To Cheer You..

Good morning everyone!  I am really pleased to announce that I am now part of the design team for Paper Crafting Journey!   Theirs is a bi-weekly challenge, and you will find my entries every second week.  So, for the challenge this fortnight we have a Vintage/Distressed/Shabby Chic theme....lots of choices there!

Have a look at some of the wonderful creations from the DT to jump-start your creativity, and give it a go.  Hopefully we'll be seeing your entry too!

We have two generous sponsors this week with some lovely prizes...Digital Delights and Digi Stamp 4 Joy.  This lovely image is from one of our sponsors, and can be found here.  Isn't she a sweetie...and those bright spring flowers should cheer anyone up!  I've coloured with copics and sponged with DI, after cutting her out with my new Spellbinder's die...Scalloped Labels One.

The papers are from an old Pinkpaislee collection...Queen Bee, and I've distressed the edges with my scissors and some more DI.  Even the fancy die cut matting is done with this paper, using the Joy Crafts...Lacey Square Frame die.

A pretty butterfly and a few gems add the finishing touches, and then it was ready for the mail.  Someone I know is in need of some cheer right now, and it's not just because of the weather!

Thanks for visiting, and be sure to stay warm and safe.

Some challenges for my card:

The Squirrel and the Fox - #61 Show off your new stuff

Aud Sentiments - #98 Use any sentiment

Natalie and Amy - #16 One For The Girlies

Scrappin All Over - #20 Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays - #190 More Than 3 Layers

Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges - #67 Something New Incy Wincy Designs - Flower Frenzy Through the Purple Haze - #25 Favourite Colour (yellow) Crafting For All Seasons - #69 For the Girls Crafting by designs - Get Your Girl On

Easter Wishes

Just a few more days until Easter!  I picture a lovely day, with pretty summer dresses....I can dream, but I don't think that is going to happen this year.  We're big on April showers these days, with an added touch of snow for a bit of excitement.  I'm so envious of those that are already out in their garden... But, no matter the weather, the Easter Bunny will still be making his rounds.

 

This is my first time making an Easter card, and I'm leaving it a bit late, again!  This sweet little image and the sentiment are from Digital Delights, a freebie they shared with us the other week.  Although I'm using it for Easter, I think it would also work well for a new baby (Just Hatched!).

This entire card is made of cardstock, no DP.   I've used a script stamp and a tiny flower stamp to make the backgrounds.  The butterfly is also a stamp, and came with the Craft Stamper magazine for April.

The image is coloured with Prismas, cut out and then popped up with foam tabs.  Lots of DI on the circle and the corners, to match the image, then just some stickles and a few gems.

Tools used:  Martha Stewart lace punch, Nestibilities Scalloped Circle Die, ScorePal for border on card.

Now I need to go make another card...hopefully by tomorrow.  Have yourselves a good one, and thanks again for visiting.

Challenges I'll enter:

Delightful Challenges - Easter

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #98 Easter

Catch the Bug - Easter Challenge

Sentimental Sundays - #51 Celebrate Spring/Easter

Pear Tree Designs - #45 Easter

Kaboodle Doodles - #63 Thoughts of Spring/Easter

Stampin for the Weekend - #7 Easter

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #57 Easter

Craft Your Days Away - #18 Easter

Critter Sketch Challenge - #61 Punches and/or Dies

Spring Cleaning....no way!

 

Well, the weekend is nearly over.....where did it go!  How can time go by so fast, yet winter goes so slow.  Yesterday, it rained all day, leaving small lakes (too big for puddles) in the driveway and yard.  This morning we awoke to another covering of white! (sigh)  Soon it will be spring....

My card today is all about spring, and the fairytale called spring cleaning!    This image is from the Time to Clean set at Digital Delights, and in my fairytale she comes to my house and cleans out all the dust bunnies.  This then allows me time to enjoy my spring garden.  I can dream!

I've coloured her with Prismas, adding a few stickles.....as good fairies should have some sparkle!  The flowers are from a stamp set I just had to buy.......and now I've found them!  I've used a Nestie die to cut around the image, and a MS punch to make the lace border.

I hope you enjoyed my card and little story....and I'll be sure to let you know if my dream comes true!

Some fun challenges for this card:

Delightful Challenges - WELCOME SPRING

By the Cute and Girly - Springtime

Stampin for the Weekend - #5 Springtime

Charisma Cardz - #9 Four Legged Friends

ABC Challenge - P is for Pink