B is for butterflies!

I am back again with my second card tonight.  After posting this one I am calling it a night.

Oh but what a lovely day it has been here.  It was just like a summer's day at times!

Here I have used a LOTV stamp.  She is coloured with copics and promarkers.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the lovely butterfly border is made using Tim Holtz On the Edge die.   In addition I have added cheesecloth,  pearls and charm all from Ebay.  Th ribbon is from my stash and the leaves were made using the Martha Stewart 'branch' punch.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Oldie but Goodie Challenge - Red, White and ribbon 

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge - photo inspiration 

Crafty Catz Challenge - I spy (someting beginning with B = Butterflies) 

Thanks for looking again, I am off for that well erned cuppa now!

Judy x

PURRFECT PETS

Hi folks,

Tonight I have something a bit different to my normal style to show you.  It is a card I made for my nephew's partner.  They have a cat themselves.  But first a huge welcome to my new followers and also a big thank you to everyone who leaves me such lovely comments.  I read every one and do appreciate them, they really keep me going!

The stamp is from a collection called Purrfect Pets, I am not sure of the make but it could be Papermania????

The papers were from my stash, I coloured this with copics and added pearls and flower from my stash too.   The fancy yarn on the tag is my recycled item.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Art Impressions Challenge - Clean and Simple or anything but...
Crafting for all Seasons Challenge - Shaped Cards
Hannah and friends Challenge - Pearls
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - Paws for Thought
The Crafty pad Challenge - Recycle
Truly Scrumptious challenge - All creatures great and small

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

TILDA WITH BUTTERFLIES

Back again with my second one tonight,

Here we have Tilda, again coloured with copics and promarkers, and you will see I have used a mixture of die-cuts including Cheery Lyn and Tim Holtz.  The papers are from my stash, as are the pearls, the flowers  are from Wild Orchid Crafts, the butterflies a Martha Strewart punch and the doily was from Joanna Sheen.   Cheesecloth from EBay.

I worked to a fabulous Sketch for Quixotic Inspirations Sketch challenge.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Creative Belli Challenge - Recipe

Paper Sundaes Challenge - Circles

Quixotic Inspirations Sketch Challenge

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - 3 papers

Thanks for looking, I am off for a well earned cuppa now!

Judy x

FIRST KISS

Hi folks

I have two cards to share tonight and I am working to a deadline so will cut to the chase.

This one is a lovely image by Sarah Kay called 'First Kiss' - I love this stamp! it has been coloured by a very dear friend of mine.

Oval Easel card made using Nestabilities

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Mixture of die-cuts,

Cheesecoth

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Charisma Cardz challenge - Love is in the Air

Pile It On Challenge - Fun Folds

The Crazy challenge - Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge - Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge - Pink and Brown

Thanks for looking, 

Judy x

WHIFF OF JOY SKETCH , FANCY AND HEARTS

Back again folks, I am playing catchup today.  

I worked to a lovely Sketch for the Whiff of Joy challenge, but the photo does not show it very clearly.  Using this gorgeous Whiff of Joy image, I coloured with copics, and added a selection of die-cuts, (Tim holtz, Marianne, Memory Box) adding ribbon and pearls plus flowers from wild Orchid Crafts.

 I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

 Whiff of Joy - Fab Sketch

Stamping for the Weekend Challenge - Bingo (Ribbons, pearls, pink) 

Hooked On Crafts Challenge - Hearts 

Little Miss Muffet Challenge - Fancy or lacy 

That is it from me today now.  Here's to a good week ahead for everone, 

Judy x

SATURATED CANARY - A BEAUTIFUL DAY

Hi foks,

Back again!

My second card today is made using this lovely Saturated Canary image.  I love these images!  I have coloured her with copics and promarkers.  The papers are from Melissa Frances Kitcheny pack.   In addition I have cheesecloth (EBay), and a selection of die-cuts, Cheery Lym, Memory Box and Magnolia.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have this card on EBay at present.  There is a link on my sidebar.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Cooking it up with katie - 3 favourite things ( image, flowers and die-cuts) 
Cropstop Challenge - at least 3 flowers 
Saturated Canary Challenge - anything but square or rectangle. 
Pile it on Challenge - Fun folds  
Stamp with fun challenge - Shapes 

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

BLOG AWARD - OH WOW!!!

I am so touched and honoured to have been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award...

Thank you so much Wendy for choosing me, thanks for your support on my blog too.

The LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD is used to show appreciation of smaller blogs (under 200 followers)  and to help spread readership and joy.
As part of the tradition the award is to be passed along to five other blogs that have motivated and inspired me. 
The name comes from the German meaning Dearest or  Beloved, but can also mean Favourite.

To accept the Award you must:
1. Link back to the person's blog who gave it to  you, and thank them.
2. Post on your blog.
3. Give to five other Bloggers who you appreciate and value.
4. Leave a comment on the five blogs you choose and  let them know.

It's so lovely  to have received this award, but how on earth do I go about short listing to just 5!
 
I have chosen 5 lovely, super talented ladies, your blogs are a great inspiration and I love visiting you all.

Here goes in no particular order...

Amanda at Cards by Amanda 
CraftinSuzie 
Sarah's Handmade Cards 
Choccy 

Julie's Crafty Creations 

Well I have just  listed a few cards to go on Ebay tonight (link on my sidebar) and am off to have a cuppa now, I do hope your day is going well, 


Judy

 

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #102 - SPRING/EASTER

Hi everyone,

Here we are again with a DT post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is an lovely one, it is simply Spring'Easter.  

Our sponsor this week is: 

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

Isn't this image lovely!  I have coloured it with Copics and Promarkers.  It is called 'Easter Parade' 

The gorgeous papers are First Edition 'Isabelle'  The flowers were from Wild Orchid Crafts, you will see I have used a selection of die-cuts and I think everything else came from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Craft us Crazy challenge - Favourites (my favourite embelishment is flowers) 
Delightful challenge - Patterned paper 
Paper Pretties Challenge - Spring 
Cards and More Challenge - Glisten and Sparkle  
Digital Tuesday challenge - Sparkle  

Thanks for looking and do pop over and take part in the challenge and take a look at the lovely creations my DT colleagues have made.

Judy x

A TOUCH OF ROMANCE

Hi folks 

Well it looks a nice bright morning here, I do hope we will see sunshine today again like we did yesterday!  It really lifts the spirits to see some sunshine.  Do you agree?

Today I have another creation to share which I made for a Competition last year.  I did no good in the Competition but kept the photos.  It was a double whammy I made here, so there is a shaped card plus a smaller matching gift card.


I think this fits many occasions really, celebrations, Get Well, Special Days etc.

Image:  Lotv

Papers First Edition (? I think?)

Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts and Mulberry Crafts 

Swirl:  Magnolia die-cuts

Leaves:  Martha Stewart 'branch' punch

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe Challenge - Celebrations

By the Cute and Girly Challenge - Love is in the Air

Crafty Creations Challenge - Fancy Folds

Charisma Cardz Challenge - Love is in the air

Little Claire Challenge - Romance

I am off for some breakfst now!  Thanks for looking and hope your weekend is a really happy one, 

Judy x

TILDA GETS KRAFTY

Hi folks

I am doing quite well with posting this week for a change, lets hope I can keep it up.

This is a card I made with one or two Challenges in mind. Basically I set out to use Lilac, blue, Kraft, White and buttons and bows.  I think I have ticked all those boxes here.  The bow is not so easy to see but it is there on the right hand side above the flowers.

Tilda is coloured with copis, and you will see I have used a mixture of die-cuts, Magnolia, Memory Box, Cheery Lynn and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I was inspired by the following Challenges:
Colour Create Challenge - Lilac, blue, white and kraft (lovely combination!) 
The Pixie Cottage Challenge - buttons and Bows 
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Getting Krafty 
Willow Sketchie Challenge - Anything Goes 

I am off for a cuppa now, 

Thanks for looking, 

Judy x
 

'FRIENDSHIP' for Tilda

Hi folks

Friday already!  I have a card to share with you using this fabulous Magnolia Tilda image, as often is the case there is a doily and cheesecloth and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The tag peeping through at the top is a Magnolia tag and I purchased this on EBay.  The flourish is Magnolia too, and the papers came from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Emerald Faeries Garden Challenge - Tag it

Just Magnolia Challenge - Romantic Doily

Paper Pretties challenge - Punches or die-cuts

TOMIC Challenge - Friendship and Doohickey

Thanks for looking and heres to a very happy Crunchie Friday!

Judy x

TILDA'S FABULOUS BIRTHDAY

Hi folks

I can not believe it is Thursday evening already!  Where does the time go!  How lovely to see it a bit milder though!

Today I have a quick posting of a card topper I made using what must be one of my overall favourite images at the moment.  Tilda with Daisy.  I have coloured her with Copics.  

I have used a mixture of die-cuts and punches, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and lots of Stickles.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Truly Madly Crafty - Ribbona and Bling 

Penny's Paper Craft Challenge - Anything Goes 

Paper Sundaes Challenge - 'Birthday' 

Bunny Zoe Challenge - Celebrations (I have done Birthday)

A huge welcome to my new followers too, and thank you for looking

Judy x

PENNY BLACK - PEARLS AND LACE PLUS SCRAPS

Yes, back again with my third card today!  Talk about playing catchup!

I have another card to share this time using this lovely penny Black image.

Virtually everything came from my stash using up scraps.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Pearls and Lace

Totally Gorjuss Challenge - Lace

Delightful challenge - Scraps

Creatalicious challenge - Lace  

That is it from me today, I hope your day has been a good one, I am off for a coffee now,

Judy x

LOTV GOES DOTTY

Hi again,

Back with my second card today.  I hopped out of bed early and am playing catch up!

This time I have a card to share using this lovely stamp from LOTV.  I have made it nice and bright and cheerful,  using Magnolia flourish and Martha Stewart punches.  The lovely papers are a Tilda pack, I just love these!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CES Challenge - Spots and Dots

Lili's Little Fairies Challenge - anything goes

DYSU Challenge - Layers

Totally Papercrafts
Addicted to stamps challenge - Birthday Card with dots

Thanks again for looking, I am off to get some breakfast now!

Judy x

TILDA WITH ROSES

Hi folks,

Well, is it goingto be a bit warmer today?  I do hope so. The forecast was for it to be warmer and higher temperatures by the end of the week so I hope they are right.

A huge welcome to my new followers, and again thank you all so much for your lovely comments.  They really do make my day.

Today I have a card to share which I have made using a shaped card.  I made the shaped easel card with the Nestabilities. I don't have an all over favourite stamp, (how could we with so many to choose from!) but this has to be one of my real favourites.

Magnolia Tilda coloured with copics and promarkers

Marianne die'cuts, 

Papers from stash, 

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Cheesecloth and perls from EBay.

and

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Inky Impressions challenge - Punches or dies 

My Mums Craft shop Challenge - Swirls and Pearls 

Charisma Cardz challenge - Anniversary (I have used roses and hearts) 

Stamp and fun = Creativity challenge - Favourite stamp  

Just Inspirational challenge - Photo Insipration (I used the roses) 

 Hope you like it, and thank you for looking, 

Judy x

BILDMALARNA IN WHITE AND PINK WITH A SKETCH

Hi folks,

Today I have a card to share which I have made through inspiration for three Challenges, a loely Sketch for Sketch and Stash (the Papermania papers were from my stash - I sort of stumbled upon those! Clean forgot I had them!)  Dies, well I have lots of those, Marianne,  and Memory Box mainly and White and one other colour, which of course is pink.  I love this Bildmalarna image, she was a real joy to colour with copics.

And of course the flowers were from Wild Orchid Crafts and Mulberry Crafts.  In addition I have used lace, cheesecloth, charm and ribbon from my stash.

I was inspired by the following challenges:

Sketch and Stash - fab Sketch

Wild Orchid Crafts - White and one colour (pink)

Die-ing for a Challenge - Anything Goes

Well I am off now to meet a friend of mine for a coffee, I look forward to this on Mondays!  Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Judy x

TILDA'S RECIPE

Hi folks

I am doing well this week, back with another one.  This time I have been inspired by one or two challenges, firstly a lovely Sketch, the colours were inspired by a Challenge at CR & FN, I could not resist using these lovely colours, green, gray and Lavender.  I know the green and lavender are clear enough and I hope that the grey in the background of the paper will be sufficient to meet  thre requirements.   In addition a recipe which includes 3 patterned papers, 2 or more different embellishments and one Magnolia Tilda image and I think I have ticked all the boxes here too.

Magnolia Tilda coloured with Copics and Promarkers and stickles added

Memory Box, cheery Lyn and Nestabilities dies

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Ribbon and lace (just peeping through) from The Ribbon Girl

Cheesecloth and pearls from EBay

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

CR84FN Color challenge  
The Sketchy Challenge - fab Sketch 
TOMIC - Recipe 
 

A huge welcome to my new followers, and a big thank you to you all for your lovely comments, I do so appreciate them.  Thanks for looking, 

Judy x

FLUFFLES VALENTINE

Hi folks, 

Happy Valentine Day to you all.

It is a while since I made this card.  It was one I entered into a Competition last year.  I kept the photos.  I have a few more to share with you, which I made at the same time, over the next few weeks.

Stampendous Fluffles stamp

Marianne Flourishes

Martha Stewart 'branch' punch 

Nestabilities

Heart die

and

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Addicted to Stamps challenge - Valentine

Crafting When we Can Challenge - Valentine

Dream Valley Challenge - Valentine

OLLCB Challenge - Valentine

Hope  you are all having a great day, 

Judy x

PINK, PEARLS, LACE AND LOVE

Just one more from me tonight.

I was inspired by 'Pink, Pearls, Lace and Love' for this card and I must admit I am quite pleased with it.

Magnolia Tilda coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Memory Box Cherish and Corner dies

Magnolia tag die from EBay

Marianne Heart die-cuts 

Cheery Lynn flourish

Flowers from Wild orchid Crafts

Feathers, pearls, cheesecloth etc from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Deep Ocean Challenge - Love You 

Just Magnolia hAnglar Challenge - Pink, Pearls and Lace 

Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge - Love Is 

Thanks again  for looking , 

Judy x

VALENTINE HEARTS AND FLOWERS

Back again with my second card today.

This time I am using a mixture of items.

BnW stamp (formerly Sugar Nellis I think) coloured with Copics and Promarkers

Cheesecloth from EBay

Marianne Creatables  heart die-cuts

Magnolia die-cut tag

Memory Box Cherish border die-cut (love this, this is my new item!)

Cheery Lynn branch die-cuts (love them! they are new too!)

Doiley from Joanna Sheen

Flowers, hearts and pearls and butterflies from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Truly Scrumptious Challenge - Love and hearts 
Crafty Boots Challenge - Valentine 
Elisabeth Bell World Challenge - Hearts 
Elphine House Challenge - Hearts 
BnW Challenge - Hearts 
Marianne Design Divas Challenge - In with the new (new dies) 

Well, I hope you have all had a good day and thank you for bearing with me, and for looking, I will be back with another one shortly.

Judy x
 

TILDA WITH LOVE

Hi folks,

Today I have a couple of cards to post so I will focus on the relevant and not bore you with chat.

Magnolia Tilda coloured withy Copics and Promarkers

Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts

Leaves made from Martha Stewart 'branch' punch

Cheery Lynn die-cut flourish

Ribbon bow, hearts, charm and gems from stash

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Fussy and Fancy Challenge - With all my heart

Fab n Funky challenge - Love is in the air

Inky Impressions challenge - 2 trims or ribbons

Papertake Weekly challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp challenge - Love is in the air

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

ONE STITCH AT A TIME CHALLENGE #100

Hi everyone,

Here we are again with a Dt post for One Stitch at a Time.  The theme is an easy one it is simply Anything Goes.  

Our sponsors this week are: 

and

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

Isn't this image lovely!  I have coloured him with Copics and Promarkers.  He is called 'Daydream Boy' and available here

The gorgeous papers are Crafty Individuals 'Shades of Summer' I cannot stop using these! The flowers were from Wild Orchid Crafts and I think everything else came from my stash.

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:
Craft Us Crazy challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbons challenge - One for the boys (mine is for a toddler)
Phyndy's Place challenge - Round and Round
CES Challenge - 3 or more layers
Allsorts Challenge - Free and easy
Paper Pretties challenge - Texture

Thanks for looking and do pop over and take part in the challenge and take a look at the lovely creations my DT colleagues have made.

Judy x

TILDA COOKS FOR VALENTINE

Hi folks

Today I have a card I have made using Traditional Valentine Colours including the use of some lovely red flat back pearl hearts.  Tilda in the Kitchen image is coloured with copics and promarkers, and as you will see I have added lace and die-cuts.  The papers are Melissa Frances Kitcheny. The two large pearls I have coloured with copics to get the right shade.  Do you see the die-cut heart peepling through too?

The leaves are made from a lovely Cheery Lynn die and I think everything else came from my stash.

I was inspired by the following challenges:

Cheery Lynn Challenge - Red and White
Everybody Art Challenge - Love
MDUC Challenge - Love is in the air
Polkadoodle Challenge - Show some love with hearts
Stamps and fun = Creativity Challenge - Hearts
The Shabby Tearoom Challenge - Food and hearts

Thanks for looking,

Judy x

SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDEN

Hi folks,

Golly it does not get any warmer!  What a strange day it has been here weatherwise, so very cold and yet sunshine and rain! and then sunshine again!  At least it melted the ice from the paths.

Here I have a card I have made using this gorgeous LOTV image, isn't she just gorgeous!  I have coloured her with copics and promarkers.  The papers are Prima and I have used a mixture of die-cuts and punches.

I was inspired by the following challenges:

Lili's Little Fairies challenge - Spring Colours

Lets Ink it Up challenge - Ribbons and lace

The Crafty Pad Challenge - Spring Colours

Stampalot Challenge - In the Garden

Thanks for looking, 

Judy x

CRAZY CHALLENGE - FAIRIES GDT

Morning everyone,

I am delighted to be sharing a card with you today which I made as Guest Designer for The Crazy Challenge

The theme is a lovely one to work to and is entitled 'Fairies'.  I was lucky enough to use this lovely fairy  image by Dtarts and she was a pleasure to colour.

 I made this card for a friend's birthday and as her favourite colour is pink I was well within my comfort zone.

You will see I have used one of my lovely lacy doilies, cheesecloth, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and leaves made using the Martha Stewart 'branch' punch.  There is a die-cut tag peeping to the side, and I added lots of Stickles.

I would like to enter this into the following Challenges:

Divas by Design Challenge - Anything Goes

DYSU Challenge - Anything Goes

Delightful Challenge - Punches and die-cuts

Fab n Funky Challenge - Use a Digi

Paper Crafting Journey Challenge - Fairies/Angels 

Thank you for looking and I hope you have a lovely week ahead!

Judy x

TILDA IS BACK!

Back again with my second posting today.

Yes Tilda is back!  I looked out some of my older Tildas and I so enjoyed using them!  The papers are from a lovely pack by Crafty Individuals called 'Shades of Summer'

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Stampavie and More - Blue and White 
Crafting for all Seasons - Blue and White 
Just Magnolia challenge - Anything Goes 
Magnolia Mania Challenge - anything Goes 

Thanks for looking, I will be back with another one tomorrow,

Judy x

ANYTHING BUT A CARD - WITH LOVE

Hi everyone,

It has been a while I know, and for that I apologise.  Oh and thank you so much for your lovely comments which have been coming in even though i have not posted anything for the past few days!  I am afraid they are going to be like buses and all coming at once again.  I am so sorry for this.  I will try and space them out in future.

I am doing this in haste again so will cut the waffle.

Anything but a card? so I have a notebook which i have altered. 

Image:  LOTV stamp 
Papers:  Tilda
Flowers:  Joanna Sheen
Buttterflies and leaves:  Martha Steweart punches
Flourish:  Magnolia die
Heart die-cuts, ribbon,lace cheesecloth etc from stash

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Oldie but Goodie Challenge - Have a heart

Paper Pretties Challenge - Love

Little Claire's Challenge - Anything but a card

Stamp and Create challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for looking,

Judy x