Play Date Cafe Challenge 30

Beautiful pastel pink, yellow and green, are Mona's choice of colours over at the Play Date Cafe. I have coloured the background using Shell Pink Adirondack ink and then stamped Hero Arts 'Heart Flourish' over the top. The main image is Hero Arts 'Posy Sketch' and has been coloured using Copics. The border punch is Martha Stewart; the corners are Cuttlebug dies and the bling has been coloured using Copics.

My Latest Phase.......

..is covering wooden blanks. Although time consuming, I find it very therapeutic and I've already got a wish list for some more! The green drawers are from Kaiser Craft and have been decorated with their 'Devonshire' papers and Olive paint. The smaller organiser is also Kaiser Craft and has been decorated with their 'Gypsy Sisters' papers, Magenta paint and wooden flourish. The taller organiser is from Kars.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 29

Sarah's colour choice, this week, at the Play Date Cafe. I finally got around to using the huge Elusive Images butterfly, from their 'Patchwork Butterfly' plate, that I bought several months ago. I coloured the butterfly with Derwent Colour Soft pencils and then cut it out - I can't believe I didn't snip the antennae off! The background was creating using Adirondack Citrus ink and then various stamps from Laxmi Designs. The leaf around the edge is also from Laxmi. The sentiment stamp was from the same Elusive Images plate as the butterfly.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 28

Gorgeous combination of colours, this week, from Julie over at the Play Date Cafe. I have used SU 'Polka Dot' background stamp; Hero Arts 'Collage Friend' stamp and an Inkadinkado butterfly from the 'Gemstone Insects' plate. I cut a Spellbinder's 'Fancy Tag' die cut in half to make the scrolled edge and used some silver bling and a silver ribbon buckle from SU. The black and white ribbon has been lurking in my stash for ages.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 27

Beautiful colours, this week, from Mona over at the Play Date Cafe blog. She has chosen light blue, light green and off white. I have used 'Shabby Shutters' and 'Tumbled Glass' distress inks; SU 'Polka Dot' background stamp; Darkroom Door flower and sentiment stamps; Martha Stewart butterfly punches and EK Success corner punch.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 26

After about 5 attempts I have finally got a card that I'm more or less happy with! I found it really hard to use this week's colours, but that's why I like the Play Date Cafe challenges - they give my brain a good workout!

I have used Stampin' Up pp and sentiment stamp; Inkadinkado dress stamp, coloured with Copics; Hero Arts text stamp and Martha Stewart and EK Success punches.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 25

Black, white and orange are this week's Play Date Cafe colours. I have used a Hero Arts background stamp; Inkadinkado image/sentiment stamp and Nesties for the frames.

Happy Birthday

Hubby's off playing golf, so I decided to make an easel card for my friend's birthday. He can't believe his luck at the moment, cos I keep suggesting he plays golf so I can sneak into my craft room for a play lol!
The bird punch, papers, card and ink are SU; the border punch is Martha Stewart and the circles are Nesties.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 24

I struggled to pick the right shades for this week's Play Date Cafe colours. The colours are plum, lavender and cream, so I figured if I used SU card and inks in 'Perfect Plum and Lavender lace' I should be ok. I have also used Hero Arts 'Antique Flowers' background stamp, Justrite stampers border stamp, SU sentiment stamp, Martha Stewart border punch and Nesties.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 23

Blues and white/cream, are the colours that Sarah has chosen, for this week's Play Date Cafe challenge. I have used a sketch from Mojo Monday; Papermania 'Persimmon Collection' papers; Waltzing Mouse and American Crafts stamps and some Nesties.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 22

The colours that Julie chose this week, for the Play Date Cafe, were the same as my old school uniform. So, after resisting the temptation just to post a picture of me in said uniform, I made a card instead lol!
I have used a Gina K stamp, coloured with Copics and then cut out using Nesties Labels 1 die. The background is embossed with a 'Crafts too' embossing folder and a Scor-pal. The sentiments are both from SU, as is the 'window' punch; the border punch is from Martha Stewart and the bling is from The Hobby House.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 21

Mona's turn to choose the colours this week, at the Play Date Cafe. I decided to make an accordion box file, using a template from Papertrey Ink. I have used SU papers and card; Bazzill card; and Spellbinders 'Flower Creations' die, for the flowers.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 20

Julie Campbell has picked the colours for her last challenge as a Play Date Cafe designer. I have used the sketch from this week's Friday Sketchers challenge. The image is Lili of the Valley, coloured with Copics; the papers are from Crafty Individuals and the sentiment stamp, punch, ribbon and flowers are from SU. Apologies for the poor lighting of the photo.

2 hours later.......

I've cut all the tied ribbons and decided to sew the box together instead! My perfectionist streak costs me so many hours, but at last I'm finally happy with the box. (the colour is much better in this light too). Just hope Mum likes it!

Friday Sketchers - No: 92

Used this week's sketch from Friday Sketchers to make my Mum's Mother's Day card. Things were going well until I decided to make her a matching box. All of a sudden the day had gone, and I was STILL trying to lace the box together without it collapsing! Anyway, I got there eventually LOL! I used American Craft's Letterbox papers; Gina K and SU stamp on the box and Lili of the Valley stamp (Thanks Iola!), coloured with Copics, on the card ; roses from Wild Orchid Crafts; rose leaf stamp from Wendy Vecchi and the usual assortment of Nesties and punches. Not forgetting lots of SU ribbon!!

                            

                            

Play Date Cafe Challenge 19

Lovely, sunny, yellows for this week's Play Date Cafe colour scheme. I have made a box to hold thank you cards. I've used American Crafts 'Letterbox' paper; SU sentiment and punches; Justrite stamp, coloured with Copics, some bling and a bit of ribbon.

Friday Sketchers - No: 91

For this week's sketch, from Friday Sketchers, I have used a Lili of the Valley stamp, coloured with Copics. I have also used Crate Paper 'Sweet Branch Collection' and Scenic Route 'Ashville' papers; EK Success border punch; Nesties; SU window punch; Woodware 'Ash' punch; Hero Arts sentiment and a rose from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 18

Black, white and a hint of teal are the colours for this week's Play Date Cafe challenge. I have used Hero Arts 'Antique Flower Background' and 'Chandelier' stamps, Nesties, SU border punch, Quickutz embossing folder and some Stickles and bling to add the hint of teal.

Mojo Monday Week 127

You could follow the square, round, or both, sketches over at Mojo Monday, this week. I chose the first option and that took me long enough LOL! I used Hero Arts 'Girl with Gift' stamp, which I coloured with Copics. I have also used American Crafts 'I Do' papers; SU sentiment stamp, oval and border punches; Nellie Snellen square die and a Martha Stewart Butterfly punch.

Play Date Cafe Challenge 17

Gorgeous colour combination, this week, from Julie at the Play Date Cafe. I used Antique Linen distress ink to colour the card, stamped 'Cozy Lady' from Hampton Arts in Black Cherry StazOn, masked the image and then stamped Tim Holtz flourishes and Hero Arts 'Style is Eternal' in Timber Brown StazOn. The papers are Graphic 45 'Fashionista', the border punch is Martha Stewart and the sentiment frame is a Nestability.

Friday Sketchers - No: 89

For this week's sketch from Friday Sketchers, I have used Papermania 'Blueberry Hill' papers; Nesties; Martha Stewart border punch; McGill branch punch and a rose from Wild Orchid Crafts. The image stamp is by Lili of the Valley, which was coloured with Copics, and the sentiment stamp is SU.

Playdate Cafe Challenge 16

Another challenging colour scheme, red, Lavender and silver, from the team at Playdate Cafe. I have used SU 'Real Red' and 'Lavender Lace' inks and card stock; SU punches and stamps, except from the 'Circle Lace' stamp, which is Hero Arts, and some silver bling.

Stampotique Designers Challenge No:1

Found a new challenge over at the Stampotique Designer's Challenge Blog, which is perfect for me to try out my new Stampotique stamps with! The theme, this week, is love. I have used 'Girl with Heart Purse' and have coloured her with distress inks. The papers are Basic Grey 'Boxer'; the sentiment is Penny Black; the border punch is Martha Stewart and the photo corners are Sizzix.

Friday Sketchers - No: 88

Mojo slowly coming back, so had a go at the Friday Sketchers challenge. I have used American Crafts 'Letterbox' papers, Nesties, Hero Arts sentiment stamp and EK success and SU punches. The image is Penny Black 'Buzz in the Air', which has been coloured with Copics.

No Mojo

Can't seem to get going with any challenges today, so thought I'd upload this LO, which I did last week, in the hope that it will give me the kick start I need.
Everything, apart from the bling and Sizzix cut title, was from Sarah's Cards January Kit, which I absolutely love. The papers are Bo Bunny 'Flutter Butter' and the transparency is by Fancy Pants.

SU Challenge

Decided to go through my SU stamp sets and try and create something from each one. This card is made using the 'Office Accoutrement' and 'Happy Everything' sets. I have also used the 'Spiral' and 'Round Tab' punches, Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie inks/card and 'Sweet Always' PP.

Playdate Cafe Challenge 15

Really tricky colour combination, this week, from Sandi at the Play Date Cafe. After lots of ripped up pieces of paper I finally settled on this card. I have used 'Flying Stars' stamp from Penny Black, which I stamped onto a background, coloured with green and brown inks. I added some blue bling and also stamped the SU sentiment in blue and finished it off with a dark brown border punched with a Martha Stewart punch.

                                

Sketch Saturday - Week 88

My Sister-in-law has been of work for ages with a bad back, so I thought I would use the sketch from Sketch Saturday, to make her a card. I have coloured the Lili of the Valley stamp with Copics; the papers are Crate Paper 'Lillian Collection'; the flowers are from Petaloo and the sentiment is Justrite Stampers.

Mojo Monday Week 124

I have made my Dad's birthday card for this week's challenge at Mojo Monday. I have used a Lili of the Valley stamp, coloured with Copics; Piggy Tales 'Little Boy Blue Collection' papers; EK Success border punch; Technique Tuesday ' Broadway' alphabet stamps and my new Justrite stamps for the sentiment and border.