This week's dare over on the DCM blog is to a create a card based on September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Well, Sapphires come in a few colours - including pink!
Here's my take on a pink theme. ;o)
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Chipboard: American Crafts
Pearls and bling: Prima
Ribbon: Making Memories
Other: Liquid pearls, Stickles
I really think I need to degunk my sewing machine needle - but I like the look of a distressed edge and some machine sewing around the card. :o)
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Now that I've got tomorrow's project for the DCM blog done, I'd better share some old projects I did before going on holiday.
Yes, card a day has truly gone on the back burner. LOL
Here's the DCM card I made for the Peridot dare:
Papers: Crate Paper
Alpha stickers: Prima
Pearls: Prima
Flower: Prima
Brad: Making Memories
I really wish I had more of those pastel spotty flowers - not seen them in separate packs of just spotty ones like this... {sigh}
And here's the project I did for my most recent Project of the Day post on the Frog blog. Brace yourselves, it is a Christmas card.
Stamps: Banana Frog - It's Christmas Deer
Papers: Basic Grey
Chipboard accents: Basic Grey
Die: Nestabilities
Other: Satin ribbon, Stickles
Lots of Stickles fun with the prancing deer!
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Well I'm back again albeit briefly this afternoon to post some "recent" cards. ;o)
Today it's my dare over on the DCM blog - the dare is to make a card to celebrate Girlfriend's Day and Sister's Day (ha it's a good job July - aka National Ice Cream month - is almost over, as making a card for that would send me in search of a nice accompaniment from the freezer!).
But I digress, here's my card that will be destined for a very good friend. :o)
Papers: Girl Friday by Cosmo Cricket
Ribbon: Fancy Pants
Pearls: Prima
Other: Bazzill just the edge, Stickles, Glossy Accents
They're very Stickles-friendly these patterns, perfect for some extra pop. I also Glossy-Accented the "Queen bee" bit.
Also recently on the Banana Frog blog, this little project was posted:
Stamps: Banana Frog - De Louisville
Cardstock: Bazzill glazed
Papers: Cosmo Cricket, Echo Park
Dies: Nestabilities
Bling: SEI, Kaiserkraft
Other: 3D foam
I just love how this alpha works with ultra-zingy tropical colours - plus you can't beat a bit of layering!
And I am still addicted to using Bazzill glazed cardstock for card blanks. ;o)
Anyway, I'd best go do the washing up and get my dinner in the oven - exciting huh?
Oh I forgot to add...
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Something other than micro tomatoes have ripened in my garden.... after weeks of just ignoring my blueberry bush and only going so far as to water it, yesterday hidden away, I discovered that there were some berries ready for picking!
In fact there were at least a dozen:
(photo taken after scoffing a good handful in the garden in my excitement!)
Already more have ripened this morning, but will leave them there for now...
On the creative front, here's the card I made for this week's Layered dare over at the Daring Cardmakers Blog.
Papers: Crate Paper
Stamps: My Cute Stamps
Alpha: Prima
Bling: Prima
Other: Stickles, 3D foam
Feels odd to have made something after such a long time!
Anyway, now the sunscreen has sunk in, I'm off to sit out on the beanbag and do some reading. ;o)
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And here, better late than never, are this week's prompts. :o)
Fri 9th - "BFF" - Inspiration: Flourish paper, satin ribbon, button/bow combo, pocket element, bling brad.
Sat 10th - "Thx" - Inspiration: Blue/Cream/Brown colour combo/ polka dot background, decorative label, fancy edge, spotty ribbon.
Sun 11th - "Thanks for Delivering" - Inspiration: Grunge/shabby chic theme, 2 fonts for the greeting, newspaper/print background, chipboard heart/element.
Mon 12th - "Elephant Loves You" - Inspiration: 2 animals in love, create a background scene, 3D foam.
Tue 13th - "Silly Old Bear" - Literary theme/quote from a book, two sets of 3 pearls/crystals, scalloped edges, two patterns of paper.
Wed 14th - "Have a Sweet Day" - Inspiration: Summer fruit colours, plain background, alpha stickers, bling.
Thu 15th - "Polka Dot Hello" - Inspiration: Two patterns of paper, die-cut heart, fancy label, plain font.
Happy creating!
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Ooops can't believe I forgot to post last week's prompts - here they are in case anyone wants to have a go at them.
Fri 2nd - "Go Green" - Inspiration: Dark Digital elements, Clouds and Grass background, staples, typewriter font.
Sat 3rd - "Da Rulz" - Inspiration: Teen theme/gadgets, text background, black accents, American Crafts.
Sun 4th - "Star-Spangled Day" - Inspiration: Star patterned paper, buttons, rounded corners, KI Memories.
Mon 5th - "Bright Birthday" - Inspiration: 2 layers of paper, star/button combo, grunge font, grosgrain ribbon.
Tue 6th - "It's a Boy" - Non-traditional baby colours, knotted ribbon, zigzag stitching, circular alpha stickers.
Wed 7th - "Sweet Baby Girl" - Inspiration: Polka dot paper, loopy border, journaling sticker, circular tag, Doodlebug.
Thu 8th - "Vintage Friends" - Inspiration: Orange/light blue combo, vintage journaling card, checked ribbon, buttons, Crate Paper.
Happy creating!
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Even when you're not sure you've been having much fun! LOL
It feels like this week has passed in a whirlwind, and no I haven't spent the entire week with my nose in a book either. My TBR pile has tripled in size and I am still on the book I started Monday... tsk.
But for a spot of creativity... I have managed to get a card made for this week's dare over at the Daring Cardmakers Blog - this week it's all about silhouettes... oooh so many options to choose from, but I have used this fab silver rub-on from Colorbok that has its own matching bling:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Dies: Top Note, Nestabilities
Rub-on: Colorbok
Bling: Prima
Ribbon: Scrapworks
Other: Glitter cardstock
Just look how shiny it all is. Yum - fit for the mantelpiece!
Well it doesn't look like July is going to be any better for me with regard to free time. So I shall be taking a break (as I have been) from trying to keep up with the Card a Day challenge I set myself... lol I must have been mad to think I'd manage it, and instead will go back to making things as and when the mood takes me. ;o)
I will be keeping up with my Inspire Me 2010 personal challenge but with my holidays fast approaching in August I am going to be creatively awol for much of the summer by the looks of it!
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This week's DCM dare is an homage to the birthstone for July - the ruby!
My slant on this dare took me down a few avenues last night when trying to make my card... it was one of those evenings where nothing went as planned in the creative department!
However at least it's cheery - although I have always wondered why the girl on the swing has such a shocked expression in these October Afternoon stickers! Answers on a postcard please! LOL
Papers: Papertrey Ink, American Crafts, October Afternoon
Stickers: October Afternoon
Stamps: My Cute Stamps
Border punch: Fiskars
Other: 3D foam, Stickles
So there we go, slowly getting through some of my Fly a Kite stash, plus any excuse for some zingy colours!
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If you've joined me from Debbie's blog, welcome to the next stop on this month's Banana Frog blog hop!
As you know this month's theme is all things summer!
And what better excuse than to dig into some new summer stash and play with some of the stamps in the new Sentimental Style set from Banana Frog:
This set will definitely be an indispensable addition to any cardmaker's stash - whatever their creative style! You can go very stylish, clean and vintage, or bright, funky and very mod.
Here's my little homage to our currently unseasonal British summer weather! Very much a cause for celebration! :o)
Papers and stickers: Echo Park
Stamps: Banana Frog - Sentimental Style
Pearls: Prima
Other: 3D foam
I love the bright colours in this collection of papers, and it just shows how Sentimental Style lends itself to all types of colour schemes and patterns. For extra zing and pop I stamped onto kraft in white and red ink, and the greeting stands out even more than had I stamped in black on white. If you're going to use bright colours, you might as well go the whole hog right? :o)
And finally, the winner of the Tropical Taste stamps from my Lilypad lesson at the weekend is Julie:
Beautiful cards - I love the shapes - theyre fab and gorgeous stamps. xxxx
Thanks for stopping by - make sure to check out the other Design Team blogs that are Frog Hopping this month - remember to leave a comment on all of the blogs, as you may just win something!
Now it's over to Michelle for your new hit of Frog temptation and inspiration!
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Well the day has certainly passed quickly - much of it was spent outdoors in the sun finishing up the last of the planting for the summer (well possibly), getting the hanging basket bracket up for the trailing begonia, and the wire on the wall for the climbers.
All that remains is for it to all take nicely to its new earthy home. :o)
The hot weather hasn't been so kind to my David Austin roses and they have been drooping a bit, however it has meant that any victims of the sun have been cut and brought into the cool of the lounge:
Otherwise I have been staying away from falling for more Elemis luxuries, although I finally succumbed in the late evening to one huge temptation... it was rude not to!
So I shall be looking forward to my goodies arriving this week.
Also I should post the card I made for today's Project of the Day over on the Banana Frog blog - I've had a bit of a busy Frog Blog weekend! ;o)
Paper, journaling card and sticker: October Afternoon
Stamps: Banana Frog - Hiya Chick! and Sentimental Style
Border punch: EK Success
Twine: Papertrey Ink
Other: Rock Candy Stickles
Now I need to go and have a soak to get rid of the layer of sunscreen and BBQ soot (not that I partook, just got caught down wind of a party) - and I have just the item - I managed to stock up on 3 bottles of the now discontinued Dream Boat Milk Bath from the Bodyshop in their in-store sale yesterday. £3 each and so worth it!
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I am sharing these card projects:
Stamps: Banana Frog - Totally Tropical, Tropical Taste, Sentimental Style
Paper: KI Memories
Bling: Prima
Dies: Nestabilities
Other: Stickles and Liquid Pearls, 3D foam
The Fruit Punch Stickles went perfectly with the colours of this card. :o)
Next up a bold and bright card:
Stamps: Banana Frog - Budmo Jiggler tadpole set
Papers: October Afternoon
Flower/fringing: Cuttlebug
Button: Doodlebug
Die: Top Note
Other: Stickles
Budmo Jiggler really pops with a bit of Stickles in the dotty accents.
And finally... a little romance:
Stamps: Banana Frog - Sentimental Style, Hiya Chick!
Papers: Bo Bunny, Making Memories
Pearls: Prima
Twine: Papertrey Ink
Button: Doodlebug
Dies: Nestabilities
Other: Stickles
So there you have it - 3 little notelet projects that are pretty quick to put together and will stand out on any mantelpiece. :o)
Now, if you fancy winning a set of the Tropical Taste tadpole stamps, just leave a comment here and to double your chances, post comment over at the original post on the Frog Blog.
I'll announce the winner this coming Wednesday! :o)
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This week's dare over at the DCM blog involves ice and snow! Yep, you may only have just got used to the unseasonably lovely summer weather in the UK, and now it's time to cast thoughts to wintry things... and in my case... get the Christmas stash out!
Any excuse, as you know I love it so!
Anyway, here's my card:
Paper and stickers: October Afternoon
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Other: Glitter cardstock, Stickles
Lots of 3D dots in this one plus Frosted Lace Stickles have finally done what I hoped they would do... look like lovely snowy ice! They've usually looked a bit dull in the past when I've used them, but here they really are the perfect accent for the house. :o)
So the only problem now is that I am feeling rather inspired to do some Christmas cards.... in June... well I suppose it would be better than leaving it until December!
Also thanks for all the comments on last week's DCM blog post. I shall be picking the two lucky winners this weekend so come back to see just who got the stash!
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Wow, I have no idea where the evening disappeared to, needless to say crop packing for tomorrow night played a part!
Here are the prompts for this coming week, can't believe we've hit a new month! And of course that means a bonus card. ;o)
Fri 25th - "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" - Inspiration: Dark background, white greeting, velvet trim, 3 similar accents.
Sat 26th - "You Are My Sunshine" - Inspiration: Yellow/orange, polka dots, faux ribbon/border, two fonts in the greeting, Papertrey Ink.
Sun 27th - "Happiness Is You" - Inspiration: Happy colours, journaling card, organza ribbon, chipboard accent, Maya Road.
Mon 28th - "Miss You" - Inspiration: Geometric pattern, layered flower, fancy label, 3D foam.
Tue 29th - "Hi, Neighbor" - Inspiration: Fun alpha stickers, badge accent, scalloped/matchbook card blank, a home accent.
Wed 30th - "And They Lived..." - Inspiration: Wedding/lovebird theme, vintage patterns, pretty box, decorative pin, October Afternoon.
**Bonus card - "Happy Fourth" - Inspiration: Long card, brown/kraft background, say it on a branch, gingham accent, frilly edge.**
Thu 1st - "Canada, Eh?" - Inspiration: National or foreign theme, loopy edge, two-word greeting.
Happy creating!
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I feel like I am getting very lax at posting these prompts, so apologies to those over at 2Peas, etc. who have been waiting for them. I'm also considering paring down my cardmaking activities so that I can take more time to try out a few select prompts rather than attempt to keep up with making a card every day for the sake of it. We shall see - I hate to fail a challenge, but would much rather be enjoying the summer weather out on the bean bag with a good book than sitting indoors. ;o)
Anyway, here are the prompts for this week!
Fri 18th - "Happy Father's Day" - Inspiration: Square card, distressed background paper, Brown as the main colour, circular greeting accent.
Sat 19th - "Whooo is the Best Dad Ever?" - Inspiration: Owl accent, decorative label/journaling card, trim, button and pin combo, two decorative edges, Chatterbox.
Sun 20th - "Love You Dad" - Inspiration: Green as the main colour, Thickers, two designs of paper, one decorative accent.
Mon 21st - "Happy Summer" - Inspiration: Square card, paper piecing/stickers, spotted ribbon, tiny alphas, Cosmo Cricket.
Tue 22nd - "A Flower for You" - Inspiration: Bright colours, over-sized flower accent, grosgrain ribbon, greeting on the inside only.
Wed 23rd - "Think Pink" - Inspiration: Princess theme, ticket/label, one style of paper, ribbon and flower combo.
Thu 24th - "Bright and Cheery Thanks" - Inspiration: Bold patterns, die-cut/punched flowers in 2 styles, decorative edge, tied knot/bow.
Happy creating!
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If you've joined me from the Daring Cardmakers blog - welcome!
If you're popping in as a regular visitor - welcome, welcome! :o)
Now this week over on the DCM blog we have a great range of card projects made with some fab new products by Nikki Sivils and the cards are all based on a sketch so there's even more reason to join in!
Here's the card I made for this week's dare:
Papers, buttons, flag and fabric brad: Nikki Sivils
Trim: Making Memories
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Other: Corrugated card, Stickles
I love the Burlap buttons in particular - they are just so handy and add the perfect finishing touch!
Also as a special treat I have two little goody bags to give away.
The first:
And the second:
Each goody bag includes a 6x6 paper pad, a pack of stickers, a pack of burlap buttons, and a strip of fabric brads, plus I will throw in a couple of these little fun accents:
All you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post - don't forget to include your e-mail addy/blog address in the comment options! :o)
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Better late than never, here are this week's prompts! :o) Mind you I still have most of last week's still to do as well!
Fri 11th - "On the Road Again" - Inspiration: Basic Grey, mellow colours, upright card, stamped image.
Sat 12th - "Happy Day" - Inspiration: 1 design of paper, circular alpha accents, square card, tied ribbon.
Sun 13th - "Together" - Inspiration: Scenic Route, 3-design paper combo, scalloped accent, chipboard detail, typewriter-style font.
Mon 14th - "Starry Stripe" - Inspiration: Landscape card, striped background made up of ribbon/trim/fibres, felt accent detail.
Tue 15th - "In Sympathy" - Inspiration: October Afternoon, plain background with clean and simple greeting.
Wed 16th - "My Dad Rocks!" - Inspiration: Grunge style, funky font, stitched border, rub-on image
Thu 17th - "One-of-a-Kind Dad" - Inspiration: Manly clothing, checked/plaid pattern, orange/mustard/blue, stamped greeting.
Happy creating!
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In case you've not checked it out yet, this week's dare over at the DCM blog has gone international - the World is You Oyster.... There are some stunning and very creative ideas!
Me, I went Japanese...
Papers: Basic Grey Kioshi
Stamps: Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink
Bling and pearls: Prima
Dies: Nestabilities
Other: Glitter cardstock, Stickles, Copic and Promarker pens
It's not that easy to tell, but I stamped two blossom stamps in green on the background paper then added some glittery accents.
And now it's not long until I'll be going Greek! Off out to the local Greek restaurant with friends later (never been before which is shocking as it is apparently the best Greek restaurant in this part of the country). Who knows I might need a hit of My Big Fat Greek Wedding later - opaaaa!
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Well, the weather has been very dreary and wet today, so a day for staying indoors...
Also it meant I could play with my new Nestabilities that were on special offer:
But first, here's a card that was posted on the Frog Blog the other day for the June sketch challenge:
Paper: Bo Bunny
Stamps: Banana Frog - Hiya Chick!
Die: Nestabilities
Other: Bazzill Just the Edge, Copic Ciao pens
Next up I decided to have a little play with the Labels nine set, well the smallest die in the set to make some little alpha labels. Before cutting out the label, I drew around the inside of the die to make a border I could colour in...
Prompt: "Hello Friend" - Inspiration: two-paper background, lime/pink/teal, floral elements, 3 bling accents.
Stamps: Banana Frog - De Louisville
Paper: Banana Frog, KI Memories
Lace cardstock: KI Memories
Dies: Nestabilities
Other: Promarker pens
They look rather SEI Hippy Chick-esque - loved that line!
Next up a nice simple one...
Prompt: "Good Luck" - Inspiration: Primary colours, large font, crown, staples.
Paper: Sassafras Lass
Chipboard element: Sassafras Lass
Stickers: American Crafts
And finally time to dig into my scraps drawer...
Prompt: "Dream Big" - Inspiration: Two butterflies, multi-colour greeting, lace cardstock, journaling stamp.
Paper: Crate Paper, Making Memories
Stamps: Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink
Dies: Nestabilities, Cuttlebug
Bling/Pearls: Prima
Other: Glitter cardstock
And that's it for another Sunday, best get my dinner in the oven. ;o)
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Better late than never, here are this week's prompts! :o)
Fri 4th - "Hello Friend" - Inspiration: two-paper background, lime/pink/teal, floral elements, 3 bling accents.
Sat 5th - "Good Luck" - Inspiration: Primary colours, large font, crown, staples.
Sun 6th - "Dream Big" - Inspiration: Two butterflies, multi-colour greeting, lace cardstock, journaling stamp.
Mon 7th - "#1 Coach" - Inspiration: Thickers, star paper/accents, kraft card blank, black stitching.
Tue 8th - "Hit the Road, Jack!" - Inspiration: Camping/travel theme, earth tones, 3D foam, Cosmo Cricket.
Wed 9th - "Dotty Welcome" - Inspiration: Inked edges, felt accent, safety pin, Bo Bunny.
Thu 10th - "Catch U Later" - Inspiration: Beach/vacation theme, three fonts, kraft cardstock, Sassafras Lass.
Happy creating!
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This week's dare over on the DCM blog is celebrating the birthstone for June, which just happens to be pearls.
Here's my card - a bit of a departure from the usual colour schemes!
Paper: October Afternoon
Sticker: October Afternoon
Pearls and bling: Prima
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Rub-ons: Scenic Route
Die: Nestabilities
Other: Vintage-style clip, vintage-style trim
And well, although it's my brother's birthday today, this definitely isn't the card he's getting!
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After yesterday's lovely unseasonal Bank Holiday weather, it's back to wintry weather today - sooo cold the heating has been on all evening!
However, it has meant that I've stayed indoors and got ahead on some projects as I'm out tomorrow night to see Sex and the City 2 (including the return of Aidan!).
But here are the cards I can share so far... time for some Fly a Kit action...
Paper: October Afternoon
Stickers: October Afternoon
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Brads and button: Basic Grey
Other: Stickles
Prompt: "Fresh Lemonade" - Inspiration: American Crafts, Woodgrain design, gingham ribbon, decorative pin, vintage label.
Paper: American Crafts
Rub-on: Basic Grey
Bling: Prima
Die: Nestabilities
Ribbon: Rusty Pickle
Other: Stickles
This dark and dreary weather has also meant that I've finally had time to check out Battlestar Galactica from the beginning... not the 70s version, but the more recent one from 2004-ish starring the yummy Jamie Bamber as Captain Apollo.
Think I'm around 9 episodes in... plenty more to go thankfully! :o)
Also once I log off it's back to my book...
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Thanks to everyone who visited and commented yesterday on the Banana Frog blog hop - the lucky winners will be announced on the Frog Blog later. ;o)
Now, back to the card a day challenge... Here are some cards I made yesterday in an attempt to catch up....
Prompt: "Do What You Love" - Inspiration: One design of patterned paper, birdies, twine/trim, rounded corners, My Mind's Eye.
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Stamps: My Cute Stamps, Papertrey Ink
Bling: Prima
Other: Copic pens, Stickles
Thanks to Andrea for the lend of her Copic turquoise shades for this one, having all the Ciaos she had the missing shades I needed! ;o)
Prompt: "Springy Hello" - Inspiration: Garden/park theme, decorative photo corner, spots.
Paper: KI Memories
Chipboard element: Sassafras Lass
Stickers: EK Success
Trying to use up the old KI... a little at a time!
And finally...
Prompt: "Welcome Home" - Inspiration: Cardstock stickers, cloud design, stitching, gingham accent, October Afternoon.
Paper: October Afternoon
Stickers: October Afternoon
Bling: Prima
And basically that's it for May... so far... moving house certainly slowed things down, but I may manage another one today. I've decided to write-off May and call an amnesty... ;o) Hopefully I will manage 365 cards this year... 19 cards short at the moment...
But in the meantime tomorrow is a new month and a fresh start.
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Welcome if you've joined me from Audrey's blog on this month's Banana Frog blog hop!
If this is your first stop, be sure to check out the Frog Blog for links to all the blogs taking part!
Now in celebration of Banana Frog's 4th birthday, this month's Frog Hop is all on the theme of birthdays...
So here's my little birthday project - happy birthday Banana Frog!
If you're digging that font... well more on that later... ;o)
And what's a birthday without a little cake? The cupcakes and greetings from Cupcake Greetings are just perfect for little accents on cards.
And the font? Well, I got to play with my new BFF alphabet stamp set!
Fontaholics you are in for a treat with the soon-to-be-released De Louisville tadpole set:
This set is just the perfect size for all you fellow cardmakers out there!
Remember to leave a comment here on this blog post for your chance to win a set of Banana Frog stamps...
Now head on over to Shimelle's site for the next stop in the Frog hop!
Thanks for stopping by!
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I totally didn't have chance to post my DCM card from yesterday here on the blog - was out cropping last night, well not so much cropping as I managed to totally miss the fact I'd left my tool box at home, and even staring at the packed boot a few times during the day I didn't notice the glaringly obvious absence of my tool kit!
But thanks to Lorraine and Andrea I did manage to get something vaguely creative done last night!
Anyway, here's the card for the Anniversary dare:
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Chipboard accents: American Crafts
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Other: Diamond Glaze
And speaking of My Mind's Eye - those Be Loved papers that I love so much had their stocks slightly replenished last night when Andrea gifted over a lovely wad of the papers in the line - I am so grateful! I just love this line and hope it'll be released as a digi kit one day... {happy sigh}
Am a bit tired out today what with getting into bed around 1 a.m. after getting home from the crop, and also have had some sad news about a relative that is rather difficult to take in.
But anyway...
I might as well share some pics of the craft space and what's currently working for me in my new scrapping hovel - aka the office.
My Ikea rails and hooks for keeping stash out of the way and in easy reach, plus you can easily see what you have:
And what you have a lot of... thankfully...
Then there's a permanent dedicated home for my Thickers, a collection spanning several years:
And my rolly-out drawer unit that holds wooden stamps, and pads, and various things that are quite shallow and usually bulky to store... I just roll it out up next to my desk and put my tool satchel and main paper satchel on it...
Then when I'm done with it, it just rolls back into the cubby area:
The other thing I love is the built in "wardrobe" that has now become the stash cupboard, it even houses my old shelving unit:
It still needs a good sort-out of stash, but it's all to hand... and best of all, out of sight:
So tidying up this, is actually quite a quick job now...
Find out tomorrow what this mess...
... turned into!
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I can't believe that May is almost over - this has to have been my most unproductive month so far! I think I will be playing catch up for some time to come.
But with the end of one month and the start of the next... comes a bonus card!
Fri 28th - "#1 Teacher" - Inspiration: Text background, die-cut accent, scalloped detail, stitched ribbon.
Sat 29th - "Bold Bright Teacher" - Inspiration: Lace cardstock, numbers, alpha stamps, 2 paper designs, Sassafras Lass.
Sun 30th - "A Kid with Class" - Inspiration: Primary colours, ABC, fancy frame, button/ribbon combo.
Mon 31st - "ConGRADulations" - Inspiration: Thickers, graph/lined paper, distressed edges, stitching.
**Bonus Card - "Fresh Lemonade" - Inspiration: American Crafts, Woodgrain design, gingham ribbon, decorative pin, vintage label.**
Tue 1st - "Believe in Your Dreams" - Inspiration: Positive greeting/quote, butterfly accent, stencilled/embossed detail, solid paper background.
Wed 2nd - "Deer Friend" - Inspiration: Vintage look and feel, liquid pearls, collage background, Webster's Pages/Prima.
Thu 3rd - "A Cupcake Kind of Day" - Inspiration: Red/turquoise/pink, flag/banner, two paper designs, hybrid detail.
Happy creating!
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I totally love this new stamp set from Banana Frog:
Hiya Chick! has some of the cutest birdhouse designs ever!
And what better excuse to get using this new set, but on the May Colour Focus challenge for the Frog Blog. :o)
I cut an aperture using those fab Nestabilities labels that I can't seem to stop using at the moment, and also traced around the die before cutting it to create a little frame.
The smaller label is mounted on 3D foam for some extra pop, and of course I used Copics to colour in the little house on the branch.
Inside I used the heart stamp from the set to create a little turquoise accent and blinged it up with some Stickles. Yum!
Papers: My Mind's Eye
Stamps: Banana Frog - Hiya Chick!
Dies: Nestabilities
Pearls: Prima
Other: Stickles, Copic Ciao pens
Watch out for another project this week using the Hiya Chick! stamps! ;o)
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Better late than never, here are this week's prompts! ;o)
Fri 21st - "Bouncy Smile" - Inspiration: Summer/tropical colours, circles, puffy stickers, pinwheel, white card blank.
Sat 22nd - "Birthday Stripes" - Inspiration: Fancy label, aperture, multicoloured paper, rub-on greeting.
Sun 23rd - "Let's a Go-Go" - Inspiration: Distressed background, sunshine, button accents.
Mon 24th - "We Are Royalty" - Inspiration: Tiara, pearls, fancy papers, flourished edge.
Tue 25th - "Remember" - Inspiration: Memorial/sympathy/thinking of you, organza ribbon, rounded corners, pearl/brad accents.
Wed 26th - "Teacher, Thank You" - Inspiration: Felt stickers, stripy ribbon, graph paper, October Afternoon.
Thu 27th - "A Heart-y Thanks" - Inspiration: Journal paper, felt heart, scalloped accent, news-type font.
Happy creating!
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Over on the DCM blog this week's dare is to create a boy card! Well I always struggle with these but thankfully My Mind's Eye Quite Contrary came to the rescue. ;o)
Papers: My Mind's Eye
Stickers: My Mind's Eye
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
You would not believe how many attempts there were to take a decent photo of this card... a huge amount. And still the stickers haven't photographed too well.
Oh and I got my sample of the new Elemis Eau de Parfum in the post today, it is very fresh and lovely for summer. I am seriously contemplating a purchase...
Anyway, I shall be back shortly to get this weeks Card a Day prompts posted, but will move to the laptop and do that while the last episode of Ashes to Ashes is on tonight.
Tomorrow I have a work day but also need to do a bit of tidying and sorting as Zoe is coming down Sunday for a little visit. But if I finish working earlier than anticipated and the weather is nice, ma might come over for a little trip to the park. :o)
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At last a lazy Sunday. I had a mini sort out of stash, did the washing and promptly brought the washing in when it started tipping it down, and have just been lazing about the place and making some cards...
So, whilst my dinner is in the oven I might as well share them.
Prompt: "Heartfelt Thank You" - Inspiration: Felt, button/ribbon combo, flower accent, paper border, embossed background.
Papers: Bo Bunny
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Buttons: Papertrey Ink
Flowers: Prima, Making Memories
Dies: Nestabilities, Sizzix
Other: String, felt ribbon, glitter cardstock
I'm still having a bit of trouble photographing in the new space. And I'm after a mini easel to hopefully take photos easier.
Next up a bit out of my comfort zone as I don't do yellow normally... but it was the quickest flourish paper I could find!
Prompt: "Classic Congrats" - Inspiration: Flourish pattern, decorative trim, 3 crystals/pearls, mini greeting.
Papers: October Afternoon
Label: Chatterbox
Stickers: Doodlebug
And lastly, a cute and simple one... I just love this heart paper too much to do anything else with it! lol
Papers: My Mind's Eye
Die: Nestabilities
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Bling: Kaiser Craft
So while doing that I caught up with some shows on iPlayer (including that Jo Malone one) and watched:
I'm not really a Leo fan per say, but I really liked this movie. But back it goes to lovefilm tomorrow... still have Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs to watch - polar opposites no doubt! ;o)
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Have had a lovely day out today, did a bit of shopping after the hairdresser's, lunch at my fave local restaurant, and just enjoying a bit of summer!
While on my enjoyment high I decided to finally use my well-talked about impulse purchase of April. The Woodgrain background stamp from Hero Arts - oooh but I really like. It is so handy!
And it went just right with the prompt I wanted to do.
Prompt: "Krafty Love" - Inspiration: Miniature card, kraft background, stamped design, white/cream ink, hot pink accents
Stamps: Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink
Dies: Nestabilities
Bling: Kaiser Kraft
Other: Felt, heart punch
Also I have been seriously tempted by a new pair of Birkenstock's for this summer - see, it's definitely the weather that has affected me... earlier this week I would not have been thinking of summer footwear!
But I really want a pair of these in a size six and as cheap as possible, as at the moment with P&P the cheapest is just short of £50!
There is just no decent Birkie shop nearby - Clinkard's has never stocked this style (with the toe bit - I can't wear any of the others) and Schuh only does brown, white and black. Booo...
These would be under £40... but aren't as versatile as the other ones...
Hm, it would be a lot easier to decide in a shop that's for sure!
Anyway, I am logging off for the night and going to catch up with some of the programs I recorded this week, also do I start my current library book - if I do I might spend all of tomorrow finishing it! Decisions, decisions...
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I've felt rather sloth like all day and really wanted to stay in bed this morning as it was just so nice and comfy and I was craving a few hours of reading a good book... well I had to go to work didn't I? LOL
But it is Friday so it's not too bad and although I won't have a proper lie in tomorrow I will at least be able to get out of bed at a more leisurely hour.
Also the book craving stayed so I scoured Fantastic Fiction for some new reads and put some orders in at the library. No doubt they will all come in at once, and any hopes of keeping up with a card a day will be dashed!
And speaking of cards...
This week's DCM dare was right up my street - bunting... I just love the stuff!
Here's my card using Fly a Kite stash from October Afternoon:
Papers: October Afternoon
Stamp: Papertrey Ink
Stickers: October Afternoon
Pearls: Prima
Other: Stickles
Ahhh, I'm loving the colours in this line but can't seem to match it nicely to anything other than kraft, even though I bought the "official" matching cardstock. There's just something lovely about it twinned with kraft.
Anyway, best go wait for my tea. Hoping the weather is nicer this weekend so that I can take some snaps of the new plant life. My tomatoes are coming along nicely in the conservatory and my dad has supplied me with some lovely Hebe for the trough out front, oh and a blueberry bush! Yum! Hoping to get some lavender too which will look lovely against the willow screening. Let's just hope I can keep it all alive!
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