  Go Kreate - Rectangle Frilly #1
Flowers and Lace:  From My Stash
Sentiment Stamps:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Handwritten Phrases

I have coloured the image with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E53 Y21 Y11
Hat and Dress:  B01 B00 B000 B0000 / R27 R24 (heart on the hat)
Gloves, Boots and Scarf:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have used a Cool Grey 50% Prismacolour pencil for shading on the image

The image has been outlined with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
All the papers and everything else has been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used Glamour Dust around all the edges of pretty much everything that you can see on the card and for the snowflake on the image

Here is a picture of the inside of the card where you will see that I have followed the layout through to match the front:


And one final picture of the tag:


Phew - and that's it.

Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Toodle pip.
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Saturday, 10 November 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 157 - Pastel Christmas

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all well and have had a good week.



It's Saturday again, so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week we would like to see some lovely pastel Christmas themes.

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Crafter's Companion so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store make sure you get your entry in.  As always, don't forget to see what the lovely Gorjussetts' have made over at the Totally Gorjuss site.

So, here is my little creation for you:


What do you think?  I am so loving this little Winter Fairy Halla from Mo Manning - she is just the cutest and easy peasy to colour too!

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Winter Fairy Halla
Papers:  My Minds Eye - All is Bright - from Dies to Die For
Snowflake Die:  Memory Box - Bianca Snowflake - from Dies to Die For
Heart Tag:  Magnolia Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely - from Dies to Die For
Banner Die:  Die-Namics - Mix and Match Banner Set - from Dies to Die For
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks

The image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Headband & Clothes:  BG11 BG10 BG000 / C0 (shading)

I have outlined the image and the papers with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
The little bit of gauze on the heart tag and behind the image is sterile gauze swabs from Boots - cool eh! ;o)

I have used Glamour Dust everywhere on the card - on the image, snowflakes and heart tag, but it never really shows up on the photographs really well - here is a close up for you:


If anyone could give me any tips on how to get a good picture of glitter I would appreciate it.  I use Crafter's Companion Stick & Spray on the die cuts before covering it liberally with Glamour Dust as it gives a great finish.

I am going to enter this card in the Christmas Stamping All Year Round challenge blog, where the challenge this week is 'Anything Goes'.

And that's it.  I hope you like it and I wish you all a fantastic weekend.

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Toodle pip
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Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Dies to Die For - Holly

Hi Everyone

I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the extra hour in bed!



Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Wee Stamps called Holly - ain't she just beautiful - I just love this image.

Here is the full card:


The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Holly
Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft
Papers:  Prima - North Country
Large Snowflake:  Memory Box - Bianca Snowflake
Small Snowflakes:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes
Ribbon, Rhinestones & Bells:  The Hobby House
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grungy Christmas Messages

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promakers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)
Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21
Jumper:  B00 BG000 BG0000 / E74 E71 E70
Trousers:  E74 E71 E70
Leggins, Socks & Scarf:  E74 E71 E70 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)
Ear Muffs:  B00 BG000 BG0000
Branch:  E37 E35
Holly:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / G29 G46 G24

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
The papers, card and snowflakes have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink
I have used some Liquid Applique covered in Glamour Dust to create the snow on the branch

And there you have it.  The Cheery Lynn Snowflakes is just awesome - there are stacks of snowflakes on it and they are so detailed too!

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your lovely comments - they are so much appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Take care

Ta-ta for now

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Saturday, 13 October 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 153 - Traditional Christmas Colours & Bildmalarna "Christmas Letters"

Hello Everyone

I hope you are getting to see this post as I am away working (YUK!) at the moment at the NEC in Birmingham so hopefully Mr Blogger is behaving himself!


So it's Saturday again and that can only mean one thing - it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's challenge is "Traditional Christmas Colours" which is sponsored by Crafter's Companion - easy huh?  As always, make sure you pop on over to the Totally Gorjuss site to see what the creative DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


Aren't these Bildmalarna stamps just gorgeous - the Little Winged Friends Christmas stamps are just so beautiful and I love them all.  If you get chance pop on over to the Bildmalarna Blog as there are some absolutely stunning creations for you to feast your eyes on and if you like it don't forget to become a Follower!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Christmas Letters
Papers:  Bildmalarna - Frosty Christmas
Poinsettias:  Magnolia - Doohickey - Poinsettia
Holly:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Flourish
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Handwritten Phrases
Tag:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Mini Icon Tags
Brads, Ribbon, Button and Rhinestones:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers with a touch of French Grey 50% and Warm Grey 50% Prismacolour pencils for shading as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E13
Dress, Scarf and Socks:  E39 E29 E27 E24 / Satin (Promarker), Antique White (Flexmarker), E000
Postal Sack and Letters:  E44 E43 E42 E41 E40
Birdies:  E37 E35 E34 E31 / E41 E40

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I hope you will be able to come and join in with the challenge.

Thank you for your lovely comments and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.
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Thursday, 11 October 2012

Bildmalarna - Christmas Fun


Hello Everyone

I hope you are all having a great week.


Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the beautiful Little Winged Friend - Christmas Fun.  These are just some of the most wonderful stamps I have seen - such fabulous images.

Here is the full card:


Ain't he just fabulous?

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Holly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Corner from Dies to Die For
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Sentiments
Tiny Tags:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Icon Tags
Pearls:  The Hobby House
Button Twine & Button:  The Ribbon Girl

I have coloured the image with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)
Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Jacket:  R39 R29 R27 R24
Trousers & Scarf:  G94 YG63 G21
Socks:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000
Holly:  G29 G46 G24
Dog:  E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 / T6 T4 (Nose)
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image using Antique Linen Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged using Walnut Stain Distress Ink
I have drawn faux stitching all around the edges of the paper using a black fine-liner pen

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.  I hope you have a lovely week and thank you for all your lovely comments.

Take care.

Toodle pip




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Saturday, 25 August 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 145 - Baby Baby

Howdy Doody Everyone

How are you all?

A big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you for coming and sharing a little bit of my world with me - I am so grateful.


It's Saturday, so that can only mean that there is a new challenge over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is Baby Baby - awwww!

Our very generous sponsor this week is the one and only Lili of the Valley so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store we want to see all your lovely creations centred around a Baby theme.  As always, check out what the talented DT ladies over at Totally Gorjuss have made for your inspiration.

Here is the card I made:


Awwww (again) - I so love this little stamp.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Baby Blanket
Papers:  Kaisercraft - Lullaby Collection
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - For You Circular Sentiments
Buttons:  The Hobby House
Seam Binding:  From my Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexcmarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30
Hat & Baby Grower:  Celestial Blue, Cloud Blue, Powder Blue / E41 E40
Blanket:  E30 E0000

I have outlined the image with Old Paper Distress Ink
All the paper and card has been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I made the corners by cutting out a small square and then cutting it diagonally to make a triangle

And that's it as they say.  I hope you can come and join in the fun with us.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments - I will be around to see you all this weekend.

Take care

Ta ta for now.
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Saturday, 11 August 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 144 - Lacy Lacy


Hello Everyone

Saturday again - can you believe it!  Time is just flying by before you know it Christmas will be here and I am soooooo behind with my Christmas cards - again I might add!


This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss is Lacy Lacy - so we want to see all your creations with lace on them.  Our generous sponsor this week is Crafter's Companion and remember to check out what the fabulous DT ladies over at Totally Gorjuss have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


I have so so so many Lili of the Valley stamps (un-inked too!), that I just had to use one of them and there will certainly be more to follow that is for sure.

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley Little Dot
Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lime Twist - Life of the Party from Dies to Die For

The image has been coloured with Copics and a Black Polychromos pencil for shading

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30
Hair:  E34 E53 E51 E50
Dress:  R85 R83 R81
Present:  BG32 BG11 BG10
Flowers:  R85 R81 / BG32 BG10 / Y35 Y32 / YR18
Shoes:  E37 E35 E34
Grass:  G46 G43

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink
All the paper and card has been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

What do you think to the flowers?  I made them using an EK Success Medium Retro Flower Punch and then stick them together.  Whilst it is a little time consuming I like the fact that you can get the flowers to match the colour of your card exactly as I get frustrated when the colour shade is just a tad off (OCD I know).

A final picture of the inside as usual:


And there you have it.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.  Thank you for all your lovely comments, I know I've been MIA for a while, but I will be round to visit you all soon.

Toodle pip
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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - PICK OF THE YEAR

Hi Everyone

Wowzers - Christmas Eve already - now ain't that just snook up on us so fast!


It's the final challenge of the year over at Papertake Weekly - yup you all get a whole week off next week - and the theme for our challenge is "Pick of the Year" which means you can choose any of the challenges that we have had over the last 12 months (2013), but please make sure you let us know which one you have picked when we come and see you on your blog.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp, so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend on their on-line store then get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and don't forget to check out all the wonderful creations the very talented DT girls have made to whet you appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


For this challenge I chose Sketch Number:  33:


Remember you can use any of our sketches in the challenge, you just need to let us know which one.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Ride With Me
Digi Papers:  Nitwit - Bear Necessities
Heart Tag Die:  Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely
Heart Border Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mesh Hearts Border
Heart Charm:  The Hobby House - Fancy Hearts
Lace:  The Hobby House - Natural Lace Collection

I have coloured the image with Copics and Twin Touch as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Girl Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Boy Hair:  E29 E25 E23
Girls Helmet:  R02 R01 R00 R000
Girl Clothes:  R02 R01 R00 R000 / E42 E41 E40
Boy Clothes:  B23 TT-PB76 B21 / TT - BR100 BR101 BR104 / E42 E41 E40
Moped:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / T7 T5 T4 T3 / B23 TT - PB76 B21 / C4 C3 C1 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00
Image Outline:  B01 Copic used with my Air Compressor

I have sanded all the papers and edged them with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I sent my list off to "him" early and I have been a very, very good girl this year - so I will be keeping my fingers crossed on Christmas Day.

So all that is left for me to do is to .....

WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

Thank you all for your wonderful support and comments this year and I hope that Father Christmas brings you lots and lots of wonderful things crafty and to say "Thank You" properly I will pick a random comment on this post who will receive a "SPECIAL CANDY TREAT".

Take care everyone - have a wonderful time.

Toodle Pip

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Saturday, 16 November 2013

Oh Christmas Tree

Hiya Everyone

Long time no see!  How are you all?  Good I hope.


It's Saturday so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and our theme for this week is "3 Patterned Papers".  Our generous sponsor for the challenge is 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 get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always, check our what my wonderful teamies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


The recipe for the card is:

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes (GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!)
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - James - Christmas Tree
Post Office Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Messages
Trees and Stars:  Nitwit - Woodland Wishes
Pearls:  The Hobby House - Ruby Mix (these are on offer at just 75p at the moment - grab them while you can!)

I have coloured the image with Copics:

James the Bear:  E55 E53 E51 E50 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Tree:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93 / YR24 YR23 Y21 / E27 E25 E23
Hat:  TV69 RV66 V06/ C1 C0 C00
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0 W00

I have used a bit of normal bandage behind the image
I have outlined the image with B01 with my Copic Airbrush
The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

I have one more image of the inside of the card which is waiting for it's verse so you can get another quick look at those gorgeous papers:


And that's it.

It's good to be back and hopefully I will be able to catch up with a lot of you over the weekend.

Ta ta for now.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2013

FLOWER POWER

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

Well, it's been back to work this week after having a wonderful whole three weeks off - yuk!

Had plenty to do though, as most of you may know I managed to get myself married :o) and here is a picture of us both as I promised to post at least one.


You also may have noticed that I've been playing around with my blog - Autumn is on its way so I thought I would use a nice autumnal theme - let me know what you think.


So, it's Tuesday which means it's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week the theme for our challenge is "Flower Power," so we want to see your creations using something floral; it could be paper, an image or embellishments, it's up to you.

Our generous sponsor for this challenge is the one and only Ribbon Girl so if you want to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store then make sure you get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always, check out what the wonderful DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is my card:


The recipe for the card is below, but once again, I lost my little note that details the Copic colours I used - sorry :o(

Digital Papers:  Nitwit - Hoppy Hearts Collection
Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Gift Wrapped
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Happy Circular Sentiments

And there you have it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us.

Have a great week.

Toodles

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Tuesday, 25 June 2013

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
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013

HELLO BOYS

Hello Everyone

Me again!

Thank you again for all your best wishes - I really am touched.


It's challenge time over at Papertake Weekly and this week's theme is "Hello Boys" seeing as it's Father's Day on Sunday so we want to see all your lovely creations for a man or boy.

We have two very generous sponsors for the challenge which are Whiff of Joy and J & C Creations.  So if you want to be in with a chance to win get your entries in over at Papertake Weekly and as always make sure you check out what the very talented DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card that I have made:


This is one of my all time favourite images from the Lili of the Valley girls and I just love it.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Big Present
Digital Papers:  The Shabby Shoppe - Parker Collection
Star Die:  Die-namics - Stacking Stars

I have used Copics to colour the image as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E47 E44 E43 E41
Top:  C2 C1 C0
Shorts:  B97 B95 B93 B91
Shoes:  N5 N4 N3 N2 / B97 B95 (laces) / C1 C0
Present:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / B95 B93 B91 (string) / C1 C0 (tag)
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink
The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you will come and join in the fun with us over at Papertake Weekly.

Thank you so much for dropping by.

Have an amazing week.

Toodle Pip
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Saturday, 23 March 2013

TOTALLY GORJUSS - CHALLENGE 176 - SOMETHING BORROWED

Hello to You All

How are you keeping?  Just how cold is it - brrrrr - come on sunshine it's time for you to make an appearance - pretty please ;o)

"Hello" to my new follower - Christine Collins - thank you Christine for choosing to follow me, I am very flattered and really appreciate it.


It's Saturday again and its challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is "Something Borrowed" and our generous sponsor is the one and only Ribbon Girl.

So, if you want to be in with a chance to win £10 to spend in the on-line store then get your entries in over at Totally Gorjuss and as always don't forget to check out what the lovely DT ladies have made for your inspiration.

Here is my little creation for the challenge:


Now, I can see some of you looking at it and thinking "what's borrowed about that" ;o) well, the story goes I saw someone making something similar to hold chocolates in but the card was sideways on if you know what I mean - or maybe not - heh heh and I wanted to create something to enter the Cardmaking & Papercraft "Cardmaker of the Year" competition back in 2010 and this is what I came up with for the Lili of the Valley section (apologies for the pictures, but I did take these three years ago).

So you see, the idea was "borrowed" ;o)  a little tenuous I know, but I'm sticking with it.

Wow, so much waffle - sorry.  The recipe for the little tissue pack holder thingy (can't think of a name for it!), is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Get Well Bunny (I so love this little bunny)
Digi Papers:  Pink Petticoat - Little Gingham and Doodle Dots
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

The image was coloured with Copics:

Bunny:  C3 C2 C1 C0 C00 / R20 (feet and nose)
Grapes:  V09 V17 V25
Medicine Bottle:  YR08 YR04 YR02

I used V01 and the Blender Pen to outline the image

Here is a picture of what the back looked like:


And there you have it.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Toodles
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Saturday, 9 February 2013

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
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Tuesday, 11 December 2012

MINI MIMOSA

Hello Everyone

I hope you all had a good weekend, not long now until Christmas finally arrives - gulp - I still have so much to do - including lots of Christmas cards still to make! :oO


Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the just oh so cute Mini Mimosa Snowflake.  These stamps are just amazing, they are as they say 'mini' with all the same fabulous detail of a normal sized stamp.

Here is the full card:


The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmilarna - Mini Mimosa - Snowflake
Papers:  Bildmilarna - Frosty Christmas - Mr Snowman
Snowflake Die:  Memory Box - Frostyville Wreath (I just snipped it to make a border)
Image Border Die:  Spellbinders - Floral Ovals
Corner Die:  Cheery Lynn - Lace Corner Deco A (I snipped this one to make it smaller)
Tag:  Magnolia Doohickey - Memory Tag
Sentiment Die:  Go Kreate - Rectangle Frilly #1
Flowers and Lace:  From My Stash
Sentiment Stamps:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Handwritten Phrases

I have coloured the image with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E53 Y21 Y11
Hat and Dress:  B01 B00 B000 B0000 / R27 R24 (heart on the hat)
Gloves, Boots and Scarf:  Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have used a Cool Grey 50% Prismacolour pencil for shading on the image

The image has been outlined with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
All the papers and everything else has been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have used Glamour Dust around all the edges of pretty much everything that you can see on the card and for the snowflake on the image

Here is a picture of the inside of the card where you will see that I have followed the layout through to match the front:


And one final picture of the tag:


Phew - and that's it.

Thank you so much for taking the time to come and visit.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Toodle pip.
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Saturday, 10 November 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 157 - Pastel Christmas

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all well and have had a good week.



It's Saturday again, so it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week we would like to see some lovely pastel Christmas themes.

Our generous sponsor for the challenge is Crafter's Companion so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store make sure you get your entry in.  As always, don't forget to see what the lovely Gorjussetts' have made over at the Totally Gorjuss site.

So, here is my little creation for you:


What do you think?  I am so loving this little Winter Fairy Halla from Mo Manning - she is just the cutest and easy peasy to colour too!

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Digi Stamp:  Mo Manning - Winter Fairy Halla
Papers:  My Minds Eye - All is Bright - from Dies to Die For
Snowflake Die:  Memory Box - Bianca Snowflake - from Dies to Die For
Heart Tag:  Magnolia Doohickey - So Wrapped Lovely - from Dies to Die For
Banner Die:  Die-Namics - Mix and Match Banner Set - from Dies to Die For
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grunge Christmas Postmarks

The image has been coloured with Copics as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Headband & Clothes:  BG11 BG10 BG000 / C0 (shading)

I have outlined the image and the papers with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
The little bit of gauze on the heart tag and behind the image is sterile gauze swabs from Boots - cool eh! ;o)

I have used Glamour Dust everywhere on the card - on the image, snowflakes and heart tag, but it never really shows up on the photographs really well - here is a close up for you:


If anyone could give me any tips on how to get a good picture of glitter I would appreciate it.  I use Crafter's Companion Stick & Spray on the die cuts before covering it liberally with Glamour Dust as it gives a great finish.

I am going to enter this card in the Christmas Stamping All Year Round challenge blog, where the challenge this week is 'Anything Goes'.

And that's it.  I hope you like it and I wish you all a fantastic weekend.

Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Toodle pip
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Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Dies to Die For - Holly

Hi Everyone

I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the extra hour in bed!



Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Wee Stamps called Holly - ain't she just beautiful - I just love this image.

Here is the full card:


The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Holly
Kraft Card:  Bazzill Kraft
Papers:  Prima - North Country
Large Snowflake:  Memory Box - Bianca Snowflake
Small Snowflakes:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflakes
Ribbon, Rhinestones & Bells:  The Hobby House
Sentiment Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Grungy Christmas Messages

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promakers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)
Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21
Jumper:  B00 BG000 BG0000 / E74 E71 E70
Trousers:  E74 E71 E70
Leggins, Socks & Scarf:  E74 E71 E70 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker)
Ear Muffs:  B00 BG000 BG0000
Branch:  E37 E35
Holly:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / G29 G46 G24

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
The papers, card and snowflakes have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink
I have used some Liquid Applique covered in Glamour Dust to create the snow on the branch

And there you have it.  The Cheery Lynn Snowflakes is just awesome - there are stacks of snowflakes on it and they are so detailed too!

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for your lovely comments - they are so much appreciated.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Take care

Ta-ta for now

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Saturday, 13 October 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 153 - Traditional Christmas Colours & Bildmalarna "Christmas Letters"

Hello Everyone

I hope you are getting to see this post as I am away working (YUK!) at the moment at the NEC in Birmingham so hopefully Mr Blogger is behaving himself!


So it's Saturday again and that can only mean one thing - it's challenge time over at Totally Gorjuss and this week's challenge is "Traditional Christmas Colours" which is sponsored by Crafter's Companion - easy huh?  As always, make sure you pop on over to the Totally Gorjuss site to see what the creative DT ladies have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


Aren't these Bildmalarna stamps just gorgeous - the Little Winged Friends Christmas stamps are just so beautiful and I love them all.  If you get chance pop on over to the Bildmalarna Blog as there are some absolutely stunning creations for you to feast your eyes on and if you like it don't forget to become a Follower!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Christmas Letters
Papers:  Bildmalarna - Frosty Christmas
Poinsettias:  Magnolia - Doohickey - Poinsettia
Holly:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Flourish
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Handwritten Phrases
Tag:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Mini Icon Tags
Brads, Ribbon, Button and Rhinestones:  The Hobby House

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers with a touch of French Grey 50% and Warm Grey 50% Prismacolour pencils for shading as follows:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)
Hair:  E37 E35 E34 E13
Dress, Scarf and Socks:  E39 E29 E27 E24 / Satin (Promarker), Antique White (Flexmarker), E000
Postal Sack and Letters:  E44 E43 E42 E41 E40
Birdies:  E37 E35 E34 E31 / E41 E40

I have outlined the image with Iced Spruce Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I hope you will be able to come and join in with the challenge.

Thank you for your lovely comments and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.
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Thursday, 11 October 2012

Bildmalarna - Christmas Fun


Hello Everyone

I hope you are all having a great week.


Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using the beautiful Little Winged Friend - Christmas Fun.  These are just some of the most wonderful stamps I have seen - such fabulous images.

Here is the full card:


Ain't he just fabulous?

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Holly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Corner from Dies to Die For
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Grungy Sentiments
Tiny Tags:  Lili of the Valley - Christmas Icon Tags
Pearls:  The Hobby House
Button Twine & Button:  The Ribbon Girl

I have coloured the image with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (Cheeks)
Hair:  E55 E53 E51 E50
Jacket:  R39 R29 R27 R24
Trousers & Scarf:  G94 YG63 G21
Socks:  R39 R29 R27 R24 / Satin (Promarker) / Antique White (Flexmarker) / E0000
Holly:  G29 G46 G24
Dog:  E37 E35 E33 E31 E30 / T6 T4 (Nose)
Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image using Antique Linen Distress Ink
All the papers have been edged using Walnut Stain Distress Ink
I have drawn faux stitching all around the edges of the paper using a black fine-liner pen

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.  I hope you have a lovely week and thank you for all your lovely comments.

Take care.

Toodle pip




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Saturday, 25 August 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 145 - Baby Baby

Howdy Doody Everyone

How are you all?

A big "HELLO" to my new followers - thank you for coming and sharing a little bit of my world with me - I am so grateful.


It's Saturday, so that can only mean that there is a new challenge over at Totally Gorjuss and this weeks challenge is Baby Baby - awwww!

Our very generous sponsor this week is the one and only Lili of the Valley so to be in with a chance to win a voucher to spend in their store we want to see all your lovely creations centred around a Baby theme.  As always, check out what the talented DT ladies over at Totally Gorjuss have made for your inspiration.

Here is the card I made:


Awwww (again) - I so love this little stamp.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley - Baby Blanket
Papers:  Kaisercraft - Lullaby Collection
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley - For You Circular Sentiments
Buttons:  The Hobby House
Seam Binding:  From my Stash

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexcmarkers:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30
Hat & Baby Grower:  Celestial Blue, Cloud Blue, Powder Blue / E41 E40
Blanket:  E30 E0000

I have outlined the image with Old Paper Distress Ink
All the paper and card has been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I made the corners by cutting out a small square and then cutting it diagonally to make a triangle

And that's it as they say.  I hope you can come and join in the fun with us.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments - I will be around to see you all this weekend.

Take care

Ta ta for now.
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Saturday, 11 August 2012

Totally Gorjuss - Challenge 144 - Lacy Lacy


Hello Everyone

Saturday again - can you believe it!  Time is just flying by before you know it Christmas will be here and I am soooooo behind with my Christmas cards - again I might add!


This week's challenge over at Totally Gorjuss is Lacy Lacy - so we want to see all your creations with lace on them.  Our generous sponsor this week is Crafter's Companion and remember to check out what the fabulous DT ladies over at Totally Gorjuss have made to whet your appetite.

Here is the card I have made:


I have so so so many Lili of the Valley stamps (un-inked too!), that I just had to use one of them and there will certainly be more to follow that is for sure.

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Lili of the Valley Little Dot
Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lime Twist - Life of the Party from Dies to Die For

The image has been coloured with Copics and a Black Polychromos pencil for shading

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30
Hair:  E34 E53 E51 E50
Dress:  R85 R83 R81
Present:  BG32 BG11 BG10
Flowers:  R85 R81 / BG32 BG10 / Y35 Y32 / YR18
Shoes:  E37 E35 E34
Grass:  G46 G43

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink
All the paper and card has been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

What do you think to the flowers?  I made them using an EK Success Medium Retro Flower Punch and then stick them together.  Whilst it is a little time consuming I like the fact that you can get the flowers to match the colour of your card exactly as I get frustrated when the colour shade is just a tad off (OCD I know).

A final picture of the inside as usual:


And there you have it.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.  Thank you for all your lovely comments, I know I've been MIA for a while, but I will be round to visit you all soon.

Toodle pip
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