Autumn Leaves

I was keen to take part in the Simon Says Wednesday challenge, this week its a photo challenge.  My inspiration was the photo of all the fallen Autumnal leaves.

This is my card created using only Die Cuts, the leaf die is from Simon Says, its the Berkshire Border Leaf Die and I have cut it in various colours to form this collage.  I also added some pearls and my Hello sentiment.

I shall also add this to the Simon Says Flickr group challenge#82  "Fall is in the Air"

There are lots of fallen leaves here as we have been experiencing some high winds this weekend, hope the weather is better where you are.

Hugs

Sally

Thinking of you.

Had time to make another card for the Wednesday Simon Says Challenge "Thinking of you"  again I used the Script stamp from Hero Arts , the leaf stamp is from Altenew's Beautiful bloom stamp and using my Misti I stamped in various shades of Distress ink. The lovely Leaf Die is from Simon Says again I have coloured with Distress inks.  Hard to see in this photo but the background card is stamped and embossed in white using the Hero Arts Woodgrain stamp.

I shall also add this card to the Simon Says Flickr Group challenge. 

Have a great week.
Hugs
Sally

Autumn Leaves

The leaves are turning colour now and I was inspired to make this card for the Simon Says Flickr challenge  "Fall is in the Air". The Leaf die and Stitched Square die are both from Simon Says and the Canvas Striped stamp is an old one by Hero Arts.  Had fun colouring the leaves with Distress inks .

Also adding this to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Thinking of you" and the CAS watercolour challenge ( a new challenge for me, thanks Betty for the heads up.

Its a lovely day in Dorset and we are off out for a walk, have a great Sunday.

Hugs
Sally

Flower Challenge Take 2!!!

I found some time to have a second attempt at the Flower Challenge "Use your Favourite Flowers"  so pleased I have found this challenge, I love using flowers on my cards.  Check the challenge out there are lots of prizes ( if I were lucky enough to win The Concord and 9th stamps from Severn Hills would be my choice).

As I said in my last post I have lots of favourite flower stamps and this is another one from Altenew called Painted Flowers.  The writing stamp is an oldie from Hero Arts and the background leaves are from Altenew's Beautiful Blooms set.  Just coloured with Zig markers and added a few sequins for sparkle.

I shall also add this to the current Wednesday Challenge at Simon Says "Thinking of you".

Have a good weekend
Hugs
Sally

New Challenge for me!!

I have found a new challenge blog and its one I am sure to visit again as its called "The Flower Challenge" and as you know I love making cards with flowers.

This is challenge 13 , how did I miss it before !!!!

The theme is use you favourite flower and this Altenew "Beautiful Bloom" is a definite favourite although I do have a few flower stamps in my stash that I love to use. I have stamped and embossed the flower twice in White then have fussy cut and layered up.  The striped background is an old stamp from Hero Arts and the Scalloped die is Simon Says.
There are lots of great prizes ( I would love to with the Concord and 9th stamp from Severn Hills Crafts)  have a go there is still time to enter.

I am also adding this to the Simon Says World Cardmaking Day challenge.

Its a rainy day here so hopefully I can ink up my stamps again!!

Hugs
Sally

Pearly Tree!

I found time to make another Christmas card to add to my box, again I have used dies by Simon Says and Tree stamp and die by Hero Arts adding gold embossing and pearls for added shine. Another simple card .

Adding this to the current Simon Says Wednesday challenge and the Anything Goes challenge at the Simon Says Flickr Group.

It has really turned Autumnal here now so I am finding time to make some pickles and chutney ready for Christmas then I must crack on and make some more cards!

Hugs
Sally

Christmas Die Cuts.

I have just had a week away in sunny Cornwall and have found it hard to get back into my card making.  I really needed to crack on with my Christmas cards so tried to get my mojo working   I made these two small cards using dies and embossing folders.

The square stitched die is from Simon Says and the snowflakes from Hero Arts, the sentiment is also Hero Arts.

Two very simple cards to get me back into the creative zone !!

I am adding both these cards to the challenges at Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog and also the Flickr Group Challenge.

Hugs
Sally