PEARLS AND SWIRLS

First I must apologise for my absence this week, I've just been so busy and very tired and my inspiration took a bit of a walk but I'm hoping its back now.


Today I'd like to show a birthday card I made...I wanted to to make it all pink and girly. 

The image is a Magnolia stamp. The papers are from my scraps box....I don't throw anything away but then can't remember what make they are....sorry....I coloured Tilda with Distress Inks. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. I punched out the leaves and the swirls using various punches and then die cut the mounts using my Nesties. I've added a little Stickles  to the fairy dust in her hands and finished off with a few pearls and a ribbon.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:-

Totally Gorjuss Challenge ~ # 85 ~ Pearls and Swirls.

Totally Papercrafts Challenge ~ # 71 ~ Die Cuts and Punches.

Thank you for stopping by.

Debbie x

JUST BECAUSE...

Today I have a card to show that I made just because I had the time...


I've had the little fairy coloured for quite a while after I had spent an evening following a tutorial on Lili of the Valley on how to blend Promarkers to get different effects.

The papers are from my scraps box and from Basic Grey. The image is from Lili of the Valley. I have used my new Shapeability die that I picked up at the weekend at The Stamp Magic show. The border punch and the butterfly are from Martha Stewart. I added Stickles to the fairy's wings and the flowers and a few gems to finish off.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:-

The Crafty Pad Challenge ~ # 125 ~ Just Because You Can.

I Love Promarkers Challenge ~ # 69 ~ Follow That Sketch.

Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes.

Thank you for stopping by.

Debbie x

MOUSE IN A NUTSHELL

Afternoon everyone...I have spent a lovely morning at the Stamp Magic craft show buying a few new goodies. I was very good and although I didn't stick to the shopping list, I did stick to the budget...'just'.


Today I have a card that I made just because I liked the image...Hence the sentiment.

I love House Mouse stamps and this ones called 'In a Nutshell'. I have coloured him with Promarkers. The papers are Basic Grey and the flowers are from the Hobby House. The sentiment is Lili of the Valley and is part of the set I bought this morning. The leaf punch is from Woodware and I've added some Stickles to the flower and the water.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:-

Cupcake Craft Challenges ~ # 145 ~ Things With Tails.

Thank you for stopping by.

Debbie x

NEW RESOLUTIONS...IN JUNE

Today was the first day back to scrapbooking classes at one of my local craft shops since before Christmas. The reason for this being that there was a flood in the shop when we had all 'that' snow way back in December. The shop is all now refurbished and back up and running and looking very smart and it was really nice to see everyone again.


Anyway my resolution is to make sure I actually finish the pages I start...it may be easier now as we only do one page instead of two...although the pages are now a little more intricate. I can't tell you how many pages I have in my 'to finish pile'...Well I'm off to a good start as I've finished today's page. I must admit I haven't done much scrapbooking lately and was a little rusty but I soon got back into the swing.

These photos were taken of my boyfriend at Alnwick Castle gardens last summer. We stayed a week in a cottage in Northumberland and actually spent two days at Alnwick as there was so much to do. 

Thank you to Tracey at Running With Scissors who keeps us all on the straight and narrow while scrapping and who comes up with such lovely designs and ideas...you have the patience of a saint.

Debbie x.

MASQUERADE FAIRY

Evening everyone....People keep telling what a lovely day its been apart from the odd shower but as I've been at work from 8am to 6pm I haven't seen much of it...it is a lovely evening though.


Today I'd like to share a card that I made using my new Sweet Pea stamp. I've had my eye on these stamps for a while so thought I'd treat myself and bought one or two...or maybe more.

The image is called Fall Masquerade Fairy and I coloured her with Promarkers.The papers are just scraps from my scraps box. The jewels, pearls and flowers are from The Hobby House. I used a Martha Stewart border punch and then added some Stickles to the wings, headdress and bangles.

The little metal heart in the top right hand corner was attached to the price tag label on a new top my daughter bought recently and I thought I could make use of it....

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:~

Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge ~ Monochromatic

Thank you for looking.

Debbie x

HELLO LITTLE BUTTERFLY

Hi everyone, today I have a card that was inspired by a picture over on the Cupcake Inspirations Challenge.

I love these shades of blue and lavender but I never seem to manage to get them to match very well.

The image is a Magnolia stamp called ' Hello Little Butterfly' which I bought recently. The papers are from a Forever Friends ~ Pink Parfait paper pad which I found while tidying up my craft room. I have coloured with Promarkers. The flowers are from The Hobby House and Wild Orchid Crafts. I used a Martha Stewart border punch...this must be one of my favourites as I seem to use it quite a lot...or maybe its because I never put it away and its sat on my craft desk....I've added a little Stickles to the butterfly on her bow and the frills on her dress. The flowers have been sprayed with Glimmer Mists and I used a Magnolia die for the dragonfly which was cut from sparkly paper and the edges sponged with some Distress Ink.

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:~

Divas By Design Challenge ~ # 3 ~ Florals

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge ~ # 114 ~ A Picture

Right I'm away now to do some housework...'groans loudly' and with a happier thought to write out my shopping list (the crafty goodies I NEED...) for Sunday as I'm going to the Stamp Magic craft show at the Doncaster Dome...I have a great plan while I'm looking around the show the rest of the clan go swimming in the pool...works every time. 

Thank you for looking.

Debbie x

STRAWBERRY MOUSE

Yesterday the postman arrived with a parcel from The Craft Barn. I won their 500 Followers Goody Bag a couple of weeks ago.

And this was my prize...  

Thank you Craft Barn, I'm sure I'll have great fun using all these lovely crafty bits and pieces.

Today I have a card to show that I made 'just for fun'. I have used yet another stamp that I bought ages ago and never got round to inking up....naughty me!!!

This is a Stampabilities House Mouse stamp called Sleeping With Strawberries. For a change I coloured him with Distress Inks. The papers are a mixture of Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye. I have just added a ribbon and a few pearls and a little Stickles to the strawberry seeds.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:-  

Totally Papercrafts Challenge ~ # 69 Get Fruity

Debbie x