Just Peachy

 

Hi peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx.

It's that time of the week when we catch up with our friends in the US of A over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge and this week our theme is

Things With Wings

This week, the DT are showcasing Studio Calico products.
You don't have to use them, but if you have them we would love to see them  :-)

As always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

… right here :)

THANK YOU Heidi & Simon Says Stamp xxx

So what did I do then?

 

Well I went all peachy :)

Sometimes the simplest of cards turn out nice and I'm quite pleased with this one.

The papers are  for a 6x6 Studio Calico Autumn Press paper pad,  and check this out .......

 

... it's Studio Calico Autumn Press Scrap Tissue Trim 

It's absolutely gorgeous - it's so delicate and pretty and a snip at $2.99.
I added a sentiment printed onto Safmat onto it so it's quite robust as well.

 

The flower is from this pack .....

... of Prima Flowers Au Naturale blooms.
They are really tactile and I liked them so much I almost didn't want to use them.

Only another crafter would understand that of course!!!!

 

And the things with wings on my card today are these sweet little Studio Calico Autumn Press Butterflies Chip Shapes 

Ohh I just HAD to use one of me Spellbinders A2 CURVED BORDERS 1 One Borderabilities Card Creator Dies again.

Nice isn't it :)

So there we are for today.

I'm off to do the prep for a Copics one day workshop that I'm doing with Wendy on Sunday at Happy Stampers North West. But of course, we have Port Sunlight on Saturday so if you are going, come over to the Lili of The Valley stand and say hello.

Tare care sweet peeps and see you soon as soon and hugs to all xxx

An Oh So Sweet Sneakie Peekie :)

Hi there lovely peeps and hope you are all OK today.

I have a lil sneakie peekie for you today which features an image from the soon to be released Lili of The Valley Vintage Boys collection. Have you picked your fave yet? I simply cannot choose from this collection because they are all so adorable.

Now if you cannot wait for the release, you can get these images with all the colouring  done for you because they are in Art Pad 1 - Vintage Boys.

Check out the colours peeps - they are gorgeous :)

So ....

... here's me card.

I used Mans's Best Friend and I coloured it with Copics in these colours -

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair - E33, E35, E39, E50
Clothes - E07. E09, E31, E35, E39, E42, E43, E50, E97
Doggie - E31, E33, E35, E39, E47, E50
Grass & Bench - E31, E35, E39,  E50, G95, G99, YG0000, YG01, YG03

Phew!!!

The papers are all from the 8x8 Country Gent Paper Pad - perfect for these new images.

 

I just noticed that I must have knocked these pointy endy things on the main pic when I was doing the photos.
They were straight when I'd finished the card, honest (I would tell you if they weren't - you know me!!).

But wonky or not, I likes 'em!!

 

Where would I be without my old friend Safmat :)

Have you noticed that I did a bit of paper pricking on this card?
I've never done it before - you can probably tell that cos it isn't quite perfect but I'll do better next time.

Note to self ... must try harder :)

I thought I'd turn this dodgy angle pic round so that the other side than usual is nearest.
Just for a change, like you do!!

Right I'm off to do some work.
Have the best day me darlins and see you soon.

Huggiest of hugs to all xxx

It's A Celebration :)

 

Hi peeps and hope you are all OK and having a nice week so far xxx. It's that time of the week when we nip across the pond and join our friends in the jolly old US of A over at the Simon Says Stamp challenge.

This week is a special one for us and our challenge is ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

That's because we are celebrating our 4th Birthday this week ...


... so any Birthday/ Happy Celebration cards /creations will fit in with the theme :-)

As it is a very special celebration what else could we showcase but our very own line of  Simon Exclusives !! :-) You don't have to use them to join in but we would love to see them if you have any of our products :-)

Heidi will be giving away 3 FABULOUS Prizes - woohooo and check these out peeps ...

PRIZE 1
This $100 voucher to choose whatever you like from the Simon Says Stamp Store !! :-)

PRIZE 2
This gorgeous Simon Says Die and Stamp Set 'FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES'

PRIZE 3
This fabulous Simon Says Stamp Die and Stamp Set 'FIT TO BE SQUARE'

These are totally and utterly AMAZING prizes :-) 
THANK YOU Heidi & Simon Says Stamp xxx

So what did I do then?

Well .....  

... I went all Springie (living in hope perhaps!!) and I used Tilda with Big Tulip Pot - she is sooo sweet :)

 

     

I coloured her with the following Copics -

Skin -  E000, E00, E11, E13, R00, R02
Hair - E31, E33, E35, E39, E50
Clothes - BG0000, BG01, BG10, BG49, R85, RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02
Tulip - R85, RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV02
Leaves - G99, YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG23
Pot - E31, E33, E35, E50
Dirt - E41, E42, E43, E50

The papers are all from a Doodlebug LOVEBIRDS 6 x 6 Paper Pad

 

The gorgeous banner was made using a Simon Says Stamp Ribbon Banner Craft Die
I LOVE the shape of the little flags

 

The blooms were made using a My Favorite Things MINI ROLLED ROSES Die-Namics set

 

Isn't that curved border fab peeps :)
It's one of the new S5-180 Spellbinders A2 CURVED BORDERS 1 One Borderabilities Card Creator Dies

 

So that's the old card done for today.

I hope you like it and if you get a sec nip over and join in the celebrations at the challenge. You have to be in it to win it and you never know ....

Enjoy the rest of your evening and I'll see you back here soon as soon. I'm off  to finish the prep for the workshops at the weekend. I am sooo looking forward to it :)

Huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Sneakie Peeking Back To My Old Style!!

Morning sweet peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx

I've got a sneaky peekie for you today of one of the brand new Lili of The Valley release which will be available from 6th April and there really is something for everyone on this release :) There's cute, there's flowers and there's even a bit of ooh la la!!Keep an eye on the DT blogs between now and then and you will be able to see the new stuff and choose your faves.

The image I used is called

It Takes Two

and it's part of the Jack, Patch and Puss images.
I think it's adorable - it caught my eye as soon as I saw the images and I just itched it colour it.

And now I have lol!!!

I used Copics and these are the colours -

Puss - E35, E39, Y15, Y17, Y38, YR04, YR07, YR16, YR20, YR68
Patch - E31, E33, E35, E39, E49, E50.
Cake - E35, E50, Y15, Y17

You'll get to meet Jack soon as I will be doing another sneak peek which features him :)

The papers are from the gorgeous Nitwits Hello Sunshine collection.

 

Why have one bow when you can have two!!!!

I used 15mm small check brown gingham, 15mm orange delight no 42 satin and a medium black polka dot button, all from The Ribbon Girl 

 

 

Good old Safmat again :)
I'd be lost without that stuff!!!

 

I am really pleased with how this turned out.
It's very much my old style before I got addicted to the embellies and all the edge inking malarky.

Will I go back there?

Who knows.
I think you just have to go with what you are feeling at the time, and some images will guide you the right way I think.

Before I dash off,  just a quickie to say that I am doing some more workshops over at LOTV on 6th April. We have Beginner's Stamping in the morning where we will cover stamping basics such as which inks to use, how to get a good crisp image etc etc so if you are new / newish to all this stamping stuff, or even if you are just looking to improve then is is the workshop for you. And then in the afternoon,we will have another colouring sesh.  Why not make a day of it and do both :) You'll have time to nip upstairs for a scone or some cake in between. And if you are coming over, you can get your mitts on the new stuff as well. Deets are on the website here.

Right I'm off.

The Crime Prevention bods are coming over so I need to do some work before they get here. Enjoy your day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Birthday Blues :)

 

Hi there lovely peeps and hope you are all OK today xxx

Yayyy, finally it has stopped raining and there is a nice blue sky instead of the horrible grey mucky one that we’ve had for the last week or so. Rich is still on leaf patrol, bless him, but at least today they aren't quite as soggy and he has managed to clear the front garden For how long though is anybody's guess cos there are still leaves on the tress and they have to go somewhere when they fall off !!!

So it’s that time of the week when we head across the water and catch up with our friends over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and this week we have an

Anything  Goes

theme so it’s time to let rip with your creativity thingies!!!

This week we are showcasing Martha Stewart products . If you have them we would love to see them but it's not compulsory to use them if you want to join in :-)

As always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

…right here (lucky girlie!!)

So ….

… this is what I did.

Again, like me, the layout is fairly simple!!!
There’s no colouring involved so it’s super quick to put together, which we like of course :)

 

     

I've used  a Martha Stewart DECO FAN Shells Punch Around The Page and started out with a 6x6 blue card base. I punched along the bottom edge and then put a piece of 6x6 white card inside and glued it down. Then I cut another of piece of 6x6 card and trimmed about 1/2” off of the bottom edge, punched that and stuck it down on top of the card. Finally I punched a strip of blue card, trimmed it to 6” long, wrapped some ribbon round it and stuck that down onto the front of the card.

The bloom was made using a set of Magnolia Doily Flower dies  and a Martha Stewart BRANCH Craft Punch.
Then I made a rolled rose to sit in the centre and added a bit of glitter and a gem.

 

The frame was made using a Memory Box TIFFANY FRAME Craft DIE  - isn’t it pretty - and I printed the sentiment onto SAFMAT Self-Adhesive Printing Film and put it in the centre of the frame.

 

 

And that’s it.

Well girls, we live to drool another day cos the delish that is Dishy Dave is still in – I have a sneaky feeling that he will win it!! I was a bit sad to see old Rosie go because she is a loud, bossy, jolly hockey sticks sort of gal I know but I quite like her. She tells it how it is and she comes across as basically a good person as well. She wasn't so lady like when she was doing the bottom burp thing with Limahl thought was she!! I laughed so much that I nearly peed my draws!!

Not sure who will go tonight – maybe Hugo or Eric? We’ll see.

Right I have to go because I have to don my Santa hat and reply to the letters that Kyla sent to him on behalf  of her and Thea. Kyla is still a bit scared of him because she is frightened of anybody who is dressed up if she doesn't know them. Last year Em had trouble getting her to sleep because she was so afraid he was coming into the house. Poor little sausage :(  I’m not sure where she thought he would leave her toys!!!! She isn't so scared that she won't do a list as long as your arm for him with what she wants on it though!! 

I am hoping that Thea isn't scared so that I can get to take her to Lapland  – purely for selfish reasons of course lol!! . I’ve waited all my life to do this and sod’s law that I end up with a Kyla kid that hates his guts!! Well she doesn’t hate him but she won’t go near him!! So Thea is my last chance really, heeheeeee!!!

Right I best dash because I have shed loads to do today. I’ll be back tomoz with a card that is very VERY different so I’ll say tarra and see you then.

Enjoy your day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx

Simon Says …. You’re Late You Naughty Piggy!!!!!

(they didn’t really lol but it’s  true so gazillions of apols xxx!!)

So hi there lovely peeps and hope you are all OK today.

It’s that time of the week when we head across the water and catch up with our friends over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge and this week and as it’s very nearly Thanksgiving in the jolly old US of A, our theme this week is

Thanksgiving / Thank You

so it’s self explan really, and for those of us who don't celebrate we can make a Thank You card / creation instead.

As always, our lovely Heidi is giving away a fabulous …

… for one lucky winner to spend …

…right here (lucky girlie!!)

So ….

… this is what I did.

I just realised that I used the same colour theme for last week. I must be in an apricot sort of mood!!!

The papers are gorge Basic Grey WHAT'S UP 6 x 6 Cardstock and I just die cut a heart shape using the largest Spellbinders Nestabilities CLASSIC HEART 6 Die and layered it up using dimensionals.

I had a bit of a mishap (surely not I hear you cry!!) because this was the second attempt.

I have sort of started inking up the edges of practically everything (I blame Debi at Crab Apple Crafts!). So I am merrily inking away when the paper slipped and I ended up with a nice big brown streak across the paper.  Well this is not at all attractive as you can imagine,  so I had to start again – doh!!!

I topped one of the fab Prima Craftable blooms with some Hero Arts 24 Flowers SUNSHINE PRINT CH206 Orange blooms. Then I had a little die cutting sesh with the Memory Box Delicate Fern die and of course the leaf bit from the Magnolia leaf and swirl die set.

 

Now where would we be without SAFMAT Self-Adhesive Printing Film???

I really do love this stuff and use it all the time. If you’ve never used it, go and and have a go – you will be hooked!!! Yopu juts print out whatever you want onto it, cut around the printed bit, remove the backing sheet and put it onto your card.  A quick rub and the film becomes practically invisible.

Awesome!!!

 

So that’s the old card done and I’ll be back soon as soon with some more cardage. If you get a sec, nip over and check out the challenge – and if you fancy joining in we would love to see you there :)

Have the fabbiest day and huggiest of hugs to all xxx