27/04/2016

Creative Inspirations - For The Boys or Something Sporty !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is
For The Boys or Something Sporty!
The challenge title pretty much speaks for itself, we want to see creations for the boys or sporty themed creations.
This fortnights prize is from CRAFTY RIBBONS and the prize is a £10 VOUCHER!

I was lucky enough to be a winner over at the Inky Chicks challenge a couple of weeks ago and I spent the prize voucher on the gorgeous new paper pad set from Maja Design. I couldn't wait to create something with them and today's card is what I came up with!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - DOTS AND/OR STRIPES
 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Sentiment Stamp
Maja Design Papers
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Bark Stars
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Simon Says Stamp Ink - Sparrow

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

19/04/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Stamping Bella Elephants !

Good Morning!
Today's card is using a stamp from the Stuffies collection by Stamping Bella. 
This 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 card into the following challenges -
 INGREDIENTS -
Stamping Bella 'I'll Always Have Your Back' Stamp
Maja Design Papers
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
White & Silver 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, Y21, BG93, BG96, BV00, BV02, BV13, W1, W3 & W5

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

17/04/2016

LOTV Cardmaking Challenge ... Last Day !

Good Morning!
LILI OF THE VALLEY are holding a monthly challenge over on their Facebook page and this month it is a colour challenge! All you have to do is use at least 3 of the following colours -
   A - Aqua
 P - Pink
R - Red
 I - Ivory
 L - Lilac
There are some fab prizes on offer for 5 winners that will be picked at random. 
The first 4 will have the choice of any of the following -
Any 2 sentiment sheets or
any 5 rubber stamps or
any Cross Stitch Kit or
£20 to spend in our Ebay Store (where there are still many die cut sheets and toppers)
The lovely RIBBON GIRL have also offered a fab £10 voucher!

To enter, either post your entry in the April Challenge Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/850490431761125/ or email it to Lucy at lucy@liliofthevalley.co.uk. To be eligible, your card or project will need to fit the theme and feature an LOTV image. 
1 Entry per person please and the challenge closes at 
6pm UK time on Sunday 17th April ... so that's tonight!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - SPRING IS IN THE AIR
 INGREDIENTS -
Lili of the Valley 'Glamorous Gardening' Stamp & Sentiment Stamp
Pion Design Paper
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
White & Blue Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Archival Ink - Cornflower Blue
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, R20, 
B000, B00, B12, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

13/04/2016

Creative Inspirations - Your Favourite Things !

Good Morning!
This fortnight's challenge at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS is Your Favourite Things!
ALl you need to do is use 2 or more of your favourite items and state what they are ...
For example - Favourite Stamp, Paper, Embellishments etc.

This fortnights prize is from CRAFTIE CHARLIE and the prize is a
£20 VOUCHER!

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -
DEEP OCEAN CHALLENGES - SPRING IS IN THE AIR
 INGREDIENTS -
LOTV Art Pad Image
Maja Design Paper
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Paper Doily & Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

06/04/2016

The Ribbon Girl 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! Basically it can be any theme, any shape as long as it's a card.
Not only have I used some gorgeous flowers from the Ribbon Girl but also some paper from one of the new ranges they are now stocking!
 INGREDIENTS -
Lili of the Valley 'Skipping' Stamp & Sentiment Stamp
Lemoncraft Paper
Various Blue Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
White Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents, Stickles, Paper Doily & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, R20, B000, B00, B02 & W1

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

05/04/2016

My Mum's Craft Shop - Iron Chef Chicks !

Good Morning!
Thank you for all of your comments about the new blog header, 
it's nice to know that you all like it!
Today's card is using a super cute design by Stamping Bella which I think would be great for Birthdays or Party Invites. This 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 card into the following challenges -
 INGREDIENTS -
'Iron Chef Chicks' Stamping Bella stamp
- AVAILABLE FROM MMCS
Pion Design Paper
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Yellow & Orange 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, C2, E31, E33, E35, Y17, Y38, YR07, B000, BG10, W1 & W3

Thanks for stopping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

03/04/2016

Lili of the Valley Cardmaking Challenge !

Good Morning!
LILI OF THE VALLEY are holding a monthly challenge over on their Facebook page and this month it is a colour challenge! All you have to do is use at least 3 of the following colours -
   A - Aqua
 P - Pink
R - Red
 I - Ivory
 L - Lilac
There are some fab prizes on offer for 5 winners that will be picked at random. 
The first 4 will have the choice of any of the following -
Any 2 sentiment sheets or
any 5 rubber stamps or
any Cross Stitch Kit or
£20 to spend in our Ebay Store (where there are still many die cut sheets and toppers)

The lovely RIBBON GIRL have also offered a fab £10 voucher!

To enter, either post your entry in the April Challenge Facebook Event -https://www.facebook.com/events/850490431761125/ or email it to Lucy at lucy@liliofthevalley.co.uk

To be eligible, your card or project will need to fit the theme and feature an LOTV image. 
1 Entry per person please and the challenge closes at 6pm UK time on Sunday 17th April.

I will be sharing the card that I have made for the challenge on the final day!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX

02/04/2016

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Showers !

Good Morning!
It's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this month the theme is 'Showers!' 
Whether your thinking of 'April Showers' or more along the line of Wedding and Baby Showers we can't wait to see what you make! 
For my card I found this old Penny Black image that has a shower of flowers raining down on a teddy bear. The card is a smaller size, 4x4, so all the focus is really on the image.

 INGREDIENTS -
Penny Black Stamp
Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts
Red Sprinkles by Doodlebug
Ranger Glossy Accents & Tim Holtz Distressing Tool
INGREDIENTS FROM THE RIBBON GIRL 
INKS USED -
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Copic Ciao Markers - C5, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, Y00, Y02, Y11, B000, B00,
BG93, BG96, R46, R59 & W1

Thanks for popping by,
HAPPY CRAFTING!
XXX