Guest Design Spot!

I was thrilled when Jo contacted me and asked if I would like to be a Guest Elf for this fortnights Christmas Kickstart Challenge#7 I love to take part in this Challenge and by the time Christmas comes I should have lots of cards in my Christmas stash!  

The challenge this time is "Delectable Die-Cuts" and I couldn't wait to get started, I have lots of Simon Says Snowflake dies and knew they would be perfect.  I die cut lots of snowflakes in white, silver glitter and blue glitter and adhered them to the front of my base card.

The card is really bright white and sparkly, the photo really doesn't do it justice, I then added a Hero Arts sentiment embossed in silver.

It would be lovely if you could find time to play along with the challenge.

Hugs
Sally

Cute Elephants!!

I wanted to take part in this weeks Simon Says Stamps Wednesday Challenge, the theme is "Cute" this week.  I have recently got these Heffy Doodles Elephant stamps and dies, perfect for this challenge. After stamping and die cutting my elephants and balloons I decided to make a card and matching tag. I coloured my images with Zig Brush markers then had to decide on the background, after playing for a while I wanted to keep it simple so distressed the background with Salty Ocean and Cracked Pistachio Oxide ink then using a stencil added the wavy design.  The sentiments are computer generated.  I had fun with these and know these stamps are going to be well used!!

Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Sally

Spring has Sprung!!

Another card for the Simon Says Flickr Group challenge "Spring has Sprung" . This time I have use the Cosmos Flower stamp and Distress inks.  First I stampede the background in Spun Sugar the stamped the image again using Pickled Raspberry and highlighting with my Zig Brush Markers.
This second image I fussy cut and layered up on foam tape to give the card some dimension. Lastly I added the sentiment and some sequins for sparkle.

Our garden is now springing into life and I am looking forward to seeing some more colour in it.

Have a great week.

Hugs
Sally

Spring Flowers!

Flowers are blooming in Dorset and Spring is in the air so I was inspired to take part in the new SSS Flickr Group challenge "Spring has Sprung".  I stamped and embossed in white flowers from the "Even more Spring Flowers" stamp set and then coloured with Zig Markers in this vibrant yellow!! Definitely a Spring colour.  I then fussy cut and laid out on this embossed panel.  A perfect card for a Spring Birthday.

Have a great week.

Hugs
Sally

Christmas Kickstart Challenge #6

Wow that fortnight has flown by and its time again for the Christmas Kickstart Challenge, this time the theme is "Moves on Hooves"

Back in the January sales I got this cute set from Clearly Besotted called "Lets Prance" , perfect for this challenge.  I created a little scene by distressing the background with Salty Ocean and Cracked Pistachio Oxide inks and then adding falling snow using my Simon Says Stencil and Nuvo glitter paste.  Next I die cut the trees and added some snow lines with Zig markers .  The reindeer are also coloured with Zig markers.

I am also adding this card to the current Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge "Whatever the Weather,"

Hugs
Sally

Shaker Fun!

I needed a boys Birthday card , so decided to make a shaker, (love making them).  I got out this older Paper Smooches set and coloured the images with Zig Markers.  The sea background is made by blending, Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean Oxide inks.  I also made a stencil with some card and blended round it to create the waves.  Such a fun card to make and not my usual flowery creations!

I am adding this card to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Create a Scene"

Hope you are having a great weekend, we are having very spring like weather of sunshine and showers today, hopefully its better tomorrow as we are off on a shopping trip to Salisbury.

Hugs
Sally

Cute Penquins!

I have just got this new Heffy Doodles "Wanna Build a Snowman" stamp set and I just love these cheeky little penguins.

 I stamped and coloured them with Zig markers then fussy cut.  Next I blended some Salty Ocean Distress Oxide on my base before stencilling some snow with the SSS Falling Snow stencil and Nuvo glimmer paste on the top half of the card.  I then die cut the Snow letters and added some more glimmer paste to the top of them.

I am adding this card to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge "Create a Scene" and the Love handmade cards Flickr Challenge "Anything Goes".

A snowy scene I know but here in Dorset I saw some signs of Spring with daffodils and even a dew primroses out when I went on my morning walk.

Have a great weekend.

Hugs
Sally

Watercolour flowers.

Love this "Even More Spring Flowers" stamp set from Simon Says and decided to ink it up and watercolour using my Zig Brush Markers.  I don't usually go for purples and blues but wanted to try something different.   I have fussy cut all the flower elements for this card then adhered and splashed with some white gouache.  The sentiment is cut using Altenew's alphabet dies. Love these colours so I am sure I will be using them again soon.

I am adding this card to three challenges, The Simon Says Flickr Groups "Friendship" challenge,  Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Anything Goes" and the Flower Challenge also "Anything Goes".

Have a great week
Hugs
Sally