Have A fabulous Time

And now for my second card today. I treated myself to the Faye Whittaker CD rom from Joanna Sheen this weekend. This is from the All our Yesterdays themes and I love all of these designs as they are so timeless. This is one of my favourite images and it had to be the first one I used.
The backing papers are all from my stash box and just sitting there waiting for an image like this. I decided I add this kite to the card . I think it works really well with the scene.
I love this ribbon and only had a small piece in the bag. This is the perfect card for me to part with it.
I have also added a small Anchor charm in the corner which I think is so cute.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C121 - Lots of layers and embellishments
My Craft Spot challenge - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts challenge #65 - anything Goes
Pollycraft Monday challenge #125 - favourite things

I hope you like this card and the timeless image.
Thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your day.
Bye for now
Catherine

Best Wishes

Afternoon to you all. I don't know about where you are but it is dull in North Yorks today. So I thought let's brighten things up and hope Spring will be on it's way soon. My first card for today uses a Penny Black stamp of these two adorable hedgehogs. I have so many favourite images with these stamps. I have coloured this image using promarkers.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft  and I have nested the image onto some Lace(which is something new for me).
The sentiment is from Papermania . I have added some paper flowers with gem middles along the bottom and a nice ribbon posy finishes this card.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, cool grey 1, 2, 3, tulip yellow, saffron, moss green. sandstone, pastel blue.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Penny Black saturday challenge 186 - floral frenzy
Sketch Saturday challenge #192- sketch
Paperplay challenge 4 - lovely lace
My Mums Craft Shop challenge 41 - flowers
Little Darlings challenge 16 - Polka dots
My Time To craft challenge 172 - A for adorable

I hope my card makes you feel like spring is soon(although I know it's cold at the moment) and you like it.
Thanks for looking,
Bye for now
Catherine

Snuggle up Hearts

Morning to all of you. Hope your weeks getting of to a good start. I bought this new stamp at the weekend and couldn't wait to get it inked up. It's so adorable don't you think!
Of course it's from the House Mouse range and I have used promarkers to colour the image.
The backing papers are from Dovecraft and their packs are great for finding things that match well together.
I have stitched on the image to emphasis the stitching on the boot with some white wool. It looks really effective. Of course you couldn't have a boot like this without a bit of bling and a few sparkly gems did just the trick. Love them!!
I have also added a border strip and laced it up to keep the theme running nicely. The hearts at the bottom are die cut and embossed using a spellbinders die.
My girls were not interested in their beads anymore and I had kept them in a cupboard)as you do!). When looking through the box I noticed these lovely heart shaped ones and I have recycled them to finish the card of perfectly, This bead box is now having permanent place in my craft room. Waste not want not as we say!!

I m entering this card into the following challenges:
House Mouse Monday and Friends challenge 112 -"Love" and a blog hop
The Sweet Stop challenge SSS143. sketch
Allsorts challenge - one or more hearts
Cute Card Thursday challenge 201 - Your'e a Gem
Paper Sundaes challenge #105 - Valentine's
One Stop Craft challenge #167 - Stitching
Sweet Stampin challenge - Let's see those animals
Passion for Promarkers challenge 133- Recycle it
Cupcake Craft challenge 177- Recycle
Penny Black and more at Allsorts challenge - Love and Hearts

Well I hope you like my card and thanks for looking. Hope you all have a good week
Bye for now
Catherine

Take it Easy

Todays card is in keeping with my Scottish theme this week as we have celebrated Burns Night. The stamp is from Lili of the Valley called "Lazy Afternoon" and I have coloured the image using promarkers.This is another stamp that has been hiding in my box for a while and is now out on it's first outing
I made this card a bit different to usual and have tried a front folding card .
The backing papers are all from Hot of the Press and the inside paper has little deers on it.
I have used different Spellbinder dies for embellishments and have added some novelty button bugs and a pair of button binoculars. This liittle bug watcher is just having a wee rest from his adventures in the Highlands. The outside of the card looks like this:

The panels have been backed with some lovely check tartan paper and a sentiment from Little Claires.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Rainbow Lady's challenge 189 - Scottish themed
Lili of the Valley challenge 4-Oh Boy(a masculine card) 
Sketch and Stash challenge 79 - Julie's sketch
Dutch Dare challenge #148 - Buttons Galore
Simon Says stamp challenge - Anything Goes
CES challenge #70 - Check it out

If anyone is interested this weeks Scrapbook page is on the post below.
Thanks for looking and hope you like the card.
Bye for now
Catherine

Scrapbooking Saturday(Sunday)

Ok I know it's not saturday (hence the title)but yesterday I was away in Newark. My daughter had some serious training for basketball with her team before a match next week. This is a page I have made previouly but wanted to show it since we have celebrated Burns night earlier on this week. I spent most of my life growing up in the highlands of Scotland and this was a place near Aviemore that we loved going to for the day.
The papers and embellishments are from Hot of the Press.

I am entering this layout page into the following challenge:
Rainbow Ladys challenge 189 - Scottish themed
Thanks for looking and hope you like the page.
Bye for now
Catherine

Angel of Love

Todays card features some of the nicest images in decoupage I have ever had. This is one of the Angels from a series called Angel Whispers by Christine Haworth..I think the colours are so delicate and elegant. This card uses the image of Angel of Love. Each of the sheets comes with a definition of each Angel and I have added this to the card at the top and edged it with some sparkly gems..
 It reads:
The Beautiful shining Angel of Love brings eternal goodness, bliss and joy into your life. Allow the light of the rose quartz crystal she holds, to heal your mind, body and spirit.               
The backing papers are from Dovecraft and I have used my spellbinders die to layer it all together as this die has a lacey effect to it.There are two different beautiful ribbons which I have layered together and a die cut heart from Marrianne Dies.
I have kept the flowers to a minimum as I felt the delicateness of the image didn't need to be overlaoded with anything fancy.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Cupcake Craft challenge 176 - All You Need Is Love
Lollipop Crafts challenge#64 - Wing It
Charisma Cardz challenge #3 - Pretty in Pink
DYSU challenge #56 - Ribbons


I know it's probably not your traditional valentine type card but I like it and it's different.
Hope you like the card and thanks for looking.
Bye for now
Catherine

Knitted Up!

Todays card I had a bit of fun with. When I saw this decoupage sheet all I could think of was my unfinished Knitting sitting in the corner.
The decoupage sheet is from the House Mouse collections and I just love it. The backing papers are from Dovecraft(Back to Basics).
The fun part started to develop when I decided to make some knitting needles using cocktail sticks and adding some fuzzy beads to the ends. I knitted a small piece up and added a smalll ball of wool. Attached to the length of yarn is a charm of some scissors. There are some small buttons added to the image and the sentiment is from Little Claires(A Handmade Greeting Just For You).
I loved playing around with this card and it's nice to let your imagination run away sometimes.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Allsorts challenge 138 - Needles and Pins

I would also like to let you know about my other blog which I have started. As some of you will know I also love sewing. I was fortunate to go to college and study textiles and embroidery a few years ago. I have started this blog to show my current projects .If any of you are interested in having a look the link is here
You will be introduced to Henry Vlll and I am hoping to put some photos up this week of some textile work in my home. I hope you like it if you have a visit.

I hope you like the fun element in this card and thanks for looking.
Bye for now
Catherine 

Just for You

This card uses a new stamp of mine from Kanban. I am a big fan of all the Steampunk that seems to be around at the moment. I have coloured the image with Promarkers.
The backing papers are from  DCWV and Papermania. I carried through the theme by lacing up the border strip and adding some die cut buttons. The flowers I made myself with Lace and added some ribbon roses to the image for some highlight to her.
The sentiment was made by cutting out letters from a Hot of the Press paper pad.
The final embellishment includes a black satin bow and I have added a pocket watch charm to keep in with the theme
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, poppy, crimson, black.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday #191- sketch
Crafty Ribbons challenge 11 = Love is Red and Black
Papertake weekly challenge -Happy highlight
Tuesday throwdown #82 - So charming !
Anything Goes challenge #59 - To the one I Love

I hope you like my first attempt with this theme and stamps. Thanks for looking.
Bye for now
Catherine

Because Your gorgeous ..

My second card for today uses a gorgeous Lili of the Valley stamp called "New Hat". I have coloured this image using Promarkers and nested the image onto a spellbinders shape. I gave her some sparkly gems for her necklace and a little ribbon rose for her new hat.
The backing papers are all from Dovecraft(back to basics). They are a lovely set to use.
I have added some Marrianne die flourishes and some candy cane drops around the image in the nested shape.
I have used some elasticated ribbon from my box which has a lovely frilly edge to it and also tied a bow with it, adding a button on top.
For the embellishments, I made some lovely lace flowers and added some co-ordinating ones as well. For the final touch, a girl can't have a new hat without some lovely new Hat pins. Viola -and a perfect sentiment to finish the card.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, lavender, lilac, sandstone, satin, pastel beige,
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I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch wednesday challenge 137 - sketch
Lili's Little fairies challenge 3 - Lavender and Lace
Paperplay challenges 3 - Ribbons every which way
Penny's Papercrafty challenge #71 - Ribbons and buttons

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card

And my news for the week

Top 5 for London 2012 card

                                                   Winner for Winter Birthday card

Both challenges are well worth a visit and having a go !
Bye for now
Catherine

With love

The first card today uses this cute Penny Black image.  these images were a bargain as they were a freebie from a craft magazine. Now that's what i call a great free gift. I love these little hedgehogs. I have coloured the image using promarkers,
The backing papers are from Papermania and are so zingy and fresh  and i have added a chipboard number for a second birthday in co-ordinating colours.
I have made some lace flowers with candy cane drops in the middles and some spellbinders leaves for extra embellishment. There are a few gems for sparkle and a lovely gingham ribbon to bring the card together.
Promarkers used: cool grey 1, 2, 3, blush, moss green, cocktail pink, antique pink, vanilla, pastel blue.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
The Penny Black Saturday challenge 185- Crafty Bargains
Colour Create challenge #88 - Pink and green
Totally Papercrafts challenge - make your own flowers
C.R.A.F.T. challenge 138 - use numbers
Crazy 4 Challenges C4C120 - a child's birthday card

Well here's to the start of another week and I hope it's a good one for you all.
 Bye for now
Catherine

Scrapbooking Saturday

Well I think I'm doing allright with trying to keep up with scrapbooking. Today is another holiday page from our time in Disneyland Paris. This is one of those rare photos that feature me. I'm never very good behind the camera and this photo is over 10 years old. The papers are from papermania and I have used different Spellbinder dies for the embellishments. I wanted to keep the theme of the Beanstalk in this page.I have made some tags and hung them on the page as I thought this would be a fun element to do.
The tags are from Whimsey stamps and the flag letterings are from a Tim Holtz die cut.
Well I hope you like the layout as much as I do.

Thanks for visiting
Bye for now. Off now to try and get to grips with some Tim Holtz techniques.
Catherine

With Love

Today I decided to have a go at the other stamp from the Debbie Moore Glitter and Glitz set. As I was really pleased with the way I paper pieced the other card I thought I would do the same with this one.
 So here goes it's first outing.
My idea was that this card may be good for a valentine card and so decided to go with the reds. I used a piece of paper from a papermania set for the background, as. I thought this would work well with the image  being all chandeliers.
Another piece of handmade paper embedded with gold studs worked really well as her dress and I carried the paper on to the card to tie it all in together. I added some silver gems to her hairpiece for extra bling. The rest of the image has been coloured using promarkers.
The label die is from Spellbinders and the heart and flourish are from Marrianne Dies. The sentiment is from the same stamp set.
For extra embellishments I added some flowers, pearl chain and roses.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, satin, pastel beige, crimson, gold,sandstone

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Creative card Crew challenge #2 - Seeing Red
Papertake weekly challenge - Bows, Bling and Blooms
DYSU challenge #55 - Patterned papers
Crafty Ann's challenge #57 - What's new pussycat
The Poodles parlour challenge - Valentines/love

Well I hope you like the card and thanks for looking. Hoping to be back tommorrow with some scrapbooking.
Bye for now
Catherine

Winter Birthday

My second card for today uses a stamp from Debbie Moore designs. These stamps are from the Art deco range(Glitter and Glitz). This is the first outing for this stamp and it has been in the box for a while. I have had issues with colouring  this stamp and I think that's probabaly the reason for not using it. I then had this idea to paper piece it instead and love it now. I can see this being used a lot more now.
Last week I unearthed some lovely handmade papers which had studded pieces embedded in them. They are so textural to touch. They were just what I wanted for the paper piecing. (it's lovely when you find things in your boxes). I chose to use these lovely blues as they are a favourite colour of mine.
I used this paper for her coat and used some angel hair for her gown. The trim on her coat is glittered white for sparkle and extra bling. I have also added some gems for dimension.
I have used some more of the paper for the backing papers which has more of a glitter effect. (I know alot of sparkle in this card).
The sentiments are from Papermania and i have added some flowers ribbon bow and feathers for more textural effects as embellishments.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketchy Colors challenge #100- sketch
Paper Sundaes challenge - 2nd birthday and your favourite challenge(mine is challenge #77 - Paper piecing)
Cupcake Craft challenge 175 - Born on a Winter's day
Stamptacular Sunday challenge #147 - Texture Please!
Sweet Stampin challenge - all that glitters
Pollycraft Monday challenge #123 - Bingo(Ribbon, Sparkle, Flowers)
The Crafty Pad challenge #153 - New Year Sparkle
Creative Inspirations #146 - Your favourite colour and white
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This card was a winner at Cupcake crafts challenge

Thanks for visiting and really hope you like this card.
Bye for now
Catherine

Snuggle up

The first card today uses my favourite stamps - house mouse. The challenge over at House Mouse and Friends monday challenge  is Black and White. Now this is a favourite colour combo for me, but I  wasn't sure about this and these mice.However I  trusted my promarkers wouldn't let me down. and I used the cool greys and love the way you can achieve a sketched effect with these colours.
The backing papers are from DCWV(which I love  and are a real favourite of mine). I have wrapped some ribbon around the card which has lovely fabric roses attached to it(Not sure if it shows up so well but hope you can see it.).In the corners I have die cut and embossed some hearts using a spellbinders die and also a spellbinders label tag. the sentiment is from the same stamp set as the image.
The embellishments include a spotty bow and a lace flower cut from some fancy ribbon. Spotty candy dots around the image help to stand it out.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge #111 - black and White
I love Promarkers challenge# 100 - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant challenge TPE131- Favourite Colours
Crafty Creations challenge #153 - Valentines
Tuesday Throwdown challenge #81- neutral colours
My Mum's craft Shop challenge 40 - What's Your Fave
Ruby's rainbow challenge #20 - valentines
Clear It out challenge - baby it's cold outside(well they are snuggling up)

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card.
Bye for now
Catherine

Comments issues

Just a quick post to let some of you know that I seem to be having a problem leaving comments on some of your blogs. I am reading them and wishing I could leave you a note. I hope this sorts itself out soon.
Catherine

Sent With Love

The first of my cards today uses a lovely vintage topper from Crafter's Companion CD rom(The Tales of Beatrix potter) . I have put this card together in a vintage style as if it was from an old book page.
I have used papers from my stash box and edged everything with Walnut Stain distress ink. I have added a ribbon and some die cut hearts using Marrianne die cuts. The sentiment is also from the CD.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch saturday challenge #190- sketch
CES challenge #68 - Vintage dahling!
ABC challenge - H for Happy Birthday

Thanks for visiting and hope you like my attempt at the vintage look
Bye for now
Catherine 

Scrapbook Saturday - Snow Buddies

Well I have managed to keep up with the Saturday scrapbook page. I looked out of the window this morning, and everywhere was white with frost. It made me think that we hadn.t seen any of the "white stuff" so far. My kids love the snow and these photos show the fun they have.
The papers are from Hot of the Press and I have made the title by tracing around some plastic template letters and cutting them out of decorative paper. There is some fabric trim as a border and a die cut snowflake.
Well I hope you like the page and hopefully I will be back next week

Thanks for looking and hope your enjoying your weekend
Bye for now
Catherine

Happy 3rd birthday

Todays card uses a Lili of the Valley stamp called Abracadabra. This is my favourite stamp in my collection and I love this little boy as a wizard. I have coloured the image using promarkers and added some glitter to his hat and cloak to bling up the stars.
The image has been stamped onto a spellbinders die cut and I have threaded some ribbon through the decorative holes.
The backing paper is from Hot of the Press and I have added three die cut stars down the sides(Marrianne dies). I have added some glittery ribbon and some gems around for sparkle.
The spell book has had a number 3 added to it for a special 3rd birthday wish.
Promarkers used:blush, dusky pink, poppy, gold, spice, honeycomb, cornflower, sandstone, caramel, satin, pastel beige

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Charisma Cardz challenge- Happy 3rd birthday
Lili of the Valley challenge 2 - your favourite LOTV stamp
The Pixie cottage challenge#103- sketch
Dutch dare challenge#147- one for the boys
C.R.A.F.T. challenge137 - celebrations

thanks for looking and hope you like the card
Bye for now
Catherine

Under my Umberella(ELLA ELLA)

My second card for today uses a Magnolia stamp. I have coloured the image using promarkers. The edges of the image have been distressed using Tim Holtz distress ink pad - China Blue. The backing papers are from my stash box . I have added some gems for a bit of sparkle to the raindrops. I have also added some glittery ribbon as well as satin. The sentiment is from Papermania. I have a whole new stash of metal charms for christmas and couldn't resist using this pretty umberella charm with blue gems added. The flourishes are marrianne dies.
Promarkers used:blush, dusky pink, bluebell, cornflower, sandstone, caramel, denim blue

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Passion for Promarkers challenge 131 -inspired by a song(under my umberella -ella-ella by Rhianna)
One Stop Craft challenge #164 - Bingo(Distressing, Die cuts, charms)
Crafty Creations challenge #153 - something new(metal umberella charm)
My Mum's Craft Shop challenge 39 - Here comes the Girls
Lollipop Crafts challenge #62 - Anything New Goes(Metal umberella charm)
Tuesday Throwdown challenge#80-  Baby it's cold outside
Crafty Cardmakers challenge #59 - No floral embellishments
Creative Stamp friends challenge #42- winter
Simon Says Stamp challenge - spots and stripes
Little darlings challenge - favourite colour - Blue

Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card. Bye for now.
Catherine

Let's Go shopping

The first of my cards today uses a Penny Black stamp called Hello Friend(Margaret Sherry collection).
I have coloured the image using promarkers..
The backing papers are from Hot of the Press and I love these paper pads as the papers are well co-ordinated.
At the top I have die cut three stars using a Marrianne die and placed little ribbon bows at the top. The sentiment is from a Papermania stamp set(Whoever says money can't buy happiness does'nt know where to shop) This little dog sure looks as he has had a good spending spree- perhaps a new car!
I have edge with some faux stitching.
Promarkers used: sandstone, caramel, poppy, crimson, tulip yellow, cool grey 1,2,3 Royal blue.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge #88- sketch
Penny Black saturday Challenge 183 - CASE-IT
CES challenge #67 - Anything goes
Anything Goes challenge # 58 - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly challenge- Die cute special
Paperplay challenge week 2 - In stitches
Cute card Thursday challenge - Your having a laugh

This card was a winner over at penny black saturday challenge

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card
Bye for now
Catherine

A special friend

The second of my cards today use one of my favourite Lili of the Valley stamps.(Doggie Delight) I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing Papers are from Dovecraft(Piece of Cake).. I love the colours of these papers. I had some new Spellbinder dies for xmas and I have used one for matting the image onto. I love the circles around the edge.
The sentiment is from a papermania stamp set. I have embellished this card with ribbon, star buttons and added a lovely metal charm to the ribbon of a dog:s bone. This card I have made into a twisted easel card and added a cut out cake topper to the inside.
Promarkers used: blush, dusty pink, cocktail pink, antique pink. sandstone, caramel. satin, pastel beige, cool grey 1,2,3, ginger, cinnamon.

I am entering this card into the following challenges;
Sketch saturday challenge#189 - sketch
The Secret Crafter saturday challenge #167- Let Them eat cake !
Delicious Doodles challenge #10 - all things new
Crazy 4 challenges C4C118 - use something new
Sweet Stampin challenge - spots and dots
Cupcake Craft Challenge 174 - Something New
Lollipop Crafts challenge #62 - Anything new goes

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card.
Bye for now
Catherine

Hand Stitched

The first of my cards today is using these adorable creatures - House Mouse. This is a decoupage picture. I had to take the photo at an angle so it might not show as well. The backing paper is from papermania and I have added some lovely gingham ribbon,
The are some die cut buttons on each of the picture's corners. The sentiment is from Little Claires.
This card is going into my craft room to remind me of my new beginnings for this year. I love sewing and have promised as my NEW years resolution,  to dedicate a bit more time to myself to work on some lovely projects, This is the reason for the sentiment -ME TIME !!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Totally papercrafts challenge - first of 2012 - sketch
House Mouse & Friends Monday challenge #110 - Happy New Year
The Pink elephant challenge TPE130 - Hearts
Challenge Up Your Life challenge#60 - Bingo(Ribbon, die cuts, buttons)
The Poodles Parlour challenge - Button Up

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card. Hope your all trying to have a little Me Time !
Bye for now
Catherine

Scrapbooking Saturday

This is something new for me. I have done one or two pages before but am very much a beginner. One of the things I want to try and do more of this year is scrapbooking. So as the title suggests I am going to leave saturdays for working on a scrapbook page. It makes a nice change to do something different.
This page has been done to start of  the holiday photos. The photos was taken a number of years ago which is why I want to start getting them done now.The papers are from Hot of the Press and the ticket strip is from a tim Holtz die cut. The movie camera symbols on the banner are from a My Crafts studio stamp set and themes in well with the page.
Well I hope to keep on top of this challenge to myself, so watch this space!

Thanks for looking and hope you like it.
Catherine

Let's get together.

The second card for today uses a CD rom by Crafter's Companion . This is a box set containing different CD's for each of the characters. This one is from Mrs Tiggywinkle and the imagery on these CD's is stunning and reminds me of the books I used to read.
I have printed out a decoupage sheet and layered all the pieces. The backing papers are from Dovecraft and I have used a marrianne die for a border strip along the middle. The sentiment is from a papermania stamp set.
The flowers and ribbon are from a set of embellishments I received for christmas. I have made a promise to try and keep in touch more with my friends this year and this was the thought for this card as a new beginning to the year.

I am entering this card into the folllowing challenges:
Crafter's Companion challenge  20- love is in the air 
Cute Card Thursday challenge 198 - What;s New
Fab'n;funky challenge #102 - Something new
My Mum;s Craft shop challenge 38 - Something new
Crafty Ribbons challenge 10 - New beginnings
Paperplay challenge - Happy new year

Hope you like this card and thanks for looking.

A good read-Me time

The first of my cards today is using a stamp from Sugar Nellie called a good read. I have coloured the image using promarkers.
I was lucky enough to receive an electronic reader for christmas which will come in very handy for me, but this card reminds me that there is still room for a good paperback to read.
The backing papers are from dovecraft and the sentiment is from Little Claires .
I had some new embellishments for christmas and used the ribbon and buttons on this card. I have also added some lace and made a lace flower.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, denim blue, cornflower, lavender, lilac, sandstone, caramel, satin, pastel beige, cool grey 1,2.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge 135 - sketch
I love Promarkers challenge #98 - Buttons and lace
The Paper Shelter challenge #45 - Anything goes

Thanks for looking and hope you like this card.

Thank you

This is my second card for today. This card uses a stamp from Sugar Nellie called Honey Pip. I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing paper is from dovecrsft(back to basics). These papers I have had for a while and enjoying rediscovering them . I have used a die from Marriannes dies to make a border strip and threaded some ribbon through it. The stamp is from Little Claires. A few embellishments finish this card nicely.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, sandstone, caramel, cocoa, cocktail pink, antique pink, baby pink, pear green, moss green, Ginger, spice.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sketch and stash challenge 78 - Michelle's sketch
Passion for Promarkers challenge 130 - Thank you
Papertake weekly challenge - Anything Goes
Clear It Out challenge - Thank you card

Thanks for visiting and hope you like this card
bye for now

Catherine

Send a little Magic

The first card of today uses a stamp from Buzzcraft(fairy doodle characters and captions). I have coloured this image using promarkers. I have added some glitter to her little wings to add some sparkle to her. The backing papers are from dovecraft(back to basics) and are a lovely set to have. The sentiment is from the same sheet as the image, I have added some ribbon, flowers and sparkly gems for some extra bling.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, sandstone, cocktail pink, antique pink, lavender, popp yred, crimson red, cool grey 1, 2, 3, satin

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Sunday Sketch and Stamp challenge #87 -Maggie's Sketch
Magical Monday challenge - Anything goes
Crafting for all seasons challenge #17 - Fairies

Thanks for looking and hope you like the card
 Catherine

New beginnings

Firstly I would like to wish everyone a happy new year.

Today i decided to make an easel card for something different. I received these stamps as a christmas presesnt and was so thrilled as many of you know how adorable I think these House Mouse are.
These stamps are from the set Love(Snuggle up). I have coloured the image using promarkers.
The backing papers are all from my stash box, which I am determined to go to more this year as there are some lovely papers I even forgot I had.!!
The sentiment(New Beginnings is from a papermania stamp set. I have also used my new Tim Holtz border die cut strip which I am loving. The sentiment inside the card is from Little Claires.
The embellishments include ribbon, flowers, and gems for a bit of bling.
Promarkers used: blush, dusky pink, sandstone, cool grey 1 + 2,

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Joanna Sheen challenge - celebrations
Allsorts challenge 135 - New beginnings
ABC challenge - G is for green
Sweet Stampin challenge - New beginnings
Paper Sundaes challenge #101 - Something old, something new(New stamps border die, Old papers)
Just Tracys Crafts challenge - Love is in the air
Whoopsi daisy challenge - Anything goes
By the cute and girly challenge - New beginnings


Thanks for visiting and hope you like the card
Catherine