CAS card today!

Had a little time to craft today so went for this CAS card using on of my favorite Honeybees stamp"Country Blooms"  and lots of dies.  The circle die is layered onto foam to create some dimension to the card, also added lots of pearls for some sparkle. A much simpler card than the last post, back to my comfort zone lol!

Lots of layers here so I am adding it to Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Layer it up".

Have a great week
Hugs
Sally

Colouring Challenge.

I have been taking part in Kathy Racs 30 Day colouring challenge and yesterday I coloured this image from Honeybees stamps.  I used distress inks as water colours added some highlights with Zig Markers and then edged  the image with a grey copic pen.  The Square dies are from Simon Says Stamp.

So today I finished my card, adding some more highlights to the image and then mounting on a square card.  I then added some pearls and the silver embossed sentiment.
 Adding this to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Layer it up ".

Its my Birthday today and hubby is taking me out for lunch, looking forward to a Crab Linguine !!

Have a great day.

Hugs
Sally 

New Toys !!!

I was lucky enough to get some new crafty goodies for Christmas and at last I have had chance to have a play with them.  Its not the best photo as we are experiencing lots of rain and dull days here. 

I had these Bold Alphabet dies from Altenew and the Wonky Rectangles from Simon Says so have used them both on this card.  First I cut out three sets of letters and then stamped with the "Country Blooms " set from Honey Bees Stamps.  I coloured with Zig Markers and layered up the letters.  The base card is cut with the Wonky Rectangle die.  Just added some sequins and the stamped "you" sentiment.

I shall add this card to the "Anything Goes" challenge at Simon Says and also the Simon Says "Flickr Group " Challenge#87 "Something New".

Wishing all my followers a very Happy, Healthy and Crafty New Year !!

Hugs
Sally

Christmas cards started!!

Decided to make a start on my Christmas cards, and after seeing lots of inspiration on the Simon Says blog hop made this card using the Star Flower background stamp.  Embossed in silver onto watercolour card and then coloured with Distress Stains and Zig Markers. The sentiment is an old one from Hero Arts.
I shall add this to the Simon Says Wednesday Blog "Anything Goes " challenge and also the Simon Says Flickr group challenge #79 "Stamp It".

This is a card using the Honey Bee stamp "Country Blooms" and Simon Says "Square Stitched "Die and "Thanks"Die.  I shall also add this to the "Anything Goes" challenge at Simon Says and also the Love Cards Flickr Group challenge which is also "Anything Goes" this month.

I have also linked it to the current Naughty or Nice Challenge, which is a new one for me.


Its a wet and windy day here in Dorset, seems like summer is over and Autumn is definitely on its way. I love summer but Autumn brings more time to craft so its not all bad LOL.

Hugs
Sally

Two new cards.

After a busy week in the garden I have found time to make some more cards, this first one uses the "Country Blooms"  stamps from Honey Bee , I have stamped and coloured the image with Zig Markers and then fussy cut out.  The large scalloped die is from Spellbinders, I decided a shaped card suited this image, I then adhered with foam tape after adding some splatters with the markers.  The Thanks die is by Simon Says, finally I added a few pearls.
I am adding this to the current challenge #77 at the Simon Says Flickr Group.

This second card was a bit of a challenge foe me as I prefer to make cards with flowers on, but I wanted to take part in the Wednesday Challenge at Simon Says.  I dont have may child related stamps so I found this free Heather Ellis digital image online.  I have again coloured with Zig markers and die cut the balloon to make a shaker with glitter paper and sparkles.  The sentiment is Simon Says.

Now I am off to the garden again as its a lovely sunny day here.
Have a great Sunday,

Hugs
Sally

Thank You!

I needed a couple of Thank you cards to send, I have used old and new stamps for these cards but both have a flowery theme.  This first one is using the Country Blooms set from Honey Bee Stamps, I have stamped in black coloured the leaves with my Zig Watercolour markers, then just added a round of Distress ink to the flowers, An abstract design, but I am pleased with it.  The sentiment and tag dies are by Avery Elle.

This second card uses a Hero Arts stamp and die set that I have had for a while but love, Its the colour layering Hibiscus flower, I have also added some splatters and sequins.  I shall add both these cards to the "Anything Goes" challenge at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

Have a great week

Hugs
 Sally.

Winter White Birthday

I had time to make another card for the Wednesday challenge at Simon Says "Winter Birthday"  again I have used my new stamp from Honey Bee Stamps. I have stamped it and embossed in Gold onto some die cut white card, added the glitter strip and layered it up on some coffee coloured card.  The Birthday sentiment die is from Avery Elle, lastly added some pearls.
Have a great week
Hugs
Sally

Wintery Birthday Wishes!

I am having fun playing with my new Honey Bee stamps, this time I have made a card for the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Winter Birthday".   I have chosen blues and gold for my card, wintry colours, this card is two layers, the underneath is just Peacock Blue distress ink blended onto the card.  The top layer is my Honey Bee stamp stamped and embossed in gold then fussy cut, I added a strip of gold glitter paper and the sentiment die.
We have had some really cold weather here and it did snow but didn't last long, there is just a bitter wind now so I plan to snuggle in front of the log burner this afternoon.

Hugs
Sally

A Floral Birthday.

I have had more time to play with my new stamps from Honey Bee Stamps, this set is called "Country Blooms" and I can see its going to be a favourite.  The stamps give lovely clear images and are great for colouring.  This time I have used my Zig Waterbrush markers, then I have fussy cut the image and added it to the oval frame.  The background is created with Distress ink and wax paper.

This card is for two challenges, "New Something" over at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.   and the "Anything Goes" challenge at LOVE handmade cards FLickr group.

Hope you are having a great week and its not too cold where you are.

Hugs Sally

Crafty time at last!

Happy New Year to you all, hope you had a great break, unfortunately I got a nasty cold just after New Year which affected my crafty mojo.  Hopefully its back now and I am feeling a lot better too.

 I was lucky enough to win some stamps from Honey Bee just before Christmas and they arrived this week, I couldn't wait to ink them up and here are the two cards I have made. This first one has been coloured with my Zig watercolour markers, I loved colouring this pretty design.  I shall enter these cards into ABNH "Anything Goes " challenge and also the Simon Says "New Something "challenge.

The second design has been coloured with Stabilo pens and copics, the sentiment is from Hero Arts.

I have also entered this card into the LOVE -Handmade Cards flickr group challenge, "Anything Goes"

I just thought I would show you my other crafty project that I have been working on, a picture made from sea glass that I have collected from the local beach.  The beach near us is Lyme Regis and it is very famous for being on the Jurassic coast line, lots of fossils are found on the beach here especially ammonites  so my design is based on an ammonite.  

Hugs Sally