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Tuesday 30 November 2010

An Anniversary Card


Hi everyone, I have an anniversary card to share with you tonight which I have made using the most adorable image from the Digi Stamp Boutique is called 'Valentine Tilda'. She is such a great image for so many occasions.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Anything Goes - Animals
Friday Sketchers

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey

Materials:
Image - Digi Stamp Boutique
Papers - Pink Petticoat
Cuttlebug Die Cut Flowers
MS Heart Punch
MS Boarder Punch

Monday 29 November 2010

An Elegant Lady


Hi everyone, I hope the snow is not too bad where you are. There has been quite a lot here in Norfolk today so I am dreading another journey into work tomorrow. Anyway onto my card which is one I made for my Auntie's Birthday.

The decoupage image on this card is from a CD called Parisian Chic from Card Creations Plus and it packed full of lovely images like this.

I am entering this card into the following challenge:
Charisma Cardz

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Friday 26 November 2010

Winter Wonderland Challenge - Shape Up



Hi everyone, time for another challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme has been set by my DT buddy Danielle and is 'Shape Up'. So this week we want to see all your shaped cards, no squares in sight!

My card features some Sarah Kay die cut decoupage which I just love!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Fab n Funky -Going with the Flow
Craft Creations - Christmas is coming
Papertake Weekly - Cut it out
A Spoon Full of Sugar -Anything Goes
Everybody Art Challenges - Use Shapes



Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey


Thursday 25 November 2010

My Work in Print!

Hi everyone, I had a lovely surprise when I opened this month's issue of Papercraft Essentials to see my card on the letters page! This has really made my day!

And this is a close up of my card featuring a fantastic image from the Digi Stamp Boutique



Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Tuesday 23 November 2010

Maurice Golfing ........


Hi everyone, another Maurice to share with you today. I so love these Maurice images from Pollycraft I think they are so great for mens cards.

This is a really quick post tonight as I'm off to my card making class in a minute.

I'm entering this card into the sketch challenge at Truly Scrumptious

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Monday 22 November 2010

Pollycraft Monday Challenge .........


Hi everyone, its time for another challenge at Pollycraft Monday Challenge and our theme this week is 'Blue'. We are all feeling blue this week in the Pollycraft team as our DT buddy Ria has decided to stepdown from the team.

We hope that you will come along and join in the challenge as we love to see what you create each week.

The fab image on my card is called 'Ethan Rockstar' from Pollycraft Designs and think he is just perfect for a boy's card.

I am entering my card into the sketch challenge this week at Dutch Dare Challenges

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Sentiment - Papermania
Papers - SWALK 2 CD Crafter's Companion
Various Star Punches

Sunday 21 November 2010

Two More Cards Using Sheena Douglass Stamps




Hi everyone, these are my last two cards which I made using Sheena Douglass's new stamps. These two cards where shown on Sheena's shows on Create and Craft this morning so that was lovely seeing my cards on telly.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Saturday 20 November 2010

Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak No 4:


Hi everyone, its day four of the sneak peaks for Sheena Douglass's new stamps which are being launched on Create and Craft tomorrow at 9am and 12pm.

This card is very different to my normal cute style but I was really pleased with the results.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Friday 19 November 2010

Pollycraft Friday Freebie .......


Hi everyone, the image on my card is the wonderful Friday freebie which you can collect from the new Pollycraft Designs Shop. I think Maurice is just wonderful for mens xmas cards.

I am entering this card into the followong challenge:
Cute Card Thursday - Sketch

I hope you all have a great weekend.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - HOTP
Coloured with Promarkers
Senitment - Craftwork Cards
Holly Punch

Another Sheena Douglass Stamp Sneak Peak


Hi everyone, my second post for today is to you show a card another card I made using the new stamps from Sheena Douglass. This is an 8 x 8 card and the first one I have made in this size but I really enjoyed making it. I have sprayed the image with Sparkle and Shine from Crafter's Companion I really love the effect this spray gives to an image.

I am entering this card into the challenge at Saturday Challenge whose theme is 'Sparkle and Shine'.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Sheena Douglass
Papers, Ribbon, Brad - Papermania
Handmade Flower

Winter Wonderland Challenge ..........


Hi everyone this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland has been choosen my by DT buddy Janet and she has given us the challenge of make a 'Christmas Decoration, Banner or Pendant' . My decoration is a table decoration made using an Arty Farty template.


I do hope you can come along and join in the challenge, we would love to see what you create.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Thursday 18 November 2010

New Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak 2 .......


Hi everyone I have another card to share with you today showing the new stamps which are being launched by Sheena Douglassthis weekend. This card features a really pretty snowdrop image. I thought I would keep this one really simple.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Wednesday 17 November 2010

New Sheena Douglass Stamps Sneak Peak ......


Hi everyone I have a sneak peak to show you tonight of card using one of Sheena Douglass's new stamp range which are being launched this weekend on Create and Craft.

I am entering this card into the challenge at Sarah Hurley whose theme is to make an Easel Card.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image & Sentiment Stamps- Shenna Douglass
Papers - Papermania
Ribbon and Flowers - Wild Orchid

Tuesday 16 November 2010

My First Tutorial!


Hi everyone, its my first tutorial over at Crafter's Companion, News, Views and Inspiration Blog today. My tutorial is how to make this sweet little gift bag from an envelope. I've never done a tutorial before so if any of my blogging buddies have time to take a look at my tutorial and leave a comment on the Crafter's Companion blog I would really appreciate your support!

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - SWALK 2 Crafter'sCompanion
Papers - SWALK 2 CD
Flowers - SWALK 2 CD
Ribbon from Stash
Image coloured with Promarkers

Friday 12 November 2010

Winter Wonderland Challenge .....


Hi everyone, another week has gone by and its time for another challenge over at Winter Wonderland and this week my DT buddy Kate has given us the challenge of Winter Sports.

The gorgeous image on my card is from Digi Stamp Boutique and is called Poppy. I thought she would be just perfect for this challenge!

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Wednesday 10 November 2010

A Miss Sonny Cloud Calendar ........


Hi everyone, I have another Miss Sonny Cloud to share with you tonight. This one is my favourite out of all the new range and she is called 'Rainy Days'. As this is such a great image I thought she would be great to add to calendar so you could keep her out all year! You will be able to pre order your Miss Sonny Cloud stamps from the Pollycraft Designs Shop very soon!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - SWALK 2 CD from Crafters Companion
MS Boarder Punch
Mariannes - Flower Die
Flowers & ribbon Wild Orchid
Coloured with Promarkers

Tuesday 9 November 2010

Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge ....

Hi everyone, just a little post to remind you that there is a fantastic prize over at the Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge on offer of a £30 voucher to spend in their online store here. All you need to do is follow this month's sketch and a theme of 'One for the girls'. You don't need to use a Crafter's Companion image to enter but if you do have one we would love to see it!

I do hope you will come along and join in the challenge we would love to see what you create!
Hugs Lynsey x

Monday 8 November 2010

Pollycraft Designs Monday Challenge ...........


Hi everyone, I'm a bit late with my DT card for Pollycraft Designs today as I was away at the weekend and my card I made before I went completely wrong! Don't you hate it when that happens! Our challenge for you this week is 'Doodling' which has been set by Paula our boss and she is great at doodling so do check out the DT cards! Anyway here I am finally with my DT which features the wonderful new 'Sonny Honeycloud' range and this one is called 'Cards and Cupcakes', the sentiment is also from the same range. Keep checking the store here for when they are released!

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - DCWV
Flowers - Papermania and stash
Ribbon and pearls from stash

Friday 5 November 2010

Winter Wonderland Challenge ......


Happy Friday everyone, I'm very excited as I'm off to York Christmas shopping today so by the time you read this if my scheduled post works I will be on my way!

Anyway onto my card, this week's challenge at Winter Wonderland has been set my DT buddy Marianne and is 'Sing a Christmas Carol'. I thought this adorable image from Pollycraft Designs would be just perfect for this challenge.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Pollycraft Designs
Papers - Dovecraft
Holly and Flower Punch
MS Border Punch
Coloured with Promarkers

Monday 1 November 2010

Little Claire's November Stamp Club Release


Hi everyone, my third post for today is to share with you a fantastic new stamp from Little Claire's called 'A Little Bird Told Me'. This is such a great stamp as you can use it for Birthday's like I have with this card or as a Christmas card and I will show you that one tomorrow. The sentiment also comes with this stamp which I just love!

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles - Make it Vintage
Lexis Creations - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs Lynsey

Materials:
Image & Sentiment - Little Claire's
Papers - HOTP
Flowers - Wild Orchid
Swirls - Sizzix
Coloured with Promarkers

Crafter's Companion Monthly Challenge ......


My second post for today is to share my first Crafters Companion DT card with you for the montly challenge. We have a fantastic sketch by my DT buddie Jacqui with the added challenge of making your card 'One for the Girls'. As girly cards are my favourite kind of card, I really enjoyed making this one! I do hope that you will come along and join in our challenge, we would love to see what you create.

The gorgeous image on my card is from the SWALK 1 range from
Crafters Companion. The papers and patterned flower are all printed from the SWALK 1 CD.
Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Lynsey x

Digi Stamp Boutique November Release .......


Hi everyone, why is it Monday comes round so quickly! I bet my friend Marianne won't mind today though as she has finished work, so I hope you are enjoying your Monday when you read this Marianne!

Anyway, onto my card, the image on my card is from the Digi Stamp Boutique November release and is called 'Hootie and Mistletoe'. I thought he would be just perfect for Hubby's Christmas card.




I am entering this card into this week's challenge at Friday Sketchers.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs Lynsey x

Materials:
Image - Digi Stamp Boutique
Papers - Funky Hand
Snowflake - Spellbinders
Coloured with Promarkers