I'm Back

I was thinking of making a comeback...As soon as I can find the usb cord for my camera I will load some pics for you...Ive never stopped making cards although I have had a few mojo issues here and there LOL.

Its been nearly 2 years since my last post (hangs head in shame)

Penny Black Saturday - White on White

Guess Im back with a vengeance!!! 3 posts in 2 days...love this Penny Black stamp so I thought I would join in with this weeks challenge. I used a craftwork cards embossed scallop frame and little snowflake ornament...very simple card used some pearls and ribbon the image was lightly coloured using stampin up watercolour crayons which I love!!!

Thanks for dropping by xxxxxx

Daring Cardmakers - my favourite things

well anyone who knows me knows my favourite thing is bling!!! so I made this christmas card using a bargain poinsetta stamp, scallop and plain rectangle nestabilities from craft at home. Bling pink gems and backing papers are also from there. used scalloped and oval punches from Stampin Up. cant remember where i got the little charm thing..think I stole it off another card LOL. theres some ribbon there and I used my twinkling h2os to colour in and some stickles....

I think Ive counted 8 or 9 of my favourite things on there the challenge was 5 so I guess Im doing ok!!

Charisma Cards - No Backing Papers

Well Hellooooooo there girls

sorry I have been away wont make excuses but now I am back!!

made this card for the charisma challenge..it is made using a craftwork cards scallop blank, stampin Up flight of the butterfly stamps, matching punch and certainly celery card, ink and ribbon, got the bling from Craft at Home.

good to be back will drop by and see some of my old buddies later

In the mood for Christmas???

!!! me neither however have made a start and to prove I have been crafting altho not posting much here is the evidence. mostly using Stampin Up punches, inks, cards and Season of Joy stamp set and also a wee Penny Black mouse who I adore..

Thanks for dropping by and I will try and keep up the posting while im on a roll

Daring Cardmakers, Anniversary Card

Hello all...again apologies for my lack of posts..I had lost my MOJO its returning but very slowly... this card is made using a white scallop edge card blank stamped with a Season on Joy swirl stamp from a Stamp Up set.. the ink and cardstock are SU almost amethyst.. The image is Penny black, the sentiment is Woodware and the gems are from my plentiful stash..

Paper Take Weekly, Colour Combination

There was lots on offer but I went with white and lilac, The image is Penny Black, the papers are Pink Petticoat, the sentiment is craftwork cards, bling ribbons etc from my stash

Charisma Cards - Diamonds

I know girls hardly a stretch for the queen of bling but I couldnt resist. The main image is Stampin Up Bloomin with Beauty Stamp set, used my nestabilities and the background paper is also Stampin Up Tea Party. The flowers are Prima, used a cuttlebug embossing folder for a border highlighted with gems.

Thanks for visiting xxxx

Stamp With Us Recipe Challenge

This is a great fairly new challenge blog which features Stampin Up Products, this weeks challenge was a recipe of 2 card stock and 4 papers and no other embellishments. I used the Playful petals stamp set, almost amethyst and so saffron card and the Tea Party designer series papers 4 patterns.

It reminds me of my Mums kitchen which is a nice memory cos she has been gone for a few years now and a bit of nostalgia now and then never hurt anyone

thanks for dropping by

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Embossing

Hello all, having techno problems, I must have a magnetic force field around me that messes up computers will need to make this quick cos i am at work. This card is made using PB stamp, almost amethyst Stampin up ink, Cuttlebug embossing folders and some gems from my stash. Like this one and I rarely say that.

have a great day

Stamp With Us Colour Challenge

These weeks colour challenge was pinks, reds and blues, all really bright colours as you can see in the inspirational photo they provided. The card stock is all stampin Up - Pixie Pink, Real Red and Turquoise. The main image is from the Doodle that SU set. The sentiment is from Birthday Cheers and Wishes set. I used the SU scallop and oval punches also. The ribbons and buttons etc are from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by xxx

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Celebrations

Wow Happy Birthday PBSC!!!! Must admit altho I have many favourites I do love my Penny Blacks!!!! Made this card using my PB Flying Stars stamp, coredinations cardstock, bit of glitter and the sentiment is Stampin Up Wonderful Words. The card blank is from Craftwork Cards.

Thanks for dropping by, its nice to be up and blogging again.

Stamp With Us Weekly Challenge - Congratulations

Have you ever had one of those days??? This is my third attempt at a congratulations card for this challenge. All these gorgeous stamps and no mojo!!! What a nightmare!
Anyway this one was going to be scrapped and then I started doodling etc and trying to cover up ink smudges and even though I am a less is more type person in the end it turned out reasonably well.

I used SU real red ink and cardstock, SU Doodle That stamp set and stazon and watercolours. The black gems are from my stash and the sentiment is from the Cheers and Wishes SU stamp set.

Hope you are having a great day and mine can only get better lol

Cute Card Thursdays - Quotations

I cant believe it has been 9 days since my last post. That is just beyond ridiculous!! Got some new Stampin Up goodies in and there is a nice quote in one of the sets called 'By the Sea'. This card is very basic just using SU choclate chip, natural and bashful blue card stock, choc chip ink and the stamp is coloured in with a watercolour crayon. I was copying an idea I saw in the SU catalogue to just colour in the girls dress. Hope you like it and thanks for dropping by.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Week 51 - Domis Sketch

Its been a busy week so a bit late posting everything. I used Anna Griffin bg papers for this one, A PB image mounted using my nestabilities. The flowers are by Prima, The sentiment is from Stampin Up Birthday Cheer and Wishes. I added a bit of Gold stickles to the image for a change.

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Stamp with Us Challenge - Sketch.

I really liked this sketch and I sometimes struggle with sketches however I finally finished my card. I used SU Tea Party BG papers(cos they are the only ones I have, more on the way) The tree stamp is from SU Very Versatile (a great set) the cardstock is Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery. The sentiment is from the Wonderful Words set. Great sketch to work with

Thanks so much for visiting

The Pink Elephant Challenge 17

This weeks challenge was to use a recipe which was 3 buttons, 2 layers and 1 sentiment. I think I have fit everything in. I found this old glitter card stock that I made the base with. I used my nestabilities for the two layers. The sentiment is from Stampin Up Wonderful Words collection. The buttons are from my stash and I just punched some leaves and flowers out of scraps.

Thanks for dropping by

Stamp with Us Recipe Challenge

This weeks challenge was to use 1 patterned paper, 1 flower, 2 ribbons and 1 button.
I went with the Stampin Up Tea Party papers and the flower is made using the Playful Petals stamp set, a leaf punch, various colours of card and some clear glitter.The sentiment is from the Cheers and Wishes set using the Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches. The ribbon is Whisper White. The button, sheer ribbon and gems are all from my stash.

Thanks for dropping by today

Penny Black Saturday Challenge #50 - Buttons Galore

I love buttons!!! So anyway had a go at one card using larger buttons and wasnt too sure about it so tried a smaller one. The stamps are both PB, the background papers are Artylicious (CD rom) The sentiment is Stampin Up, as are the punches (Large Oval and Scallop Oval) I added some Flowers and BUTTONS from my stash. I love blue and white together it reminds me of the good China dishes my Mum used to use (High days and holidays only thank you very much!!!)

Thank you for visiting my blog

Charisma Cards Challenge, Flowers, Lace and Pearls

Decided to try this challenge, could only find a tiny piece of lace but have managed to fit it in. The image is Penny Black, the paper is K and co. used my nestabiities and also some flowers, ribbon and pearls from my stash. The sentiment is craftwork cards. Something a little brighter than my usual

Thanks for dropping by xx