More christmas cards

Well not managed too many cards this week, seem to have more energy now, but Matt finished his law degree exams on Monday so I've been spending time most evening with him. It's a bit strange spending so much time with him, as the last month he has been studying every evening and all weekend!!!!! Hopefully in 3 weeks time I will know if we are having a little boy or girl, Miss Organised here can't bear not knowing as I want to start decorating the room and getting things sorted.


The first card is using this lovely little image that Michelle from Card Grotto, he is such a cutie.

Stamp - Penny Black

Holly border stamp -Dawn Bibby

Paper - Freebie from magazine

Glitter - stash

Image - Freebie from Pink Petticoat last year
Paper - Freebie from magazine
Gems - Papermania

Penny Black Saturday - Thanks a Bunch

This weeks challenge at Penny Black Saturday is Thanks A Bunch. I didn't have the right sentiment in the Craftwork Cards flower, so I've had to go with Just For You, buy Ducky is holding a bunch!

Stamp - Penny Black Duckling

Paper - Stash

Embossing - Cuttlebug

Ribbon - Ribbon Oasis

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Penny Black Christmas

Well I managed another couple of cards last night, not sure what has come over me! Couple of more christmas cards, using some cute Penny Black images.

Stamp - Penny Black Winter Snuggles

Paper - Partners

Snowflake - Craftwork Cards (coloured using Brilliance ink)

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Stamp - Penny Black Wishes for Kisses

Paper - Stash

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Anita's

Penny Black Wishes for Kisses

I love this stamp, Natalie from Crafting Fun stamped me some images last year and i got this stamp a couple of months ago. Really going to have to get going on some Christmas cards, managed to colour a few images today, so need to make a few more cards!!

Stamp - Wishes for Kisses

Paper - DCWV Christmas Stack

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Anita's Peel Off

Cute Card Thursday & Penny Black Saturday

Well this is my second Christmas card of the year! I am so far behind where I normally am, that I will have to get a move on. I normally make all my mum's cards as well and Matt gets asked for special ones by work colleagues, but not sure if I will be able to this year. I've made this card for this weeks challenge at Cute Card Thursday, which is Christmas Animals and also used the fab sketch on Penny Black Saturday.

Stamp- Penny Black Merry Wishes

Paper - Magazine Freebie

Ribbon - Dovecraft

Embossing - Cuttlebug

Holly - Been in my stash for years!!

Sentiment tag - papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Penny Black Saturday - One for the Girls

Well I had a lovely time on Wednesday night crafting and got a few challenges done. This is for this weeks Penny Black Saturday challenge, which is one for the girls.

I love this Penny Black stamp and decided to use a different colour scheme than pink!

Stamp - Penny Black Light the Night

Paper - Dovecraft

Flower - Bazzill

Brad - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

A card, big thank yous and great blog candy

Firstly I want to say a big thank you to everyone that has left such lovely comments to my post below. Great to know people had missed me as well :o)

Well I have at last make a card using a new Penny Black stamp I got a few weeks ago. I have used a piece of lilac chiffon material that my mum had saved me and I really like the effect.

Stamp - Penny Black Butterfly Bear

Flower - Stash

Brad - Papermania

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

I also thought I would show you the lovely card that I received of Michelle at Card Grotto a few weeks ago with some great images.

Also a big Thank You to Natalie at Crafting Fun who sent me this gorgeous card today and these images to play with. I'm really excited about getting into my craft room tonight and having a go at creating something!

Lastly, the lovely Gina at The Card Kabin is back and she has a great christmas blog candy giveaway. All you need to do is leave her a comment and post a link on your blog!

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

This weeks challenge at Penny Black Saturday is to use Ribbons on your creation. Decided to use my new Penny Black stamp.

Image - Penny Black Duckling

Ribbon - Stash

Gems - Papermania

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Papertake Weekly and Michelles Blogoversary

This weeks challenge at Papertake Weekly is to make a Christmas Card and I decided to combine this with Michelle's Blogoversary challenge 2 which is monotone.

I used Snowy who is so cute and Michelle kindly gave me some images last year.

Stamp - Penny Black Snowy

Paper - Doodlebug

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Friday Sketchers and Penny Black Challenge

As I'm struggling with my mojo still I decided to have a go at the Friday Sketchers sketch this week and decided to combine it with Penny Black Challenge which is not to use pink on your card.

Stamp - Penny Black Hedgehog Stroll

Paper - Karen Neuburger

Ribbon - Stash

Flowers - Stash

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

3 challenges in one!

Well I have been so far behind on my challenges, that I have managed to combine 3 challenges into 1 card!!! The challenge at Penny Black Saturday was a colour combo of brown, pink and green (subtle hints of green on mine), Papertake Weekly was to make a Thank You card and Friday Sketchers was obviously a sketch :o)

Stamp - Penny Black

Papers - Papermania Retro Floral

Buttons - Papermania

Flowers - Prima

Brads - Papermania

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

There is a great new challenge blog for all penny black lovers. The first challenge is to make a card with the first penny black stamp you ever bought.

I got 3 stamps from The Glitter Pot about this time last year and was bitten by the bug. I got Bee Happy, A Tender Hug! and You're a Treasure. As I have no anniversary cards made up I decided to use You're a Treasure

Stamp - Penny Black You're a Treasure

Paper - Free download

Gem - Papermania

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Couple of cards

I had to make a couple of cards this morning for my brother which both had to be A5 which is a size that I really struggle with. Although I must admit that I was really pleased with how these 2 turned out!

Stamp - Stamping Bella Winobella

Embossing - Cuttlebug Perfectly Paisley

Paper - Stash

Flower - Papermania

21 - Ellison Block Party Alphabet

Name - Sizzix Girls Are Weird Alphabet

Sentiment - Craftwork Cards

Stamp - Penny Black You're a Treasure
Embossing - Cuttlebug Hearts Block

Flower - Prima

Brad - Stash

Paper - Stash

Ribbon - Stash

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Friday Sketchers Challenge - 2

Well I missed last weeks Friday Sketchers challenge, but I loved the sketched and decided to have a go anyway!!!!

This is a image wallet, as I am a bit behind sending a couple out, I have the day off work and am going to spend it crafting!

Stamp - Penny Black Seeing your Face

Paper - Papermania

Ribbon - Anitas Sticky Ribbon

Flower - pressie from Michelle

Brad - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Lots of cards to share!!!

Made a few cards this weekend, which was really nice to get a bit of crafting done. These have all been made just because I wanted to and I really enjoyed having a play.

Image - courtesy of Maria

Paper - Dovecraft Birthday

Embossing - Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder

Flower - Poppicrafts

Brad - Papermania

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Image - Penny Black courtesy of Natalie

Paper - Stash

Jewels - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Image - Pink Petticoat

Paper - Pink Petticoat

Flower centres - Liquid Pearls
Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Stamp - 99p from Craft Central

Paper - DCWV Xmas Stack

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Good luck in your New Job Emma!!

My friend Emma from our Leeds office is leaving for pastures new and I wanted to make her a card. I decided that instead of a Sorry Your Leaving I would do a good luck card, as I think leaving is the best thing for her as she wants to progress her career!!

NB - I forgot to say that this layout was taken from Natalie's blog and the lovely card she made last week! Thanks for the inspiration Nat

Stamp - Penny Black

Paper - DCWV

Embossing - Cuttlebug Swiss Dots

Flowers - Prima

Brads - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Peel off - Anita's

Cute Card Thursday - Gems & Jewels

This weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is Gems & Jewels. Decided to do a nice sunny card as we've had such lovely weather today and this Penny Black image is just perfect.

Image - Courtesy of Natalie from Crafting Fun

Paper - Papermania

Gems - Papermania

Glitter - Stickles

Ribbon - Stash

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Cute Card Thursday - In the Garden

This weeks challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is In The Garden - could be people gardening, having fun in the garden, a garden scene or perhaps some little animals you might find in the garden.

I used this lovely Penny Black stamp that I have had for a couple of months and I've never inked up!

Stamp - Penny Black Garden Visit

Paper - Papermania Retro Flowers

Buttons- Stash

Pens - Marvy Le Plume

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Keely's Birthday Card

It's my friend Keely's birthday on Tuesday and this is the card that I've made her. She's not really into anything to over the top so I keep the layout very simple.

We went out last night for her birthday for a meal and a few drinks and I ended up getting home at 2.30 this morning. Really surprised when I woke up this morning feeling fine! Had a great evening with all the girls and it was nice to let my hair down.

Stamp - Penny Black Ted's Cake

Paper - Papermania Retro Flowers

Glitter - Stickles

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Cute Card Thursday 2 - All Creatures Great and Small!

The second challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is All Creatures Great and Small!

Stamp - Penny Black Spring Air

Paper - Papermania Retro Flowers

Ribbon - Stash

Glitter - Stickles