Violet Angel in Orange

Hi Folks,

Hope this finds you all well, I have been working on several cards recently and its a bit of a struggle to finish them off but here is one of them for you to see.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, Authentique Glowing patterned paper x 3, Coredinations Nightfall card stock, Coredinations Persimmon card stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 0, 175, 185, 11, BG1, 35, 33, 24, 135, Lace, Flowers, Pearls and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Violet Angel.

Well thats it for me here folks, must get back to the others and see if I can get anywhere with them now, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Crafts and Me Week 94 Anything Goes Challenge

Hello Folks,

Finally got there with this one, my mojo is playing about but I think its because I need me hols which is now very soon, just cant wait especially as we did not get a break last year but never mind nearly there now.

I had in mind playing with lots of patterned papers but it was not as easy as I thought it would be because I decided to use the full image which I do so love.  I have used white card stock to make the square card, Love Letters patterned paper x 4, Coredination Concerto card stock, Coredinations Burgundy card stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 0, 1, 3, 11, 169, 88, 147, 137, 135, Lace, Flowers, Pearls, Ribbon, Flower Brad Ribbon Slider and of course a lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Belladonna.

Well thats another one done, not too bad, will have to tried harder to get this idea of patterned papers right but until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Gardens of Summer

Hello Folks,

Another card here for you, am rather pleased with this one, its such a gorgeous image even though its only part of it.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dreamcatcher patterned paper x 3, Coredinations Purple Grandier card stock, Coredinations Vanilla Cream Card Stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 0, 175, 91, 92, 98, 175, 43, 51, 146, 84, 83, 73, 81, 82, lace, gem stones, flowers, Lace, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Diecut, Spellbinders Oval Diecut, foam pads and of course the lovely new rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me Called Gardens of Summer.

Well thats it for me for now, until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Time For Dad

Hello there,

I decided to give this layout another go using an image very similar to the inspiration that was in the July 2012 Craft Stamper Magazine.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dreamcatcher patterned paper x 3, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 146, 84, 83, CG3, EK Success Edge Punch Wavy Dotted Scallop, Pearls, lace, Foam pads, rubber stamped image of clock with words.

Well thats it again for me, so until next time, happy crafting, lol

Crafts and Me Week 93 Ribbon and Bow Challenge

Hi Folks

What a glorious few days we have had, hope we will have more too, fingers crossed after lots and lots of rain.

Sadly no matter what I did with this one I just have not been able to get it right and am left disappointed with my idea but never mind, some you win and some you loose.  I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dreamcatcher patterned paper x 2, Coredination Vanilla Cream card stock, Coredination Harlequin card stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 0, 11, 175, 169, 146, 84, 83, 2 Gold Colour Corner frames, Ribbon, bow, brad, flowers, pearls, EK Sucess Wavy Dotteed Scallop Edge Punch.

Well until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Twilight Shimmer in Purple

Hello Folks,

I have another card ready to show you today and yes its in my favourite colour .... purple as if you could not have guessed it, hahaha.

I have used a layout that I tried a while ago and was wanting to give it another go to see if I could do better and I will leave that up to you to decide on the outcome.  I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dreamcatcher patterned paper x 4, Coredination Purple Moon card stock, Bazzill Basics Purple card stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 0, 169, 175, 135, 83, 84, 146, CG5, CG3, CG1, Ribbon, Flowers, Purple gem stones, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder Swiss Dots, Spellbinders Scalloped Circles and of course another lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Twilight Shimmer.

Well thats it again for me until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Belle of Bon Adventure in Purple

Hi Folks,

Well I thought I would use my favourite colour as well as try a layout again that I used quite a while ago to see if I could make it stand out more.  Enjoyed playing with this one but I love all the materials that I have used which helps.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, Dreamcatcher patterned paper x 2, Coredination Harlequin card stock, Coredination Vanilla Cream card stock, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 104, 100, 96, 73, 81, 82, 0, 175, 11, 169, Ribbon, Gemstones in purple, flowers, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder Swiss Dots, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval Diecut, Spellbinders Oval Diecut and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Belle of Bon Adventures that I do so adore.

Well thats it for me now for today folks, so until next time do take care and happy crafting, lol

5 Mini Easel Calendar Cards

Hi Folks,

I have 5 mini easel calendar cards to show you today, they are just over half the standard size.  I have used white card stock to make the easel cards, Black card stock, White card stock, 2 patterned papers per easel card, 1 ribbon, sentiments, gem stones, pictures, foam pads and calendars printed from network.

I have spent the last couple of days working on these and thought it would be much better having them this size.

Well thats it for me for now, so until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Crafts and Me Week 91 1,2,3 Challenge

Well Good Morning Folks,

We have rain here today which we have needed as it has been so muggy all week and its cooled down a bit now lucky enough.

I decided to try to two cards for this challenge and hoped I would be able to choose between them but have been unable to do that as I love them both for different reasons, so yet again I will leave it up to you to make a choice.  The challenge is 1 image, 2 papers, 3 embellishments (I have used lace, gems/pearls, flowers).

For the 1st one I have used white card stock to make the square care, Authentique - Glowing patterned papers x 2, Coredinations Nightfall, Coredinations Pale Orange, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 0, 175, 104, 100, 196, 35, 33, 24, WG9, WG7, WG5, CG0.5, CG1, CG3, lace, flowers, pearls, foam pads and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Night Blossom with a little silver glitter on her wings.

For the 2nd one I have used white card stock to make the square card, Kaiser Craft Dancing Jewel, Topaz and Amethyst patterned papers, Bazzill Basics Deep purple card stock, Bazzill Basics White card stock, Spectrum Noir Pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 0, 175, 5, 104, 100, 196, 83, lace, flowers, gems, foam pads and of course the lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Veil.

So thats it from me for now and until next time, do take care and happy crafting, lol

Crafts and Me Week 90 Birthdays

Well Good Morning Folks,

A dull overcast one it is but at least its not raining at the moment!  I can not believe its July already, when has the time gone!

I thought for this challenge I would strictly keep it as basic as possible but by doing this I found it rather a difficult one because of I wanted it to be striking in colours as its such a gorgeous image but I have managed to finally complete it though not sure if it works though.

I have used white card stock to make the square card, Prima Moulin Rouge patterned paper x 2, Bazzill Basics Blue, Bazzill Basics Cram, Spectrum Noir pens numbers 132, 133, 142, 196, 0, 3, 120, 175, 86, 144, 185, 183, 74, 72, 69, Ribbon, Birthday Sentiments, Gems, Flowers, Foam Pads and of course a lovely rubber stamped image from Crafts and Me called Clara.

Well thats it for me for now folks and I will leave you to decide if it works or not, so until next time do take care and happy crafting, lol

Batches 3,4, and 5 of Crimbo Cards

Good day Folks,

And its a busy one, lots going on but am trying to rest up now as my eye has managed to get that infection again, its seems to be a combination of hayfever/allergy and stress but lucky enough I managed to buy some eyes drops for it at the weekend as I could take no more of it which means I am now on the way to recovery yes.

Luckily enough these cards was at least 3 quarters done by the time it became really painful.  I have kept to the same layout as before make easier when you wish to make lots.  I have used white card stock to make the square cards, coloured card stock, white card stock, Christmas patterned papers, ribbon, sentiments (well some as I have run out, must buy some more) ,Foam Pads, Spectrum Noir pens, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder Swiss Dots, Brads, Spellbinders Floral Diecut, Spellbinders Snowflakes Diecut and of course some lovely rubber stamped images of various styles and companies just to add variety.

Well thats it for me until tomorrow when I will have the next Crafts and Me challenge to show you, so until next time do take care and happy crafting, lol