A TOUCH OF VINTAGE

Hi everyone,

A very warm welcome to my new followers and again a huge thank you to everyone for all the lovely comments I am receiving.  I really do appreciate these, they mean so much to me.

Tonight I am here with a card to share, this time using one of the lovely Vintage images from Magic Moonlight.

Pion papers
Machine Stitched
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
cheesecloth, pearls and doiley from Ebay

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Simply Create Too Challenge - Vintage 
Willow Sketchy Challenge - Gingham 
Crafting for All Seasons Challenge - Stitching 
Scrapalicious Challenge - Anything Goes 

Thanks for looking and a very happy weekend to you all, 

Judy x
 

THINGS WITH WINGS

Hi everyone,

Tonight I have a card to share using this lovely Sweet pea image.  I made this card a little while ago but have only just got around to Blogging it.

Die-cuts:  Go Kreate, Memory Box,  
Papers:  Tim holtz

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Deep Ocean challenge - Things With Wings 
The Paper Shelter Challenge - Lots of Layers 
I love Promarkers Challenge - Anything goes 

A very warm welcome to my new followers, and a huge thank you to everyone who leaves me such lovely comments.  These really do mean so much to me.

Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for looking,

Judy x
 

 

A SUMMER SCENE

I am back again with my second card to share today, scroll down if you would like to see my Christmas card I posted earlier.

This time I decided it was time I used one of the lovely images designed by Elisabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy.  Willow has to be one of my favourites.

Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn leaves, Memory box and Magonial tag
Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay 
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched
Ribbon and Stickles from stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Cheery Lyn Challenge - Anything Goes 
Crafty Creations Challenge - A Summer Scene 
Creative Inspiration challenge - Bingo (Ribbon, Flowers, Glitter) 

That is it from me today, I hope your day has been a good one and thank you again for looking,

Judy x

 

SPOTS/STRIPES AT CHRISTMAS

Hi everyone,

Today I have a quick card to post in the hope I will catch the deadline of the Challenge at Lili's Little Fairies.  Whilst our family have been here I have been chipping away at making one or two cards and this one was designed for this Challenge specifically.

Die-cuts:  Tim Holtz, Magnolia, Cheery Lyn, Cuttlebug
LOTV image - Mr Snowman 
And items from stash

 I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - Spots/Stripes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything goes 
Tabitha's Designs Challenge - Christmas
Everybody Art Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

 

FANCY AND FRILLY

Hi everyone,

Well our family have gone back today, so I am not the happiest bunny.  I always feel so sad when they go but know I will bounce back.

I have a card to share this evening using another lovely image created by  Sylvia Zet' 
at Wee Stamps.  Actually without checking i am not sure if I used the digi or the rubber stamp for this one.  I coloured with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Tim Holtz, Memory Box, Magnolia, Cheery Lyn
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts 
Doiley, Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay
Machine stitched

 

 I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe challenge - Summer 

Emerald Fairies Challenge - Punches/Dies

 Delightful Challenge - Fancy and Frilly

Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge - Pearls and Swirls
 Charisma Cardz Challenge - Lace

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

ROSES AND RIBBONS

And finally tonight I have my third card to share.  This of course the lovely Magnolia Tilda.  This has to be one of my favourt images of the moment.   I change my mind as the mood takes me, well how can we have just one favourite!  Isn't she gorgeous!

Die-cuts:  Memory Box
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched
Lace and ribbon purchased locally
Pearls from Ebay

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

 

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - Roses and Ribbons 

Ribbon Girl challenge - Colours 

MDUC Challenge - All stitched Up

Lovely hAnglar Sweet Magnolia challenge - Favourite Image

That is it now from me tonight, it will be nice to be back properly in a few days time.

Judy x 

TOTALLY SENTIMENTAL

Back again with another card this evening.

This time it is a card I made for a friend's Wedding Anniversary a little while ago.  I do think this has a nice  Summery feel to it.

Die-cuts:  Marianne Design Divas, Cuttlebug, Memory Box
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls from EBay
Ribbon purchased locally.

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Dias By Design Challenge - Anything Goes 
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Totally Sentimental 

Thanks again for looking, 

Judy x

SUMMER FUN

Hi everyone,

I am here tonight with a little time to spare, so what better excuse than to pop a card on my Blog. 

Again I have used one of the lovely Hobby House Toppers (cut to a rectangle) created by the very talented Sylvia Zet at Wee Stamps.  I cannot get enough of these images, every one just goes tht little bit further, and they are all so cute.

Die-cuts  Magnolia Tag, Memory Box
Doiley and Pearls from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Lace and ribbon purchased locally

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge - Summer 
Crazy challenge - Anything Goes 
Cupcake Crafts Challenge - Flowers 
Sketchy Colours Challenge - Pastels 

Thanks for looking, 

Judy x

TILDA GOES GREEN

Yes, I am back again, each time I have half an hour to spare today I have been rushing to put another card on my Blog.  I am gradually getting through my little queue of cards to Blog here.

So my third card today is using Magnolia Tilda.  Tilda has been coloured by a very dear friend of mine for me (Thanks Kelly you are a star!  - HUG)

Die-cuts:  Magnolia, Marianne  Creatables, Spellbinders Nestabialities
Machine Sttiched
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doilies and pearls from EBay
Everything else from stash

 I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Pins and Needles (stitching)

Paper shelter Challenge - anything Goes

Divas by Design Challenge - Anything Goes

Tilda's Town Challenge - Anything Goes

Just Magnolia challenge - hearts

Marianne design Divas Challenge - Summer

Thanks for looking,  I really must dash to do tea now!

See you in a few days time!

Judy x

WEE SUZIE WITH BUNNY

Back again with my second card today, 

Again I have used one of the lovely Hobby House Toppers using the lovely Wee Suzi with Bunny  image from Wee Stamps created by Sylvia Zet which has been made into Topper form for Hobby House.

Die-cuts:  Magnolia, Memory Box and Cheery Lyn doiley and branches

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Everything else from stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Cheery Lyn Challenge - Doilies

Dies To Die For Challenge- Anything Goes

Pretty Little Ribbon Shop Challenge - Add Bling or sparkle

Thanks again for looking,

Judy x

DEEP BLUE SUMMER

Hi everyone,

I am here this morning having found a little time to myself.  Everyone has gone out and I am home alone (with Monty our spaniel) but not for long so I am hoping I just have time to post a card and pass through with a little wave and a smile!  Oh and I have not had idle hands this last week, whilst the rest of the family have been watching movies and TV each evening, if we have not been out, I have been colouring and listening to what was going on!

So, onto the card:

I just cannot get enough of these lovely Wee Stamps created by Sylvia Zet.  This is actually one of the Hobby house Topper.  I just love these images! 

Die-cuts:  Tim Holtz butterfly border,
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doiley from Ebay
Everything else from stash

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenges:

Wild Orchid Challenge - Summer Flowers 
Bunny Zoe Crafts Challenge - Summer 
Deep Ocean Challenge - Deep Blue 

Thanks for looking, I should be around again the middle of next week hopefully.  Hope you are all having a lovely Summer,

Judy x 

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #127 - Back to School

Hi everyone

You may have noticed  it go quiet on my Blog as I am taking a week's break to have some family time.  I will be back though shortly.

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme this week is entitled 'Back to School.  I struggled with this one, sometimes things just do not go right,and this was one of them!  

After much deliberation and with the help from a friend to decide what to do  eventually I  covered a Notebook for this challenge, working on the idea of a Homework Planner really but then changed my mind to calling  it 'Important Things'

I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Stitchy Bears called 'Flower Fairy'.   She is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps . 

Cheesecloth from Ebay

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Everything else from stash

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.

As always, thanks for looking, 

Judy x

SUMMER BREAK

Hi everyone

Just a little note from me today to give a very warm welcome my new followers and to thank you all for your lovely comments.  These are so supportive and they really do keep me inspired.  THANK YOU!  (HUG).  I love visiting all your Blogs and it is great how we can all inspire each other.

I am taking a short break over the next week so it may go a little quiet on here.  It is our local Regatta (on land and at sea) this weekend, a very busy time for us.  We have our son and girlfriend coming and staying the week so we will be out and about most days.  It is also Egton Agrictultural Show on Wednesday, this is the village where I was brought up so again this is another family event where our family all meet at Mums etc.  So what have I been up to this week?  Ermmmm, baking, baking, baking! And now i am in the final stages of cleaning  (boring!) and getting the house in some order for them arriving.  This involved taking everything out of the little bedroom, it took me a full day to do that (mostly my crafting stuff!)  Our bedroom is now so cluttered it is unreal!  It is only for a week though, then it all has to be put back!

I am hoping to be able to get online just to check comments etc each day, but if it does go quiet don't worry, I will be back in just over a week's time.

I have a DT card to go live on Sunday, so see you then!

Hope you are all enjoying your Summer, 

Judy x

ROUND AND ROUND

Hi everyone

Tonight I have a card to share which I have made using this lovely Hobby House topper created by Sylvia Zet.  I made a criss-cross style card but with no insert.  I love this shape.

Die-cuts:  Magnolia, Marianne creatables, Cheery Lyn, Spellbinders Nestabilities
MJachine Stitching
Papers from stash (I think the spotty paper is Doodlebug)
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doilies and pearls from EBay

 I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Creative Inspirations Challenge - Anything Goes
The Paper shelter Challenge - Round and Round
Moving Along With the Times Challenge - Summer
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Spots and Dots

Thanks for looking everyone, and a huge warm welcome to my new followers too.

Judy x
 

THINGS WITH WINGS

Hi everyone,

I think I just have time to share a card with you before my EBay items end tonight.  It has been a lovely day here today, very breezy though but I don't mind that.

I have experimented with a different shape here, and you know what?  I like it!   I think you will see some more of this layout shortly.  It is about as near as you will get to CAS from me! lol

Again, I have coloured up this gorgeous Digi image created by Sylvia Zet.   'Holly' is such a lovely name for her!  

Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched
'Holly' image coloured with Copics and Promarekrs  -  Wee Stamps

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Christmas Stamping All year Long Challenge - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamping Challenge - Things With Wings

My Time to Craft Challenge - Fantasy

That Craft Place challenge - Things With Wings
Tabitha's Designs Challenge - Christmas in July - August 

Thanks for looking everyone,

Judy x

BUNTING AND THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Back again with my second  card tonight.

Well I hope you are all enjoying your weekend and making the most of the nice weather.  Here I have a lovely Summery card to share using this lovely Saturated Canary image.  Again she is coloured with Copics and Promarkers.

 Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn, Magnolia tag.
Martha Stewart border punch
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pearls from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Sketchy Challenges: Brilliant Sketch! 
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Bunting 
Saturated Canary Challenge - Great Outdoors 

And that is it from me tonight.

A huge warm welcome to my new followers, and again very many thanks for all the lovely comments I am receiving.  I really do appreciate these, and read every one.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend,

Judy x
 

PEARLS, SWIRLS AND SHABBY CHIC

Hi everyone,

Tonight I am sharing a few cards, very much in haste as there are deadlines on some of the challenges I would like to enter. 

Papers:  Papermania Capsule Heather
Magnolia Tilda stamped image coloured with Copics and Promarkers
Die-cuts:  Memory Box and Spellbinders Nestabilities
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Doiley and pearls from EBay
Lace, ribbon etc purchased locally
Machine Stitched
Apples and leaves coated with Glossy Accents

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Sketchy Colours Challenge - (fabulous Sketch)
Just Magnolia Challenge - pearls and Swirls
Midweek Magnolias Challenge - Die-cuts
Tilda's Town Challenge - Shabby Chic

I will be back shortly with my next card,

Judy x

 

LETS CELEBRATE

Hi everyone,

Tonight I have a very quick card to share.  There is not a lot to tell about this card really, I used these lovely heart die-cuts to make the shape together with the Magnolia swirl die-cut, added these gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts together with martha Stewart 'branch' punchies for the leaves.  The image of course is from LOTV and this is my favourite Wedding image!  The pearls were from EBay.  Oh and the papers were from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge - Pink and Green

Paper play challenge - shaped Card

Hooked On Craft Challenge - Lets Celebrate

Thanks for looking everyone,

Judy x

UP UP AND AWAY

Hi everyone,

Firstly a huge thank you to everyone for all your lovely comments, they really are so appreciated.  And a warm welcome to my new Followers too.

Tonight I have a card to share using one of the lovely LOTV images.  I think I should use this one more often you know, she is so cute.

Die-cuts:  Marianne Creatables and magnolia
Doiley and peartls from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
LOTV stamped image coloured with Copics and Promarkers.

I was inspired by the following Challenges:
4Crafty chicks challenge - Up Up and Away 
Divas by Design Challenge - For a Female 
Fab n Funky Challenge - Pearls 

Thanks for looking everyone, 

Judy x
 
 

A GIRLIE CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST

Hi everyone

Just one card tonight.  Phew! thank goodness!  I hear you say! lol  And it is using the same layout again as I have used recently but this time I have used Sylvia Zet's  newly released Digi stamp called 'Holly'.  Isn't she gorgeous!  I have coloured her with Copics and Promarkers.

Die-cuts:  Cuttlebug snowflakes, Magnolia Tag
Doiley and Cheesecloth from Ebay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts 
 

and

And of course I would like to enter it into the following Challenges:

Crafts and Me Challenge - Use a Digi 
Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes 

Lexi's Creations Challenge - Sparkle and Shine 

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - Christmas in August

Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - 'Girlie'

Thanks for looking everyone, 

Judy x

TILDA'S VINTAGE CHRISTMAS

Hi everyone,

Tonight I have a card to share using the same layout which I used for the LOTV card I posted recently. The photos really do not do it justice again I am afraid.  I loved making these cards though and I still have one left this style to post yet.  Maybe I will do that tomorrow so watch this space....

I planned this one for a Vintagey look to fit in with the Challenge at Tilda's Town, I included ribbon pearls and image for the Bingo Challenge at Ribbon Girl and the theme at Stamp and Fun = Creativity was perfect with the theme 'Christmas in August' for this card to fit too.

Magnolia Tilda image coloured with Copics and Promarkers
Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn and Magnolia
Doiley and pearls from EBay
Papers - Marianne Creatables
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Lace Stickles and Ribbon purchased locally

and

Challenges I was inspired by:

Tilda's Town Challenge - Vintage 

Stamp and fun = Creativity Challenge - Christmas in August 

Ribbon Girl Challenge - Bingo (Ribbon, pearls, image)
Papertake Weekly Challenge (Anything Goes)

Thanks for looking today,

Judy x

TILDA'S SUMMER OLYMPIC COLOURS

Back again with another one tonight,

I loved making this Magnolia Tilda card.  Once everything was stamped and prepared it was so simple to put together, and for once it just seemed to go right straight away.  It is not always that this happens as we know.

Blossom Card Blank by Hunky Dory
Die-cuts:  Cheery Lyn, Magnolia and Spellbinders Nestabilities
Machine stitched
Doiley from Ebay
Flowers purchased locally and also from Wild Orchid Crafts

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Midweek Magnolia Challenge - Olympic Colours

Its a Magnolia Challenge - Summer

Lovely hAnglar, Sweet Magnolia Challenge - Flowers

Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge - Summer sun

Cheery Lyn Challenge - shaped Cards

I think that is it for tonight folks but I will be back soon, maybe tomorrow with a couple more.  They were building up here awaiting posting.  I hope your day has been a good one, and thank you again for looking, 

Judy x

CLOCK WATCHING

Hi again

Well it is like buses, they all come at once, I have one or two cards to post tonight so I will make them all brief and to the point and not bore you with waffle.

Die-cuts:  Tim holtz
Digi Image:  Mo's Digital Pencil (isn't she gorgeous!) - coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Papers from stash

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts (Love these carnations!)

Lace purchased locally

Pearls and cheesecloth from Ebay

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Mo's Digital challenge - Anything Goes 

Dream Valley Challenge - Die-cuts and punches 

Simply Create Too challenge - Anything Goes 

A huge welcome to my new followers, and again thank you so much for all your lovely, much appreciated comments.

Iwill be back soon with my next card, 

Judy x

CHRISTMAS PARTYING IN JULY

Morning everyone

I have a card to share today but oh dear it was dreadful to photograph.  I have done my best but it looks so much different and better in real life.  

I was inspired to try something different, I am sure it will have been done before but this card sort of 'happened' if you know what I mean.  I wanted to do something different, a different shape, and started off playing and it actually worked as I had hoped.  I wonder what you think and do hope you can get the gest of it from the poor photos.  I liked it so much you will see some more of these coming shortly!

Basically I took a six inch square card blank (well I cut my own this time actually).  Then I cut a piece of card 8 inch by 6inch and scored an inch from each edge of the larger measurment.  This was then adhered to the card blank, and decorated from there.  It will not fit in an envelope of course, so needs either a box or envelope-box. 


Die-cuts  Memory Box and Magnolia
Punch:  Martha Steward Borde
LOTV stamp.  Image coloured with Copics and Promarkers 
Ribbon and papers from stash (sorry I cannot remember the name of them)
Doiley and Cheesecloth from EBay
Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Machine Stitched

and

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - Christmas in July 
Hooked on Crafts Challenge - Lets Celebrate 
Joanna Sheen Challenge - Try Something New 
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Ribbon and Lace 
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Pink plus 1 (White) (Entry2) 

Well I am off for a coffee now so I will wish you all a really lovely day doing just what makes you happy.  Thank you so much for looking, I love your comments and really appreciate every one.


Judy x
 

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #125 - WHITE + 1 (and skin and hair)

Hi again,

Back again with my second card today. 

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme this week is entitled 'White+1' ( and skin and hair).  What a lovely theme to work to!

The Sponsor for this challenge is

With a £10 gift voucher

Of course my other color is pink!  I was lucky enough to work with this gorgeous image from Stitchy Bears called 'New Jeans'.   She is available from  Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps . 

Die-cuts: Magnolia and Memory Box

Cheesecloth from Ebay

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Everything else from stash

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:
Love to Create Challenge - Add a Tag 
Charisma Cardz Challenges - Pink +1 (I used White) 
Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Monochrome 

As always, thanks for looking, 

Judy x

MAGNOLIA CRISS CROSS CARD

Morning everyone

I am here this morning to share a card I made using the criss cross style.  I do my criss cross cards slightly different in that I do not use two card blanks but it gives a very similar effect.  

I have had such fun making cards recently because I have been playing with my birthday pressies and trying a few different things, as you will see when I post my other cards which are sat patiently awaiting posting on the Blog.

Papers:  Forever Friends 'A Christmas Tale' (from my stash, I have had these ages and have just about used them now)

Magnolia Tilda stamp, image coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Other items from my stash

and another view:

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:
Deep Ocean challenge - Anything Goes 
Clear it Out Challenge - Christmas in July with red or green stash (I used papers) 
Simply Magnolia Challenge - Criss Cross card 

I will be back at lunchtime with my Dt card for OSAAT but in the meantime thank you for looking, and I hope your sunday is a happy one,

Judy x

SUMMER IN THE GARDEN

Hi again

I just have a card to share and then I am calling it a night.   I love this image created by Sylvia Zet and to me it fits the Summer Garden themes perfectly.  There is not a lot to tell about this card really, the photo explains it all.  I coloured the image with Copics and promarkers, adding Stickles of course.  The lovely papers are Tilda papers, the Rosette from EBay, flowers from a friend ( thanks Carol) and everything else from my stash.  I machine stitched the edges.

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Divas by Design Challenge - Flowers 
Creative Inspirations challenge - In the Garden 

Thanks for looking, 

Judy x

HOLLY by Sylvia Zet

Hi everyone,

Just a quick little note from me with a heads up on a new image release by Sylvia Zet.  This is a new Winter image called 'Holly', oh my she is such a cutie! and as always Sylvia Zet has excelled going that little bit further making her image so individual.  Gosh I love these images and I know many of my followers do too so just had to share the news which I have just heard!   We can get her in Digi here and it seems she is to be available in rubber in September and I hear whispers that she is to be a Topper soon too!  I cannot wait to see what else comes our way for Christmas!

Hope you are all enjoying the Summer despite our 'strange' English weather!

Judy x