Congradulations!

Hi Guys,

What are you all up to on this damp Saturday? I shall be making more cards as I am getting a little overwhelmed with all the orders I have in at the min. We are coming up to graduations, weddings and Father's day and I have orders in for over 20 cards already :/ 

Today's is a graduation card

I have used Zoe from Digistamp boutique and you can get her here.

The papers are a mix from my stash including J'adore from First edition. The sentiment is LOTV and the flowers and seam binding are from Wild orchid crafts. I have used Roses, sweetheart and cherry blossoms, lilies, aster daisies and rose buds...phew...quite a lot!

I used precious hearts Memory box die and made the scroll with some scrap paper. The beautiful lace was from Hobbycraft.

secret message at the side

close up of flowers

Thanks for looking today guys,

Lou x

Challenges-

Digistamp boutique- May customer competition

Simon says stamp challenge - Flower power

Wild orchid challenge- #76 3 or more different flowers

Gardening Gus

Hi,

Hope you are all getting through the week. It will soon be the weekend again and maybe it might even be sunny (haha)..

Gardening Gus from Dr Digi is hoping just that. I made this card for my dad's birthday this weekend.

I have used MME My favourite things paper and layered onto mustard cardstock.

I have coloured him using my ProMarkers and have done the clouds with Tumbled glass distress ink. The twine and button were from my stash.

side view

close up

Thanks for looking today, 

Lou x

Challenges-

Sketch Saturday- Sketch #258

Papertake weekly- The sound of music (I have used "My favourite things" papers)

crafts and me challenges- Use a digi

Crafty catz weekly- Anything goes

Whimsy Stamps- Anything goes

Cruella

Hi Guys,

Quick post tonight I have been busy with orders and cards for friends.

This is for a lady who has the nickname Cruella.

I used a colouring page for the image and paper pieced her coat. The dotty papers were free from here.

I have used holographic card, some first edition papers and Wild orchid craft Roses. The felt Rose was made using a free taster from Dies to die for. There are gems, stickles and silver mesh to bling it up.

Thanks for checking out my blog today,

Lou x

Double trouble

Hi Guys,

I was asked to make a card for twin boys that had already just been born so I had to work pretty quick.

The digistamp boutique came to my rescue again.

I have coloured using ProMarkers and paper pieced the blanket.

The papers are First edition Up and away which are perfect for baby boys.They are already glittered, so add that sparkle without being OTT.

I have used Spellbinders dies for the 2 circles and the scalloped circle. The flowers arrived just in time with my new order from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have added a touch of stardust to them. The ribbon and nappy pin were from my stash and the blue pearl hearts from Hobbycraft. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I am going to read some of your blogs now then get cracking with chores and cardmaking. Have a great weekend,

Lou x

Challenges I would like to enter-

The digistamp boutique- May challenge

Papertake weekly- Anything goes

Creative card crew- Bling

Sentimental Sundays- Paper piecing #153

Abi and her skateboard

Hey Guys,

It's the bank holiday and it looks like the sun is going to shine all day. I was going to make some cards but I think the gardening is calling me instead.

I made this card for my niece off her dad. I love these new images from the digistamp boutique and you can find the collection Here.

The papers are New leaf from First Edition and the flowers are Wild orchid crafts to which I have added glitter and gems. I used some stickers to spell out my niece's name and the sentiments came with the image.

Thanks for looking today and have a great bank holiday!

Lou x

Competitions- 

Digistamp boutique- May competition

Allsorts challenge blog- Add some sparkle

I am back!!

Hi Guys,

Just checking in to let you know I am still here. The living room is now finished (phew!!!)

It looks beautiful (if I do say so myself ;) )

Haven't taken any pics yet but I will over the next week and let you take a peek.

Today's card uses another Digistamp boutique stamp. It's from the Dan- Collection 1 pack.

I have used First Edition papers, flowers from Wild Orchid crafts and the gems, ribbon and button were from my stash.

I will be entering this into The Digistamp boutique's April challenge.

Thanks for looking today, 

Lou x

Decorating bug strikes me

Hi Guys, 

Just wanted to let you know that I am still around. I haven't had chance to read any blogs this week as I am re-decorating the living room. It's turning out to be a much bigger job than I expected as I have had to remove all the wallpaper, carpet, grippers etc and I am now papering again.

I am so tired but we have the new wooden floor being fitted on Saturday so Wednesday is my finishing deadline so it's all dry.

Here's a card I made a week or so ago that uses a digi from the flowers and hearts circles from The digistamp Boutique. Thay are so handy and I have already used another as well.

I would like to enter this in the Digistamp Boutiques April competition.

Anyway, See you soon with pics of my handy work,

Lou x