Serenity

I love the serenity prayer, it helps me a on a daily basis, plus it's easy to remember!  My head can be all over the place at times, and I'm really easy distracted, which is why I think I don't post much on here.

Stamp: Verve Stamps serenity
Paper: First Edition Paper rose garden
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, distress ink brushed corduroy
Accessories: corner rounder punch, pearls, ribbon, Martha Stewart quilted edger, flowers and doily


This is the sketch that I followed over at Sunday Sketch and Stamp blog

Is spring finally around the corner?

I really hope so, things are getting a little tough here on the farm, food is getting very scarce.  Can't grumble too much, at least it's dry and the sun has his hat on.

This card is spring like and I love the stamp, it's big and cute!  I coloured her in with distress inks and loved getting back into 'painting'.

Stamp: Sugar Nellie candy heart
Paper: First Edition Paper desert blooms
Ink: Archival Ink jet black
Accessories:  Distress inks, Die-namics photo corners, die cut embossing stencil, lace, Prima flowers assorted pearls and gems.

Challenges:
C.R.A.F.T. - mother's day
Stamp with Fun - spring

Thanks for looking

Sketch Saturday

I can't believe I'm still blogging (fingers crossed May will be a good blogging month too!!).  The weather is all over the place, today has been like the middle of summer (warm and sunny!), and it's been great being able to walk around the farm without putting loads of wet gear on, especially as I'm in and out looking at Miss Milly (my heifer), waiting for her to calve.  She's overdue and I've been having many sleepless nights waiting .......

Enough waffle, I want to show you a card that I made for Sketch Saturday. 

Stamp: Lili of the Valley patchwork daisy, MFT birthday princess
Paper: First Edition Paper spring feast
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Twinkling H2Os, Spellbinders nesties and labels 1, MFT die-namics flower trio and leaf trio, buttons.

Anniversary card for husband

It was our anniversary the other day and yep I did make a card for him and he got it on the day ha ha!  I really didn't know what type of card I wanted to make, but I found this gorgeous stamp Roses by Impression Obsession hidden away at the back of my stamp box and as I haven't used it before I knew this was the stamp.  It's a biggie 5.75" so it's brilliant for backgrounds.

Stamps: IC cover a card roses, Waltzingmouse Stamps sweethearts
Ink: Distress Inks tattered rose, vintage photo and brushed corduroy
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders labels 14, ribbon, paper roses, tattered angels glimmer mist latte and pearls on wire.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Fab n' Funky - no designer paper
Truly Scrumptious - distressing and die cuts / punches
Creative Inspiration - anything goes

More Lili of the Valley

I'm loving the last release from Lili of the Valley especially the patchwork selection, they are soooo adorable.  I'm using Patchwork Bunch of Balloons for this card and again, I've used Twinkling H2Os to colour the image.

Stamp: Lili of the Valley patchwork bunch of balloons, for you circular sentiments
Ink: Memento
Paper: First Edition Paper desert blooms
Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, Martha Stewart punch, Twinkling H2Os, and gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

I'm playing along with
C.R.A.F.T Challenge - animals
Cute Card Thursday - animal magic
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - cute n fluffy

Stamp with fun

This week over at Stamp With Fun they have wonderful sketch, so I grabbed my favourite papers (at the moment), and I chose one of my newest stamp from Lili of the Valley.  I also played with my Twinking H20s something that I haven't done for ages (well since I started buying copics anyway).  I need lots more practice with these, but I had loads of fun!!!!

Stamps:  Lili of the Valley patchwork hot air balloon, MFT pure innocence birthday princess
Paper: First Edition Paper up, up and away
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Twinklin H20s, MFT die-namics stacking stars, cuttlebug

Tuesday Morning Sketchers

I don't think I've ever played along with Tuesday Morning Sketchers, and I don't know why not, 'cause their sketches are amazing and great to follow.

Stamp: Lili of the Valley rosie with cake, Verve Stamps birthday surprise
Paper: First Edition Paper spring feast
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, MFT Die-namics dizzy doily, Martha Stewart punch and brads.

More Up, Up and Away

I just can't seem to put this paper away at the moment, I just love it and I also love a little bling. 

Stamps: My Favorite Things pure innocence birthday princess
Paper: First Edition Paper up, up and away
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up!
Accessories: Cuttlebug, nesties, bling, lace, Prima flowers and Prima say it in pearls

I'm playing along with the following challenges:
Sweet Stampin' - Girly but no pink (hopefully the icing on the cake won't matter!)
Totally Gorjuss - Bling
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

CES Challenges

I've been playing around with my scissors and my Pure Innocence stamps, so I just had to play along with CES Challenges this week 'cause it's 'Paper Piece It'.

Stamps: Pure Innocence for MFT birthday princess
Paper: First Edition Paper up, up and away
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Cuttlebug, MFT flower trio and leaf trio

The Sweet Stop

I told you I'm turning over a new leaf by posting more :). This card I made following the sketch over at The Sweet Stop - this sketch just jumped out and me.

Stamps: Lili of the Valley time for a cuppa, Verve Stamps birthday surprise

Paper: First Edition Paper hideaway paper pad

Ink: Memento tuxedo black

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Copics, nesties, Prima say it with pearls, Prima E line pearls and Prima essentials 9 fairy flora.

Simon Says ......

This week at Simon Says the challenge is Anything Goes and you don't have to say that twice to me!

Stamp: Lili of the Valley Little Ballerina and For You Circular Sentiments

Ink: Memento

Paper: First Edition Paper Spring Feast paper pad

Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Nesties, MFT Die-namics Dizzy Doily and Upsy-Daisy, glitter, corkbord and fibers.

Thanks for looking.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

Told you I had a few cards to make. Wonder how long I can keep up blogging ............ Again I'm using First Edition Paper, these papers are gorgeous and well worth the money and again I'm using LOTV. I really must put these stamps aside and get another company out to play.

Stamp: LOTV Milly Flower Power

Paper: First Edition Paper - Up, Up and Away

Ink: Memento, distress ink faded jeans

Accessories: Copics, bling, prima flower and gorgeous butterflies from Little Snippets.

Before I forget the challenge I followed was Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: Anything goes with blue.

The Sweet Stop

As I'm waaaaayyyyy behind making cards, there's going to be a few posted over the next couple of days, if my nose stops dribbling for a while, but as I'm on a roll, I'm not going to stop. This next card I played along with The Sweet Stop, and it's another fabby sketch yeah!

Stamp: LOTV Maisie two balloons

Paper: First Edition Paper Hideaway

Ink: Memento

Accessories: Copics, chipboard letters, MFT Upsy Daisy dies, lace and Stickles frosted lace.

And here's the sketch

Sketch Saturday

Yep, I'm still here and I remembered that I have a blog. Things have been a little hectic around here for the past few months, and my crafting has taken a back seat for a while. I'm now getting myself more organised (well organised!!!) so I have some to time to play.

And what better way to start is playing along with one of my

favourite challenge blog - Sketch Saturday.

Stamp: LOTV Dandelion Clock and circular sentiments for you

Paper: First Edition paper Up, Up and Away

Ink: Memento and Archival ink

Accessories: Copics, nesties, Cuttlebug, buttons, lace, ribbon, Stickles frosted lace.

Sketch Saturday

I made this card the other day, and yes I forgot to post it on here. I played along with Sketch Saturday challenge. It's a great challenge blog when my mojo goes on holiday, and it's been on holiday for a while now!!

Stamps: Lili of the Valley Mirror Mirror and set 7 For You Circular Sentiments, Waltzingmouse stamps Gingham & Co

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress inks Spun Sugar and Peeled Paint

Paper: First Edition Paper - Spring Feast paper pad

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Nesties, MFT Die-namics open scallop border, Prima flowers, Liquid Pears white opal, Stickles frosted lace and Glossy Accents.