Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween my friends,

Have you got the witches blood brewing and the 'tricks and treats' all ready for the night ahead??

To mix things up a bit, I have a very un-Halloween card to share with you. This is the a card for Mynnette's DT call (details here). I based this card on Mynnette's sketch here:



I was going to do die cut Xmas baubles but then saw the Trigger Tuesday photo (see below) and off went my mind in a completely different direction! I was attracted by the flourishes and big flowers and using the colour combo from Colour Q this week, my Xmas bauble card ended up looking like this!!

I stamped, coloured and cut out the yellow flowers then raised them on foam pads to give the card dimension. The centre is a little saffron yellow brad. A bit more stamping, a few little gems and there you go....my very non-Halloween and Xmas card. Funny how you start in one direction, then see a photo and you completely go in another direction! I think that makes crafting all the more fun!!

Trigger Tuesday's photo and colourq's combo:

                         

Have a spooky night and stay safe!!

A Retro Sunset!

Happy Monday crafting chums,

Christmas is fast approaching so when I saw the challenge sketch on  Retro Sketch I immediately thought of Xmas trees. However, I wanted a little break from Xmas cards so decided to go for a different theme and opted for a dreamy sunset and palm tress. Don't you just wish you were here??

I sponged and blended inks for the sunset then used my new Verve stamps for the palm trees. The dotted background stamp and sentiment are both from PTI

Here is the retro sketch I have used:



I came across a new DT call for CAS cards. It is a weekly challenge based on sketches and colours and for all CAS lovers-check out the blog here.

Have a good week and thanks for popping by x 

Krafty Christmas!!

Happy weekend to all,

I have not been feeling too crafty this week but today decided to play along with Cas-ual Friday's 'kraft' challenge. Have to say this card did not turn out the way I planned. I kept playing around trying to make it the way I wanted but, alas, no joy! However I decided to post this card as I think we can't always be enthused by everything we make and perhaps tomorrow I might like it more. I added some glitter to make it feel more Christmassy. Can you believe I actually used 4 sets of stamps-Verve, PTI, Joanne Sheen and Green grass!!

I had fun inking around so maybe this has got me back into my crafting space and more cards will follow next week.

Have a fun weekend x

Love!

Happy Thursday crafting chums!

Today I am sharing the card I made for my Mum and Dad's Anniversary next month. 49 years......yes, that is right, 49!!  How special it must be to have shared so many years with the one you love. And next year is the big one so I had better start planning!!

I just loved this photo from Runway Inspired this week:



I loved the colour mix of cream, white and red-they look so cool together, the cut of the jacket and the actual runway pattern, were all aspects of this photo that inspired me. I did a CAS take on the sketch below from Retro Sketches,



And came up with this (using my new Verve 'stronger love' stamp)

I just love this sentiment and think it so suits my Mum and Dad and the special bond they share xx

Hello Again!

I am back from my fun in the sun and now enjoying the London fog and drizzle!

The day I got home I received a package of goodies from the US with lots of stamps for me to get my mojo back into stamping land and off the sunbed!!

The card I made was for CAS-ual Fridays 'over the edge' challenge (have a sneak peek at their new store here) and for a new CAS sketch challenge CAS(E) this sketch. Here is the sketch:



And my take on this with the added 'over the edge' button and tag:

Here I played with my new Verve 'relax' stamps.......do you think I am still in holiday mode???

Have a great Tuesday x

Sunsets

I have scheduled this post as I am away in Spain, hopefully enjoying the kind of sunset that I created in my card for today.
This is for the calendar I am making for a Xmas gift. I used a homemade stencil and then blended the inks. I just love this sentiment from ginger house. I hope you look at this and dream just for a bit.

I must go now and enjoy a class of wine, watch the sunset and dream some more! x

Lets play hockey!

Happy Saturday!

A quick card to you today. I am still on hols so this has been scheduled and I am hopefully about to be off to have a swim in the sea!!
This is a card for my friend's daughter who has really got into ice hockey. I was a bit stumped of what kind of card to make her as I knew she wouldn't like a pink card with a girly image on. But, problem solved when I found a funky ice hockey girl image on Kenny downloads. I used her team colours for the image and matched these with the paper. Had to add a ribbon for a touch of girly!! I know she will love this papersmooches sentiment. She really does rock!! I have got her a card making kit for a gift and will add a few things from my stash as she does like to come and ink along with me.......so not all sporty!!
I am going to enter this into the 'birthday' challenge at Cute and Girly

Have to run, the sea is calling me! Have a fun weekend x