My exciting news can now be revealed!!

Morning Luvlies!!  I am thrilled and honoured to announce that I was one of the lucky gals chosen to join The Paper Nest Dolls design team!

Hope you'll pop over to the blog and join in the fun with upcoming challenges.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments DT - We're all going on a summer holiday!

Good Morning!  It's time for another challenge over at Crafty Sentiments and this week our theme is "We're all going on a summer holiday".

For my card I have used the sweet "Annabel - Beach Ball".  The dp I have used is from my stash and I think it's by DCWV.  The ribbon is also from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

As always I have coloured the image in with my Copics and used some WOW embossing powder around the edges.  Hope you will find the time to join us this week over at Crafty Sentiments.  Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Anything goes!!

Morning Folks!  Well it's time for another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week the theme is "Anything Goes" which is nice and simple don't ya think?

I decided to use the adorable "Cheerleader" coupled with the dp that comes with her when purchased.

I have coloured her in using my trusted Copics as always.  Thanks for stopping by.  I do hope you'll find the time to join us as the challenge will be running for two weeks over at The Paper Shelter.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Clean and Simple

Morning Folks!  Well I'm still away on my holly bobs and again hoping that Mr Blogger is playing nicely lol.  Today is a new challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week is all about "Clean and Simple" which I'm sure you will already know is a challenge in itself for me.

I chose to use the gorgeous "Summer Holidays" which I felt quite appropriate for this time of year.  The dp I have used is the one that comes in the set with her and the ribbon is from my stash so howz that for clean and simple lol?!

As always I have coloured the image in with my Copics and used a bit of frantage for some bling.  Hope you'll be able to join in the fun with us this week over at The Paper Shelter.  Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Female Birthday

Morning Luvlies!  I'm hoping that Mr Blogger is playing nicely today as I have scheduled this post whilst I'm away jetsetting lol.  Today is a new challenge over at Crafty Sentiments and our theme for this week is "Female Birthday".

For my card I have used the adorable "Butterflies & Flowers".  The dps I have used are by Magnolia, the butterflies are from a die I bought yonks ago from Little Claires and the flowers and ribbon border are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have coloured the adorable image in with my Copics and added loads of glamour dust for sparkle.  Hope you will be able to join us this week at Crafty Sentiments.  Thanks for stopping by, promise to catch up with you all on my return.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Photo Inspiration

Morning Folks!!  Today sees the start of a new challenge theme over at The Paper Shelter and this week we have a photo for inspiration.

For my card I have used the gorgeous "Good Girl" digi and dps by Papermania backed onto coredinations cardstock.  I used a MS punch around the page, memory box die for the bottom border, La La Land's corner die and ribbon from my stash.

As always I have coloured the image in with my Copics.  Hope you'll be able to join us this week over at The Paper Shelter.  Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Red, white & blue

Morning Peeps!  Time for a new challenge theme over at Crafty Sentiments and this week it's all about red, white & blue.

For my card I chose to use the adorable "Harriet and Ragga" which is a digi and can be purchased here.  Isn't she too sweet?!  The dp I have used is by Magnolia as is the swirl die and border.  The butterfly is a die from Little Claire and the flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here is a close up which has been coloured in with my Copics.  Hope you'll be able to join us this week over at Crafty Sentiments.  Thanx for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Nest Dolls GDT - Birthday Emma!

Good Morning Folks!  I am so honoured today to have been asked to guest design for The Paper Nest Dolls.

For my card I have used the adorable Birthday Emma which can be found in store here.   The dps I have used are by Papermania and I've backed them onto coredinations cardstock and used a MS punch around the page.  The banner and corner feature are La-La Land dies, the ribbon is from my stash and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have coloured the image in with Copics and added some frantage for bling.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Anything but a card!

Good Morning!!  Hope you're all having a lovely week so far.  Today's card is for The Paper Shelter and this week our challenge is "Anything but a card" so I decided to alter a note book for a change.

I have used the gorgeous "Follow me on Fairybook".  As I have been suffering with a blasted headache for the past week it was great that I was able to just print out this pre-coloured image and backing paper.  All I did was add some lace, gems and butterflies from my stash and cut out the pennant with a La La Land die and the swirl with a Magnolia doohickey die.

Here is a close up of the sweetest little fairy to which I've added some frantage and a little distress ink around the edges.

This is the inside cover of the book using papers from the "Shopping Girl" paper pack and a doohickey Tag.  Thanks for stopping by.  I do hope you'll join in with the challenge this week over at The Paper Shelter.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Fun in the sun!

Morning Folks!  Well it's time for another challenge over at Crafty Sentiments and this week the theme is "Fun in the Sun".

For my card I have used the gorgeous "Collecting Blueberries".  The dps are Milton & Co backed onto coredinations cardstock.  The banner is a die from La La Land Crafts and the ribbons are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

As always my image has been coloured in wit Copics.  Hope you will be able to join us this week over at Crafty Sentiments.  I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :

Addicted to stamps - Pennant

Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon

The Hobby House - Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxxx

Happy Father's Day

Evening Lovlies!  Hope you've all had a lovely day with your Dad's and were able to spoil them!  Had a lovely day with my hubby and made this card for him.  I decided to try CAS and to be honest don't like this card at all, it's just not me or my usual style but thought I would share it with you anyways.

I used this poor ol' lonely and forgotten stamp from LOTV, isn't he sweet?!  Added faux stitching all around at that's it lol! 

Coloured in with my Copics.  I will be entering my card into the following challenges :

A Gem of a Challenge - Fathers Day / Male

Hobby Cutz - Masculine / Fathers Day

Joanna Sheen - Fathers Day

Ladybug Crafts - For the men in our life

Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys

The Hobby House - Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - For Dad

Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Flower Power

Morning Folks!  WOW Wednesday comes around way too fast don't ya think?  Today is another challenge over at The Paper Shelter and this week our theme is Flower Power.  How marvellous is that?!  Most of us use flowers on all of our creations so this should be an easy one. 

I decided to make an easel card for a change and got a bit snap happy with the camera lol.  The dp I have used is by Magnolia as are the butterflies and tag which are all doohickey dies.  The ribbon is from my stash and I've added a brad.  The rose ribbon, lace and flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here is a close up of the coloured image to which I've added some frantage for a bit of texture and bling.

I have used a sentiment stamp from Lili of the Valley of the tag.

Here is a side view.  Hope I haven't bored you too much with my many pictures.  I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :

A Gem of a Challenge - Summertime

Addicted to stamps - Bingo (Ribbon/lace, flowers, sentiment)

Allsorts - Here come the girls

Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon

Deep Ocean - For a girl

 Flutterby Wednesday - Recipe : flowers, 1 butterfly and die cut/punch

Fussy and fancy - Bling it on

Lacy Sunshine - Anything goes

LOTV - Use a sentiment

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Simon Says - Anything goes

The Hobby House - Anything goes

The Ribbon Girl - Add a die cut

Thanks for stopping by.  Please hop on over to The Paper Shelter challenge blog for some fabby inspiration from my talented teamies and join in the fun with us.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Something Fishy!!

Morning Luvlies!  Hope my friends in the UK are enjoying the fabulous sunshine we've been having.  Long may it last lol.  Onto today's card and its for this week's challenge over at Crafty Sentiments which is "Something Fishy".

For my card I have used the sweet "Annabel - Mermaid's Hair" which was released just recently in May.  The dps and ribbon I have used are from my stash, the lace is from Wild Orchid Crafts and the corner and swirl are Magnolia doohickey dies.  The frame I have made was using a Diesire die from Crafters Companion and I've included some frantage for bling.

I have coloured my image in with Copics inspired by the fantabulous uber talented Alyce Keegan.  I can only dream of ever being able to colour in like her but we can dream, can't we?!  I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :

Allsorts - Here come the girls

Crafty Friends - Anything goes

Fab 'n Funky - Girly

Papertake Weekly - Anything goes

Simon Says - Anything goes

The Hobby House - Anything goes

Totally Papercrafts - Anything goes

 Thanks so much for stopping by and I do hope you'll be able to join us this week over at Crafty Sentiments.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Charming!!

Good Morning my lovely followers!  Hope you're all well!  Today's card is for The Paper Shelter and this week our theme is "Charming" so all you need do is add a charm to your creation.

For my card I have used one of the latest releases called "A refreshing drink", isn't she adorable?!  The dp I have used is from Papermania "Designstax" and is beautifully embossed and glittered.  The swirl is a Magnolia doohickey die and the corner is from La-La Land.  The lace and flowers are from Wild |Orchid Crafts and the charm is from my stash.

As always, I have coloured the image in with my Copics and used some frantage and glossy accents on her glasses.  I'll be entering my card into the following challenges :

Deep Ocean - Ribbons and / or laces

Fab 'n Funky - Ribbon and / or lace

Mad for Markers - Something for a girl

 Thanks so much for stopping by.  I do hope you'll be able to join us this week over at The Paper Shelter.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Buttons!!

Morning Luvlies!  Hope you've had a great weekend.  Today's card is for Crafty Sentiments and this week our theme is to use buttons.

For my card I decided to use the gorgeous stamp called "Dancing Girl", isn't she a sweetie?  The dp I have used is by Forever Friends called "Kraft Notes" and I have used various buttons from my stash. The lace and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I have coloured the image in with my Copics and used a Die'sire decorative die "Magic Mirror" by Crafters Companion inked with  TH distress ink.  The ribbon is from my stash.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you'll be able to join in the fun this week over at Crafty Sentiments.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Clean and Simple at Mo's

Afternoon Folks!  Hope you've all had a fabby weekend, mine was great as it was my birthday yesterday and I was spoilt rotten!  Also Mo gave away this gorgeous image called "Thanks" as a freebie and I couldn't resist printing it out and colouring in last night hehe.

Made up this quicky card for the challenge over at DP2 as their theme this week is Clean & Simple.  Not one of my favourite theme's as I'm not very good at it but hey ho, thought I'd give it a try anyway. 

I have coloured the image in with my Copics as usual and just added some ribbon from my stash and a wooden button.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

A card for fun and for the luv of Wee Stamps!

Good Afternoon my friends!  Thought I would have a play this morning and chose one of Sylvia's images from Wee Stamps called "Birthday Baby Girl".

Isn't she a little sweetheart?  The dps I have used are Kraft Notes by Forever Friends, matted onto kraft cardstock.  The butterfly is a die from Little Claire and the flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Here is a close up of her coloured in with my Copics and a bit of stardust stickles added.  Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - New release!

Morning Folks!  I have a new card to share with you this morning and it's for a new release from Crafty Sentiments.  You'll not wanna miss out as there are quite a few new stamps and I am just showcasing one so do hop over to the inspirations blog and see for yourself.

This gorgeous stamp is called "Summer time".  The dps I have used are by Papermania, Designstax and I have distressed all the edges.  The banner and corner are dies from La-La Land Crafts, the border is a Magnolia doohickey die and the ribbon is from my stash.

As always the image has been coloured in with Copics and I've used some frantage around the edges for some bling.  Thanks for stopping by.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

The Paper Shelter DT - Love is in the air!

Morning Folks!  Hope you've been enjoying the fabulous weather we've been having here in the UK.  I have a quick card to share with you today and it's for this week's challenge over at The Paper Shelter which is "Love is in the air".

For my card I have used the fabulous new image called "The Cutest Date".  As I never had much time this week sadly I had to make a quick card and fortunately the image comes with this backing paper so not much else needed to make a sweet card!

I have coloured the cute pair in with my Copics.  Hope you'll take the time to join in with the challenge this week over at The Paper Shelter.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx

Crafty Sentiments GDT - Use a sentiment

Good Morning Luvlies!  What a gorgeous bank weekend we had with all the lovely sunshine don't ya think?  Sad it's over but onto a happy note of another kind, today is a new challenge theme over at Crafty Sentiment Designs and this week we're wanting to see your creation with a sentiment on.

For my card I have used the gorgeous "Annabel - Sweet treat".  The dp is by Magnolia; the ribbon, lace and flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, the pearl brad is from my stash and the corner accent is a die by La-La Land Crafts.

I have coloured the image in with my Copics and used some Frantage around the edges, luving this stuff!!  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you will find the time to join us this week over at Crafty Sentiment Designs.  Lotsa luv, hugs xxxx