My time to craft

Yes I'm on a roll, only because I have loads of cards to make and I'm way behind!  It's funny, each Christmas I always say to myself, 'I will start making my Christmas cards in January' but do I start ..... no!  I'm still trying to catch up on birthday cards.  Oh well.  This card was made following the sketch over at My Time To Craft.

Stamp: Lili of the Valley a lick of paint, CBS a little sentimental
Ink: Archival Ink jet black and distress ink walnut stain, scattered straw, broken china, faded jeans and black soot
Paper: My Mind's Eye hattie paper pad
Accessories: buttons

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.

Paper Piecing

I've been playing around paper piecing again and I think I need to get my eyes tested 'cause I just couldn't stay in focus. Oh lordy I'm getting old!!!!!!

Stamp: Lili of the Valley masie two balloons, Verve Stamps birthday surprise
Ink: memento
Paper:First Edition Paper up, up and away
Accessories: Copics, BasicGrey archaic buttons, Prima flowers and Prima flower centre sultan clear gem.

Challenges:
Crazy 4 Challenges - paper piecing
Delightful Challenges - paper piecing
Crafty Catz - 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.

Spring is in the Air

  .... well that's what some people, somewhere in the world are saying 'cause it's not here!!!!  It's more like winter brrrrrr!
Anyway, to bring a little colour into my life I made this card for my mammy's birthday today.  I dug out (literally) my Euphoria paper pad, a pad that I haven't used for ages and I forgot just how much I love it.

Stamp: Lili of the Valley patchwork daisy
Paper: BasicGrey euphoria paper pad
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Prima flowers, Prima pearls, Copics, X-cut paper crimper , computer generated sentiment.

I'm playing along with the following challenges:
BasicGrey - Spring Colours
Cute Card Thursday - Spring Flowers
Crafty Catz - Animals

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 needed to make a card for my husband and as usual I left it till the very last minute, so I dug out my trusty LOTV stamps.

I played along with Sketch Saturday 'cause they had another fabby sketch!

Stamp: Lili of the Valley lazy afternoon, Papermania sentiment stamp

Ink: Memento

Paper: Pink Paislee 365 degrees paper pad

Cardstock: Stampin' Up! old olive

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Nesties, Martha Stewart button punch, Stampin' Up! twine, Copics

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.

Bright and Cheerful ....

just like the weather, yippeeee! I have loads of cards to make this month and I'm way behind as usual. Anyway, I decided to play with my new Mo Manning image - "What's Cookin'" (I bought it when it was the fundraiser for Japan) and my new papers My Mind's Eye Gertie pad. Image: Mo Manning What's Cookin' and Lili of the Valley For You Circular Sentiments Paper/cardstock: My Mind's Eye Gertie paper pad and Stampin' Up! olive green Ink: Versafine onyx black Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, oval and circle nesties, Prima flowers and various brads. I played along with the following challenges The Sweet Stop - 102 sketch Paper Sundaes - challenge 63 spring blossoms Papertake Weekly - anything goes optional extra something new

Lili of the Valley

Am I too late for this challenge????? Yep, I just checked LOL. Oh well, I needed to blog anyway. Here's my card for last week.

Stamp: Lili of the Valley gone fishing Paper: BasicGrey archaic Ink: Memento, Distress inks brushed corduroy and vintage photo Accessories: Copics, chalk, ribbon, scrabble letters.

Thanks for looking.

Pom Pom

Yes another LOTV stamp. I'm really loving these new images, they are just adorable. And something old, my BG porcelain papers!

Challenges: Sketch and Stash: challenge 54 sketch Delightful Challenges: come fly with me C.R.A.F.T.: challenge 88 in the roll of a die

Stamps: Lili of the Valley Pom Pom and Hero Arts Happiness Messages Paper: BasicGrey Porcelain paper pad Ink: Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyx black, Distress Inks brushed corduroy and vintage photo Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Nesties, frosted lace stickles, Provo Craft script embossing folder, ribbon, butterfly charm and chalk.

Thanks for looking.

My new LOTV stamp

What a wet and windy day here, I think the weather all over the world has gone crazy! Well I managed to make a card using one of my new stamps from LOTV and some very old papers from K & Co (see I'm using up some old stash). I'm entering this card into the following challenges: Create 4 Fun - challenge 78 sketch Magical Monday - challenge 14 flowers Papertake - Anything goes with optional extra flowers Tip Top Tuesday - challenge 20 girly Moving Along with the Times - challenge 83 spring Stamptacular Sunday challenge - challenge 96 whateva! Stamp: Lili of the Valley Dandelion Clock and Verve Stamps Birthday Bash (plus this set is on sale at the moment!) Papers: K & Co hydrangea stripe pad Ink: Memento tuxedo black and Versafine onyx black Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, nesties, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Maya Road chipboard butterfly, Prima pearls, Frosted Lace Stickles and purple violet Cosmic Shimmer Mist. Thanks for looking.

Teddy with Bouquet

I think my mojo is returning (slowly, very slowly). Here's a card that I made for Sketch Saturday. I also dug out an old paper pad that I've had for ages (and haven't used!), K & Co Isabella.

Sketch Saturday: challenge 139

Paper Play: challenge 4 layer it up

Rainbow Lady's Challenge: challenge 137 beary good

Crafty Catz: challenge 67 flowers

Teddy Stampers: challenge 28 anything goes

Stamp: Lili of the Valley Teddy with Bouquet

Paper: K & Co Isabella pad and core'dination cardstock

Ink: Memento

Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Nesties, Prima flowers and Prima pearl centre, Pearls, scrabble letters and lace.

Thanks for looking.