Deep Ocean Challenge DT - Love You

Woohoo it is time for another challenge at Deep Ocean Challenge blog and woohoo again as I managed to create another layout!!  This one is of my gorgeous baby boy when he was just a few hours old - aaaaaahhh!  He's seven now!  How time flies, it seems like only yesterday that this photo was taken!  Our theme for this fortnight is "love you".  The gorgeous paper is from the Lullaby Lane collection by Webster's Pages.

I made the crochet flower myself and the button is by Basic Grey.

The "we love you" is alphabet stickers from Webster's Pages.

I added a selection of flowers and buttons from my stash along with a satin bow as it reminds me of the satin edging you get on baby blankets :).  The cute wooden duck button is from The Hobby House and again I have made the crochet flower myself.  The blue spotty button is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop and the blue tulip is from Magnolia.

I think the chipboard letters are by BoBunny but don't quote me LOL - I lost the packaging!  I have painted them with picket fence crackle paint and added some tiny blue bows that were a gift from my lovely friend Louise.

I hope you like it and I've inspired you to join us this fortnight at Deep Ocean Challenges.  Pop over to the blog to see the rest of the team's "Love You" creations.  Thanks for looking! x

A Cute Little Indian

I have another cute little Nellie Snellen image to share today from the collection I made for The Hobby House.

I have coloured the image with copics and inked around the edges of the image mat with gathered twigs distress ink.

The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and is also available from The Hobby House.....

......as are the cute wooden buttons.

I cut a zig zag edge by hand to match the zig zag trims on the little boy's indian costume.

I hope you like it and thanks for looking! x

Magnolia Down Under Challenges DT - Edwin Only

Woohoo!!  It is time for another challenge at Magnolia Down Under Challenges and this week we would like to see just Edwin on your cards!  Bless him, he doesn't get much of a look in does he with so many cute Tilda images!  I decided to make a get well card using the gorgeous Dr Edwin  #000 stamp available exclusively at Magnolia-Licious!!
                                             
I have coloured Edwin with Prismacolor pencils using the burnishing technique again.  I have inked around the edge of the image mat with walnut stain distress ink.

The Get Well Soon sentiment is from Whiff of Joy and the gorgeous flower is from Magnolia.  I used the doohickey heart swirl die and a Martha Stewart punch on the border.  The checked paper is from Magnolia and the graph paper is by Girls' Paperie.  I drew a temperature chart in red to add to the get well theme.

I have added a chipboard heart cut with a sizzix die and the rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The twine on the little tag is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.  Did I say tag? 

The twine is attached to a little thermometer shaped tag I created that tucks behind the image - you can write a message on the back.  The mercury bulb at the bottom is a half pearl and I have drawn on the rest of the markings.

I hope you like it and I've inspired you to join us this week at Magnolia Down Under Challenges.  Pop over to the blog to see the rest of the team's stunning cards.  Thanks for looking! x

Another Cute Cowboy

 I have another Nellie Snellen cowboy card to share today that I have made for a collection at The Hobby House.

 I have coloured the image with copics and inked around the image mat with gathered twigs distress ink.

 The ribbon, gems and charm are also from The Hobby House and I have cut the stars with a sizzix die.

 The sentiment is from Whimsy Stamps and is also available from The Hobby House.

I hope you like it and I hope you can pop back again later as I will be sharing my Magnolia Down Under Challenge card!  Thanks for looking! x

Just Magnolia & hAnglar & sTanglar DT - My Sketch

Woohoo!!  It is time for another challenge at Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar challenge and this week it is my turn to host the challenge and I've provided a sketch which I hope you'll enjoy using!  I'm also sooooooooooo excited today - I'm going to watch Swan Lake tonight!!  eeeek!!!  I have always wanted to see a ballet and I just can't wait!  My card may look a little familiar as it is very similar to my preview Goodbye and Good Luck card - they were made on the same night for two teachers who were leaving my Son's school!  The gorgeous papers are by Magnolia and I've distressed them with walnut stain distress ink.

Tilda is coloured with copics and I've added stickles to her apron, teardrop and lace on her handkerchief.  I've inked around the image mat with victorian velvet distress ink.

The tag was cut with a doohickey die and I have added some letter tiles created with Hampton Arts alphabet stamps.  The butterflies were punched with a Martha Stewart punch as was the border on the white cardstock.

The gorgeous blossom is by Prima and the rest of the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I added some cheesecloth behind the image and a butterfly charm from The Hobby House.

I hope you like it and I've inspired you to join us this week at Just Magnolia and hAnglar & sTanglar.  Pop over to the challenge blog to see the rest of the team's gorgeous creations!  Thanks for looking! x

Sundays With Crissy DT - Beat The Mid-Winter Blues

 Woohoo!!  It is my turn to create a card for the latest challenge at Sundays With Crissy challenge and this month our theme is "Beat the Mid-Winter Blues".  The best way to beat them, I thought, is to make a bright, summery card with lots of gorgeous flowers!  The paper is from the Prima Annalee pad, inked with walnut stain distress ink. 

 I have coloured Crissy's gorgeous image, Birdie Friend,  with copics.

 I have added lots of gorgeous flowers from my stash to create a little garden for her.  The gorgeous satin flower is by Prima.

 I added a bit of doohickey fence and some spotted ribbon from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

I hope you like it and I've inspired you to join us at Sunday's With Crissy - there are still four more days to join in!  Thanks for looking! x

A Cowboy for Sketch Saturday

 Ooops!  Bit late today - been so busy!  I have a card to share that I have made for a collection at the Hobby House using some cute Cowboy images by Nellie Snellen.  I have used the gorgeous sketch at Sketch Saturday for my card.

 I've coloured the image with copics and inked around the edges of the image mat with gathered twigs distress ink.

 I inked a chipboard star with gathered twigs distress ink and then added lustre rub ons for a metallic effect.  The ribbon, buttons and charm are all from The Hobby House.

 The sentiment is by Whimsy Stamps as is the matching die I've used to cut it out.  These are also available from The Hobby House.

I hope you like it and thanks for looking! x

Magnolia-Licious Challenge DT - Photo Inspiration

Woohoo!!  It is time for another challenge at Magnolia-licious Challenge and this fortnight Cabio has chosen a fabulous photo for your inspiration!  You might want to get  yourself a drink and biscuit or three before reading further as I've gone a bit mad with the photos LOL!  I was inspired by the gorgeous red and the bird house in the photo and at first had the intention of making a card with an aperture to hang the birdcage from,  when I had a sudden flash of inspiration to alter a piece of packaging I was about to recycle instead LOL.  I have decorated a plastic tray from the bottom of a chocolate Santa's box.

First I'll show you the super cute mini Rose Scent Tilda #255 perched on her birdcage swing in the garden!  I've coloured her with copics.  I painted the birdcage with pickett fence crackle paint and added a couple of gems.

To have room for the swing I had to cut a piece off the Tim Holtz flourish die cut so decided to use it on the corner here and added a metal butterfly from The Hobby House.  Both have been painted with crackle paint. I also added a piece of doohickey fence #12 die cut and some pink flower stamens to represent some tiny flowers at the foot of the fence.  The leaves have been cut with the rose leaf doohickey #18 and also given a touch of crackle paint on the tips.

I added a strip of fence along the back edge of the "garden" and a large butterfly punched with a Martha Stewart punch.

I've filled the entire tray with lots of flowers from my stash to create Tilda a gorgeous garden to play in!  Most of the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and some have been gifts from my lovely crafty friends.

I also added a couple of crochet flowers from The Hobby House and the brad in the centre of the Prima flower is from Whiff of Joy.

I've added more flower stamens in the middle of the garden - I love the softness it gives the flowers.

The gorgeous ribbon around the edge of the tray and for the bow is from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

I fastened the birdcage to the flourish with part of a curtain hook I've been hoarding in my stash and tied it with bakers twine from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.

Phew!  Thanks for staying with me if you've made it to hear!  I hope you like my creation and I've inspired you to join us this fortnight at Magnolia-licious challenge.  Pop over to the blog to see the rest of the team's gorgeous creations!  Thanks for looking!  

Whiff of Joy DT - Post Karte

 Good morning!  I hope you all had a lovely weekend.  I have a Whiff of Joy card to share with you today using lots of gorgeous new goodies that Katharina has just got in store!  I have used papers from K&Co's Madeliene paper pad, inked with gathered twigs distress ink.  I'm entering my card into the Colour Create Challenge which is Pink and Green.

 How beautiful is this post card stamp from Whiff of Joy!?!?!  I just know I'm going to be using it a lot!  I have stamped it onto kraft cardstock and then dipped it into some splatters of rose glimmer mist on my craft sheet.

 The gorgeous ribbon I've used for the bow, and the roses is also from Whiff of Joy - it is very supple for creating flowers!  The brad on the bow is also from Whiff of Joy and I added some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts and some butterflies punched with a Martha Stewart punch too.

 I tore into the edges in places for a lovely worn look and tucked some contrasting paper behind.

 I have used a Martha Stewart border punch and added some lace behind which I've sprayed with rose glimmer mist.

 The beautiful ribbon garland and sentiment are from Whiff of Joy too and come in a fabulous set with lots of sentiments.

I hope you like it and thanks for looking! x