It's Finally Here ... It's Christmas Eve!

Good Morning!

I can't believe it's arrived already, it's Christmas Eve! 

I know I've said it a lot throughout the year but I really can't believe how fast time has gone by this year! If you team that with work and other commitments outside of that the chances to sit and craft have been sparce! So I apologise for the poor amount of creations this year.

Today's card was unplanned as I only made it yesterday morning, after having this stamp for months I'd finally got the chance to ink it up!

Just to let you know this stamp is also available from MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP and as usual you can head straight to it by clicking the following piccie ...

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Snowman with a Chick on Top' Stamp

Maja Design Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Lily White & Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Pomegranates & Bark Star from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Frantage White Chunky Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, E37, B000, BG93, BG96, R37, R46, R59, Y35, Y38, YR04, YR16, YR68, & W1

Thanks for stopping by,

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - White Christmas!

Good Morning!

It's time for a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
The theme this fortnight is White Christmas!

This can be interpreted as a White on White colour scheme or simply by including snow on your creations!

This fortnights prize is from LIVE & LOVE CRAFTS and the prize is a
£10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp from a T-Set

Tim Holtz & Cuttlebug Embossing Folders

Penny Black Tall Trees Die

Nestabilities

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Silver Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Watering Can

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop Design Team - Santa Has A Prezzie!

Good Evening!

I'm back with another Stamping Bella card, this time using one of the cute Santa characters! There are 3 designs featuring him this year and I couldn't resist getting them all. 

This one is called 'Santa has a Prezzie'.

If you'd like this stamp for yourself simply click the following piccie ...

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 'Santa has a Prezzie' Stamp

Magnolia Paper

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Pomegranate & Bark Star from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, E00, E21,

R11, R20, R37, R46, R59, Y28 & W1

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Lili of the Valley December Facebook Challenge!

Good Evening!

Every month Lili of the Valley holds a challenge over on their Facebook page and this month the theme is 'Winter!'

I have used this cutie of a stamp called 'Penguin Presents' which is now available over on the website in digi form.

 There are 3 amazing prize vouchers up for grabs this month worth £20, £15 & £10.

Each winner is picked at random so you have a great chance of winning if you join in!

Simply CLICK HERE to head straight over to their Facebook page.

The challenge closes at 6pm Wednesday 14th December and it's 1 entry per person please.

INGREDIENTS -

LOTV 'Penguin Presents' Stamp

Maja Design 'Frosted Basics' Paper

Tall Trees Penny Black Die

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Lily White & Blue Jeans Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Bark Stars & Pomegranates from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, C5, C7,Y38, YR16, B000, B00, B93, B95 & B97

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Winter or Christmas!

Good Morning!

It's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this month the theme is 

'Winter or Christmas!'

I have used one of my all time favourite stamps by Penny Black, it's perfect for Clean & Simple cards and I think it's one of those designs where it doesn't really need much else alongside it.

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Caroling Tree' Stamp

Beetle Black Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver & Gold Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop Design Team - Christmas Giftabella!

Good Morning!

Today's card is also for the online craft shop called MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP that I'm super lucky to design for, it is also featured over on the MMCS BLOG today.

If you'd like this stamp for yourself simply click the following piccie ...

Please note that the sentiment stamp used on my card is actually from another stamp by Stamping Bella.

INGREDIENTS -

Stamping Bella 2.0 Collection 'Christmas Giftabella' Stamp

Stamping Bella Sentiment Stamp

Poinsettia Penny Black Die

Magnolia Paper

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Pomegranates from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ribbon, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Copic Ciao Markers - C1, C2, C3, E00, E21, E31, E33, E35,

R11, R20, R46, R59, BG93, BG96, W1 & W3

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Fox in the Snow ...

Good Morning!

They say things happen in three's and that's certainly true considering today's creation! 

This is my third card in a row featuring an image that I haven't coloured myself. This image is a little different however as it's actually from a shop bought Christmas card! 

I bought a cushion with this exact design on last year and as soon as I saw the design as a set of Christmas cards from the RSPB I knew I had to snap them up. I die cut the image from the original card and used it as a topper on one of mine!

INGREDIENTS -

Maja Design 'Vintage Frost Basics' Papers

Topper from my stash

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Penny Black 'Tall Trees' Die

Silver Bell & Gold Floral Berries from The Ribbon Girl

Bon Bon & Lily White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Bark Stars from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Creative Inspirations - Frosted Florals!

Good Evening!

It's time for a brand new challenge over at CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS!
The theme this fortnight is 'Frosted Florals!'
This challenge Is all about seeing florals on your creations with a Christmassy / Winter touch!
To achieve this on my card I simply added some Twinklets Diamond Dust glitter to my flowers using Glossy Accents.

This fortnights prize is from PETAL LU and the prize is
30% OFF EVERYTHING IN HER STORE!

INGREDIENTS -

Maja Design 'I Wish' & 'A Gift for You' Papers

(Image is from the 'I Wish' 12x12 Collection)

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Red / Green Berries, Silver Bells & Gold Floral Berries from The Ribbon Girl

Ladybug Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Red Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Bark Star from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

My Mum's Craft Shop Design Team - Festive Wonderland!

Good Morning!

I have steered away from my usual Rubber stamps for this card and instead opted for some cute Christmas Toppers!

Today's card is also for the online craft shop called MY MUM'S CRAFT SHOP that I'm super lucky to design for, it is also featured over on the MMCS BLOG today.

If you'd like this collection of toppers for yourself simply click the following piccie ...

INGREDIENTS -

The Hobby House 'Fesitve Wonderland' Coloured Topper Set

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp

Maja Design 'I Wish' Papers

Various Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts & The Ribbon Girl

Glitter Ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Ladybug Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Pomegranates from Live & Live Crafts

Paper Doily, Bark Star, Ranger Glossy Accents, Cheesecloth & Twinklets
Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

(for the sentiment)

Thanks for stopping by,

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything But A Card!

Good Afternoon!

It's time for a new monthly challenge over at PBSC and this month the theme is 

'Anything But A Card!'

Usually this theme fills most Cardmakers with dread but I think it's the perfect opportunity to make some gift tags, which is exactly what I've done today.

I have used a Christmas stamp that was released last year and I first stamped it in white ink before layering it slightly off with the same design in a black ink, creating a sort of shadow effect! I also opted for some non - traditional Christmas colours for a change.

INGREDIENTS -

Penny Black 'Regalia' Stamp

Penny Black Sentiment Stamp from 'Believe' T-Set

Lily White Sprinkles by Doodlebug

Silver Shimmer Dome Stickers by Papermania

Bark Stars from Live & Love Crafts

Cheesecloth, Seam Binding Ribbon & Flowers from The Ribbon Girl

Frantage Embossing Powder, Ranger Glossy Accents & Twinklets

INKS USED -

Archival Ink - Jet Black

Distress Ink - Stormy Sky & Walnut Stain

Stampin' Up White Ink Pad

Distress Stains - Stormy Sky, Weathered Wood & Faded Jeans
Distress Spray - Iced Spruce & Broken China

Thanks for stopping by, have a lovely weekend!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

XXX