Just Magnolia

I loved making this card, the colours, the pearls, the lace....I'm not sure if I can part with it !!!

I am entering this card into the Just Magnolia Week 83 - Sketch Week Challenge
and also in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge
and in the Allsorts Week 80 Monochrome Challenge

Papers: From my stash and also used some old sheet music.  Plain matting card is by American Crafts.

Image: Magnolia, coloured using Promarkers and Sakura Pen

Flowers: By Prima, lightly sprayed with Cosmic Shimmer Mist

Pearls: From The Hobby House

Leaves: Woodware Punch

Lace: From my stash

Thanks for Looking

Fiona x

A bit of colour on a very 'white' day...

Well we've had alot of snow here today and I was stuck at work, wishing I was at home in the warmth with my family.  My gorgeous husband had cooked a lovely roast dinner for when I got home and after settling the boys to bed I had a little 'me' time in my craft room.

With an endless stream of party invitations, I have a long list of cards to make, this is the first.

I am entering this card into the Friday Sketchers Challenge - No.130 

and also the Basic Grey Challenge - No.34 which was to follow a recipe of;

4 different types of Embellishments (Ribbon, Card Candy, Flower, Charm with Brad)

3 Different Patterned Papers

1-2 Images and/or Sentiments

Papers: 1 neutral patterned paper from Basics Manilla paper pad by Basic Grey and 2 different pink patterned papers from Sweet Floral by Colorbok.  Plain matting card by American Crafts.

Image: Hanglar Stanglar coloured with Promarkers

Border Punch: Martha Stewart Lace Love Hearts

Flower: Made using EK Success punches

Card Candy: by Craftwork Cards

Charm & Brad: From my stash

Ribbon: From my stash

Papers and Flower edged with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and Fruit Punch Stickles

Thanks for looking

Fiona x

Dave's Shed.....

Front view with doors closed

Doors open

I thought I'd share a little project that I've been working on.  I was asked to make a card for someone who likes to spend time in his shed !!  I came up with the idea to make a shed and played around with shapes and sizes until I was happy with it.  I would probably make a couple of changes if I were to make it again, but it's not bad for a first attempt.....even if I say so myself !!!!

I made the tools, gloves, wellies, etc from "Shrinkies" (which I 'borrowed' from my 9 year old son !!)

The shed handles and hinges are brads.

I used a photo anchor to keep the shed door closed.

The letters and numbers are embossed and cut out.

And I ran a little bit of twine around the insides to cover up any small gaps !!

I hope you like it.

Take Care

Fi xx

Angelwood Crafts has Birthday Candy

Check out the fantastic candy on offer at Angelwood Crafts, bet you'd like to get your hands on that little lot !!

Pop over to the blog and join in the fun !!

A passion for cards Aquamarker Giveaway....

Check out the new christmas digi images at a passion for cards and join in the fun here

Kenny K - Name those Krash Kittenz Competition

12 new designs and 12 new names to come up with.....

Why not play along here

Here's my entries:

A = Axle Angel
B = Tramp Stamp Trudi
C = Randi Rider
D = Dusty Dakota
E = Dirt Track Dixie
F = Pitstop Payton
G = Whistling Whisper
H = Lucious Liberty
I = Shimmering Savannah
J = Naughty Nikita
K = Coco Cassidy
L = Easy Estelle

Good Luck everyone
Fiona x

Sugar Pea Designs Blogpost Candy

In celebration of 100+ Followers, Birthday and Anniversary

Sugar Pea Designs are offering a fab candy

Lot's of goodies:

(2) Magnolia Stamps

(1) Your Next Stamp Exclusive Stamp 

(1) Paper Pretties Stamp 

(1) My Favorite Things Stamp Set 

(1) Martha Stewart glitter pots

(1) Basic Grey Olivia Paper Pad

(1) Nestibilities Labels Two

(5) Copic Ciao Markers

(1) Inkssentials Opaque Pen

(1) American Crafts Ribbon Spool

(1) Bo Bunny Buttons & Bling

(10) Notebook Rings

Go check it out !!

Go here

Crafty Goings On Blog Candy

Sugar Nellie Card

Image: Home Grown Manga stamps by Sugar Nellie (from Funky Kits), coloured using distress inks.
Papers: from my stash
Ribbon: from my stash
Pearls: Hobby House
Sentiment Stamp: by Papermania
Punches: Stampin' Up for the sentiment, Martha Stewart for the Doily Lace Border and EK Success for the Flowers.  The flowers are edged with Stickles.

Hi

After lurking in the background of the 'World of Blogs', I finally decided to create one of my own.  So welcome to my first Blog.  All I need to do now is create something to share with you !!