Merry Christmas...

 Morning folks...

I can't believe how fast this year is going in so far...and almost time for my first wee break up north this year.  I cannot wait, it's seems like forever since we have been on holiday, anyway not long to go. I am hoping to catch some good photos of the local Moray wildlife...it's just amazing but before that it's time for a new challenge over on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.

The theme is "Christmas in April".  

I've actually had this stamp for a couple of years I think and yep..never been used so thought it would be perfect for this challenge.

I inked up with archival ink and coloured with derwent pencils, added the sentiment and a couple of enamel dots...kept it simple!

Hope you like it.

challenges:

Crafty Catz - anything goes

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - anything goes

Fab 'n' Funky - CAS

Fi

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Party like a Puffin...

 

Hey folks, I thought I would share this wee card I made today, I really haven't spent much time lately on my cards and really need to get back into it...anyway I did spend ages colouring this one.

I stamped the image using archival ink and coloured with derwent inktense pencils, I did do quite a few layers to make the image stand out.  Those sand eels were a challenge as I didn't have the right shade of grey or silver so I coloured with the grey I had and once dry went over with white which lightened them a bit, I then did a mix of blue and violet...not that you can really see.

I added some splashes, dots and gems to finish.

Hope you like it.

challenges:

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Crafty Animals - anything goes

Dragonfly Dreams - CAS

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - anything goes

Fi

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We herd the good news...

 

Morning folks...

It's that time again...time for a new challenge over on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.

The theme is "Easter or spring".  

I thought I would go for spring but with a difference.  Aren;t thew sheep just so cute?

I cut a piece of grey card then stamped the sheep, I added the stencilled wool, I added some light splodes around the edges and then added the sentiment,

Hope you like it.

Fi

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Simple Things...

Morning folks...

It's that time again...time for a new challenge over on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.

The theme is "Mother's Day or a special woman".  

I made this card a wee while back for a special friend, I love the eucalyptus stamp, it is just so simple and stamps up beautifully.  I used 2 different blue/green ink.  I then stamped the sentitment and layered it onto the card. I added some splashes, and a couple of little pearls and dots to finish.

Hope you like it.

Pop over to the challenge blog to check out what my teamies have made.

challenges: 

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - anything goes

Fi

x

 

You're always there for me...

Howdy folks,

It's time for a new challenge over on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.

The theme is "Love" ....not long til valentines day so let's see those Love cards...and remember to use some stamping too.

For my card I have stamped this cute little image, coloured with zig watercolour pens, I added some extra blades of grass. I added some splashes of clue in the background.  The sentiment is part of the set and inked up with archival ink. 

Hope you like it.

Pop over to the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog to check what my teamies have made.

challenges:

Crafty Catz - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes

Fi

x

Love and good cheer...

 

Happy New Year everybody!

Well what a great start to the year....lost all track of what day it is and late with my card.

It's time for the first challenge of the year over on the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog.

The theme is "Something new" that can be new Year, new baby, new home, new stash etc....and remember to use some stamping too.

So I have gone for the new stash.  I bought this stamp in December with the intention of using it but time ran out so what better time than to start to new year with my first 2026 Christmas card.

First I stamped the image, then masked it off and stencilled the snowflakes in the background...I used a light grey and a pale blue to give a frosty look.  I then coloured the image with my zig pens, love them I got some inspiration for the colouring from the lovely Sue although my stripey tights are not as neat as hers! I stamped the sentiment from the same set and then added some sequins.  I did some doodling around the edges too.

Hope you like it.

Pop over to the Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog to check what my teamies have made.

challenges:

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - something new

Simon Says Stamp - add a sentiment

Fi

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