Teddy Bo card

Hello Everyone! Had a crafty shopping trip with Karen at lunchtime today, still in the 'zone' so just had to make a card tonight. I admit this is not the card I was going to make, but I really like it! Ist time I've coloured Teddy Bo (done a couple of Teddy Bea's before) and this is one of the stamps that came free with the Simply Cards & Papercraft magazine. Teddy Bo is coloured with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens, the baking papers are printed from the internet and the card is Bazzill and from DCWV. Ribbons are from our local cake decorating shop (I got the last of the blue ribbon on the reel!)and gems are from stash. The dies are from Spellbinders. Hope you like him - could be my last day in Crafty Corner for a while as Brent should be home from working away tomorrow and then once we get Friday out of the way we have the extra long Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday. Catch up with you soon! Lisa x Entered into the Red, White, Blue and Bling challenge at http://teddybo-and-co.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the celebrate with ribbon and die cut challenge at http://cookingitupwithkatie.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the add a ribbon challenge at http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Celebrations challenge at http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/challenge-2-at-just-keep-on-creating.html Entered into the Red White and Blue Challenge at http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://www.scrapbooksisters.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Masculine Cards challenge at http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.co.uk/

Forever Friends Fortnightly Challenge - One for the Boys

Well what a lovely weekend we had, managed to have two BBQ's - fingers crossed for a repeat performance next weekend but as its Bank Holiday I think that will be doubtful! Anyway, today sees the start of a new challenge at Forever Friends. The theme for this fortnight is One for the Boys and is sponspred by Bugaboo Stamps. Here is my DT card. The Bugaboo digistamp I've coloured with Spectrum Noir pens and the umbrella also has glossy accents on it. The papers are from Everyday Flair MME paperpad and the card is from stash. The border is the Pristine Border from Memory Box. The dies are from Spellbinders. Come and join in the challenge at http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ See you again soon Lisa x Entered in to the Any Frame of Mind challenge at http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the For the Man/boy in our lives challenge at http://lexiscreations.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the One for the Boys challenge at http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/

Cheers!......Alf and a Beer

I've now only got two more nights of my other half working night shift so I've had to make the most of being in Crafty Corner tonight and tomorrow! Managed to finish this card off today - coloured it a few nights ago - the digistamp is Alf with Beer from Digistamp Boutique and I've coloured him with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens and I've also added some glossy accents to the beer froth. The papers I've used are all from the New Leaf paperpack from First Edition. The ribbon is from the Dovecraft Forever Friends range and the pearls are from Bo Bunney. I might use this card for my Dad for Father's Day. Hope you like him - I'm off for a pint (not!!) Lisa x Entered into the masculine challenge at http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Teddy Bea Birthday Card

What another lovely warm sunny day today - shame I spent most of it indoors at work! Never mind it is still meant to stay nice for the weekend and maybe we'll be able to uncover the BBQ for the first time this year! I bought the new copy of Simply Cards and Papercraft today as it had a fab free set of Teddy Bo stamps and papers with it. Liked them so much that I just had to make a card with them tonight and I chose to use Teddy Bea. I've coloured Teddy Bea with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir pens - and I quite like it! This is only the 2nd one of these stamps I've ever used. The card I've made using 2 shades of Bazzill card and a spotted lilac Dovecraft paper. The lilac ribbon is also from Dovecraft and the gems are from stash. The flowers are from Wild Orchid. The dies are both Sizzix Framelits. I hope you like her! Fingers crossed for the weekend weather :0) Lisa x Entered in to Sketch challenge and DT call at http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Male card with a Gardening Theme

Finished off this card tonight (did the colouring yesterday) - and it could be used for either a male birthday or Father's Day. Just in case I'm not saying what I am going to use this card for at the mo!! The digistamp is Gardening Ted from Di's Digi Downloads and is coloured using just 4 colours, Promarkers this time - Pastel Biege, Khaki, Sandstone and Warm Grey 3. The dies I've used are from Spellbinders and X-cut. The papers are all from the New Leaf paperpad from First Edition. Ribbon is from the Dovecraft Forever Friends range and the pearls are from Bo Bunney. Hopefully the lucky gent that receives this will like it (I'm not saying another word!!) All comments are welcome - I hope you like the card. Lisa x Entered into the Birthdays Challenge at http://promarkerchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Colour Combo challenge at http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Fathers Day challenge at http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.co.uk/

Commissioned Wedding Card - SWALK 'I do'

This is the first wedding card I have made for ages and took me ages to try and find the right image and theme. I decided to use the 'I Do' SWALK stamp from Crafters Companion. After stamping about 8 images I finally got one that I could use that didn't have 'extra' black smudges! I've coloured this with Spectrum Noir pens and used the Spellbinders die for the main image. The pink card is bazzill from stash and the embossed paper is from Best Creations. Ribbons are from stash as well as the gems pearls, bow amd the 4 gem hearts that I've put on the inside. I've also added some stickles to the flowers (which are from Wild Orchid), the confetti part of the stamp and also the brides dress. Also going to use this stamp for another card I need to make for later in the year (luckily has a different colour scheme!) Hope you like it, all comments are welcome. Lisa Entered into the Add a Flower challenge at http://flourishes.org/category/challenges/timeless-tuesday/ Entered into the It Takes Two challenge at http://mytimetocraftchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Sparkle & Bling challenge at http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.co.uk/

Platypus Creek - Tri-Colour Challenge

Hello Everyone! Start of another week, the time is just flying past at the moment! Time for a new challenge at Platypus Creek and this time we have a Tri-colour challenge. I amended my colours slightly so that it fitted in with the papers I had (well thanks Karen!!). I've used the Princess Ella digistamp and she has been coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. The dies I've used are from Spellbinders. Papers are from stash and also from the Papermania Aqua paper capsule. I've added some beads and flowers and the ribbon is from Paperchase. I hope you will join us at Platypus Creek for the challenge - here is the link to the challenge and for the rest of the Design Tema cards. Lisa x

Through The Craftroom Door Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Hello Everyone Today sees the start of a new challenge at Through The Craftroom Door and the theme this time is 'Photo Inspiration'. Here is my Design Team card - I decided to use muted colours on my card and I've coloured the Gilli image with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens. This could be me in mhy slanket with a cuppa!! The backing papers are all from the First Edition New Leaf paperpad and I've also added a gold and cream ribbon from by stash. The green gems are also from stash (from WH Smith I think) and the amber brad is from Papermania. The die is from Spellbinders. Come and see the rest of the Design Team cards and join in the challenge at http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ Lisa x

Forever Friends Fortnightly Challenge - Add two Images (and Design Team Call)

Hello Everyone Apologises for posting this link a day late but I was a bit under the weather yesterday so avoided using the laptop - still feeling much brighter today so normal service is resumed! There is a new Fortnightly challenge at Forever Friends and the theme this time is add two images. After doing a lot of pink girly cards lately I decided to go in the opposite direction and to do a male themed card - ideal for Father's Day. For this card I've used black card from stash and red card from DCWV and a Forever Friends football backing paper. The dies I've used are from X-cut and I've used two Forever Friends footballer stickers. The ribbons and gems are from stash and I've used a silver Happy Father's Day peel off. Think I'm going to use this card for Brent's dad - I'm sure he'll like it. Please feel free to join in the challenge at http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ ** We are also having a DT call at Forever Friends. Please click on the link to our blog for a chance to join our team**

Platypus Creek New Digistamp Release - Graduation Noah

Today sees the new realease of a digstamp at Platypus Creek and this time it is Graduation Noah. Here is my Design team card. I've coloured Noah with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens. The backing paper was bought off the internet but was quite disappointing so I added extra highlight to it by colouring the scrolls with a gold gel pen. I've also used gold and black card from stash, along with gold and black ribbon and a gold congratulation peel off. The dies are from Spellbinders and these have been embossed with a scroll embossing folder. To see the rest of the DT cards please go to the blog http://www.platypuscreekdigitals.blogspot.co.uk/ There is also Graduation Ella for the girls From the blog you will also find the link to buy both of the digistamps

Happy Birthday Karen - part 2!

Hi Again! What a nice day today - bit chilly in the shade but at least it hasn't rained! And for the first time since the Heron's death attack on our fishpond a few weeks ago, we have finally seen the rest of our fish. We were beginning to think the heron had had them all! Here is the gift card I made for Karen for her voucher from the Glitter Pot - which I know she will enjoy spending! I've made this using bazzill card, papers from the Me to You Spring Chic paper pack. Lace is from Wild Orchid and the bow, flowers and gems are from stash. The SWALK stamp I've coloured with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens. I'm glad Karen liked it, but then it does tick all her boxes - pink, lace, bows and flowers! Happy Birthday (again!) Karen Enjoy the rest of your weekend Lisa x Entered into the anything goes challenge at http://ceschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Pink and Cute challenge at http://craftymesschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Happy Birthday Karen!

Hello Everyone Hurrah, It's Friday night and the start of the weekend! Why do short weeks always seem ten times longer than a normal week??? It's my Crafty buddy (and work collegaue) Karen's Birthday tomorrow and here is the card that I made for her. (I have also made her a gift card but I'll post that tomorrow once she has opened it!!) I made this easel card using the dies from X-cut, blue card is from stash, backing papers are from Wild Rose (I think??), ribbon and gems from stash and various flowers. The Digistamp is the Florist from Wee Stamps and is coloured with Spectrum Noir pens and Promarkers. Hsppy Birthday Karen - hope you have a great day! Don't forget to have a look at Karen's Blog at http://mycraftycupboard-karen.blogspot.co.uk (her cards are fab!!!) Enjoy your weekend everyone (and at least it is meant to stay dry this weekend, what a novelty!) Lisa x Entered into the G for Garden challenge at http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/g-for-garden.html?showComment=1336773871909 Entered into the Butterflies & Blooms challenge at http://atcswithattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Clean & Simple challenge at http://www.doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Happy Birthday challenge at http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/inspire-me-fridays-58-anything-goes.html Entered into the Mother's Day Challenge at http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Mother's Day/Feminine challenge at http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Femenine card challenge at http://sweetnsassydigis.blogspot.co.uk/

Platypus Creek new challenge - Flowers

Well where did that Bank Holiday weekend go - good job there is another one in 4 weeks time. Fingers crossed that the weather for that one will be much better. Anyway, back in crafty mode its time for a new challenge at Platypus Creek and this time the theme is flowers. I've used the Platypus Creek Frienship Flower digistamp and this has been coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. The backing papers/cards are Bazzill and Cute Creatures and Florals from Nancy Watt. I've also used the Martha Stewart butterfly border punch (thanks for letting me buy this off you Karen!), Ribbon and large daisy are from my stash. Hope you like the card and please feel free to join in the challenge at http://www.platypuscreekdigitals.blogspot.co.uk/ Lisa x Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://artwithnoboundaries.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything goes challenge at http://www.alwayscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the May flowers challenge at http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Garden challenge at http://papercreationsink.blogspot.co.uk/

My friend asked me to make her a 'sorry' card and so I decided on using this Woodland Folk decoupage image which looks like the hedgehog is saying 'sorry' for knocking the plant pot over. The backing papers are from the Woodland Folk range, DCWV and Core d'inations. I've used the scalloped circle die from X-cut and also a flower border punch. The ribbon is from Dovecraft and I've used peel offs and gems from my stash. The flowers are from Wild Orchid. I hope this card has the desired effect! Lisa x

Commissioned Country Companions Birthday Card

I was asked to make a birthday card for my friends Aunt who is in her 70's/80's and so I decided to use a Country Companions decoupage image. I've made this card using 2 glittered backing papers from Country Companions, lilac bazzill card, lace and flowers from Wild Orchid. The dies are labels 23 from Spellbinders and the Macarena Corner from Memory Box. Gems from stash. I hope she likes it :0)

Forever Friends Monthly Challenge - Spring & DT Call

A new challenge has begun today at Forever Friends. The theme is Spring and this challenge is sponsored by Stitchy Bears. I've used 2 backing papers from Stitchy bears, along with the Swan image which I have coloured with Spectrum Noir pens. Peel off and gems are from stash and the ribbon is from Dovecraft. The oval die is from Sizzix. Please feel free to join in the challenge at http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ We are also looking for new Design Team members to join our 'family' at the the Forever Friends Challenge Blog. We have places available on both our Fortnightly and Monthly Design teams. If you are interested please see the link on the Forever Friends Challenge Blog Page or Email Lizzie at foreverfriendsdtcall@gmail.com Lisa x

Through The Craftroom Door Challenge - Mother's Day with Pearls

It's time for the brand new challenge at Through The Craftroom Door. The new challenge has a Mother's Day theme and must include pearls on it. This challenge is also sponsored by Paper Temptress. Here is my DT card. I've used the Ashley image and she has been coloured using Promarkers and Spectrum Noir pens. 'Pink' card from stash and the backing paper is from the First Edition Love Letters paper pad. Dies are from Spellbinders and Memory box. Flowers and pearls from stash. Please come and join in the challenge at http://www.craftdoormagazine.com Lisa x Ps.... I just about survived the storm last night although had a rubbish night's sleep. Fingers crossed for no more this week! Entered into the Mother's Day challenge at http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Flowers challenge at http://cachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ Entered into the Mother's Day challenge at http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.co.uk/

Forever Friends Good Luck card

Sande, the lady that runs the Forever Friends Challenge Blog and Deisgn Team is stepping down, and Lizzie that is taking over her role, thought it would be nice if the Design Team members made her some cards as a token of our appreciation. This is the card I've made. I've used a Forever Friends decoupage image, green and cream card from stash, backing paper is from the Me to You Spring Chic paper pack. Dies are from Spellbinders. Cream ribbon from stash and pale green candi from Craftwork cards. The greeting is 'Good Luck' in Finnish.

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://www.alwayscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/

Forever Friends Fortnightly Challenge - Flowers

Time for a new Fortnightly challenge at Forever Friends and this time the theme is flowers and we are sponsored by Michelle's Scrapbooking & More. Here is my Design Team card. I've used the Greenhouse Digistamp from Michelle's Scrapbooking & More and it has been coloured with Promarkers and Spectrum Noir pens. The papers I've used are from the First Edition New Leaf paper pad. Ribbon is from Dovecraft and the dies I've used are from Sizzix and Spellbinders. Peel off and gems from stash and the brown flowers are from Dovecraft. Feel free to join in the challenge at http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk Lisa x

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://www.alwayscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/

Entered into the Anything Goes challenge at http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/