Raspberry house card

Good morning everyone, I hope today finds you happy and healthy :) Here is another DT card made for 'Beccy's Place'. Yet another of the very talented Beccy's delightful digi images. This card was made using her 'Raspberry house' image. I made a frame around the image and a centre panel with a few decoupaged bits added.Glamour dust on the pretty raspberries and flowers. I am pleased to report that the card I made with this fabulous image was sold almost as soon as I had made it. Anyway hope you like it and the next digi is so very beautiful I can't wait to show you it too.  

Card Recipe Image  'Beccy's Place' digi 'Raspberry house' Card   Linen white Promarkers Sentiment   computer generated Glamour dust    for sparkle

Turquoise butterfly card

Good morning everyone, we have sun & rain here today. I thought the hot weather wouldn't last long ! Here is a quick card I made recently using my lovely PP Brocade  papers again. I have another two to show you soon using more Brocade papers...I  just love them. Another cut out butterfly again here too . Happy crafting everyone.   ps. My craft room looks like a disaster area atm., I have all my cards out trying to sort them into categories.I will donate ones  I don't like to a friend who can use the bits for a charity group.A  neighbour bought a card off me and luckily I had one handy I  had just made. I then realised if she wanted to see a selection  I had them all over the place and couldn't find any I needed quickly . Wish me luck sorting them all.....and throwing bits of stuff out!!!!  

Card Recipe Card   Linen white PP Brocade ( Turquoise) & matching  PP plain card Sentiment   PP ( Pink Petticoat) Butterfly   Cuttlebug ( cut and embossed with folder) Pearls from stash

 

Green and blue butterfly card

It's week 78 over at 'Less is More' & this timeit's a sketch and ........SKETCH I tried some distress inking again, I just love howthe ink flows and makes these magical shapes.I think Chrissie is the master of this technique &has inspired me many times.Not that I am leaving Mandi out too as she has inspired me also !........and the lovely LIMettes........well all of you really.Rambling again......oh dear. Strip of inkiness, die cutbutterfly, fancy bit was the remains of a die ( good idea I thought ). PP sentiment and a touch of the old glamour dust again, job done. Won't mention how I ended up with bright blue and yellow fingers just before I was due to go out. Also I ruined the original piece of card inking the  edges of the die cutpiece. I splattered the white base card  all over arghhhh.Ooops too late I already mentioned it !!!! Welcome to my latest followers btw., welcome aboard. Check out this new challenge blog PINK lovers everywhere too....starting soon !Inthepinkchallenge

  ps. Had a great day today, swimming with my grandson Alex for the first time.We hired a pool all to ourselves and it was so warm and clean, will be doing that again. DDIL dunked Alex under the water too and he didn't seem to mind at all.I looked on terrified though lol.

Easier to see behind the butterfly here, don't like pics front on though.

 

Card RecipeCard   Linen whiteButterfly   Cuttlebug die and embossingEdge die    ( Used remains of it after cutting) Memory Box Honeysuckle vineInks   TH Distress inks, Salty ocean & Mustard seed Sentiment   Pink petticoatGlamour dustChallenges   'Less is More'  #78 SketchThe Secretcraftersaturdaychallenge #196  Bright and CheerfulCAS-ual Fridays   Lime Aqua and Navy

White flowers card

Good afternoon everyone, lovely hot weather again here.Just wanted to show you this card I made a little while ago.Lots of white flowers a bit of quilling and my new window sill  punch. I added a bit of TH Antique Linen  stamping tosoften the overall look.Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, ( ifyou have it that is) I fear it may not last much longer.

Card RecipeCard   Linen whiteWindow sill    memory box dieFancy side swirls   bits cut from Memory Box Honeysuckly die  Flowers   handmade ( punched and quilled)Sentiment   computer generatedLeaves stamp   Tapestry stampInk TH Antique Linen

Birchwood birdhouse card

Good afternoon everyone, another lovely hot sunny day here 27 C......wow!It's amazing how much better I feel now it's stopped raining at last & we have hot weather :) Thankyou to everyone who has asked about me.Now onto my card,another DT card made for 'Beccy's Place' again using her digi image 'Birchwood birdhouse'. I went forshades of blue and green for a change & lots of layering.See you again soon with another card :) Welcome to my latest followers ,...... welcome aboard.ps. Also don't forget Beccy's JULY challenge everyone !

Card RecipeImage   Birchwood birdhouse ( Beccy's Place digi )Card   Linen whiteDP Pink Petticoat Washed Damask ( Duck egg blue & Envy)Embossing   Cuttlebug folder Swiss dots & Damask ( Crafts-Too) PromarkersComputerized sentimentButterflies   Tonic punch ( tiny one)Challenges   Kaboodles #129 'What's in' Banners,pennants,hexagons,pinwheels etc.Love to create #25 Spots n dots

 

Two shabby chic tags & some flowers

Hi everyone, hope you are all getting this lovelyhot sunny weather we have today.In betweencatching some rays I decided to make a coupleof tags. Not made these before, I decided on a shabby chic theme. I have been busy making more flowers too, still can't get them how I want them but will keep on trying ! I used a hot glue gun today,for the ribbon ones, burnt myself a tad.I also droppedvery hot water ( only a few drops from a pan lid) on my foot and on my chest ( separate accidents)...... & also on my arm. Didn't really last however I put arnica on and I am fine now, talk about accident prone though lol !ps. The pearls are real in the pics....my Pearl Anniversary pressie from several years ago :)Forgot to say my eldest son did ok in the London to Camb bike race today , 60 miles  in 3 hrs .!

Challenges    Pile it on   'tags'Audsentiments  #59 tag it Crafty creations ~179 tags

Life's little ups and downs card

It's week 77 over at 'Less is More' & this time it's a theme and ..............SewingHmmm I wasn't looking forward to this as like Diva Mandi ...I don't sew on  my cards. However as usualthey are keeping our grey matter on overdrive sowho are we to complain ! Anyway I found this cute little digi bird set I had and a sentiment I thought went with it and a plan was hatched ( excuse terrible pun there...birds ...hatch).I turned one of the birds upside down, which I thought went with the sentiment. I punched a few holes, did a bit of silver stitching  ( gulp) & decoupaged one of the birds ( sooooo  fiddly). I added a bit of glamour dust to the top bird too, ...I did try to resist using that....but wasn't easy lol. A bit of soft chalking around image, 3d'd it & job done............and relax.ps. Quite pleased with the stitching.......I may even do more !  

Card RecipeInspiration 'Less is More'Card   Linen Image DSB digi 'A little birdie told me'Sentiment   freebie Kate PullenNestie    Labels 18Promarkers Chalks   Dovecraft soft shimmerSilver Gutermann threadGlamour dustTools   Quickie glue penChallenges   'Less is More' #77

Magnolia card and bookmark

                           Good afternoon everyone, I see we have rain yet again !!!
                           Today I have another DT card ( & matching bookmark)
                             made for 'Beccy's Place' using her gorgeous digi image
                              'Magnolia' You get a coloured version and a black and
                              white version.  I used the latter and coloured it with my
                             Copics  & Promarkers. I just loved this image so much

 as soon as  I saw it. I made a square card and just had to make a  matching bookmark again ......as I often do.Although these aren't png images I was able to add two flowers to  a card...... and the bookmark of course using my  GCF programme.That could be done in word  no doubt  too. I added a butterfly and sentiment to the card and  a quote to the bookmark  "Every flower is a soul  blossoming in nature" the font may be hard to read here  but I love the flowing nature of it.I inked the edges for  a shabby chic look also.  Right enough waffle from me  today , here is my card & bookmark.ps. Sorry for the gaps in words above, I find when I add stuff late it messes with it.......note to self, don't add stuff at the end lol.  

                                                            Card Recipe
                                                     Inspiration   'Beccy's Place
                                                     Card   Linen white
                                            Image   Magnolia digi from 'Beccy's Place'
                                                      Promarkers and Copics

Sentiment    Penny Black Gratitude  stampButterfly  PB Gratitude stamp ( part of a set)  (Bookmark computer generated)Ink   TH Picked Raspberry  ( Summer set)Glamour dust   CrystalSatin ribbon    from stash Clear gem from stash Tools   Quickie glue penChallenges   Promarker Challenge #126 'Sparkle'

                                            

Key to Happiness card

My last card for the 'Less is More' challenge this week.Week 76,  a one layer card and...... "Three of anything that is, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three.... it's up to you, but don't forget the white space, a simple design and just one layer!"Had to go for a pink version this time lol.The three things here are the three stamps I used btw. I was so pleased when I realised I could combine these three elements, sentiments from two sets also.ps. It made me smile yesterday when I went to my daughtershouse. I noticed two very gorgeous pairs of new stiletto's  lined upoutside her wardrobe ( should have taken a pic, both were suede and one had a lovely rose on the front), & what colour where they........yes you guessed....PINK  ....now why didn't that surprise me lol ! 

Card RecipeInspiration   'Less is More'Card   Linen whiteStamp   Key and 'the key to' Crafty secrets Clear Art StampsSentiment   Penny Black Gratitude setInk   TH Distress ink 'Picked raspberry'  from the Summer setMomento   Tuxedo black Promarker   Ice grey 1Glamour dust   CrystalTools   Quickie glue pen Challenges   'Less is More' # 76 'one layer card' & 'Use three things'CASology   #2  'Happy' Dream valley challenge   'Anything but a square' Addicted to Stamps  Clean & Simple ( CAS) challenge #1 52-card pickup #29

Pastel flower card

Another card for the 'Less is More' challenge.Week 76,  a one layer card and...... "Three of anything that is, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three.... it's up to you, but don't forget the white space, a simple design and just one layer!"I went for three flowers here if there is any doubt, or three things,the flower stamp, the ink washed panel and the sentiment stamp. I used my distress ink again, masked a panel, sponged paint on,stamped a flower, stamped a sentiment , bit of glitter, job done.Can't believe how relaxed I am about one layer cardsnow. They used to terrify me. Thanks Chrissie and Mandi I have learned so much. Layout is key of course,then you have to get all the elements just right. Oh my I sound like an expert,I am not lol...but feeling happier about looking at that blank card these days. ps. Awake most of the night again with the old Rh Arthritis & all this horrid rain which make it sooo much worse. Here early again at 5.30. am, so glad I can go blog hopping to take my mind off stuff.Enough waffling I think, here is my card. Sorry...... moan over !! 

Card RecipeInspiration   'Less is More'Card   Linen white Flower stamp   Lakeland Craft creative flower set ( very old )Sentiment    Penny Black Gratitude clear setInks   TH Summer set ( Salty Ocean)Momento   London fog, Pear tart Color Box   OrchidGlamour dust   crystalChallenges  'Less is More' #76 Three things

Three butterflies card

It's week 76 over at 'Less is More' & also one layer card week. This week we have to use........"Three of anything that is, three colours, three images, three stamps, three words, the number three.... it's up to you, but don't forget the white space, a simple design and just one layer!"I decided to use my new TH Ltd edition Summer distress inks.I masked three squares, used the inks and added a cute butterflystamp. I am currently making flowers....my new passion....you will get to see them soon I hope! ( Just added sneaky peek below if you are nosey.......and yes of course they are pink lol ).ps. Welcome to my latest followers too :)

Card RecipeInspiration   Less is More #76Card   Linen white Butterfly    Penny Black Clear stamp ( Gratitude) setSentiment   Penny Black Clear stamp ( Gratitide) setTH Distress ink    Ltd Edition Summer set( Salty Ocean,Picked Raspberry,Mowed Lawn) Glamour dust   CrystalChallenges   'Less is More' 'One layer' & ' Use three things'

Bear with Balloon card

                               Good morning everyone,another quick card today.
                           Just wanted to try my lovely new LOTV image and make


 a bright card .So here it is . Have a lovely weekend :) 

                                                          Card Recipe
                                               Image   LOTV rubber stamp
                                                     Card    Linen white

DP   Papermania Lemon Sorbet ( Checks and stripes)Ribbon   Papermania Lemon sorbet ( checks)Flowers   handmade using same DP and white cardPromarkers Glamour Dust  Challenges  'Passion for Promarkers' week # 157Theme   Gingham/checks'Everybody's-art-challenge'    Summer'Digidoodles' week #116   Summertime'Incywincydesigns'    Summertime'Simonsaysstampandshow'   Layered

Basket of oranges card

 Good morning everyone,here is another DT card made for 'Beccy's Place'. I used Beccy's lovely 'Basket of oranges' digi.It's still pouring with rain  here again, I hope this bright  card will cheer you all up today. A big welcome to all my latest followers too, thankyou for choosing me to follow :)ps. don't forget Beccy's July challenge HERE for a chance to winsome of her lovely digi's and also a chance to become a guest designer.  

 Card recipeInspiration   Beccy's PlaceCard   Linen white & Orange card from stashImage   'Basket of oranges' digiPromarkers & CopicsSentiment   computer generatedEmbossing folder   Creative expressions ( Crackle) Nesties   Lacey squares

Gold heart cards ( LIM cards 3 & 4)

Here are another two cards for the 'Less is More' challenge, which is a colour one this time and.......Goldps. had to try out my lovely new stamp, two versions of it here. I used some gold pearlized paint on the bottom one  btw. doesn't show well here !

Hmmm wasn't sure which heart I liked so made two cards,.... not sure about this one !

 Card recipeInspiration   Less is More #75Card Linen white & Gold mirri card ( top card) Stamp   Liliofthevalley Filigree heart ( unmounted rubber one )Stamp   Tapestry scroll tiny one ( edges of bottom card) Paint ( bottom card) gold pearlized cheap paintInk   Versacolor Sand beige ( top card)Ink   Clear Ink it up ( bottom card)Embossing powder Heat it up Enchanted Gold Gold stickles ( top card)Sentiment  Penny Black Gratitude ( part of a  clear set)Gold heart from stash ( bottom card)Distress ink   TH Antique Linen ( bottom card )

Homegrown card

Here is another DT card made for 'Beccy's Place'using her digi image 'Homegrown'.  It reminds meof all the lovely fruit and veg we are growing ourselves and now eating too.We have the most delicious onions (red and white), carrots /potatoes/raspberrries. We haveloads of other things too but not  quite ready for eating as yet. My lovely compost mad OH gets the credit for growingit all. Can't believe the raspberries are ready as they are Autumn ones.....this  terrible  rainy weather probably explains that though ! Right onto my card..... easy to colour, I amused myself when I thought of this sentiment, hope you approve too.ps. So much for not rambling.............well I tried !ps. Forgot to add my son completed his bike ride around the coastand now he is doing the bike race from London to Camb Sunday  too ( he's done it a few times already) , wish him luck. 

Card RecipeInspiration   Beccy's Place Image   'Homegrown' digiPromarkers & CopicsSentiment   computer generated