September -Feminine

Our new challenge theme over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS is

Make it Feminine!

We have a lovely prize up for grabs from

Stamp Addicts is a family run business based in Bedfordshire and have been in business since 1992. We have watched the popularity of rubber stamping and all papercrafts steadily increase over time and now manufacture our own branded rubber stamps which frequently feature on Hochanda TV as well as exhibiting at craft shows across the UK.

For my card I dug out an old stamp set from Woodware called

Bubble Bloom. I stamped the flower, coloured it in

and then filled the flower with card candi and gems.

The butterfly stamp is from a set from Paper Artsy called

Tops and Tails 3. The butterfly has been colours cut and layered.

I added an embossed line around the edge of the flower image.

The sentiment has been stamped and punched out using my

oval punch (SU).

The background paper is from Oh So Ombre from Stampin' Up.

I hope you can come and join us this month!

I would like to enter this into

Crafts Galore Encore - September anything goes

Craftyhazelnut's PP challenge - September challenge

Creations in Pink - anything goes mainly pink

Crafting Happiness - Card: flowers

Simon Says Wednesday challenge - anything goes

Krafty Chicks - stamp act

It's our 43rd Wedding Anniversary today so hoping

to get away later and have some chips by the sea 💓

 

Easter Egg Cards

I made these cards for my Grandkids

for Easter.

I decided going with an oval shape would look cute

and with them all being boys

I went with green and blue colours.

I cut one oval in Bermuda bay and one in granny apple green.

The curvy die was used to cut the top and bottom

off both ovals and then I just swapped

them about and and stuck on to my base card

which I had cut with the same oval.

I stamped and coloured the little rabbit in

matching colours and the sentiment

was stamped in bermuda bay ink and

punched out using the Oval Occasions dies.

For this card I have used

Oh so Ombre papers retired

Oval Layering Dies

Curvy Dies

Fable Friends Stamp set retired

Crumb cake and Bermuda Bay blends

Bermuda Bay ink pad

Oval Occasions punch

I would like to enter these into

Make My Monday - Easter or Spring cards

Crafting Happiness - Bunnies or anything goes

Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Spring and/or Easter

International  Art & Soul - shaped cards

Creative Crafting Uncles - Easter

Have a great week everyone!

 

 

Home is where the heart is

I had a request for a new home card

with photos of the house which I tried to

replicate using my stamps.

The papers were free during Sale-a-bration.

The ribbon, flowers and leaves are all retired now.

But the lovely die cut frame is from Ornate Layers dies.

I used the stitched rectangle dies for the sentiments.

The house stamps came from a set called

Coming Home and the stamped sentiments are

from another set called Barn Door, both retired.

I colour the house used smoky slate, crumb cake, bermuda bay

and daffodil delight blends.

I stamped the flowers from Pop of Petals

in Bermuda Bay ink, punched them out and

made the flowers.

I would like to enter this into

Creatalicious Challenge - anything goes option blue

A Place to Start - use one or more shape (rectangles)

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes March

Welcome to my newest follower

Birgit Angermann!

 

 

Dragonfly Garden

This is my mid month post for the theme of

Colour my World

over at

Stamping Sensations!

I played about with some inks and brushes

melon mambo, granny apple green, coastal cabana,

highland heather and bumblebee

and used my pre made stencil to create

the stripes.

I stamped the dragonflies from

Dragonfly Garden stamp set

in memento ink and added some little white

dots and a sentiment.

I tore some strips from Oh So Ombre papers

and added to the sides before adhering to my

card base.

Simple and colourful 😁

I hope you get time to join us HERE.

I would like to enter this into

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes #2

Use your stuff - your favourite - blending brushes

Always Fun - anything goes #2

Addicted to stamps and more - any occasion

Have a great day!

 

 

Oval Occasions Customer Card

Happy Monday!

Today I celebrate being with

Stampin' Up!

for three whole years!

Stampin' Up! was on my bucket list for a while

but when I signed up I didn't intend to stay so long 😂

But I have enjoyed it immensely! 

Today I am sharing my second customer card kit,

this time a little baby card.

I have used Oval Occasions bundle again for this one

along with the Oh so Ombre papers

which I ran through with the pinewood planks embossing folder.

The top paper is from Paper Blooms paper pack which is also

free during Sale-a-bration!

The ribbon and bow are from the gorgeous  sparkle ribbon,

and I have added some little pastel pearls.

The image has been coloured using

smoky grey, soft seafoam blends and rococo rose ink pad and

wink of stella.

I have followed the design inside using a

large oval to write or stamp the sentiment.

I would like to enter this into

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creations in Pink - anything mostly pink #3

Kreativtanten challenge - monochrome

Daisy Chain - baby/kids

Crafty Calendar - dies and/or punches and ribbon and/or twine

 

 

True Love Card Kit

This is one of the card kits I sent out

to  thank my January customers.

I have used the gorgeous True Love papers pack

which comes with lots of florals you can either

leave black and white or colour in.

The background papers are Oh So Ombre

which were so popular they are now on back order 😒

But thankfully I have enough for all my kits.

The sentiment was made using the Oval Occasions bundle.

They get everything including the envelope

to make this lovely card.

Well all bar the stamping as we are not allowed

to send pre stamped images.

I have used the stitched rectangle dies for the inside

and the stamp set is called Approaching Perfection,

another free option during Sale-a-bration!

I would like to enter this into

Unicorn Challenge - Use flowers

Addicted to Stamps and more - Birthdays

The Crafter's Cafe - anything goes

A small bit of blue sky has appeared

so we are off to squeeze in a quick walk!

Have a lovely day xx

#stayhomeandcraft

 

 

Hee Haw Little Valentine

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a nice weekend.

I think that was the quickest January

I have ever faced!!

My card today is for two of my Grandsons

who live next door, for Valentine's Day.

I will make another one for my other two

Grandsons who live 10mins drive away.

I have used the cute little Darling Donkeys stamp set,

which is free during Sale-a-bration with a £45 spend.

The Oh So Ombre papers are also free!!

The sentiment was made using the Oval Occasions bundle

and I added a little bit of ribbon.

I stamped the Hee Haw using Coastal Cabana ink

to match the base card and the little donkey

was coloured in using Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler blends.

I would like to enter this into

2 Crafty Critter Crazies - anything with a critter

Creatalicious - anything goes option kisses

Moving Along with the Times - Valentines/love

Cute Card Thursday - Valentines

Aud Sentiments - sending love + sentiment

Heading out for a long walk at 11.

The weather is definitely in charge of my

outdoor activities lol and rain is due in at 1 for the rest of the day.

Roll on Spring!

Have a great week everyone.

#stayhomeandcraft

 

 

Gift Box Tutorial - oval occasions

My Wednesday tutorial shows how I made

these cute little customer gifts for this month's shoppers.

You can watch the video here

I have used the gorgeous new papers

Oh So Ombre free with a shop during Sale-a-bration

and the cute bundle Oval Occasions

for the sentiment.

The two beautiful ribbons are called

Blackberry Bliss Striped ribbon and Blushing Bride Metallic ribbon.

Measurements needed to follow along

Paper - 5 3/4" x 4 1/4"

Score long - 1 1/2", 2 1/8", 3 5/8", 4 1/4"

Score short - 5/8" each side

I would like to enter these into

Crafty Creations - anything goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs - anything goes

Always Fun Challenges - something new (papers, stamps and punch)

Crafty Catz - anything option food or drink

Classic Design challenge - anything goes January

We have very wet weather here today

but hoping for some bright spots so we can get

out and have a nice relaxing walk!

I live for my walks these days!

Roll on the Spring!!

 

Split Closure Gift Box with oh so Ombre

My tutorial today shows how I made these cute

split closure box!

You can watch the video here

I have used gorgeous new papers available next week called

Oh So Ombre!

The colour I used is blackberry bliss,

using the card, ribbon and ink to match the papers.

The sentiment is also from a new bundle called

Oval Occasions

which comes with a matching double punch!

Perfect for quick layering of your sentiments.

I will be posting a link to the online catalogue

in the sidebar 

but if you want a copy in your hands just let me know

and I will post one out.

Measurements needed to follow along

Card - two pieces - 8 2/8" x 5 2/8"

Score long side - 3" on either side

Score short side - 3"

DSP - four pieces - 2 6/8" x 2"

DSP for top - 2 6/8" x 2 6/8"

Inside card - 7 1/8" x 7 1/8"

DSP inside - 2 6/8" x 2 6/8"

I would like to enter this into

Tuesday Morning  sketches - anything goes

International Art & Soul - anything goes with a bow

I am slowly getting back into the swing of things again.

A break away spoils us and makes me lazy lol.

But I have some gorgeous new stash to motivate me

so watch this space and keep your own space

productive and safe!!