Fairy Tabia

   
Hi

I've made this card for one of Edward's friends, it is her Birthday next weekend.  I used this cute image from Mo's Digital Pencil.  She's called Fairy Tabia, she is so pretty I just love her!!!  

I coloured her using my Copic Markers and then used some Glamour Dust on her wings for that extra bit of fairy dazzle!!! 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Digital Tuesday - Dazzle Me
Corrosive Challenge - Pink & Blue
The Stamp Man Challenge - Take Two Colours (mine are blue & pink)

Recipe:

Image: Fairy Tabia from Mo's Digital Pencil
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Papers: From my stash
Tools: Nesties Large Circles with Sizzix Big Shot.  Stampin' Up Corner Rounder Punch
Embellishments: Ribbon and Brad from my stash.  Flowers by Prima

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs

B is for Bird

   
Hi

Today's card is made using a House Mouse stamp called Hummingbird Express. 

I coloured the image with Copic Markers and used some Shimmerz Paints to give the hummingbird a bit of pizazz.  I also added some Distress Stickles to the flower. 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges. 

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge - The Letter B
Oh, Alice! - Birds
Simon Says... - We're All Going Dotty

Recipe:

Stamp: House Mouse "Hummingbird Express"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers and Shimmerz Paints
Papers & Card: From my stash
Ribbon, Brad & Flowers: From my stash
Ticket: Tim Holtz Adage Ticket

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs

WOYWW 28.07

           
Morning All

Time for WOYWW again.  Here's my desk today.

I really do need to get some Christmas Cards made, so I've stamped this HM image in the hope that it will get me in the mood.  I really cannot seem to get into gear for Christmas yet. 

I made the roses using Grunge Paper and Distress Inks - I not really sure about them, they have turned out rather dark.  I'll have to have another go.   

I've not got any new kitty pictures this week, but I couldn't do a WOYWW post without any, so here are a couple of repeats !!!!

Anyway, thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to hop on over the Julia's place for a list of all the WOYWWers.

Hugs

Make A Wish !!!!

   
Hi

Today, I've made this card using Magnolia's Magical Tilda with Wand - isn't she pretty!!!  I followed the sketch over at the Everybody Art Challenge Blog. 

I coloured the image with Copic Markers and Copic Clear Spica Glitter Pen, I used some Gold Glamour Dust for the star on her wand and some Silver Glamour Dust for her "magic".  I used some chalk around the edges. 

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Die Cut Dreams - Tilda in Blue
Everybody Art Challenge - Sketch
Just Magnolia - Vintage
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Fairytales
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Vintage

Recipe:

Stamp: Magical Tilda with Wand
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers, Copic Spica Glitter Pen and I-Kan-Dee Chalks
Papers - From my stash
Tools: Nesties Labels 11 with Sizzix Big Shot
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon: From my stash
Charm: From my stash
Ticket: Tim Holtz Adage Ticket
Glitter: Glamour Dust in Gold and Silver

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it. 

Hugs

Flowers From Hansel

    
Hi

Have you seen the super new Digi Images available at The Stamping Bazaar?  You really should hop on over and take a look. 

I made this card using Hansel with Flowers, isn't he sweet?  I followed the sketch from this week's challenge over at Friday Sketchers. 

I coloured him using my Copic Markers.  I then inked around the edge of the image using Ranger Distress Inks before adding some faux stitching. 

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Create 4 Fun - Use Flowers
DU2DS - Use Stitching on you project, real or faux
Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Just Inspirational - Use a Digi Image
Rosie D's - All Creatures Great & Small
Stamp Something - Flowery Somethings 

Recipe:

Image: Hansel with Flowers from The Stamping Bazaar
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Inks: Ranger Distress Inks in Peeled Paint and Pumice Stone
Papers: From my stash
Embellishments: Ribbon, Flowers, Brads, Spacers and Buttons all from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you like it. 

Hugs

 

Three Bears !!!

    
     
Hi  

Today I would like to show you the cards I made for my boys to give to their teachers before finishing school for the summer.   I used the same layout as I used for the Chef Tilda card I made.

I used this cute image of Popcorn the Bear, he is from the Kids Collection, School Days Stamp Set.  I coloured him using my Copic Markers.

I'm entering these cards into the challenge over at Just Cute Bears, where the theme this week is The Bear Necessities, which means clean and simple cards.  I think these fit the bill perfectly.

Recipe:

Stamp: Popcorn the Bear Kids Collection School Days Stamp Set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Colouring Medium: Copic Markers
Card: From my stash
Ribbon: From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs

A Clutch of Bags !!!

   
Hi

Today I would like to show you all of the gift bags I made for the Headmaster, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cook, Dinner Ladies and Secretaries at my boys' school.  I have been busy for quite a few days getting these together !!!!

For the pretty gift bags I used a great Sizzix Die. 

Recipe:

Die - Suitcase Bigz XL Die by Sizzix
Card & Papers - Stampin' Up
Tiny Jewelry Tag Punch - Stampin' Up
Thanks So Much Stamp - Tiny Tags Stamps Set from Stampin' Up
Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts

I made the satchels for the male teachers.  Aren't they fabulous?  I followed this fabulous TUTORIAL designed by Sarah B.  She really is amazing when it comes to designing 3D projects, her blog is well worth a visit.

Recipe:

Card - Stampin' Up
Name Plate - From Stampin' Up Hodge Podge Kit
Brown Ink - Stampin' Up
Ribbon & "D" Rings - Hobbycraft

I am entering these cute little gift bags into the following challenges:

Papertake Weekly - Cutie Patootie
The Stamp Man Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by. 

Hugs

Chef Tilda

   
Hi

Today I would like to show you this card which I made to thank the Cook at my boys' school.  She works so hard providing not only a fabulous Breakfast Club and great School Dinners, but also teaching the Year 5 children some basic cooking skills - what a gem !!!!

I kept the layout nice and simple for this card. 

The images are stamped using Memento Ink and coloured with Promarkers. 

I'm going to enter this card into the following challenges:

Mad For Markers - Colouring White
Stampavie & More - Anything Goes
Creative Cottage - Touchy Feely

Recipe:

Stamps - Chef Tilda and Love Muffin by Magnolia
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Card - From my stash
Tools - Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Ribbon - From my stash

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs

WOYWW - 21.07

     
Hi

Wednesday yet again and time for WOYWW.  Here's my desk today.

I have a couple of satchels I've made for the boys' male teachers and one of the cards I've finished.  It's the last day of term tomorrow, so I need to get finished quickly LOL!!!

I've also got some Grunge Paper there and a flower template I've punched out (my punch refuses to punch Grunge Paper).  I want to make some roses, so watch this space to see how they turn out !!!

Here's a kitty photo for you addicts out there. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to hop on over to Julia's Blog to see what WOYWW is all about. 

Hugs

Gardening with Grandpa

     

Hi

Today I would like to show you a card I've made using the Jimmy & Grandpa Gardening Stamp from In2Stamps. 

This is a lovely stamp, it has a great vintage feel and would be great for Father's Day, Birthday or even a Thank  You.

I stamped the image using Brilliance Ink in Coffee Bean and brushed out the ink using my water brush.

Here's a close up:

 
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

All That Scraps - Monochrome
Just Inspirational Challenge - Vintage
Papertake Weekly Challenge - In The Garden
Stampavie & More  - Anything Goes
The Stampman Challenge - Anything Goes

Recipe:

Stamp: Jimmy & Grandpa Gardening from In2Stamps
Ink: Brilliance Ink in Coffee Bean
Paper: Patterned Paper by Rayner and Brown Paper from my Stash
Embellishments: Ribbon from my stash.  Brads by Basic Grey

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you like it.

Hugs

Reductions at Lazy Cats Clearance

    

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to let you know that I have reduced the price of a lot of the items I have for sale on my Lazy Cats Clearance Blog.  I have some Magnolia Stamps and Sizzix Dies on there looking for new homes.  

Hugs

DT Call at The Stamping Bazaar

   

Have you heard?  

The Stamping Bazaar are looking for new Design Team Members

Visit The Stamping Bazaar for all the details.

Hugs

How I Frame My Photos - A Tutorial

Hi Everyone

A few of you have asked me how I frame my photos.  Well, I got my Technical Support Department (AKA Hubby) onto this and he has come up with a great tutorial. 

You can download it HERE .  The file name is "Border Tutorial".  If you have any problems please email me and I will send you a copy of the PDF file directly.

I know that some of you have been waiting quite a while for this - I'm sorry it has taken so long, but apparently hubby also has a day job LOL!!!

Please let me know what you think - Hubby love praise LOL!!!

Hugs

WOYWW - 14.07

            
Hi WOYWWers

Well, today there is nothing of interest on my desk, so I've not bothered to bore you with it!!!

Don't panic though I have some lovely Kitty Kat pictures for you. 

Now that the weather has cooled a little, I have been able to get a couple of shots of Pablo - the temperature doesn't have to drop by many degrees before he takes refuge on his furry blanket LOL!!!

And here's Thomas up on the back of a chair - he loves to be up above ground level looking down on things. 

Thanks for stopping by today - don't forget to hop on over to Julia's Blog to get the links for the other WOYWWers.

Hugs

Simon Says ... Amazing Blog Candy

Simon Says Stamp has some FANTASTIC Blog Candy on offer

Hop on over to the Simon Says Stamp Blog and check it out.