WEE SUZI

Morning everyone

Firstly I would like to welcome my new followers, and say a huge thank you to you all for the lovely comments I am receiving.  These mean so much to me, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Today I have a card to share using this gorgeous Wee stamp created by the very talented Sylvia Zet.  I just love these images.  They are available from Whimsy, in Digi and also as Hobby House Toppers now.  How lucky are we!  We can get our digis HERE, or the rubber stamps we can get at Quoixotic Paperie.  I have just learned something too, there are more than I thought there were because there is a SCACD section there too!  I need to take a better look later!!!!!  And the Hobby House Toppers can be found here and also  here.  These are the UK Stockists I have found so far.

So, onto the card.  I spotted a Challenge at Whimsy where the theme is 'Anything But Square', and this is what inspired me.  I had this lovely set of 'blossom' card blanks by Hunky Dory given for my birthday (thanks Kelly) and I was itching to use them!  So here it is:


Die-cuts:  Memory Box, cheery Lyn and Magnolia Tag
Wee Suzi stamp, coloured with Copics and Promarkers
NO PAPERS!!!! (that is a first for me!)
Doiley pearls and cheesecloth from EBay 
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Whimsy Challenge - Anything But Square

Fab n Funky Challenge - Cute and Girly

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations challenge - Embellish It

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Anything Goes

I am hoping to put this card on EBay on Sunday along with some others. (There is a link on my sidebar to my EBay items).

Here's to a lovely weekend for everyone and thanks for looking,

Judy x

RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOR SATURATED CANARY

Back again with my second one today,

This time we have one of the most gorgeous Saturated Canary images I have seen.  I am really liking these vibrant colours, although I am not used to working with them.

Die-cuts:  Tim Holtz, 
Everything else from stash:
Papermania Blueberry papers,
Flowers from a crafting friend (thanks Carol) and the rosettes were from Ebay
Pearls from Ebay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Shopping our Stash - Red, white and Blue 
Saturated Canary challenge - Red, White and Blue
Paper Pretties Challenge - Red, White and Blue
Just Inspirational challenge - Photo (no way was I doing rain! We have enough of that outisde! 
lol)


Thanks for looking, and happy weekend,


Judy x

TILDA'S LOVELY LACE

Morning folks,

I am here this morning with another card using one of my older Magnolia Tilda stamps.  I worked to a lovely Sketch for CLP and initially I was working to a Challenge which asked for Mint and Chocolate Chip.  I was right out of my comfort zone here but it does me good to try different things.  Unfortunately I missed the deadline for that one as Blogger was playing up.  Never mind, these things happen though.

Die-cuts:  Memory Box, Cheery Lyn and Magnolia tag (from EBay)
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched 
Beads from my teamie and friend (thanks Choccy)
Everything else from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CLP Challenge - Sketch 
Hooked on Craft Challenge - All that glitters 
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Summer Daze 
Midweek Magnolias - Lovely Lace 
Divas by Design challenge - Tag Your it 


Well, I hope you all have a lovely day and that the weather is kind, (well we can hope can't we!)


Thanks for looking, and for your lovely lovely comments,


Judy x

PLAYING

Hi folks,

'Playing' is the theme at Lili's Little Fairies, and this is just what I have been doing too, playing and having fun.  This one has been made a little while now waiting to be posted onto my Blog.  I have used one of the lovely die-cuts from LOTV, do these two cuties look as though they are playing?  I think they do.

I really must remember to write down he name of the papers as i make my cards, these were from my stash pile so I am not sure what they are.

Die-cuts and Punches:  LOTV die-cut and Martha Stewart 'branch' punch
Doiley, Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - time to Play 
Love to Create Challenge - Anything Goes 
Wild Orchid Challenge - Punch it out 


Thanks for looking,


Judy x
 

TILDA'S SUMMER COLOURS

Hi everyone,

After a busy weekend I am here with another Tilda card.  I just love this Magnolia Tilda image, she is one of my favourites that I bring out time and again, although it seems a while since i used her.

Die-cuts:  Magnolia, Cheery Lyn doiley (thanks Carol)  and Marianne Creatables
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched
 

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Divas by Design challenge - 'To Die For' 
Just Magnolia challenge - summer Colours 
TOMIC challenge - Magnolia Flowers/tag 
Magnolia-licious Colour challenge - Pink, White, Orange, Green 

I hope your weekend went well, I am off for some breakfast now!

Thank you for looking,

Judy x

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #119 - SUMMER DRESSES

Hi folks 

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is a lovely one, entitled 'Summer Dresses', so think prints, flowers, fabric etc.  A real girlie one which was just upmy street!


Sponsor:  Joanner Sheen with a wonderful prize of a £10 UK Gift Voucher

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Beary Dust Stamps called 'Berry'.  This is a brilliant Digi stamp, and the beauty of it is there is no hear to colour!  Ins't she gorgeous!  Perfect for a Summery theme.  She is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps . 

First I made the background to it all.  I loved doing this!  I had a brilliant Martha Stewart All over the Page heart punch bought for my birthday last year (Thanks Maureen! HUG) so I put this to good use.  I punched hearts randomly over the backing paper and then placed co-ordinating prints in backing paper underneath.  First I tried material but the prints I had did not work as well.  I have taken a photo of it before it was finalised.

Martha Stewart All over the page Heart punch
Beary Dust Digi called 'Berry' (coloured with Copics and Promarkers)
Papermania papers
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched
Ribbon and pearls from EBay
Stickles purchased locally. 

 And the base layer before finalising

Do pop over and take part in this lovely Challenge, full details can be found at One Stitch at a Time and there is lots of lovely DT inspiration too with a good variety of different styles of work.

 I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Cfafts and Me Challenge - Anything Goes 
Inspire Me Fridays Challenge - Anything Goes 
Try It On Tuesday Challenge - Anything Goes 

As always, thanks for looking, 

Judy x

A 'WEE' WELCOME TO SUMMER

Back again with my second card today.

This card has been patiently waiting to be posted for a little while now.  I have used one of these lovely coloured Toppers (which were a lovely present) and are available from The Hobby House.  They are designed by Sylvia Zet and more details can be found on her Blog here

Die-cuts:  Memory Box

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay

Machine Stitched

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion challenge - Welcome summer

Deep Ocean challenge - Welcome Summer

Bunny Zoe Crafts challenge - Girls Girls Girls 

Thanks again for looking,

Judy x

PINK AND GREEN

Hi everyone

I am delighted to be back and able to tell you that my Blog was miraculously fixed overnight!  What a relief this is!  I was getting quite worried about it!

Tonight, I have a card to share using a lovely image designed by Tina Wenke for Stampavie whidh has been cleverly coloured by a very dear friend of mine.  I think the image is called 'Bear with Parasol'.  I have gone for the bold and bright look using Pink and Green, lovely roses embossed circle and pearls to embellish.


Die-cuts:  memory Box and Spellbinders Nestabialities
Doily, cheesecloth and pearls from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Crafts and Me Challenge - Pearls and Roses
Crafty Catz Challenge - Embossing
Die-ing for a challenge - Pink and Green

LILI'E LITTLE FAIRIES CHALLENGE - GDT - IN THE GARDEN

Hi everyone

Aw! this is my final GDT card for the lovely Lili's Little Fairies Challenge .  I have thoroughly enjoyed these last four weeks.  And what a super Challenge to end with, it is themed 'In The Garden', what a brilliant theme this is!  I just thought flowers, flowers, flowers! lol  Right up my street of course! 

I knew immediately which image I would use from LOTV.
Isn't she gorgeous! 

Die-cut:  Magnolia
Doiliesk cheesecloth and chrm from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts 
Machine Stitched
Image coloured with Copics and Promarkers

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Inspire Me Fridays Challenge - anything Goes
Ribbon Girl Challenge - Ribbon or Lace
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge - Lots of Layers
Truly Scrumptious Challenge - Flower Power
Totally Gorjuss Challenge - Sunshine

Do pop over and take a look at the brilliant work from the Design Team.  I love their work, there is always so much inspiration too.  These last four weeks have been a real pleasure, thank you ladies!

Have a lovely day, and thank you for looking, 

Judy x

SIMPLY SUMMER

Back again with my second card today.  

Again this is one I made earlier and it has been waiting patiently for me to post on my Blog.

Die-cuts:  Memory Box, Magnolia, Marianne Creatables and Spellbinders Nestabilities 
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Copics and Promarkers
Doiley and Cheesecloth from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge - Anything Goes 
Fashionista Challenge - Simply Summer 
Wild Orchid Challenge - Anything Goes 

Thanks again for looking,

Judy x

TIME TO EMBELLISH

Morning all,

A very quick posting from me just before I go get some breakfast. So without further adieu:

Die-cuts:  Memory Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Cheery Lyn

Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Doiley, pearls and cheesecloth from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Midweek Magnolia Challenge - Anything Goes 
 Stamp and fun = Creativity challenge - Lilac and Green
Crafters Companion challenge - Timeto Embellish 
Bunny Zoe Challenge - Girls Girls Girls 

Thanks for looking everyone and here's to a good day all round,

Judy x
 

TILDA IN SUMMERTIME

Hi again, 


Back with my second one today.

I wonder how your weekend is going? 

I have a card to share today which has been made for a while now and sat in my folder waiting to be posted.


Die-cuts  Magnolia & Spellbinders
Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Copics and Promarkers
K & Co papers
Doiley, Cheesecloth and pearls from Ebay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Button, pearls and ribbon purchased locally

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Emerald Fairies Garden challenge - Buttons 
Stamp and fun = Creativity challenge - Bling 
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Bingo (Flowers, pearls, die-cuts_ 
Crafty Catz challenge - Summertime 

Thanks for looking today,

Judy x

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #117 - FOR THE MAN

Hi folks 

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.   The theme is ' For the man in your life' ( Fathers Day, male birthday etc) 

Sponsor : Creative Craft World with 3x Promarkers

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Stitchy which is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps 

Perfect for the Gardener!  I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.  It is called 'Stack Em' 

There is not a lot to this card but it took me simply ages to get it right. The papers are Tim Holtz.  The fabulous flowers was from a  gift from my Teamie Choccy.  (Thanks Choccy! )  The brads were from my stash.  I really wanted some jute twine but did not have any so I improvised with a piece of raffia I had given to make the bow etc.

 

Does everyone struggle with male cards like I do?

Anyhow I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
CRAFT Challenge - Male Card 
Cardmaking Fairy's Digi Days - Something Masculine 
Phindy's Place challenge - Masculine Card 
Simply Create Too - For a male 
Delicious Doodles Challenge - For the Fellas 

Thanks for looking today,

Judy x

LILI'S LITTLE FAIRIES GDT CHALLENGE - ONE FOR THE BOYS

Hi everyone

My heart dropped when I saw the theme for the Challenge at Lili's Little Fairies but then reality kicked in and it suddenly came to me that it is using the lovely LOTV images, so really it should never be a problem because there are so many to choose from that are suitable for male cards.  What a lovely selelction there are!  And of course I had just the stamp I needed!  I only purchased it recently too, I must have known I was going to need it for this GDT spot!

I was inspired by a lovely pocket card which Bev had made.  I have to smile, because Bev was inspired too and there is a link to where she spotted the idea.  It is like a chain!  There is not a lot to tell about this card really, everything was either from stash or purchased locally and it is machine sewn too.

Photo showing the pocket:

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Sweet Stamps challenge - DAD
Shopping our Stash challenge - Father's Day
Try it On Tuesday Challenge - DAD
Creative Inspirations challenge - Card for a Male 

Do pop over and take a look at the Design Team's lovely work!  There is lots of inspiration to be had!

Thanks for looking and good luck with the challenge if you decide to enter.

Judy x

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

Back again with my second card today.

Another card which has been in my little pile awaiting posting on the Blog.

Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn
Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Promarkers and Copics
Lace purchased locally
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and Thailand (EBay)
Martha Stewart 'Branch' punch
Cheesecloth and Charm from EBay
Machine stitched

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenge - Lace

Deepo Ocean Challenge - Sewing

Midweek Magnolias Challenge - Anything Goes

TOMIC Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks again for looking today

Judy x

FAVOURITE COLOUR COMBO

Morning folks,

Not such a nice morning today here, it looks quite wet outside.

This morning I have a card to share which has been sat looking at me to post for a while now.  It definitely fits in with my favourite colour combo.  Well Pink and White!  It speaks for itself doesn't it.!

Die-cuts:  Marianne, Memory Box, Cheery Lyn

Cheesecloth, Doily, pearls and flower from stash
Organza flower from a friend ( thanks Trace!)
And of course our lovely Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Promarkers and Copics
Sentiment from Crafty Pad
Everything else from stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Crazy4 challenges - Add a butterfly 
Crafting for all seasons - Layers 
Marianne Design Divas Challenge - Wings  
Paper Pretties Challenge - Favourite Colour Combo 

Well I hope you all have a lovely day and that your weather is better than ours.

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

SEEING DOUBLE

Hi again

My third and last card for tonight.  I was off for a coffee but then decided I just had time to post one more.

Magnolia Tilda with Blanket stamp.  Coloured with Copics and Promarkers.
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Die-cuts:  Magnolia
Punches:  Martha Stewart
Machine Sttiched
Pearls from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doyley and Cheesecloth from EBay 

Can you see the stamped corners, it is very faint on the photo.

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps challenge - Bingo (Lilac, sewing, flowers) 
MDUC Challenge - Seeing Double (pearls) 
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes 
Cutie Pie Challenge - Die-cuts or punches 

That really is it from me tonight now,

Judy x
 
 

MAKE IT GIRLY

Hi again,

Back with my second card today.

This one was made to the theme of 'Make it Girliie' with ribbon buttons and bows to be added.  Well this was just up my street!

Stamp by Elisabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy (Willow Kneeling)
Lace and ribbon purchased locally. 


This is very much a card made from my stash really.  It has been machine stitched too.

I would like to enter this into the followig challenges:

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Buttons and Bows

Crafty Pad Challenge - Ribbon

Oldie but Goodie Challenge - anything Goes

Ooo-la-la Creatiosn challenge - Make it Girly

Thanks again for looking tonight,  I am off for a coffee now.

Judy x

WEDDING CELEBRATIONS

Hi everyone

Tonight I am here to share a card which I made for a commission.  I shake in my shoes when I get these to do, I always am apprehensive as to whether the recipient will like it and whether it is what they expect.  Thankfully the lady loved it!

Die-cuts:  memory Box and Magnolia
LOTV stamp.  Coloured with Copics and Stickles added.
Martha Stewart 'Branch' punch
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doily and pearls from EBay
Ribbon purchased locally.
Prima papers (Forgot I had these!)

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenge - Add a ribbon

Creative Belli Challenge - Wedding

Fab n Funky Challenge - Celebrations

Simply Create Too Challenge - Wedding

Hotshot Craft Challenge - Die-cuts

Well, I hope everyone in UK has had a lovely holiday weekend ad this finds everyone well and happy.  Thank you for looking tonight,

Judy x

 

BUTTERFLY KISS

Hi everyone,

I wonder how your weekend is going so far?  It has been a cold day here and I think it could well be raining now outside.  Good weather for crafting though!

Tonight I have a card to share which I have made using a Digi from Stitchy Bears.  As many of you will know I much refer rubber or clear stamps to Digis, but this one really is the exception.  A real pleasure to work with from start to finish.  What a lovely name she has too - 'Butterfly Kiss'  I have coloured her with mainly Promarkers and copics.

Die-cuts:  Spellbinders Nestabilities
Prima Flowers plus from Wild Orchid Crafts
Lace, ribbon and pearls purchased locally
Pearls and doily from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafty Ann's Challenge - Butterflies and Flowers

Divas by Design Challenge - Anything Goes

I love Promarkers challenge - Use a Digi

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking tonight

Judy x

A SKETCH, BACKGROUND TEXT AND SWIRLS

Hi folks

My third card today!  I really am on a roll!


Firstly, as this was made with particular challenges in mind  I must say the background text does not seem to show on the photo but I promise it is there on the vertical strip.  

For the colour challenge the grey is on the backing paper (the bird) at top left.

I worked to a fabulous Sketch over at Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Maagnolia, it really was a joy to work to. 


Die-cuts:  Memory Box, Spellbinders Nestabilities Cheery Lyn.
Magnolia Tilda coloured with Copics and Promarkers.
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon from Ribbon Girl
Cheesecloth, pearls and stickles from EBay
Machine Stitched
 

I was inspired by the following challenges:

CR84FN Color challenge - Lavender, Celery Green and Grey

Lovely hAnglar or Sweet magnolia Challenge - Sketch

Midweek Magnolia Challenge - Bling it on

Deep Ocean challenge - Swirls

C R A F T Challenge - Background Text (It is there on the vertical strip)

Thanks for looking, I am off for a cupa now!

Judy x

TILDA CELEBRATES

Back again with my second card for today,

This card has sat looking at me part made for such a long time.  So eventually I thought enough is enough and made myself finish it off.  Oh dear I have not got it very straight on the photo though!

Die-cuts:  Magnolia tag,

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts , and some from a lovely crafting friend. (Thanks Carol)

Martha Stewart punch

Magnolia Tilda coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Cheesecloth, doily and pearls from Ebay

Remaining things from stash.

The Challenges I would like to enter this into are:
Delightful Challenges - Red White and Blue 
My Mums Craft Shop Challenge - Red White and Blue 
Moving Along with the Times Challenge - Red White and Blue 
Whimsy Challenge - Bingo (Pearls, Image, Flowers) 

Thanks for looking tonight,

Judy x

BRANCHING OUT WITH MINT AND PINK

Hi folks

Well it took me ages to get into the mood for crafting today, but once I got started there was no stopping me.  Firstly I sat browsing the Blogs, found a few Challenges I would like to enter and then off I went from there.  And for once, it worked, my Mojo materialised from nowhere!

Die-cuts: Memory Box

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Magnolia Tilda coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Machine Stitched

Doily, cheesecloth, Stickles and pearls from Ebay

I was inspired by the following challenges:

Just Magnolia hAnglar Challenge - Anything Goes

Magnoliahaaste Challenge - Pink and Mint

Midweek Magnolia challenge - Bling it

4 Crafty chicks Challenge - Branch out'

Here's to a very happy weekend to everyone, and lets hope the weather is kind to us all.
I will be back in a jif with my second posting today.

Thanks for looking,

Judy x