Let's Celebrate

These House Mouse decoupage sheets are still on my workdesk. I saw this and just imagined this little mouse jumping up and celebrating the New year.
The background papers are fromDovecraft(Back to Basics). I have used a marrianne die for the die cut border and threaded some ribbon through and the flourishes.
The sentiment(Let's celebrate) is from the decoupage sheet. I have added some buttons and a metal charm for embellishments.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
C.R.A.F.T challenge 135 - New Year
Cute card Thursday challenge 197 - Happy New Year
Rainbow Lady's challenge 185 - Your Choice (last for 2011)
Dutch dare card challenge#145 - My favourite things(mine is House Mouse characters)
Anything Goes challenge 57 - Colour Blue and one other colour

Thankyou for visiting and I hope you like the card. I would like to wish each and everyone a Happy and healthy New year and all the best for 2012.

Seasons greetings

This card uses another of the House Mouse decoupage sheets I uncovered in my Craft room. I couldn't resist making this one up for this time of year. This is a gorgeous image of the mice by the fire having their cup of tea.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft and I have added some gold glitter to the fireplace so the flames glisten.
There are some flourishes using Marrianne dies and a few extra embellishments.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Joanna Sheen Challenge - It's beginning to look alot like Christmas
House Mouse & friends Monday Challenge #109- fuzzy and warm
Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge 52 - Happy christmas - Celebration candy
Sweet sketch Wednesday challenge 134- sketch
One stop Craft challenge #163 - Winter Wishes
Little Darlings challenge 14 - Cold
The Paper shelter challenge - Tie a Bow

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card. I hope you all had a lovely time at christmas.

Thankyou for the music

This card uses a stamp from the Papermania (nostalgia) collection. I have had these stamps for a while and this is their first outing. I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing papers are from DCWV and from the Rock Star collection. These papers suited this card so well and are some of my favourite papers. I have added some musical notes and rosettes from my Tim Holtz dies and a sentiment from Little Claires.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, denim blue, cornflower, china blue, sandstone, caramel, cocoa, tan, cool grey 2,3, satin, pastel beige.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Allsorts challenge 134 - Blue/Brown
I love Promarkers challenge 97 - Anything Goes
The Secret Crafter Saturday challenge #166 - Anything Goes
DYSU challenge #51 - Stripes
Stampin for the Weekend challenge #23 - Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour challenge - Song Titles(Robbie Williams Let me entertain you)
Delicious Doodles challenge - Anything goes
Sketch Saturday challenge #186 - sketch

Well thanks for looking and hope you like the card. And finally.. I have only been blogging since earlier this year and I am so glad I decided to do it. I want to thank all the lovely people who follow my blog and the lovely comments that you leave. I really enjoy reading all your blogs and seeing your wonderful creations. Merry christmas to all of you and all the best for the New Year.

House Mouse Thank You

This card came about after a bit of a tidy up session in my craft room. These little creatures popped up from under some cardstock and I couldn't resist using them. These little mice would brighten anybodys day and they are just so cute. They are from a set of decoupage sheets(Joanna Sheen) which I bought earlier in the year.It made a nice change from the christmas cards and the colours I have been using lately.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft. I have used Marrianne dies for the flourishes and the border strip, which i have threaded some ribbon through. Finally adding a bow and flower for embellishments.
The flowers were made using spellbinder dies with gems added in the middle of them.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge 133 - sketch
The crafty pad challenge 152 - Anything but christmas
Creative Inspirations challenge 143 - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz challenge #50 - Anything goes
My Mum's Craft shop challenge 37 - Anything goes
Crafty Creations challenge -A card or gift of gratitude or thanks(blog hop and challenge)

Thanks for visiting and wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.

This card made Top 3 at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

Happy New Year

This card uses a wooden stamp which I bought earlier in the year in a sale. I originally bought this stamp for some scrapbook pages I was going to make of my recent trip to London.
I came across this stamp again and thought it would also be a good theme for New Year cards with its wonderful collage image. And here is what I have come up with.
The stamp has been inked and heat embossed with some cosmic shimmer sparkle embossing powder.
the main backing sheet is from DCWV and the little piece is from Hot of the Press. I chose this paper because it is from a travel pad and has lots of different countries names written on it. I thought it represents everybody celebrating the same thing.
I have used a black rosette(made from a Tim Holtz die) and layered a sentiment on it from Little claires.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Winter wonderland challenge - Be different
Cupcake crafting challenge 173 - sketcharoony
Paper Sundaes challenge #100 - celebrate
CES challenges #66 - Party, Party, Party
Fussy and Fancy friday challenge 52 - Monochromatic and sparkle
Totally Papercrafts challenge 97 - Time to party
Sweet Stampin challenge - It;s all a sparkling and bling
The Secret Crafter Saturday challenge #165- New Year/Celebration

Thankyou for visiting and hope you like my card. I hope you all have some great celebrations over the festive period and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Christmas candle

This card uses a Lili of the Valley stamp(Christmas candle). This has been a favourite stamp of mine this christmas. I have coloured the image using promarkers. There is some glitter added to her hood for extra sparkle and some cosmic shimmer twinkles for the snow and bling effect. I have enjoyed using these twinkles as I think they really sparkle and are very textural.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft and the sentiment is from Little Claires. I have also added some Marianne die cut flourishes and some gems for embellishments.
There is a satin bow and fibres with a die cut bauble hanging from it. The flower also has some twinkles added to it for extra sparkle. I had some little embellishments left on my desk from the christmas box and just thought the little metal holly charm just finished this card nicrly. I hope you agree. This is now my last christmas card for this year.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, sandstone, caramel, antique pink, rose carnation, pale pink, olive green, berry red.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and stamp challenge 86- Claire;s sketch
Stamptacular Sunday challenge#143 -I;m dreaming of a Pink Christmas.
Creative Card Crew challenge - Christmas lights
Crafty Hazelnut;s Christmas challenge 51 - anything goes
The Crazy Challenge #98 - christmas
One stop craft challenge #162 - Christmas sparklePapertake weekly challenge - Last Christmas card of the year. 

Thankyou for visiting and hope you like my card.

The Most Wonderful Time

This card uses a stamp from Penny Black (christmas friends). I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing paper is from papermania and I have embossed a strip of red card down the side using an embossing folder with my cuttlebug. I then brushed some green glitter glue over the embossed raised ares to add extra sparkle. I also wrapped a satin ribbon strip and some fabric holly leaves around the border strip. There are some flourishes and poinsetta flowers  from Marrianne dies . I have added a satin ribbon bow with some holly leaves on top and some pom-pom berries.
The sentiment is from Little Claires and has been heat embossed with some red glitter embossing powder.
Promarkers used: cool grey 1=2=3, blush, dusky pink, cocoa, poppy, forest green.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Penny Black Saturday challenge 181 - sketch
The secret Crafter Saturday challenge#164 - All creatures Great and Small
Allsorts challenge 133 - It takes Two
Cute Card Thursday challenge 195 - Stripes
Crafty Creations challenge #148 - Embossing and glitter
Dutch Dare Card challenge #143= Bingo
Tuesday Throwdown challenge#78-for someone special
Charisma Cardz challenge #49 - Last minute xmas makes

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card.

Mia in the snow

This card uses a stamp called Mia in the snow(Wild Rose Studio). I have coloured the image using promarkers. There is also some white glitter added to her hat and coat and some cosmic shimmer twinkles for the snow. The backing papers are all from my stash box. I have used some glitter card and a border punch for the ribbon to wrap round. I have used Marrianne dies for the snowflakes and also the flourishes.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, sandstone, caramel, sky blue, Azure, poppy

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday challenge #185- sketch
I Love Promarkers challenge #96 - Blue and White
My Mums Craft Shop challenge 36 - Cute and Funky Christmas
DYSU challenge #50 - Winter
Passion For Promarkers challenge 129 - Mega Christmas challenge
Crafting For All Seasons challenge #16 - Christmas Cards
Little Darlings challenge 13 - Christmas
Paperplay challenges 50 - Christmas
ABC Challenge - F for Frosty

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card

Seasons Greetings

This card uses a La Blanche stamp which has been a favourite of mine this christmas. It is a very versatile stamp and really shines without too much doing to it. I have stamped and heat embossed it and then added cosmic shimmer twinkles for that extra touch of bling and sparkle. I have also added some black pearl dots all around the stamped image.
The backing papers are from DCWV which really go with this stamp. I have punched a border strip and threaded some ribbon through it. I have die cut some snowflakes for embellishments. A nice satin black bow and some lovely silver flower sprays finish this card.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
CRAFT Challenge 132 - Sketch
Winter Wonderland Challenge - Let it Snow
Stampin For The weekend challenge #22 - Christmas
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge 50 - Traditional christmas
CES Challenge #65 - A Traditional christmas
Stamptacular Sunday challenge #142-Christmas Glitz
Whoopsi daisy challenge - Sparkle and Shine
Paper Sundaes challenge #99 - Anything christmas
Cupcake Craft challenge 172 - Don't look at the light
Lollipop Crafts challenge #61 - Happy Holidays
Papertake Weekly challenge- I'm dreaming of a .. christmas(favourite colour)

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card.

Enjoy the Spirit

This card uses a stamp from Kanban. I love this stamp because it comes all seperate so you can use the three parts whichever way you want to. I have inked and embossed using a creative expressions glitter embossing powder. The backing paper is from DCWV and I have used silver to matt everything with. There are some die cut flourishes from Marrianne dies and some snowflakes also. A nice ribbon and some silver foilage finish this card. I thought this stytle card would really suit this colour scheme with a lovely christmas traditional image.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Crafty Creations challenge #147 - A card with a sentiment
Christmas Crafting Challenge #6 - Santa Claus is coming to Town
Ruby's Rainbow challenge _ Monochromatic
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenges 35- Traditional christmas

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card.

You deserve a special christmas

This card uses a favourite stamp of mine  from  La Blanche. I have stamped the image using Broken China distress ink and then heat embossed it.
The backing papers are all from my stash box and I have used a piece of blue glitter card for matting and layering the paper pieces.. I have also used the glitter card to die cut some flourishes and snowflakes using Marrianne dies.. The sentiment is from Kanban and has been stamped onto a spellbinders tag die cut.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Stamptacular Sunday challenge#141 - Christmas Colour challenge
Paperplay challenge 49 - Snowman
Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge #84-Sarah's sketch
My Time To Craft challenge 168 - Vintage Christmas
Cute Card Thursday challenge194 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations challenge 141 - Snow Much Fun


Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card. -

Christmas Magic

This card uses one of the Flower Fairies stamps from Crafter's companion(Holly fairy).(I have had this set of stamps for a long time and never used them so this is it's first outing.) I have coloured the image using promarkers. I have also pierced around the edge of the image and on the corners fro some decorative detail.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft. I have used a Creative expressions stamp set(Ivy) and stamped some leaves and flowers. They have been embossed, coloured and then cut out for embellishments. I added some fabric trim down the side with little Holly leaves on. There are highlights of gold glitter on the wings and flowers.
Promarkers used:blush, dusky pink, satin, crimson, soft green, mint, and the blender pen.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Secret Crafter Saturday challenge#163- photo inspiration
Fussy and Fancy challenge 51 - photo inspiration
Dutch Dare card challenge #142 - Winged Things
DYSU challenge #49- something old
Crafty Ribbons challenge 8- Traditional christmas colours
Penny's Paper Crafty challenge #68 - Merry Christmas

Hope you like this card and thanks for visiting.

Willow with Cookies

This card uses a stamp from Whiff of Joy(willow with cookies) which is an Elisabeth Bell design. I have used promarkers to colour the image. I have paper pieced her apron for a bit more effect with some decorative red striped paper.
The background papers are all from my stash box(which I am nicely using up recently). I have added some corners and some flourishes using spellbinders dies. The sentiment is from Creative Expressions I have added some lovely lace to the border strip to give a homespun feel to this card. There is a lovely satin cream bow and flowers and I have pleated some of the same ribbon and added it behind the sentiment. Finally there is some faux stitching around the image and sentiment to tie in with the stitching effect on the striped background paper. There are some card candy added which give a look of homemade cookies.
Promarkers used:blush, dusky pink, sandstone, caramel, cocoa, crimson,

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes challenge #98 - Sundaes Bar(Red Stripes, Die cuts, Stitching)
Sketch and Stash challenge 76 - sketch
Lollipop Crafts #60 - Dark Red, Chocolate and Cream
Papertake Weekly challenge - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown challenge#77 - celebrate the season
Creative Card Crew - Tis the season

Hope you like the card and thanks for visiting.

Let it Snow

This card uses a Penny Black stamp (sweet snowman). I have used promarkers on this image to stand the snowman out a bit from all the whiteness. I used promarker(Cool grey 1+2) for the outline shadow of the snowman and then used promarker(pastel blue) for the shadow outlines of his scarf and hat and present. These are really good colours for adding some dimension to an image.  I have also added some cosmic shimmer twinkles to the ground for some glistening snow.
I have made all the background papers on this card. I have taken a piece of white card and randomly stamped  snowflakes with a clear ink pad and then heat embossed with Papermania(snowflake twinkle) embossing powder. I hope you can see abit of this on this photo. I also used my cuttlebug and embossed another piece with a snowflake embossing folder.
There are some flourishes ,snowflakes and corners die cut from spellbinders dies. The sentiment is from Little Claires.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
I Love Promarkers challenge #94 - Snowmen and snowflakes
Sketchy colors challenge #96- sketch
Penny Black Saturday challenge 180 - Total White-Out
Craft Your Passion challenge 87-Anything goes and glitter
Cupcake Craft Challenge 171-D.I.Y (background papers)
Whoopsi daisy challenge - Snowflakes
The Pink Elephant challenge 128 - Snowflakes and sparkle
Totally Stampalicious challenge -snow

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card.

Winter birthday

This card is for an 18th birthday over the festive period. I have used a stamp from Creative Expressions stamp set(Winter Fun). I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing paper is from My Mind's Eye and the stars are die cut using Marrianne dies.. I added ribbon bows to the top of them . There are also flourishes and a sentiment from Kanban. I coloured a peel off sticker with a promarker and placed it on the bear.I also used some clear peel off numbers placed on red card.
Promarkers used:pastel blue, poppy, leaf green, grass

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Winter Wonderland challenge - Christmas/winter birthday
Cute Card Thursday challenge 193 - It's just a number
CES challenges #64- Bear Necessities
Just Tracey's Crafts Challenge - celebration

Thanks for visiting and hope you like this card.

This card was a winner at Tracy's Crafts challenge.

Bringing Gifts

This card uses a stamp from Lili of the Valley(Bringing Gifts). I have coloured the image using promarkers. I have also added some glitter and some cosmic shimmer twinkles for sparkle and bling.
I have placed the image on a matt which I have used an edge puncher down each side for more decoration.
The backing papers are all from my stash and have been kept as spotty. The sentiment is from Little Claires and fits in perfectly with this image.
I have added some die cut flourishes and a topper of presents from my stash box. A nice ribbon bow and some glittered flowers finish this card.
Promarkers used:blush, dusky pink, poppy, holly, sandstone, caramel

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz challenge #47 - Seeing Spots
Sketch saturday challenge #184 - sketch
Colour Create challenge 85 - Red , White and Green
Allsorts challenge 132 - Going round in circles
C.R.A.F.T. challenge 131 - Christmas Present
Jingle Belles challenge - wrapping it up!
Crafty Ann's challenge#55 - Bingo(Glitter, Snow, Red)
Cutie Sunday challenge #155 - Christmas Presents

Hope you like the card and thanks for visiting.

Wonderful Time

This christmas card uses contemporary colours and a stamp from Wild Rose Studio( Mia in the snow)
The image has been coloured using promarkers and has been nested on some die cut layers. I have added some glitter and cosmic shimmer twinkles for that extra sparkle and bling.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft(back to basics). I have added some flourishes and a border strip from Marrianne dies. The border strip has some ribbon threaded through it. I have used a sentiment from Little Claires. A nice ribbon and some lovely flowers finish this card.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, Turquoise, lilac, sandstone, caramel, poppy,

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Creative Inspirations challenge 140 - contemporary colours(turquoise, purple and white)
Passion for Promarkers challenge - sketch
Fab 'n' Funky challenge #101 - Anything Goes
DYSU challenge #48 - Ribbon
My Mum;s Craft shop challenge 34 - Keeping warm
Totally Stampalicious challenge - Non traditional holiday colours
Creatalicious challenge #28 - Christmas and sparkle
Dream valley challenge 21 - sparkle

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card.

This card was Top 5 at Passion for Promarkers week 128.