CAS Sunday

Hiya peeps
Hope everyone is well today :)  It's been a particularly lazy Sunday in the Smith household today, but I mananged a couple of crimbo cards ;D
Challenges I'm entering: Less Is More '2 or 4 legs', Addicted To CAS 'Animal' and ABC Christmas 'K for keep it simple'.

I've coloured these sweet little mice with my Promarkers and distressed around the edges with 'Tumbled Glass'.

Image stamps: Penny Black

Snowflake stamps: Wild Rose Studio

Sentiment stamps: Lili Of The Valley

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments :)

Pink Fairy Wishes

Hiya peeps
Happy Saturday! I've made this sweet card for my Etsy shop! I need to get a few more in there at some point this year ;D
Challenges I'm entering: In The Pink 'Things with wings', The Cutie Pie Challenge 'Layers' and Deep Ocean Challenge 'Bingo' (butterfly, pearls, tag).

I've coloured this super cute fairy with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils.

I've decorated ALL of the inside on this one!

A couple of piccies of the box.

And I've decorated the lid too! Phew! :D

Image & sentiment stamps: Lili Of The Valley

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Butterfly border die: Tim Holtz @ Sizzix

Scalloped circle die: Spellbinders

Flowers & pearl embellie: Wild Orchid Crafts

Border punch (used on the box): Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend peeps :)

CAS Thursday

Hiya folks
I whipped these cards up last night and think I might keep them for MY stockpile! Which is a rare thing indeed! ;D
Challenges I'm entering: Penny Black Saturday 'Trees or nature', Stamping Sensations 'Flower power' and Simon Says Stamp 'Anything goes'.

I've stamped using Versacolour inkpads.

Flower stamp: Penny Black

Butterfly stamp: Card-io Majextix

Sentiment stamps: Lili Of The Valley

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too :)

Caroling Hedgies

Hiya peeps
I'm in Christmas mode today and back with more hedgies! ;D I just can't help it, they're sooooo cute!
Challenges I'm entering: Fab 'n' Funky 'Christmas', Holly Jolly Christmas 'Use kraft' and Christmas Card Challenges 'Anything goes'.

I've coloured these sweeties with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils and used Frantage 'Chunky White' embossing powder for the snow.

Image stamp: Penny Black

Papers: Dovecraft

Sentiment stamp: Lili Of The Valley

Snowflake doily die: Wild Rose Studio

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comment too :)

Birthday Balloon

Hiya peeps
Hope everyone's enjoying the long weekend, just wish it was a wee bit warmer though! I have another sweet hedgie for you all today :)
Challenges I'm entering: Craft Your Passion 'Anything goes #263', Allsorts 'Happy Birthday' and The ABC Challenge 'J is for Jewels'.

I've coloured him with Promarkers and used Glossy Accents on the balloon to make it all shiney.

Image stamp: Penny Black

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Clouds & kites dies: Memory Box

Sentiment stamp: Lili Of The Valley

Border punch: EK Success

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too :)

Happy Hedgies

Hiya peeps
I'm back with another anniversary card! This one I made for friends who are celebrating today :)
Challenges I'm entering: Penny Black & More 'Diecuts & punches', Creative Inspirations 'Anyhing goes' and Creative Fingers 'Anything goes'.

I've coloured these adorable hedgies with my Promarkers.

Image stamp: Penny Black

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Hearts die: Memory Box

Border punch: Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments :)

Diamond Shaped Wishes

Hiya folks
I'm back with a sweet little couple for a Diamond Anniversary card, I really enjoyed watercolouring this image :)
Challenges I'm entering: Creative Corner 'Anything goes', Dies R Us 'Anniversary' and Papertake Weekly 'With a heart'.

I've coloured with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils.

Image stamp: Lili Of The Valley

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Corner die: Wild Rose Studio

Scalloped circle frame die: Spellbinders

Border punch: Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too :)

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Ellie Squishiness

Hiya peeps
Happy Friday and I hope everyone has a fabulous long weekend! Anyhoo, I'm back with a wee bit of pink and a super cute little ellie ;D
Challenges I'm entering: Crafty Ribbons 'Animals', Cute As A Button 'Girlie card in pink' and Inky Chicks 'Pearls'.

I've coloured using my Promarkers.

Image stamp: Lili Of The Valley

Digi papers & sentiment: Pink Petticoat

Baby clothes die: Memory Box

Frame die: Wild Rose Studio

Border punch: Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely cmments too :)

No Sentiment @ Passion For Promarkers

Morning peeps
We have a mega challenge for you at Passion For Promarkers! It's our special anniversary one, which means a ton of prizes! I've listed them abit further down in my post :)
Challenges I'm entering: Fussy & Fancy 'Lavendar & Yellow', Top Tip Tuesday 'Animals' and The Glory Of Christmas  'Anything goes'.

I've coloured this sweetie with the following Promarkers: Oranges: Spice, Apricot & Oatmeal. Browns: Burnt Sienna, Caramel & Sandstone. Red: Ruby. Yellows: Sunflower, Tulip & Primrose. Purples: Purple & Lilac. Skin tones: Cocktail, Sunkissed & Blush.  (I've also used a couple of brown Spectrum Noir blending pencils on the reindeer for a bit of extra shading.)

 The Prizes!

Letraset are offering an exclusive (not available in stores) wallet and 3 sets of Promarkers.

Michele R Design are offering a $10.00 voucher.

DigiStamp Boutique are offering a £10.00 voucher.

Polkadoodles are offering 2 digi images from their Eden Collection.

Bugaboo Stamps are offering a $30.00 voucher.

Little Claire are offering a stamp set called 'April Showers'.

Sassy Studio Designs are offering 4 digi stamps of your choice.

Phew! What a fantastic load of goodies! Good luck everyone!

Digi image stamp: DigiStamp Boutique 'Bailey Reindeer' set

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Stocking dies: Memory Box

Border punch: Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and I hope you can join us this week!

CAS Sunday

Hiya peeps
Time for a bit of Christmas today me thinks! ;D  I love these little bears!
Challenges I'm entering: Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas 'Favourite things' (mine are my Penny Black stamps and the Frantage 'Chunky White' embossing powder), Christmas at Sweet Stampin' 'Cute Christmas' and Holly Jolly Christmas 'CAS'.

I've coloured these sweeties with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils, distressed with 'Peacock Feathers' and used Frantage 'Chunky White' embossing powder for the snow.

Image stamps: Penny Black

Sentiment stamps: Tina Wenke

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too :)

Enjoy the rest of Sunday peeps.

I'm still here!

Hiya peeps
Just popping by to say I'm still here! Been doing abit of watercolouring today, it's my first love and I just LOVE my Derwent Inktense pencils :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Beautiful Bluebell

Hiya peeps
Boy am I glad Monday's over with!! Anyhoo, I'm back with an order for a special birthday card :)
Challenges I'm entering: Craft Your Passion 'Anything goes no.261', Pile It On 'Cute Animal and Paper Creator's Crafts 'Animals'.

I've coloured sweet Bluebell with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils.

Image stamp & corner die: Wild Rose Studio

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Embossing folder: Crafts Too

Flower dies & border die: Magnolia DooHickey

Sentiment stamps: Lili Of The Valley

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments too :)

Special Spring Wishes

Happy Saturday peeps!
Hope everyone is well and having a lovely weekend :)  I'm back with a card for my Mum-In-Law for her birthday tomorrow :)
Challenges I'm entering: Penny Black Saturday 'Trees or nature', Southern Girls 'Animal crackers' and Penny Black & More 'Diecuts & punches'.

I've coloured this sweet image with my Derwent Inktense Watercolour Pencils.

Image stamp: Penny Black

Digi papers: Pink Petticoat

Leaf & flower stamps: Card-io Majestix

Sentiment stamps: Lili Of The Valley

Circular frame die: Sweet Dixie

Cloud die: Memory Box

Flower dies: Cheery Lynn

Lace: Local craft shop

Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl

Border punch: Martha Stewart

Thank you for visiting and for your lovely comments :)