Flower

Card two tonight. I used scraps that were on my desk for this card. I wasn't to sure if I liked it a first, but it is growing on me. 

I used Spellbinders lattice and poinsettia, Memory Box leaves, Forever Friends embossing folder.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Mojo Monday - sketch

One Stop Craft challenge - anything goes

By the Cute and Girly - flowers

Simon Says - flower power

It's a dogs life

I have had a crafty afternoon and managed to make a couple of cards.

The first is a card using Penny Black dog  and sentiment image. 

I also used Promarkers, Nellie Snellen die and a little chalk. The papers were a freebie from a mag.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Cats & or dogs

Sketch Saturday - sketch

Charisma Cardz - No digi's allowed

The Paper Players - CAS masculine card

One Stop Craft challenge - anything goes

I can't believe another 2 weeks has flown by. 

This fortnight we have Samantha with a tutorial on making a six sided  box. She makes it look so easy.

Our challenge then is:-

Box clever

Our sponsor is:-

Meljen's Design's

Now my box, is a simple design. 

I used Meljen's images, Trimcraft papers, Stickles, Nesties & Promarkers. 

I am entering this box into the following challenges:-

Cupcake challenge - Lots of layers

One Stop Craft challenge - Add glitter

New flower die

I bought this Memory Box flower die last Saturday at a lovely craft shop in Cupar in Fife. We were on our way to St Andrews to for the weekend and stopped off to get some groceries. I happened to notice a carpet shop with a Hougie Board in the window, well that only means one thing.... there must be more inside. This is a relatively new enterprise called McOyster Crafts. I  have never seen so many Memory Box and other dies on display and by all account more arriving soon. I think I may be a regular visitor from now on.

So here is my first card. Very simple as I was making this in a limited time.

I used Cuttlebug dots and Nesties.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - Acid drops and what nots

Crafty Calendar - Blooms and blossoms

Totally Papercrafts - CAS

Papertake Weekly - anything goes

A quick post

I have not been around much lately, I have so much going on. My father-in-law was in hospital again with mini strokes, but has since recovered well. He has new medication to take, so fingers crossed he will be well for a while.

Our start to the holiday weekend is lousy. The rain is teaming down and it's not very warm. I am just jealous of all those folk in the south.

I made this quick card last night. My photo's are terrible as the light is very bad. Usually hubby takes my pictures but we are out tonight and I couldn't wait or I would miss the Less is More challenge. This simple die is a favourite and so versatile. 

I have used Memory box die, Papermania embossing folder' a little tearing and inking and not much else. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Less is More - sketch

Crafty Creations - Mother's day with flowers

Simon Says - happy mail
Fussy and Fancy Fridays - anything goes

As you Like it - favourite die /punch

Enjoy the weekend.

Top Tip Tuesday

It's my turn for a tutorial on Top Tip Tuesday this fortnight. 

I am showing you how to make a wiper card, one of my favourites.

We have a lovely sponsor

The Stamp Fairy

Our challenge this time is :-

Moving Parts

we would like to see moving parts on your cards and projects. 

I have shown a few examples of the wiper cards I have made, so pop over to Top Tip Tuesday to have a look. 

I made this card for my Daughter and Son-In-Law's wedding anniversary.

I have used a Penny Black stamp 'the park bench affair', Promarkers, Sizzlets hearts, X-Cut butterflies. The papers were free with a mag years ago. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Sweet Stampin - anything but a birthday

Sketch Saturday - sketch

Simon Says - anything goes

Crafty Creations - pink + 1

Stampavia and more - lots of die cuts

Passion for Promarkers - to die for

Poppy

Two postings in one day. It's been a long time since I have managed that.

I had this image coloured a long time ago, but just never made a card. I love these First Edition papers and they are a perfect match for my flowers. 

I have used one of Ruth's digital images from A Passion for Stamps, First Edition papers, Promarkers, Elizabeth Crafts butterfly die, Stickles and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

One stitch at a time - Bright
Papertake Weekly - one paper take
Digital Tuesday - Springtime
PB and more at Allsorts - Blossoms and bows

I had a little play for the Less is More challenge. I dug out the old light box to make the embossed border. The little bees are Penny Black coloured with Promarkers.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Less is More - one layer cards and a film (The Swarm)

Allsorts - use the letter of your name ( mine is E for embossing)

Crafty Creations - No Patterned Papers

Spring

We have had very wet and windy day here today. I was soaked to the skin coming home from work. My jacket is still drying out. 

This card is made using the free stamps with the Quick Cards mag.

I coloured with Promarkers, 1st Edition papers and Elizabeth designs butterfly die. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

Charisma Cardz - Tags

The Sweet Stop - sketch

Cupcake Challenge - cute and cuddly
Cute Card Thursday - butterfly kisses

Top Tip Tuesday

This fortnight on Top Tip Tuesday  we have Samantha hosting. 

She has chosen a theme of 

Say it isn't Sew - use faux stitching on your card.

We have lovely sponsors this week too.

Saturated Canary

Fred She Said 

I have used a lovely Saturated Canary image 'Angels Among Us'

She has a beautiful innocent face.

I have used Promarkers, 1st Edition papers, Nesties, Lili of the Valley tag and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Charisma Cardz - Tags

Fussy And Fancy Fridays - faux technique (stitching)

Sketch Saturday - sketch

Relax

A few weeks ago I was lucky to win the Passion for Promarkers challenge. The prize was digi images from Digistamp Boutique. So I have used one of the images which is great for a male birthday or Father' s Day card.

I have used Promarkers, K and Co papers (a very old paper stack), Tim Holtz distressing ink and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges :-

Sketch and Stash - sketch
Papertake Weekly - Bingo (Die cuts - free - buttons)
Digital Tuesday - Boys
Stampavia and More - For a boy

Daisy chain

Another of the cards I made yesterday. I used a free Country Companions stamp from Papercraft Inspiration mag. Hubby gave me a couple of magazines for Easter instead of chocolate eggs and this was one of the freebies. 

I used Country Companion stamp, Promarkers, Dovecraft papers, kraft card is a bit of package from Tesco bakery products, Woodware daisy punches, Cheery Lyn leaves and the rest from my stash.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:-

The Paper Players - sketch and use recycled/ re-purposed item (kraft card)
the Pink Elephant - use spring colours
Simon Says - April Showers / Spring Flowers
Allsorts - spring has sprung