Thursday 27 March 2014

Nappy Cake


Ive had a different project this week, my lovely friend asked me if I would make a nappy cake for her nieces baby shower this weekend. I havnt made one in ages so was a little out of practice but im pleased with the result. Has now been gift wrapped and dispatched just hope its ok travelling down to London and that they all have at the party and mum to be likes her gift.

One Man & His Dog


I Adore this little stamp its so very cute...I love dogs my favourite animal and I thought this would be ideal for a boys/mans card. the stamp is lili of the valley, and I have used blue and green card and papers, string and button and cheery lynne bow and memory box leaf die
anyoneforanya - masculine



special delivery


Im still enjoying using my new crafty bits purchased from last weeks craft show..
I have made this little baby card using lili of the valley stamps & papers and I have added lace, pearls and ric rac and a few paper flowers for a soft vintage feel




Sunday 23 March 2014

enchanting fairy


I bought some lovely lili of the valley stamps whilst at the NEC to add to the ones I already have, I love the stand they have at the show its jam packed with inspiration and ideas there is something for everyone, I noticed this time the have teamed up with NitWit and now have Paper Pads this is using them ( although I bought 3!!!! couldn't resist!)
I am entering this into ideastoinspire -lili of the valley challenge- Bingo theme
I chose top Ribbon,Pearls,Flowers

Up Up & Away


Loving this Air Balloon die by Memory Box, Ran it through the big shot with aqua card and then ran it through with various co-ordinating papers which I cut mix and matched to create pretty designs. The papers are a My Minds Eye kit Love Me Do.
I am entering this into the following challenges
justusgirlschallenge - Photo Challenge
brownsugarchallenge - Anything Goes


Heres the 1st card made with my new stash.  The stamp set is by Little Claire Designs it
comes with the main tree trunk and then lots of little leaf,flowers, birds etc for you to create your own unique design...Love it I shall definatley be buying more of these

Hobbycrafts Show @ NEC


Had a FAB day at the Hobbycrafts show at the NEC.... spent too much but got lots of nice new goodies and some inspiration. Don't know where to start or what to make first with this little lot.

Thursday 20 March 2014


One  last card for today that used up bits I had left over from the other cards I have made plus stampin up vintage vogue for flowers. Im off to the Hobbycrafts show in the morning at the NEC eeeeekkkk exciting its like Christmas....... I shall be posting at the weekend what I have made with my new goodies

spring :-)


cute little spring themed card using aqua, yellow and spring green cardstock, cute bear and spring coloured flower embellishments
justusgirlschallenge - challenge#232 colour challenge


two little birdies


what better way to spend a day off work than crafting!!!!
this card is using mint,plum, red and sage cardstock. pretty floral kaisercraft papers, bunting and 2 little birdies stamps. I am entering this into the following challenges
thatcraftplaceblog - flowers/mothers day
creativecornerchallenges - a little birdie
treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenge - challenge#14 anything goes with layering



Sunday 9 March 2014

more gorjussness!!!


Heres another one of my fab gorjuss stamps.. I love Ruby think she is probably my favourite one.
I have used beige, olive and peach cardstock and floral papers to match  a pretty sparkly layered flower and some pearls down the side . I am entering this into the following challenges
daringcardmakers - Colour Challenge
brownsugarchallenge - Make it sparkle
memascrafts - March Challenge


gorjuss challenge entry


Hope you have all had a lovely sunday and enjoyed the glorious sunshine... as planned I have spent
the afternoon indulging in craft. This is my newest gorjuss stamp shes adorable. I have used teal and mint cardstock a combination I wouldn't normally go for but I think it works well with the papers I have chosen. I have highlighted the oval with some sparkly gems. I am entering this into the following challenges.
craftyribbonschallenge - Anything Goes
cutecardthursday - What A Gem
abc-challenge - G Is for Girls
treasuredtimesrubberstampschallenges - Anything goes with layering



Creative Sunday

e is a Easter Card made with my so so cute tilda stamp.... I have added a little extra sparkle to her using lemon peewee glitter. I am Entering my card into the following challenges
totallytilda - challenge #91 Easter
brownsugarchallenge - challenge #84 Make It Sparkle
stampinfortheweekend - sparkle and shine
cardadayblog - Easter

Sunday Morning



Lazy Sunday morning here, even my little alfie is having a long snooze this morning.
Roast Lamb is in the oven and the veg is prepped so im hoping to get some crafty time this afternoon as have a few ideas in mind for some challenges I want to enter........ be back later to show you my efforts!!!!                                                                                                                                         

Sunday 2 March 2014

Another entry



Im loving this layout sketch....the stamp ive used on this is Whiff Of Joy
I am entering this into the following challenges
thatcraftplaceblog - anything goes



Music ♡


I am really loving all of the challenge blogs it inspires me to use things that havent seen the light of day in ages this rock and roll couple stamp I bought from The Secret Crafter in Halesowen years ago and I've never used it ooopppps!!!!! I will definatley be using it more on future projects... I love it!!!!!
I am Entering this into the following challenges                                                                                   
4craftychicks - #183 {music}
craftyribbonschallenge - challenge 78 Buttons