Falling Snow

Hi Everyone

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Bildmalarna Christmas releases called "Mimosa - Falling Snow".

She isn't on the web site yet as Tracy has been busy trying to get all the new yummy stuff on the site, but if you want her - and why wouldn't you as she is gorgeous - then just drop her an e-mail.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Maja - It's Christmas Time (stunning paper pad)

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Mimosa - Falling Snow

Roses:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Daisy:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Leaves:  Die-namics - Royal Leaves

Sentiment:  Whimsy - Mini Holiday Postage Stamps

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Postage Die

I have edged the papers and everything else with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Hugs

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the new Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends stamps - I just adore these new images they are just a delight to colour too.

Here is the full card:

Gorgeous isn't he.

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Mushroom

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost and Found - Halloween (this is on offer at just £5 at the moment - grab one while you can)

Oval Die:  Die-namics - Oval STAX Set 1 and Oval STAX Set 2

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Love Mini Tickets

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Mini Ticket Die

Corner Die:  Die-namics - Photo Corners (I cut this down to size a little)

Button Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons # 3

I have coloured the image with a mixture of Copics and Twin Touch Markers (TT):

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  TT - BR99 BR100 BR101 BR104

Clothes:  TT - BR95 BR112 BR97 BR107 / Copics:  E55 E53 E51 E50

Boots:  E49 E47 E44

Mushrooms:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R24 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W00

I have outlined the image with my Copic Air Compressor using E44

The papers have been edged in Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Thank you for dropping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

"LEAF"

Hello Everyone

Brrrrr, Autumn has definitely arrived here with us this week.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made with one of the new Bildmalarna Little Winged Friends called "Leaf".

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Bazzill - Miss Teagen Sue (if you haven't tried Bazzill Papers before - they are just AMAZING!)

Stamp:  Bildmalarna - Little Winged Friends - Leaf

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Everyday Button Collection

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Button Die

Roses Die:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses

Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies

Leaves Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

I have coloured the image with a mix of Copic and Twin Touch (TT) as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  TT - BR99 BR116 BR115

Dress:  E97 E95 YR00 YR000

Top, Trousers, Socks:  E53 E51 E50

Shading:  W5 W3 W1

I have outlined the image with Pumice Stone Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink

I wanted to show you a close-up image of the flowers - these are just so easy to make and it makes life so much easier when you want to co-ordinate the colours:

And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Hi Everyone

I hope you have all had a good week.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a wonderful Elisabeth Bell design for Whimsy.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Little Cottage Cuties - Two Turtle Doves by Elisabeth Bell

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Just Believe - I also got the Sentiment and scalloped border from this paper pad too

Flowers:  Die-Namics - Mini Rolled Rose / Marianne Creatables - English Rose / Impression Obsession - Spiral Daisy

Foliage:  Cheery Lynn - Holly Flourish

Charm:  2 Christmas Trees

Corners:  Die-namics - Photo Corners

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E29 E27 E25 E23 E21

Jumper:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93

Dress:  E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 E27 R24 R22 / C2 C0

Trousers:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Shoes:  T6 T5 T4 T3 T2

Turtle Doves:  E44 E43 E42 E41

Cage:  C3 C2 C1

Holly and Foliage:  YG99 YG97 YG95 YG93

Ribbon:  R39 R29 E27 R24 R22

Bells:  YR24 YR23 YR21 YR20

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

And that's it.  Thank you for popping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Toodles

LITTLE JACK & BELLA

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well and for those of you in the UK - I hope you are enjoying this little spell of sunshine we are having.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a lovely image from Whimsy designed by Elisabeth Bell called Little Jack Drumming.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Little Jack Drumming - by Elisabeth Bell

Papers:  Kaisercraft - Twig and Berry

Square Die:  Cheery Lynn - Stacking Nesting Dies - Square Classic - XL1

Square Scalloped Die:  Cheery Lynn - Stacking Nesting Dies - Square Scalloped - XL2

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Winter Postage Stamps

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Postage Stamp

Roses Die:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Flourish Die:  Doo Hickey - Leaf & Swirl

The image has been coloured with both Copics and Twin Touch Markers as follows:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 (cheeks)

Hat:  TT BR100 BR101 BR104 / R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175

Shirt:  TT - GY235 GY237 GY175

Tank Top:  R399 R29 R27 R24 R22

Trousers:  E29 E27 E25 E23

Holly:  G28 UG67 YG63 / R29 R22 (berries)

Scarf:  R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175

Drum:  R39 R27 R24 R22 / TT GY235 GY237 GY175 / C2 C1 C0

Shoes:  T10 T6 T5 T4 T3 T2

Cat:  N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 / YR24 YR23 YR21

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image using B01 (Copic)

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you all have a good weekend.

Ta ta for now.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hi Everyone

Wow - Friday again already - doesn't time fly when you are having fun ;o)

Today I would like to share with you a simple CAS card using such a cute little stamp from CC Designs called Balloon Peep.

Here is the full card:

Ain't he sweet?

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  CC Designs - Balloon Peep

Papers:  My Minds Eye - So Sophie

Banner Die:  Die-namics - Fishtail Flags STAX

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Peep:  YR24 YR23 YR21 / YR18 YR27 (beak)

Balloon:  RV99 RV95 RV93 RV91

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

Finally, I used Glossy Accents to give a bit of dimension to the balloon

And that's it.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now

YOUNG LOVE

Good Morning Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a wonderful stamp from Mo Manning called "Young Love".

Here is the full card:

Apologies for the rubbish picture - I didn't realise how squiffy it was ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Mo Manning - Young Love

Papers:  First Edition - Desert Blooms

Large Flower:  Bo Bunny - Natural Earth Zinnia (I coloured it with Copics)

And that's it.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend too.

Toodle Pip

LOVE IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Hey Everyone

I hope you are all well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a fabulous set of stamps from Kraftin Kimmie.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp (incl. Sentiment Stamp):  Kraftin Kimmie - Love is the Best Medicine

Papers:  Echo Park - Mini Theme Collection Kit - Boys

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Buttons #2

I have coloured the image with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks) / C0 (shading)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

T-Shirt:  YG25 YG03 YG01 / B99 B97 B95

Shorts:  B99 B97 B95

Shoes:  B99 B97 B95 / E42 E41 E40

Socks:  C1 C0

Plasters:  E95 E93

Bench:  T5 T4 T3 T2 T1

Shading:  W5 w3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

Thank you for popping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Rosetta

Hi Everyone

I hope your week has been good and you are all keeping well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made with one of Whimsy's Wee Stamps called Rosetta.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Whimsy - Wee Stamps - Rosetta

Papers:  Pion - For Mother - Mother's Day Rose

Daisy Die:  Die-namics - Rolled Daisy

Roses Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - English Rose

Fern Die: Poppystamps - Gentle Leaf

Butterfly Die:  Die-namics - Butterflies

The image has been coloured with Copics and Flexmarker and a Promarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E35 E31 YR20

Clothes:  Satin (Promarker) Antique White (Flexmarker) E0000 / R83 R81 R000

Flowers:  R56 R85 R83 R81

Leaves:  YG67 YG63 YG61

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

And there you have it.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Ta ta for now

Balloon Wishes

Happy Friday Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of the fabulous stamps from Little Darlings Saturated Canary called Balloon Wishes.

Here is the full card:

I just fell in love with her cute cheeky smile - gorgeous isn't she!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Little Darlings Saturated Canary - Balloon Wishes

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Lost & Found 3 - Ruby

Border Die:  Doohickey - Heart Flower Lace

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Rose Die:  Die-namics - Mini Royal Roses

Leaf Die:  Memory Box - Tender Leaves

Foliage Die:  Dee's Distinctively Dies - Large Green Leaf

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Mix and Match Banners

Die Behind Button and Bow:  Memory Box Crisp Bows

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn Buttons 3

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin: E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E23 E21

Clothes:  E43 E42 E41 E40 / R39 R29 R27 R22

Boots:  E39 E37 E35 E33

Balloon:  E39 E29 E27 E22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W1

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been outlined with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.  Thank you for stopping by.

Ta ta for now.

I'm Raptor Round Your Finger

Hi Everyone

I hope you have all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend.

Today I would like to share with you a very simple card using a fabulous stamp from My Favourite Things.

Here is the full card:

Now I did say "simple" didn't I and they don't come much simpler then this ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  My Favourite Things - I'm Raptor Round Your Finger

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Raptor Suit:  G28 YG67 YG63 / E43 E42 E41 E40

Hearts:  R39 R29 R27 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And it's as simple as that.

Thank you for dropping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Angel Cody

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using such a gorgeous little image from Wee Stamps called Angel Cody.

Here is the full card:

Ain't he just so sweet!

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Wee Stamps - Angel Cody

Papers:  Maja - Vintage Spring Basics

Roses Dies:  Die-namics - Large Rolled Rose and Mini Rolled Roses

Daisy Die:  Marianne Design Creatables - Branch and Flower 2

Swirl & Foliage Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Leaf and Swirl

Sentiment Die:  La La Land - Stitched Tabs

I have coloured the image with mainly Copics and a Flexmarker and Promarker:

Skin:  E21 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E25 E34 E31

Clothes:  Cloud Blue (Flexmarker) Powder Blue (Promarker) B91

Stars:  Y19 Y15 Y11

Cloud:  C3 C2 C1 C0

Ladybird:  R39 R22

I have outlined the image with Weathered Wood Distress Ink

All the papers have been edged with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink

And that's it.

Thanks for popping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now

GIVING AWAY

Hello Everybody

I hope you are all well.

Today I would like to share with you a Christmas Card I have made using a beautiful Nellie Snellen stamp called Giving Away.

Here is the full card:

Ain't they just the cutest?

The recipe for the card is as follows:

Stamp:  Nellie Snellen - Dawn Stamps - Giving Away

Papers:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun

Christmas Tree Die:  Dee's Distinctively - Snow Covered Stacker Tree - Small

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy - Holiday Circle Pennants

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Circle Pennants

Button Die:  Cheery Lynn - Ultimate Dimensional Dies - Buttons #2

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket:  R39 R29 R27 R24 R22

Hat:  R39 R29 R27 R24 R22 / BG02 B01 B00 B000

Rabbit:  E55 E53 E51 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Presents:  E44 E43 E42 E41

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

The image has been outlined using Weathered Wood and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

The tree and images have been given a good dose of Glamour Dust

And that's it.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great weekend.

Toodles

BIG SHOES

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a Mo Manning little cutie called Big Shoes.

Here is the full card:

Isn't she just adorable?

The recipe for the card is:

Stamp:  Mo Manning for Stamping Bella - Big Shoes

Papers:  My Minds Eye - Miss Caroline - Howdy Doody

Flower Die:  Memory Box - Fancy Blossoms

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000

Hair:  E17 E15

Clothes:  R01 R00 R000 R0000

Hat and Bag:  E53 E51 E50

Shoes:  R29 R27 R24 R22

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Spun Sugar Distress Ink

And there you have it.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Thank you for dropping by.

Toodle Pip

Hokey Pokey

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well.

Today I would like to share with you a Christmas Card (my first one this year!) made with the wonderful Nellie Snellen Stamp called Hokey Pokey.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  Carta Bella - Winter Fun

Stamp:  Nellie Snellen - Dawn's - Hokey Pokey

Snowflake Dies:  Cheery Lynn - Snowflake 5 and Snowflowers Set 2

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Mix and Match Banner

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E27 E25 E23 E21

Jacket:  R29 R27 R24 R22

Skirt:  B01 B00 B000 B0000 / C1 (shading)

Present:  R29 R27 R24 R22 / B01 B000

Shading:  W5 W3 W1 W0

I have outlined the image with Neutral Grey Pan Pastel

The papers have been edged with Walnut Stain Distress Ink

I have given the snowflakes a good dose of Glamour Dust

And there you have it.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend.

Ta ta for now.

Spring

Hi Everyone

Well, just how late am I getting this card posted today!!!!

I'm so sorry, I have my main man down poorly, my little man down poorly and my Mum is poorly - I'm running around like a headless chicken!

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using one of my favourite stamps from Wee Stamps called Spring Bringer; she is just adorable and I'm hoping she will bring some Spring weather for us really soon.

Here is the full card:

The recipe for the card is:

Papers:  My Minds Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Lavender

Stamp:  Whimsy - Wee Stamps - Spring Bringer

Corner Die:  Magnolia Doohickey - Cute Corner

Flowers Die:  Memory Box - Fancy Blossoms

Butterfly Die:  Cheery Lynn - Mini Dimensional Butterflies

Sentiment Die:  Die-namics - Fish Tail Banner

The image has been coloured with Copics, Promarkers and Flexmarkers:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E34 E53 E51 E50

Clothes and Wings:  RV00 RV000 RV0000 / Satin (PM) / Antique White (FM) / E0000

Flowers:  R27 R22 R20 / YG63 YG61

I have outlined the image with Phthalo Blue Tint Pan Pastel

The papers have been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

I have used a generous amount of glitter on the wings

And that's it.

Again, I'm so sorry it's late - but better late then never as they say.

Have a great week.

Toodles

BUBBLES LOVES BUBBLY

Hello Everyone

How are you all today?  I hope you are keeping warm 'cos it's freezing outside.

Today I would like to share with you a card I have made using a fabulous Stamping Bella stamp called Bubbles Loves Bubbly.

Here is the full card:

Mmmm, a nice hot bath with a glass of bubbly - just what the doctor ordered after a long day at work ;o)

The recipe for the card is:

Rubber Stamp:  Stamping Bella - Bubbles Loves Bubbly

Papers:  Teresa Collins - Christmas Home

Sentiment Stamp:  Whimsy Sentiments Collection - The Fun Life Tickets

Sentiment Die:  Whimsy - Ticket Die

The image has been coloured with Copics:

Skin:  E11 E00 E000 / R20 R30 (cheeks)

Hair:  E55 E53 E51

Pillow:  R29 R27 R24 R22

Bath Tub:  C2 C1 C0 C00 Blender Pen

I have used lots and lots of glitter on the bubbles

The image has been outlined with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

The papers have been edged with Black Soot Distress Ink

And that's it.  A quick and easy card to make.

I hope you all have a wonderful week.  Thank you for stopping by.

Take care

Toodles