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

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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

Stamp with Fun 86

I've been back for a week now, and I've been busy making a few male cards. I enjoyed making them, but I can't wait to get back to some girly ones (I've been shopping at LOTV again and I'm waiting for another order to arrive ssshhhhh don't tell DH!). My dad is recovering well after his triple heart by-pass, that's what I was up to over in the UK, trying to look after both my parents. I must say, dad is taking really good care of himself and doing what he's told, just wish I could say the same about my mum *roll eyes* she won't ever change, and I suppose that's why soo many people love her.

Anyway enough waffle!, this card I made using the sketch over at Stamp with Fun. I changed a couple of things, because I didn't look at the sketch when I was sticking everything down DUH!

Paper: Pink Paislee Bayberry Cottage

Stamp: Lili of the Valley footbal crazy and Verve Stamps Birthday Bash

Ink: Memento

Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Nesties, Crop-a-dile, eyelets and chalk.

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Another card

woohooo, I'm on a roll, two cards in one week!!!

I have loads of birthday and christmas cards to make before October, 'cause I think I'll be spending most of October over with my parents, so I have to get very organised (well that's my plan anyway). So my computer playtime has to be cut big time! eeeeekk (wonder how long that will last eh!).

I've played along with the following challenges:

Stamp with fun: challenge 76 sketch

A Pocket Full of Posies: challenge 6 floral fantasy

Daring Cardmakers: There's somethig in the air - come fly with me

Totally Papercrafts: challenge 34 happy birthday

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: challenge 101 anything goes

Paper: BasicGrey Wisteria paper pad Stamp: Lili of the Valley fairies -on tiptoe, Stampin' Up! Oval All Ink: Memento Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug, Nesties, Stampin' Up! oval punch, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Stickles frosted lace, Magnolia doily flower die and pearls.

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I'm back

from a long weekend away which turned into nearly two and half weeks away. Oh the joys of Mother Nature. I didn't mind too much as I was staying with my parents in the UK, and I woke to the sound of seagulls and the smell of the sea. I was caught up with the 'no fly zone' with the ash cloud that paralized northern europe.

Then on 20th my nan passed away very peacefully. We knew she didn't have long, but none the less, it was still painful to watch her drift away. So rest in peace Nana, you're with Grampa now.

So all this means I'm very late with making birthday cards, and I'm slowly catching up. This is the first card I made with my new Lili of the Valley stamps.

I played along with these challenges:

Create 4 Fun - Week 18 sketch

Stamp with Fun - Challenge 57 friends

Lili of the Valley - Challenge 52 here comes summer

Cutie Sunday - Challenge 90 freestyle

Paper: DCWV Citrus stack

Stamp: LOTV Rosie Posy, SU! oval all

Ink: Memento

Accessories: Copics, square nestabilities, cuttlebug, SU! oval and scallop oval punches.

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Stamp with Fun #22

Where did August go? Wow the time is really flying, it will soon be Christmas eeeek! Better make a start on the cards! Anyway enough about christmas, I've been playing with my new Manga stamps by Sugar Nellie - oh they are a joy to colour. I played along with Stamp with Fun challenge, which was a sketch this week. My card is very basic with no added embellishments - don't know what happened there, I must be ill or something LOL! Paper: BasicGrey Wisteria paper pad Stamp: Manga girl by Sugar Nellie available from Funky Kits Ink: Memento tuxedo black and Brilliance pearlescent olive Accessories: Oval nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Copics Thanks for looking.

Stamp with Fun #3

As it was our anniversary on 23rd - four years married, and I haven't got a clue where the time has gone, I thought I'd better make a card for himself. I played along with Stamp with Fun as they have a fabby sketch. I did make the card in time for the day, but I forgot to put it on here DOH!

Anyway, this is the sketch and my attempt at this challenge

Paper: BasicGrey two scoops and core'dination cardstock

Stamp: Sarah Kay first kiss and Stampin' Up! circle of friendship

Ink: Versafine onyx black

Accessories: watercolour pencils, dew drops, lace, prima flower, corner punch.

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