CAS(E) this Sketch #30

Good Evening,

Second post of the day for me, this time to join in with the new challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch. I know a lot of my recent cards have featured my new Avery Elle stamps, but I just LOVE them! So I'm afraid its another one this evening.

Supplies Used:
Avery Elle - The Man
Avery Elle - Celebrate

I am also entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge, which is Anything Goes!

I have just remembered I have a birthday card to make for a friend so off now to do that.

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Happy Belated Birthday Ardyth!

Good Morning,

I am dropping in past this morning with a belated birthday card for the super talented Ardyth!  Yesterday was a day when I just didn't have a spare 5 minutes so I wasn't able to join in with the Birthday Party thrown by Darnell.  However I wasn't going to miss out on the fun and wishing Ardyth a happy birthday so here I am.  Darnell has asked us all to make a card inspried by Ardyth, so I have used the rainbow colours that she loves and gone with a graphic card.  By luck it was Ardyth's turn to host One Layer Wednesday and it was to create a card that she would like, so I am hoping Ardyth that you like this one.

Supplies Used:
Avery Elle - Celebrate
The Craft's Meow - Typically Teen

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CASology - Furry

Good Afternoon,

Before I share my second card of the day, I would like to thank the girls over at CASology for choosing my 'Royal' card for an Honourable Mention.

Now onto this week's challenge, which is 'Furry' the obvious choice would be to make a card featuring an animal, however I have done a couple of those over the past couple of weeks so I decided to do something different.

Supplies Used:
My Favourite Things - High Rise Alphabet Dies
Fabric from my fabric box

I hope my fabric counts as Furry otherwise I will need to go back to the drawing board!

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Dynamic Duos - Navy & Light Blue

Good Morning,

Just dropping in past quickly with a card for this week's Dynamic Duos Challenge.  The colours chosen this weeks are 'Navy & Light Blue'

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Bloomin' Marvelous
Stampin Up - Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Stampin Up - Bakers Twine - Whisper White

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Less Is More - Week 121

Good Afternoon,

We have finally woken up to blue skies and sunshine today, but before I dash back out again to enjoy the weather I am quickly posting my card for this weeks Less Is More challenge.

When I seen that Chrissie and Jen had set us the challenge of 'Humour' my heart sank a little, just the other week I was speaking to Aileen of Stamp Up Your Craft about how I am not good at those cards.  However I had a rummage through my DigiStamps and found this image which would work for Humour.

Supplies Used:
Whimsie Doodles - Martini Dog
ProMarkers
Glossy Accents

Right thats me off to enjoy the sunshine, hope you are all getting the nice weather as well.

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Paperie Designs Studio

Good Evening,

Back again today to send a special thank you Paperie Designs Studio and especially Deepti for featuring me over on their blog today.  It was really lovely to sit down and think a bit more about why I craft and my inspiration rather than just 'doing it'. I am not one for talking about myself too much, so if my answers are short and to the point, then that is exactly what I am like in real life!  If you would like to read a little bit about me you can find the feature here.

And I also got a badge to display with pride on my blog!

So thanks again Paperie Design Studio, thanks to any new visitors and of course to my regular followers who without them would make blogging a lot less special.

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More Avery Elle

Good Morning,

I had another play with my new stamps sets from Avery Elle and used their monthly challenge as inspiration!  I am really loving their stamp sets and can't wait to add to my collection.  I ordered my latest stamps set direct from America and even with the extra customs charge it was worth it to get my hands on my new stamps sets.  And as an extra bonus when I opened my parcel I found a little free surprise, so thank you very much Avery Elle!

 

Supplies Used:
Avery Elle - Celebrate
Avery Elle - The Man

This is the inspiration picture that Avery Elle has provided this month.  I hope its fairly obvious what I used as my inspiration!

If you have ever fancied knowing a little bit more about me, I am very flattered to be featured over at 'Paperie Designs' today.

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Colour Q #190

Good Evening,

I have went super CAS with todays card.  I just received my latest Avery Elle stamps so put them to use for this weeks Colour Q Challenge.

Supplies Used:
Avery Elle - Celebrate

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CASology - Royal

Good Morning,

This weeks the girls over at CASology have set us a 'real' challenge.  This weeks CUE card is 'Royal'.  I spent quite a while looking through all my stamps for inspiration when I finally remembered that during the 'Golden Jubilee' last year Liz at Pink Petticoat released a Royal inspired freebie!

Apologies for the poor photo, will retake when I get home from work

Hmmmm not sure if I can make my mind up about this card, might be back with a second attempt at this challenge.

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CAS(E) this Sketch #28

Good Morning,

After looking at the sketch over at CASE(E) this Sketch this week and coming up with nothing I finally stumbled upon an idea last night.  I ended up having to draw my little clouds as I don't own a cloud die yet, something else to add to my wish list!

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - Going Places
ProMarkers
Dimesional Stickers

This is the CAS(E) this Sketch that I followed this week

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Muse #18

Good Afternoon,

Another day and another stamp set used that hasn't seen the light of day before!  For some reason when I seen the wonderful Muse card by Marion Vagg it reminded me of a stamp set that was still neatly packaged up ready to be used.

Supplies Used:
Papermania - Hampstead
Clearly Besotted - Butterfly Wishes - Sentiment
Stampin Up - Cardstock Island Indigo

And here is Marion's Muse card

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Dogs

Good Morning,

Up bright and early this morning to drop off Hubby at the train station so as soon as I got home I got cracking with my Less Is More card.  Chrissie and Jen have set us a challenge to create a card using 'Cats and/or Dogs'.  I really only have one stamp set that is suitable for this challenge and it is one that has never been out of the packet till now either!

Supplies Used:
Inkadinkao - Dogs
Stampin Up - Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Pink Petticoat - DP

Not much time for any crafting today, as I am meeting up with a friend for lunch and then going to see my folks this evening.

Hope you all have a nice weekend and thanks for visiting
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Fusion #7

Good Evening,

Just a quick post to share my card for this week's Fusion challenge.  I was just home from picking up my latest Stampin Up order (from the fab Aileen of Stamp Up Your Craft) and looked at this week challenge. And by luck my newest stamp set was perfect for it!

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Curly Cute
Stampin Up - Love & Laughter
Clearly Besotted - Love Hearts
Stampin Up - Grosgrain Ribbon

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Birthday Border

Good Evening,

I am back with another card for a few challenges.  Hopefully this means that my Mojo is back!

Supplies Used:
Fiskars Continuous Stamp - Flowers
Antia Gems
Clearly Besotted - Honeycomb - Sentiment

Challenges Entered:
One Layer Wednesday - Borders
CASology - Bloom
Less Is More - Use Coloured Card

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Muse #17

Good Morning,

Between struggling for time and a lack of mojo I have been struggling with coming up with new cards that I actually like.

However enough was enough I made myself sit down and make something for this weeks Muse Card Challenge.  The Muse card this week is by the talented Therese Calvird and I used the elephants as the inspiration for my card.

Supplies Used:
Pink Petticoat - DP and Image
ProMarkers
Glossy Accents

And here is Therese's fabulous card

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Less Is More Week 119

Good Afternoon,

Unfortunately work and life is really getting in the way of my crafting, however I did manage to find some time to make a quick card for this week's Less Is More Challenge.

This week Chrissie and Jen have asked us to make a one layer card using coloured card, I am hoping the brown is allowed, otherwise I will need to go back to the drawing board!

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - You're A Hoot II
VersaMark
Wow Embossing Powder
Nestabilities

A quick post from me today, will hopefully manage to be back tomorrow with something new.

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CAS(E) this Sketch #27

Good Morning,

Back today with my card for this week's CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge.

Supplies Used:
Uniko Studio - Cheysanthemum
VersaMark
Wow Embossing Powder

So happy today, I have a whole day to myself to sit and craft. Bliss!

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Hexagons

Hi Again,

I am back with my second post of the day, you can see my earlier on here.

I bought the new Honeycombe stamp and die set from Clearly Besotted this week, so when I seen this week's CASology challenge was 'Hexagon' I knew I had to join in.

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - Honeycomb
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Twine from my stash

I think that is my 'play' cards done, time to get onto orders!

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Playing Catch Up

Good Morning,

Playing catch up on my blog today, have had a fairly busy week and the most exciting part was the safe arrival of my beautiful baby neice Emily.  So a huge congratulations to my Sister and Brother In Law!

The card I have made this morning is a small gift card to go with a present for Emily and I used the challenge over at One Layer Wednesday as inspiration.  This week's OLW is hosted by Cheryl and the challenge is to make a 3 inch card, which is a perfect gift card size.

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Easy Events
ProMarkers

I would also like to that Susan, last week's OLW host, for picking my name as the winner of the Waltzing Mouse Stamp Set.

Off now to catch up on some other challenges.

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Less Is More Week 118

Good Morning,

Finally found some time to make a card for this week's Less Is More challenge.  Chrissie and Jen have set us a colour challenge and it is to use 2 colours from the opposite side of the colour wheel.  My photo makes my card look pink, but it is red in real life!

Supplies Used:
Clearly Besotted - Leafy Accents Die
The Craft's Meow - Sentiment
VersaMark
Wow Embossing Powder
Stampin Up - Bakers Twine

Have to dash off again now, away to head into town as I have a facial booked this afternoon.

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Online Card Class - His & Hers Day 5

Good Evening,

Back with my second post of the day, you can see my first one here. In my earlier post I said I would be back with my second card for Day 4 of the His & Hers online card class, however once I had watched all the videos for Day 5 I ended up making those cards instead!

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Stripes Stamp
Pink Petticoat Sentiment (top card)
Stampin Up Sentiment (Bottom card)
XCut Nesting dies
VersaMark
Silver Embossing Powder

Apologies for the top card, the picture has washed out the pink stripes, they are a bit darker in real life.

I have really enjoyed this class by Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire, as somebody who really struggles with male cards I have picked lots of good hints and tips.

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Online Card Classes - Day 4

Good Morning,

Thought I would quickly share my first half of my homework for the His & Hers Online Card Classes Day 4 before I head out the door.

This is my feminine version of Jennifer McGuire's card, I will be back later on today with the male version.

Supplies Used:
MME - Honey Cake - DP
Xcut - Nesting Dies
Stampin Up - Bakers Twine
Stampin Up - Teeny Tiny Sentiment
Pearls and Sparkle from my stash

Must dash off now I'm afraid, but I will be back later.

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His & Hers Online Class Day 2

Good Evening,

I am currently taking the newest online class by Kristina Werner and Jennifer McGuire 'His & Hers', but unfortunatly I am not being the best student and missed Day 1 and 2.  I finally sat down tonight to watch the videos and for my Homework I have jumped straight to Day 2.  I promise I will catch up with Day 1 & 3.

I loved the kaleidoscope technique as demostrated by Jennifer, so thought would be the best one to try out!

Supplies Used:
Sizzix - Leaf Clusters
Uniko Studio - Sentiment (top card)
Stampin Up - Sentiment (bottom card)
Twine from my stash

Right its far to late to still be sitting at my craft desk so going to dash off but thanks for visiting
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One Layer Wednesday #138

Good Evening,

I haven't had time to join in with One Layer Wednesday lately, but when I seen the challenge was 'Spring' and the sun has been shining the past couple of days I knew exactly what I wanted to create, nothing says Spring to me like 'yellow and green'.

This week's OLW is being hosted by Susan over at Simplicity.

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up - Bloomin' Marvelous
Uniko Studio - Chrysanthemum - Sentiment
Twine from my stash

Off now to see what other challenges I might join in with.

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