25/02/2016

Lili of the Valley Friends Reunited !

Good Morning!
As some of you may know I am part of the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE so today I thought I would give a little toot about their exciting news ...
Lisa here - hope you are well and had a good weekend! Slight change of plan from Friday when we re-launched the bunnies! We have decided to bring back the all time favourite stamps at the same time rather than over 6 weeks as many of you have been asking which ones will be coming back so we thought it would be easier if you could get hold of them altogether. It will also save us postage costs too! 
Just a shipping update, if you spend £10 or more, on any of our products, then worldwide shipping is still absolutely FREE wherever you are in the world! The postage rates under £10 are still reduced at £1.99 for the UK, £2.50 for Europe and only £2.99 for the rest of the world. 

HOW EXCITING!!!
Even though I haven't had the chance to make anything new with these designs yet I have had a little look through my photo's of past creations and found some using the stamps that are available again. I have even ordered a couple myself along with some other designs! 
Here's a little bit of inspiration for you ...

This one is from 2014 ...

Whereas these were made last year!


Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

23/02/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Sanford The Birthday Stuffie !

Good Morning!
You'll all be happy to see that today's card is back to my usual style and not C&S! I managed to force myself to sit down in my craft room last Saturday and create this card for you all. 
Today's card can also be seen over on the MMCS BLOG and you can head straight over to where the stamp is over on the website simply by clicking the picture below!
I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
 INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella 'Sanford The Birthday Stuffie' Rubber Stamp
- AVAILABLE FROM MMCS
Maja Design Papers
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Yellow & Green Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Diamond Stickles, Bark Star & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20, Y11, Y15, Y17, Y28, B93, B95, B97, B000, B00, YG03, YG06 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

20/02/2016

Penny Black Saturday Challenge Reminder !

Good Morning!
We're nearing the end of this month's challenge over at PBSC with the theme is 
'Use Red and / or Hearts!' To help inspire you to join in if you haven't done so already we now have a reminder post each month with new creations from the DT. 
We also share our DT Top Picks from the previous challenge on this day and the lucky winner of the GDT Spot so head on over to the blog for more info!!!

I'm still lacking in the crafty mofo department, I see so many lovely stamps that I can't wait to ink up and create with but physically going into the Craft Room and doing so seems to be my problem.
As you can see my inspiration card is Clean & Simple but I wanted to make sure I had something to share with you all today, even though I know not everyone is a fan of this style.
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E00, E21, E33, E35, E37, R20, R37, R59, 
BG93, BG96, B000, B00 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

17/02/2016

Creative Inspirations & LOTV Design Collective !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is
Anything Goes + Option of a Sketch!
(If you want to use a sketch you can choose between the one below or one of the others on our Sketch page. Just state which you have used).
Remember the choice to use a Sketch is completely yours.
This fortnight's prize is from LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and is a £10 VOUCHER!

Today's card has been made on a smaller 4x4 Card Blank as I think that is the perfect size for the recent Trio sets of stamps by LOTV if you just want to use one of them as the main image.

This card is also my first one of the month for the LOTV DESIGN COLLECTIVE
I don't usually like to combine cards for more than one Design Team but due to chasing my tail this month with practically everything and my crafty mojo going walkies I didn't have much choice!

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
INKY CHICKS - LOVE AND / OR HEARTS
PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES WITH A STAMP & DIE
 INGREDIENTS -
'Bunny Wishes Trio' LOTV Stamp 
Maja Design Paper
Black & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
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Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, R81, RV95, B000, B00 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

14/02/2016

My Favourite Love themed Cards !

Good Morning!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU ALL! 
I hope you all have a nice day whatever you have planned with a loved one or your families.
As the title suggests I am celebrating the day with a selection of cards with a love theme that I have created over the past couple of years.

First up is the oldest of the selection made back in 2014 but still a firm favourite! 
On this particular card I have used a Pre-coloured Topper which was available from LOTV. Sadly they are now discontinued but were great if you didn't have as much time as you'd like to craft.
The next two are the most recent and you'll recognise that I've only just shared them over the past fortnight. 
This card was made for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge last year, 
the stamp is an oldie but still a cutie!
Finally the following card was made midway through last year when I was having a sort through my old wooden stamps. I've since sold this stamp but couldn't resist inking it up before it went to it's new home!
Thanks for popping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

12/02/2016

Spreading Some Love with Cupid Angel Tilda !

Good Morning!
With Valentine's Day this Sunday and this stamp still waiting to be inked up on a shelf I was determined to make a card with it this week. 
This card is to wish you all a Happy Valentine's this weekend! 
Speaking of which I will be back on the day to share 5 of my favourite love themed cards that I have made over recent years ...

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
INKY CHICKS - LOVE AND / OR HEARTS
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - THINGS WITH WINGS
PENNY BLACK & MORE @ ALLSORTS - ANYTHING GOES WITH A STAMP & DIE
TIME FOR MAGNOLIA - ANYTHING GOES
 INGREDIENTS -
'Cupid Angel Tilda' Magnolia Tilda Stamp 
Maja Design Papers
Pink & White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, Y28, B000 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

09/02/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Moose in Love !

Good Morning!
With Valentine's day later in the week, today's card would be ideal to send to a loved one for that occasion. However I think it would also be suitable enough to be sent as a NON Valentine's too! This card can also be seen over on the MMCS BLOG and the stamps can be found over on the website!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -
SIMON SAYS STAMP - HAVE A HEART
 INGREDIENTS -
'Moose in Love' Whipper Snapper Stamp
Hero Arts Sentiment Set
- AVAILABLE FROM MMCS
Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
 INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - E31, E33, E35, R37, R59, B000, B00, BG93, BG96, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

07/02/2016

The Ribbon Girl Monthly Card Challenge - Anything Goes !

Good Morning!
It's time for this months Card Challenge over at the RIBBON GIRL and this month's theme is Anything Goes
I have used a sentiment stamp as the main focal point on today's card and used an assortment of flowers to add some colour which are all available from The Ribbon Girl!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

06/02/2016

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Use Red and / or Hearts !

Good Morning!
It's time for a brand new monthly challenge over at PBSC and the theme is 
'Use Red and / or Hearts!' 
I decided to keep my creation Clean & Simple and made a pair of cards that co-ordinate! 
The only colour comes from the heart embellishments which I think are a nice finishing touch.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges -
INKY CHICKS - LOVE AND / OR HEARTS
CUTE CARD THURSDAY - IN THE PINK
ALLSORTS - CLEAN & SIMPLE
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamps
Heart Embellishments from MMCS
Ranger Glossy Accents
INKS USED -
Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

03/02/2016

Creative Inspirations - Hugs & Kisses !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is  Hugs & Kisses!
Simply all you need to do is create something for a friend or loved one.
This fortnight's prize is from BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS and is a £10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!
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I finally got the chance to use one of my new Magnolia stamps for today's card which has been sat on my craft desk for a while, oopsies!

Id like to enter this into the following challenges -
BUNNY ZOES CRAFTS - HEARTS
LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS - LOVE IS IN THE AIR
MAGNOLIA-LICIOUS - LOVE AND / OR HEARTS
 INGREDIENTS -
'Sweetness Angel' Magnolia Tilda Stamp 
Maja Design Papers
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Pomegranate Apples from Live & Love Crafts
Pink Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Pink Shimmer Dome Sticker by Papermania
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL - 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, R20, R81, RV95, B000, B00 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX