Thank You ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're having a beautiful week so far!

Well, I've made a Thank You card for the Ribbon Girls .. as I have decided to step down from their gorgeous team.  I absolutely loved my time with you .. Thank You so much for having me and for your sweetness!

For my card, I used one of my favorite releases from Lili of the Valley ... "Set 47 Background Bits - Old Romance".

Then from Ribbon Girls, I've used some goodies from their lovely store such as:

Pink Velvet Lace, Laila Lace, Phoebe Lace and Ivory Pearl Trim

Thank you so much for visiting me .. and I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Thinking of You ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're having a beautiful week so far .. getting ready for the weekend soon!  :)

My little man Bodhi will be on his Easter Break next week .. so we're looking forward to spending a lot of time just doing what we feel like doing.  ;)

I got to making a card using another Jeremiah Ketner's images that you can find here in his shop.  For some reason, I don't see this particular image available in his shop anymore .. I'm not sure why.  Hmmmmm .....  but I am glad I got her before he decided to remove her.

I've also used some goodies from the lovely Ribbon Girl store such as:

Organza Flowers, Hip Bud White, Hip Bud Pink, Alice Lace, Laila Lace

Thank you so much for visiting me and I wish you a most wonderful day!  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Wish ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're enjoying a beautiful weekend!

Well, my family has just left .. and it is rather lonely without them.  :(  As always .. the visits are never long enough .. and lots of tears are shed when they leave.  Bodhi had a very nice surprise ... and once again he screamed with such delight as my family came out of their hiding spot.  lol!  My family comes up with such clever surprises .. this time they told Bodhi they would be testing the Time Machine my Dad had been "working on".  ;)  hehehehe ...

Anyway, it is time for a new Ribbon Girl Challenge, and there is a big change .. the Lovely Lili's challenge has now been changed to Everything Goes with Any Image.  You can use ANY image you'd like, and make any kind of project you like for the theme we have announced.  Easy peasy and fun!!!  So this week, the theme is "Birthday".

I've used a Leanne Ellis Santoro image called "Butterfly" that I've had for over a year now .. and finally inked her up.  Then decorated this card with some yummy Ribbon Girl goodies such as:

Anne Lace, Florence Lace, Ivory Button Twine, Aqua Gingham Button, Floribunda Roses White, Large White Rosebuds, Pink Hip Rosebuds from their lovely store ... 

I do hope you'll come over and join in on the fun at the Ribbon Girl Everything Goes!

Thank you so very much for visiting me .. I truly appreciate it!  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Just For You ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you're all having a beautiful weekend!

It is time again for another Lovely Lili Challenge over at the Ribbon Girl!  And the challenge is "Use a Charm" .. eeeeeeasy!  ;)  But of  course you have to use something from LOTV such as an image, artpad images, sentiments or papers too.  So come and join us!

I'm so lucky to use some goodies from the gorgeous Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Floribunda Roses Antique, Organza White Flowers, Rolled Roses, Deborah Lace, Amelia Lace, a cutout piece of Lace Patches Antique White, Daisy May with Bunch of Flowers

And I've used a few LOTV stamps from the vintage sets that I truly love:  

Set 66 Grunge Elements and Set 49 Tags Le Jardin

Here are the lovely prizes to be won:

Thank you so very much for stopping by to visit me .. it truly makes me happy!  See you again soon!  And wishing you all a wonderful rest of the weekend!

Big Hugs,

Elise

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you all had a beautiful week and ready for the weekend!

Christmas is fast approaching, and wow wow wow .. can you believe the craft stores are already moving out of the Christmas decorations?!  Wait .. whaaaaat?!  I'm just beginning to play my Christmas songs .. and they're getting ready for the next season .. hahahaha!

I've been enjoying making Christmas cards and tags .. here's another one with a fluffy bird from Michaels ...

 I've also used some yummy goods from the beautiful Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Floribunda White Roses, Burgundy 20mm Roses and Phoebe Lace

I hope you all are enjoying your days and having a very safe holiday season!

Thank you so very much for visiting me .. I'd love to hear from you!  I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Winter Wishes ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you are all having a beautiful week so far!

My little Bodhi is having a lot of days off this month of November .. and it gives me a chance to hear more of the funny things he says.  :)  I'll share one with you and hopefully give you a giggle ...

One evening before dinner, my husband tells me, "Man, I still have a headache!  I don't know what it is."  

Bodhi chimes in, "Did you have a headache from yesterday?"

Hubby says, "No, from this morning."

Bodhi says, "Whew that's a good sign."

Hubby, "Why?"

Bodhi says, "Well if you had it from yesterday, then that would mean you might have a concession."

omg .. hahhahahahahahahah!  They learned the word CONCUSSION at school .. and Bodhi kinda got the word slightly twisted.  ;)  hehehe!  But I love how he's so serious when he says it you know?  lol!  :)

Well, I've had a play at another Christmas card and I've used some goodies from the Ribbon Girl store such as:

Amelia Lace, White Church Window Guipure Lace, Phoebe Lace, and Cheesecloth

Then for my wooden banner I stamped Lili of the Valley's sentiment stamp from "Set 75 - Christmas Wishes".

Well, I wish you all a most wonderful day and thank you so much for visiting me!  Can you believe it's almost the weekend again?!  Sheeesh!  hehe!

I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

May the Joy of Christmas Keep You Warm ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you all are having a lovely weekend!

It is time for another fun Lovely Lili Challenge over at the Ribbon Girl and this time the theme is "Christmas"!!!  How can you resist?!  :)

I have been lucky enough to use some beautiful goodies from the Ribbon Girl store such as:
Edwina Lace, Cheesecloth, Jute Mesh Ribbon, Tiny White Rosebuds, Baby Satin Organza Flower

And for my image ... Lili of the Valley's darling "Special Treats" along with some beautiful "Set 75 Christmas Icons" on the sides of her.

Here is the prize for the challenge:

A stamp of your choice from the Lili of the Valley store and also a £10 voucher to spend in the Ribbon Girl store!!  Wow!

I do hope you'll come and join in on the fun!  And please stop by to see my teammates GORGEOUS creations!!!  :)

Wishing you a wonderful day and thank you so much for visiting me!  See you again soon!

Hugs,
Elise

Santa .. Stop Here!

Hey Ya's!  Are you all having a beautiful week so far?  I hope you are!  :)

I've made a card with one of Lili of the Valley's older images that will be discontinued ... *sniff sniff .. tears dripping* and she's called "Jenny Gifts Galore".  sigh .. I adore this little cutie bear .. why why why does she have to go?!  :(  There are LOADS of gorgeous LOTV images that will be retiring .. so grab your favorites now before they're gone forever.  :(

Then around her, I've used a couple images like that little snowman and the hanging hearts from "Set 79 Christmas Icons" .. I really love these little icons to add around.  :)

I've also used some lovely goodies from the Ribbon Girl Store such as:  Phoebe White Lace, Small White Lilies, White Baby's Satin Organza Flowers and Cheesecloth.

I've coloured this with distress reinkers, prisma pencils and watercolors.

Yup .. it's that time of year once again to get ready for the festivities .. sigh .. I LOVE IT!!!  It's such a WONDERFUL time of year!!!

Wishing you all a FABULOUS week and thank you so much for visiting me and I'd surely love to hear from you!  I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

We Wish You a Merry Christmas ...

Hello!  I hope you're all having a lovely weekend!

It's time for another Lovely Lili Ribbon Girl Challenge and this time it's "Add Lace" .. omgosh .. soooooo easy and fun!  There are so many gorgeous laces from the Ribbon Girl shop .. it's really difficult to choose what to put on just one card!  hehe!

The beautiful goodies that I'm so fortunate to use from the Ribbon Girl here on my card are:

White Church Window Guipure, Olive Green Cotton Lace, Organza White Baby's Breath, Red 15mm Roses, White Rose Buds, White Carnations, Cheesecloth and some Sticky Tape which is awesome!  I had wanted to use the 'Michele' White Guipure here somewhere .. but it did not fit to where I had in mind .. hmmmm .. next time!  ;)

For the image, I've used a bit of darling Lili of the Valley Images!  The main image is "Penguin Pals", then I've stamped some "Christmas Mini Icons from Set 79" and "Christmas Wishes from set 75" around it.  I really enjoy those little mini icons .. because you can create a little something extra around the images.  :)

Well, I sure do hope that you'll come and join in the fun at the Ribbon Girl Lovely Lili Challenge!  We'd love to see you there and as always .. there's BEAUTIFUL prizes!

Thank you so much for visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Hugs,
Elise

Hip Hip Hooray!

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're all having a beautiful weekend!

It's time for a new Lovely Lili's Challenge over at the Ribbon Girl .. and this time it's "Use Flowers" .. how EASY is that?!!!!  ;)  

For my card I had the pleasure of using some yummy Ribbon Girl goodies such as:

Ivory Roses, Pink Carnation, Kort & Godt Rolled Roses, Dusky Blue Roses, Tiny White Rosebuds, Tiny Pink Rosebuds, Blue Velvet Lace

I've used LOTV'S "Cheerleader" and also their "Country Meadow Papers".

I hope you'll come on over and join in on the fun at the Ribbon Girl!!  :)

Thank you so much for visiting me .. I love it when you do!  I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Winter Wishes ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you're all having a beautiful week!

I'm treasuring my time with Bodhi before he heads back to school next week .. omgosh .. can't believe the Summer is over!  It definitely flew by too quick, and I am sure going to miss hanging out with him!

Well, I've made a card with another DARLING Lili of the Valley image, this one is called, "Hats Off!", and I've used "Twas the Night" papers.  Then I've also added some sweet sentiments from "Set 75 - Christmas Wishes".

I've also used some lovely goods from The Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Amelia Lace, Wavecrest Seam Binding, Ivory Pearl Flower Trim, and some cheesecloth

The Ribbon Girl is currently on beautiful holiday and will be back on Saturday Aug. 23rd 2014 in the afternoon.  :)

Thank you so very much for visiting me ... I truly love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Let It Snow ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you're all ready for your weekend once again!  :)

I have another darling LOTV image that I've played with .. this sweet penguin is from the image "Snow Flurries".  Then I've used a sentiment from Set 75 Christmas Wishes at the bottom of the image frame and stamped some random snowflakes from Set 36 Christmas Icons.  The papers are from Snow Princess Solids and Snow Princess (but that red/white strip down the middle is from my own stash).

I am once again grateful to be able to use lovely goodies from the Ribbon Girl such as:

Blue Velvet Lace, Butterfly Lace, Seam Binding, Cheesecloth, White Roses

They are currently on holiday until the afternoon of Sunday Aug. 23rd, 2014.

Please don't forget to visit my lovely LOTV DT Sisters on their personal blogs as well as on the LOTV Inspirational Blog for their peeks at their always gorgeous creations!

Thank you so much for visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Peace & Joy ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

I have another Christmas card to show you using one of Lili of the Valley's newest darling release.  This sweet girl is called "Jolly Holly" and I've also used a "Peace & Joy" sentiment from Set 75 -Christmas Wishes (which will be back in stock on Aug. 14th).  The papers are from "Woodland Wishes".

I've coloured her with Distress Reinkers and Watercolors .. and outlined her with my white Sakura Gel Pen.  Some of you have asked how I do this .. and you'll find it very easy and simple!  :)  

1.  Stamp your image (I personally use black Memories Dye Ink to use with my Distress Inks).  

2.  Then I color everything as normal.

3.  If you use a spray sealer, go ahead and spray after you color.

4.  LAST STEP is to outline with your white pen.  I like to leave little hints of black lines here and there .. but it's all your preference on how you'd like to show your lines.  :)

I'm so grateful to also have the pleasure of using some beautiful Ribbon Girl goodies such as:

Small White Lilies, Red Velvet Lace, Emily Lace, Ivory Jute Mesh Ribbon, Seam Binding, Ivory Resin Dove

I hope you have all treated yourself to some new LOTV treats!  Don't forget shipping for all stamps are FREE!  :)  Can't beat that!!!

As always, don't forget to visit my beautiful DT Sisters on their personal blogs as well as on LOTV's Inspirataional Blog for their gorgeous creations!!!

Thank you so much for visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Birthday Wishes ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're all having a beautiful week!

I can't believe Bodhi's summer is half over already .. omgosh.  :(  We're already seeing school supplies at the front of the stores already!  Whaaaaaaat???  I feel like the summer JUST started!  sigh ...

Anyways .. I've made a card using a couple of the LOTV Grunge stamps .. "Set 53 Flora and Fauna" and then I cut the cherub out from the other stamp and placed it at the top of the rose image.  I added my own metal wing and crown on the cherub.

I've also used some beautiful Ribbon Girl goodies such as:  Phoebe Lace, Alice Lace, Ivory Jute Mesh Ribbon, Small White Lilies, White Rose Buds, MF Organza Pouf Ribbon, and Seam Binding.

Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Christmas Recipes to Warm Your Heart ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you are all having a BEAUTIFUL week so far!

I'm sure you already know that LOTV is coming out with their first Christmas release for this year .. and let me tell you .. OMG .. it's just GOR-GEOUS!!!!!!  You will love each and every single one and it will melt your heart!!!

My first sneak peek for you is of a couple Recipe Cards that will come in a set of 4 .. and you KNOW how much I loved these Recipe Cards a couple years back too right?!  They've come out with new ones this year and I got so excited when I saw these new ones!!

This new release will soon be available to you at LOTV around the beginning of August!

On this card I've also used some yummy goodies from the Ribbon Girl store such as:

Blue Velvet Lace, Phoebe Lace, Carnation White, Carnation Pale Pink (from a dear friend .. thank you!) Satin Pink Baby's Breath, Laila Lace (from another dear friend .. thank you!), and Cheesecloth

The beautiful paper is LOTV's "Woodland Wishes" .. I love this stack!

Please don't forget to check out my beautiful DT sisters GORGEOUS creations on their personal blogs as well as on the LOTV Inspirational Blog as well!  Ooh and just to let you know ... check this out too!!!!!!!

Happy Shopping to you!  ;)  heheheeh!

Thank you so much for visiting me .. truly love it when you do!  I'll see you again soon!

Big Hugs,

Elise

Thank You ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're all having a lovely weekend!

I am finally here with a card.  :)  It's a new Lovely Lili Challenge over at the Ribbon Girl .. and this time it is "Thank You"!  :)

As always, I've been so happy to use sweet goodies from the gorgeous Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Laila Lace (from a dear friend of mine .. thank you!), Monique Lace, Ivory Pearl Flower Trim, Jute Mesh Ribbon, Pink Rose Hessian Ribbon, Satin Pink Baby's Breath Flower, Ivory Dove, Floribunda Roses Antique Lilac Mix, Wooden Heart, Seam Binding, Cheesecloth

I've used an older LOTV image called "Summer Garden Angel" and added some of my flowers onto her bouquet.  Then I cut out larger wings and lifted them for a 3d effect.  I've also stamped some words from "Set 66 - Grunge Elements" on the sides of her.  :)

I hope you'll come on over and join in on the fun over at the Ribbon Girl Challenge!  As always .. FAB prizes to be won!

Thank you so very much for stopping by to visit me .. truly love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise

Timeless Beauty ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you all had a beautiful weekend!

Now that it's Summer .. my little Bodhi has been keeping me busy .. in a good way!  :)  

Well, last week I had finished this canvas and as always .. I thoroughly enjoyed putting it together!

I've gotten to use some goodies from the beautiful Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Prima Shabby Chic Treasures Ballerina, Phoebe White Guipure Lace, Rose Bud Large Pale Pink, Rose Bud Large White, Ivory Pearl Flower Trim, Purple Lilies, MF Organza Pink Pouf Ribbon, Lace patches Antique White, Cheesecloth, Seam Binding, Diamante Heart Charm, Fleur Round Brooch

I'll share with a yummy photo on one of the things we did last week:

This entire Statue of Liberty is made out of chocolate .. "hold me back from chomping on it" right?  hahahaha!  This was at Hershey's World located in one of the casino's.  :)

I wish you all a wonderful week!  Thank you so very much for visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Big Hugs,

Elise

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're all having a wonderful week so far!

I have a card to show you for a Sweet Little Baby to be born later this month!  ;)  I've used this darling LOTV image called "Bunny Moon" along with some yummy goodies from the Ribbon Girl store such as:

Large White Rosebud, Kort & Godt Ivory Rose, White Carnation, White Rosebuds, Cheeseloth, Butterfly Lace, and Deborah Lace.

Wishing you all a gorgeous day and thank you so much for visiting me .. I love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Big Hugs,

Elise

Timeless Treasures ...

Hey Ya's!  Hope you're all enjoying a beautiful weekend!

My little dude has finished another school year .. and Summer vacation has BEGUN!!!  ;)  Loads of time for us to get into some fun!!  And he is a happy camper now that he can stay up later every night .. lol!

Well, it's time for another wonderful Lovely Lili's Challenge at the Ribbon Girl!  The theme is such an easy one .. "Girly Card"!!!  :)

I've been so lucky to be able to use lots of beautiful goodies from the Gorgeous Ribbon Girl Store such as:

Laila Lace, Melissa Frances Organza Pink Pouf Ribbon, Cheesecloth, Sweetheart Blooms, Tulips, Wooden Heart, Alice Lace, Pink & Cream Gingham Ribbon, Vintage Pink Rose Hessian Ribbon, Seam Binding, Floribunda Rose, Ivory Resin Dove

I've also used 4 different LOTV stamps for this:

Cobweb, Set 47 Old Romance, Set 49 Tags le Jardin, Set 64 Life's Journey

I hope you'll come over and join the fun at the Ribbon Girl Challenge!  And also go and check out my beautiful DT Sisters creations .. they are just GORGEOUS!!!

And we are sponsored once again by the fabulous Lili Of The Valley and The Ribbon Girl who are offering one randomly chosen winner two prizes of: A LOTV stamp of your choice and a £10 voucher towards a spending spree at The Ribbon Girl.

Thank you so very much for visiting me .. I love it when you do!  See you again soon!

Big Hugs,

Elise

Believe ...

Hey Ya's!  I hope you're having a beautiful week so far!

Well .. I've finally made my first mixed media canvas!!!  Oh my gosh!  I bought a whole bunch of blank white canvases a couple of months ago .. and it has been sitting in my room .. waiting ever so patiently! 

My inspiration comes from an AMAZING artist by the name of Gabrielle Pollacco .. truly inspiring work!  I can see myself delving into these mixed medias as it's such a big space to let your happiness wander into.  :)

I've made it so the cherub image (got this image from Janet K Designs) can be removed and replaced with a personal photo: 

This canvas is 9 X 12 inches long and wow .. lemme tell you .. it was fun!

I've gotten to use some yummy goodies from the Ribbon Girl store such as:

Prima Cherub, Cheesecloth, Seam Binding, Prima Birdhouse, Bird Charm, Pearl/Diamante trim, Alice White Flower Lace Trim, Amelia Lace

And I've also used some lace from a very dear friend which she gave me for my Birthday  .. thank you I so love it and I'm trying my best not to hoard it.  hehe!!

Hope I'll have another one to show you soon!  ;)

Thank you ever so much for visiting me .. I truly love it when you do!  And I'll see you again soon!

Hugs,

Elise