Sharon's Birthday Blog Candy ..........

Hi everyone, Sharon is celebrating her 50th birthday on the 9th of October and is giving away the most lovely blog candy which you can see in the photo!

Happy Birthday Sharon!

Hugs Lynsey :)

A 50th Birthday Card ..........

Hi everyone, not my normal sort of card but I was asked to make a card using this photo for a lady that was turning 50. I printed this card onto some gorgeous photo paper which I got from Photo Paper Direct. I was really pleased with this photo paper and I would certainly recommend it! My friend who asked me to make the card was really pleased with it which I was very glad about as it was quite a challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs Lynsey :)

Pollycraft Monday Challenge *25*

Hi everyone, its time for another Pollycraft Monday Challenge, this week's challenge is to use at least 2 of the following items on your card: Snowflakes, spots, stripes, swirls and sparkle or use all 5! We would love to see what you create for the challenge so please do join us.

The beautiful image on my card is called 'Grace' so of course with a name like that she was always going to be my favourite 'Christmas Pixie'. Grace is available from Pollycraft Designs. I think you will see lots of 'Grace' on my Christmas cards this year!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - Pink Petticoat

Retro Flower Punch

Sizzix swirl die

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

White Flower Soft

Ribbon and Pearls from Stash

Coloured with Promarkers

The Sugar Bowl ................

Hi everyone, I hope you have all had a great weekend. The weather here in Norfolk has been lovely, I can't believe how nice it is for the time of year. I am taking ages writing this post as I am watching Waking the Dead at the same time!

Anyway onto my card, this is for the challenge at The Sugar Bowl they have another great sketch and the added challenge of using paper piecing on your card. I have used my new 'Miss Clause' stamp which I got for my birthday and I just love it!

I must also show you this beautiful birthday card that I received from my friend Donna, itsn't it stunning! And it looks even better close up! Thanks Donna!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials
Image - Sugar Nellie - Miss Clause
Sentiment - Cuddly Buddly
Papers - Complete Crafting With Your PC
Various Daisy Punches
Papermania White Glitter Flocking Powder
Ribbon and Pearls from Stash

Triple Challenge Card ........

Wow 3 posts in one day that has to be a record for me! This card is for 3 challenges, the first is for a fantastic sketch by Carol's Sketch Fun, the second is for Paperplay Challenges whose theme is 'Spot This' so they want to see spots on your card. The last challenge this card is for is Colour Create whose colour scheme is 'Hot Pink, Dusky Pink & Ice Chocolate'.

The wonderful image on this card is this week's Friday Freebie from Pollycraft which is available tomorrow and you will find it here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials

Image -Pollycraft Designs

Papers - The Creative Cottage

Ribbon - Papermania

Daisy and Hollypunch

Pearls from stash

Full of Mischief!

Hi everyone, my second card of the day, I am doing well! This card is for 3 challenges, the first challenge is for Sunday Sketch and Stamp who have a lovely sketch designed by Arianne. The second challenge this card is for is Simon Says Stamp Challenge and their theme is 'Simon says it's a stitch up' so you have to add stitching to your card. Mine had to be faux stitching as I don't do sewing! The third challenge this card is for is Allsorts Challenge Blog and their theme is 'Snowflakes in September'.

The image on my card is also from the Christmas Pixie Range from Pollycraft Designs and is called 'Mischief' hence the title of blog post. I think he is so cute, he looks like he is going to get you with a snowball any minute!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Paper - HOTP

Cuttlebug Snowflakes

Coloured with Promarkers

Ribbon, Pearls, Gems from Stash

Pink Elephant Challenge ...........

Hi everyone, I have at last had some time for crafting and managed to make 2 cards last night. My blog this week is like the buses in Norfolk, there are none for ages then 2 come at once lol!
Onto my first card this is for a wonderful sketch at Pink Elephant Challenge.

The fantastic image on my card is from the Christmas Pixie range from Pollycraft Designs and she is called Beauty, and I think her name is just perfect for her!

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft

Papers - Papermania

Daisy an Holly Leaf

Ribbon, gems from stash

Coloured with Promarkers

Sentiment - Cuddly Buddly

Thank You ...................

A post at last but not my cards tonight, it was my birthday on Monday so I thought that I would show you the lovely cards I received from my blogging buddies. They are all lovely especially close up. So thank you to Paula, Sue, Jill, Marianne, Natasha and June.

I just thought I would show you the lovely cake that my sister made me, she is a great cook! I have had such a busy weekend and hectic week at work, I have had no time or energy to craft but I have managed to make 2 cards tonight so I will post them tomorrow when I can get a decent photo in the light.

Hope to catch up with you all soon.
Hugs Lynsey:)

4 in 1 Challenge Card

Hi everyone hope you are all having a great weekend.
This card is for 4 challenges, the first is for Sketch and Stash Challenge who have a fantastic sketch this week, the second is for Cute Daisy May whose theme is to make a baby card, the third challenge this card is for is Cupcake Craft Challenges whose theme is pearls and swirls and the last challenge this card is for is Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge whose theme is 'One for the girls'.

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Whiff of Joy

Papers - Cuddly Buddly

Retro Flower Punches

Pearls and ribbon from stash

Martha Stewart Dollie Boarder Punch

Coloured with Promarkers

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Double Challenge Card ........

Hi everyone, well its Tuesday night already that means one more day at work for me thank goodness as I am shattered this week! Well onto my card, this is for this week's Sketch Saturday who have a lovely simple sketch to follow, the second challenge my card is for is Passion for Promarkers whoose theme is 'Polka Dots' so my spotty ribbon which I seem to be addicted to adding to nearly every card I make fits the that theme nicely!

I have used my new stamp from

Pollycraft Designs called 'Humble' and she will be available from the 21st September. I think she is so adorable and will be used lots on my Christmas cards!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - Free with Magazine

Retro Flower Punch

Ribbon from stash

Computer Generated Sentiment

Coloured with Promarkers

Pollycraft Challenge 24 Black and White and .......

Hi everyone, the theme this week at Pollycraft Designs is 'Black and white and one other colour'. I was not too sure about this colour scheme as black is not a colour I use very often but I am quite pleased with how this card turned out in the end and I love challenges that take you out of your comfort zone!

The adorable image on my DT card is from the new 'Sharing Sherbet Christmas Range' from Pollycraft Designs which are to be released on the 21st September. This cutie is called 'Deck the Hall's.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - DCWV

Various Retro Flower Punches

Sizzix Swirl Die

Matha Stewart Dollie Punch

Image Coloured with Promarkers

White Flocking Powder

Triple Challenge Card

Hi everyone, hope your week is going well. Not long till the weekend now!
Onto my card, this is a trishutter card which I made following the instructions from Split Coast Stampers. I really enjoyed making this style of card and it was quite easy!

And this is the images close up:

The three challenges this card is for is Digital Tuesday Challenge, whose theme is 'It's all about the kids' so you can make any card for a child. The second challenge this card is for is ABC Challenge whose theme is 'D is for Die Cuts' and the third challenge this card is for is Cute Daisy May Challenge whose theme is 'Pink and one other colour'.

The gorgeous images on this card are from the 'Scribble Animals' range from Pollycraft Designs.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - DCWV Sweet Stack

Retro Flower Punch

Mulberry Flowers

Nestiablities, Cirle, and Oval Dies

Coloured with Promarkers

I Love Promarkers Challenge 3

Hi everyone can you believe another month is up and its time for the 3rd I love Promarkers Challenge. My design team card features a beautiful Cherry Kisses Frame Image from Pollycraft Designs.

This is the fantastic sketch for this month's challenge so for all my blogging buddies that love Promarkers I do hope you will come and join in the challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image: Cherry Kisses Frames - Pollycraft Designs

Papers - Papermania & DCWV

Retro Flower Punch

Mcgill Pine Leaf Punch

Coloured with Promarkers

The Sugar Bowl ..........

This card is for challenge 18 at the The Sugar Bowl who have another fantastic sketch this week.

I have used a beautiful manga girl image which I love. I am keeping my fingers crossed I win this challenge as the prize is the new Christmas manga stamps!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:
Image - Manga Girl Sugar Nellie Stamp
Papers - Free with magazine
Flowers - Prima
Buttons, Pearl, ribbons from stash

Leaf Punch

Coloured with Promarkers

C.R.A.F.T Challenge .............

This week at C.R.A.F.T Challenge the theme is 'Anything but a card'. My project for the challenge is a Fridge Magnet which I have made for mum's birthday next week. The magnet features a picture of my little girl Grace. I made the fridge magnet by printing onto Inkjet Magnetic Paper which I got from Photo Paper Direct. I am so impressed with this Magnetic Paper, I think it is so nice to be able to make personalised gifts. I printed my magnet at just over 3 inch square and I then managed to fit 6 images on to an A4 sheet. I added a few digital elements to my picture before printing it onto the magnetic paper. I am going to be making a lot of these for Christmas presents as they make lovely inexpensive gifts.

I also made a box for my magnet which finishes off my gift. I hope my mum likes it!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:
Magnetic Paper from Photo Paper Direct

For the box:

Various Retro Flower Punches

Pearl and Ribbon from Stash

Passion For Promarkers Challenge .....

Hi everyone this card is for an order but I thought that it fitted well for the Passion for Promarkers Challenge which is 'Girly & Glittery' which is just the sort of cards I love to make!

The Popcorn Bear image is quite large so you don't need to add too much else to make a nice card.

Thanks for stopping by, please leave a comment if you have time.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Crafters Companion Popcorn Bear Stamp

Papers - Crafters Companion CD

Various Retro Flower Punches

Mcgill Pine Leaf Punch

Ribbon, pearls from stash

Coloured with Promarkers

Friday Sketchers ...........

Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. This card is for this week's great sketch from Friday Sketchers. I really enjoyed using this simple sketch. The gorgeous image on my card is a freebie called 'Cherry Kisses Snowball', yes I did say freebie from Pollycraft Designs which you can get here!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:

Image - Pollycraft Designs

Paper - HOTP

Cuttlebug Snowflakes

Sentiment - Cuddly Buddly

White Flower Soft

Coloured with Promarkers

Ribbon and Pearls from Stash

Sketch & Stash Challenge ..........

Hi everyone, I can't believe how cold it has been, I think the autumn has arrived already!
Anyway enough of my weather report, onto my card. I made this card for my mum to give to my cousin whoose baby is now overdue so we should have a new arrival in the family any day now! I used my new Whiff of Joy stamp which I just love and the fantastic sketch over at Sketch and Stash worked really well on a bigger card. I made the flowers myself using various sized retro punches. I am quite pleased with how this one turned out.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Whiff of Joy

Papers - Cuddly Buddly

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Various Retro Flower Punches

Ribbon and Pearls from Stash

Coloured with Promarkers

Sizzix Swirl Die

Willow Sketchie Challenge *3rd September*

Hi everyone, time for another fantastic Challenge over at Willow Sketchie this week. I have designed the sketch this time so I hope you will come and play along!

The wonderful image on my card is called 'Precious' and she is available from Willow Designs. I think this is such a versatile image which you can use for Birthdays or Christmas.

I am getting on really well making my Christmas cards at this rate I may not have to buy too many!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey:)

Materials:

Image - Willow Designs

Papers - Stampin Up

Birch Leaf Punch

Holly Leaf Punch

Pearl and ribbon from stash