Special Sister

I would like to share with you a card i made for my little niece Eva. She became a big sister to her new baby sister Arla. Eva is only 3 and has been so excited. I wanted to make her a card and a little pressie too. I have got her a large dolly bobbin. My mums been knitting up a storm and Eva has wanted to help!

Materials I have used.

8" white square card blank

Stamped Image is Aggie by scruffy little kitten rubber stamps and stamped sentiment

The decorative paper i have printed off the scruffy little kitten CD Rom by crafters companion.

Black memento ink.

Tattered lace essentials die set .

Spellbinders butterfly dies.

Go-Kreate Boo die and clothes dies.

solid card stock American crafts and centura pearl card

Card candy from my stash

Coloured with promarkers.

Challenges I have entered.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge. the theme for June is   anything goes.

Crafty Hazelnuts Pattered Paper Challenge.The theme for June is anything goes but use your patterned paper

Crafty Times Challenge Blog. The theme for June is girls girls girls..

One Crazy Stamper.The theme is anything goes but you must use a hand stamped image no digi stamps for this challenge.

Sugar and Betty's Challenge Blog.The theme for June is anything goes.

Sister Of Craft Challenge. The theme for June is anything goes. They are celebrating their first birthday.

 

I decorated the inside of my card. Sorry for poor quality of my pictures my camera is feeling stroppy and i had to use my i pad. I have covered were i have written on the card too. Note to self take picture before you write in it ! I hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon. Crafty Hugs Julie Ann x

New Baby Niece

We have been blessed with a new niece. she was nearly 3 weeks early and weighed 9Ib 9oz!. she is beautiful and has so much hair, and the double of her big sister. I would like to share the card I made.

Materials I Used.

6" White square card blank by craftwork cards, which i made into an easel card.

The image is a flower Fairy 2 Rubber Stamp by creative Expressions.

Solid card stock is by American Crafts.

Sentiments are from the scruffy little Kitten range.

Flower leaf dies are a combination of Tattered Lace and Spellbinders.

Coloring medium combination of promarkers and graph'it markers.

Flowers, ribbon, lace, gems and doily are from my stash.

 Challenges entered into.

Addicted To Stamps challenge #107 has a bingo theme. clink on the link to see the options. I used Lace, sentiment and ribbon

AWT Challenge. the theme is anything goes, and you can enter with any kind of craft, I really like that . you can enter anything from a cake, knitting or paper craft project.

Stamping Sensations challenge. The theme for June is to use a die or punch. .

One Sweet Challenge. Junes theme is to use dies or and punches, 

That Craft Place has the theme of lots of layers.Pop over and take a peek.

Paper Creators Crafts Challenge. The theme for challenge #39 is anythings goes.
ABC Challenge Blog. L is for lace, you must use real lace not paper or ribbon.

Thank you for popping by, i will share some pictures of baby Arla Violet soon just needs to check with my brother first. crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Top 3 At Crafting Desert Diva's

 

So chuffed to be one of the winners at Crafting Desert Diva's for There Fathers day themed challenge.. Thank you so very much . If you would like to see how i made this card click here.

Gardening Charlie

Happy Monday my crafty friends. I hope you are all well, the sun is shinning on the south coast today, and I would like to share the card I made for my father in-law. He loves to potter in his garden especially since he retired.

Materials used to make my card.

8" white card blank from Craftwork Cards

Image is called Charlie by scruffy little kitten crafters companion

Solid card stock by American Crafts

Decorative papers printed off the  scruffy little kittens CD-Rom.

Dies are quickutz, tattered lace and spellbinders.

Promarkers oatmeal, putty, almond, daffodil yellow, sandstone, warm grey 1&2,coco,caramel, sage green, lipstick red, pale blue, denim blue.blue grey 1&2

I like to inside of my cards to, makes a special touch.

Challenges entered into

Crafting for all seasons. Challenge #104 has the theme its a boy thing .

Creative moments challenge blog, the theme for challenge #70 is anything goes /for the man in your life/ fathers day.

Freshly Brewed designs Challenge blog anything goes.

The Mod Squad Challenge blog has the theme Fathers 

day.

The Paper Shelter challenge #208 has the theme make it digital.

I hope you all spent some quality time with your dads yesterday. Charlies Grandy had some nice presents but i have to admit I dragged him round the farmers market before we meet up with the little ones for lunch. crafty hugs until next time Julie Ann x

Rugby Mad

Hello, I would like to share a card I made for my rugby mad dad. Well he is just sport mad, from playing while he was in the navy to coaching when he came out and then as a ref. When i was growing up quality time with him was spent at the old saints rugby club in the winter and Northampton cricket ground in the summer. My husband was so impressed when we meet i knew what the offside rules were ! He bought me a season ticket to watch his football team as a wedding present.

Materials Used
White 8" card blank by Craftwork cards
Image is Alfie by scruffy little kitten @ Cafters Companion .
Solid card by American crafts, die cuts beautifully
Decorative papers from scruffy little kittens
Promarkers and flexi markers oatmeal, putty, sun-kissed pink, warm grey 1&2, blue grey 1,2&3,blue pearl, denim blue, caramel, coco, sandstone.
scrabble pieces i found in a charity shop and buttons from my stash.
I used the essential rectangles by Tattered Lace.
I like to decorate the inside of my cards with coordinating decorative papers.

Challenges entered into.
2 cute ink digital stamps challenge. the theme for challenge #131 is fathers day. i love to make male themed cards, funny i know but i do.
Crafting From The Heart, challenge #64 has the theme as always any thing goes.Great dt inspirations.
Crafting Desert Diva Linky Party, the challenge theme is fathers day or a masculine card.
Crafty Boots Challenge, the theme is fathers day or a male themed card.
Get Creative challenges. The theme for challenge #17 for the man in your life/fathers day
Cards 4 Guys Challenge Blog. This is one of my favorite blogs its all about the boys, please if you find making cards for the boys in your life pop over the ubber talented team will get your mojo back. the theme for challenge #75 is fathers day.

Thank you for passing by, i hope you enjoyed your stay and i hope you will come back soon, crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge # 286

Hello today sees the start of a new challenge at Dare To Be Sassy Thursday. Challenge # 286 has the theme your hears desire, anything goes. come on girls we all love this type of challenge. this is my first week on the sassy studio design team, how nervous is it making your first card !I wanted the card to look vintage, and a bit shabby chic.

Materials Used

The image is called Birthday Cake Sassy.

I made the card blank with The art deco die set by Couture Creations.

Solid card stock American Crafts, check out your local TKMAX my local store in Southsea has some at a bargain price.

Dreamees flower rubber stamps .

Promarkers almond, putty, oatmeal, dusky pink, sun-kissed pink, daffodil yellow, sandstone,caramel, blue grey 1,2,3,4

Challenges entered into.

Fab and Funky Challenges. The theme for challenge #264 is gorgeous girls, some fab dt creations and sassy studio designs are the sponsor.

Freshly Brewed Designs. Challenge theme is any thing goes, we all like this.

The Paper Shelter Challenge # 208 has an any make it digital theme.Digital stamps are so good, we can make things any size and no worry's how to store them.

Wonderful Wednesday Challenge Blog, the theme is anything goes.

Over on the sassy studio Facebook page we have a challenge there too .June 2015 Progressive Challenge if you are participating in the challenge you get this image for free see the Facebook group for details, otherwise this image is on discount for the month of June for anyone else wanting to join in on the fun to get next months image free. Please come and join our group , the design team post lots of inspiration and we just love seeing your beautiful creations. If you would like to buy Birthday Cake Sassy pop over to our store.

Thank you for popping by, please join in with one of our Sassy Studio Designs Challenges whether its on our Facebook group or the Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge Blog. Crafty hugs Julie Ann x

Thank You Cards

Hello my crafty friends, and welcome if this is your first visit. I must start by telling you I have been a naughty blogger. I have been spending time with my dermatologist , all sorted, nothing to worry about but ! please remember your sun block even on a cloudy day. All combined with streptococcal , and Guttate Psoriasis. I would like to thank all my friends who have been here for me and Charlies Grandy. I have a pile of thank you cards to make, but this one is for you my blogger friends, to say thank you and im back !

Materials Used

The image is a Tatty Twinkle rubber stamp

8" Kraft card blank

Decorative papers are by The Hobby House 

Coloured with promarkers.

almond, putty, oatmeal, blush, dusky pink, daffodil yellow, sandstone, coco, burnt sienna, pear green, olive green, lavender, purple, lilac, blue grey 1&2.

Dies are tattered lace and couture creations.

Ribbon, lace, gems and pearls are from my stash.

I have spent the weekend, coloring images, so please pop back and see what i have been up to. 

Crafty hugs Julie Ann x