Merry Weather!

Hello! Hope you are all well. I have been trying to get this card posted for days and either get distracted and end up browsing other blogs, crafts sites and shops or i fall asleep. I got a call from my Gp yesterday to say that my last blood test was not great and that my blood count is low. He got me along for more blood tests and was going to get in touch with my consultant. I also went to gp this morning as i am struggling. I think i have them all baffled to why this keeps happening. I had a fast heart rate so had to go back for a ECG a few hours later and it was fine but heart rate still fast.

Its a waiting game...again.

Anyway, at last here is my card i made using one of the newer digi stamps from Elisabeth Bell. She is called "Merry Weather". Very cute just like all Elisabeth Bells images!

 Materials used..

Image - "Merry Weather" by Elisabeth Bell

Papers - First Edition Isabelle

Dies - Sizzix Scallop Border

Embellishments - Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Tulle and pearls from Hobbycraft and Jute from local craft store. Also used a odd brass Button i had lying around and a little left over length of pearl beads.

Another View...

Here are a couple of challenges that i am entering with my card...

The Digi Bells GDT Challenge - Case or Lift (i lifted from Lynda k's Bella Donna and Hoot Card)

Creative Belli - Spring!

Addicted to Stamps and More - Markers (I use Promarkers)

Simon says Stamp - Anything Goes

Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Spring

I hope you have a lovely day and a great big thanks to everyone for the lovely comments left. 

Take Care,

Elphine House Australia - Pearls and Lace!

Good Morning! What a horrible miserable day it is. Before i tell you about my card i just want to send my love to those who have been affected by the awful bombings in Boston. Its just awful and so unnecessary. I cant imagine what the families affected are going through. 

Now onto my card. Today is the start of the latest challenge from Elphine House Australia!

The challenge is "Pearls and Lace"

This one is easy for me because i love using both and do so on many cards. I have a little obsession for lace and cant go near a craft shop without checking out the lace. I was in Edinburgh last week and in John Lewis's they had the most extravagant lace i think i have seen. It was so tempting but it was way to expensive to buy to use on cards. This was wedding dress quality!

 

To join in with this challenge you must use a Elisabeth Bell stamp. This can be from any company she has designed for but we would love to see your Elphine House Australia stamps if you have any. 

Here is my card...

Materials used..

Image - Elhine House Australia (new release, not in shop as yet but keep watching out)

Papers - First Edition Isabelle

Dies - Marianne Scalloped Circle

Embellishments - Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Ribbon, Lace and pearls from Hobbycraft.

 Another Picture

Crafty Sentiments - Lace and Pearls

ABC Challenges - L for Lovely Lace

A Little Bit Crafty (Fab New Challenge!) - Anything Goes

Cupcake Craftroom - Summer Blooms

Ladybug Crafts - Spring

Oozak - Pearls, Lace and Ribbon

Here is a closer picture of the image...

Well thats me for now. Please drop by our EHA Challenge blog and check out the other girls cards. They are fab. You will find links to the EHA store there and to the EHA Designers Gallery. 

I hope you can join in with our challenge also!

I am off to the local craft store. Last night i taught myself to Crochet!! Its easier than i thought but my hook was too thin. I have always wanted to make crochet flowers for my cards so that i my mission this week! Keep your eye open for my first try..in fact maybe it will look better if your eyes are not open!!

Have a great day!

Hugs

Summertime Sun - Crafty Calendar Challenge "Sunshine and showers"

Hi, Hope you have had a lovely weekend. We have had a quiet few days, the kids had friends sleeping over so that kept them out of mischief!

Anyway i am here with my card for the Crafty Calendars April Challenge.

The theme is "Sunshine and Showers!" 

Our sponsor this month is MilkCoffee . They have so many cute digis to choose from. I have got quite a few of them now and they are fab to colour too.

We all generously given a digi stamp to use so i chose to "Tiffany Swimming in the Beach"!

I went for warm yellows for Summer..if only it was warm here! 

Here is my card...

Materials used..

Image - MilkCoffee - "Tiffany Swimming in the Beach

Papers - My Minds Eye Lost and Found

Dies & punches - Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish

Embellishments - Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Tulle and pearls from Hobbycraft.

another pic..

And last of all here are the challenges i am entering into with my card.

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

2 Sisters - Anything Goes

Digi Stamp 4 Joy - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate all the kind comments left for me!

Take Care,

Punch it - Elphine House Australia Challenge

Good Morning! 

I am just dropping by with my card for the latest challenge from Elphine House Australia!

The challenge this time is called "Punch It"

 You must use a Elisabeth Bell stamp from any company but we would love to see your Elphine House Australia stamps if you have any.

Materials used..

Image - EHA Lauras Yummy Pudding.

Papers - My Minds Eye Lost and Found and Kraft

Dies & punches - Small Butterfly Punch, Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch, Memory Box Butterfly die and  Marianne Design flourish

Embellishments - Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Tulle, Lace and pearls from Hobbycraft.

Another picture....

I am also going to enter these challenges with my card...

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps - Inspirational Picture (below)

Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Vickys Challenges - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and please pop by to check out the other DT inspiration over at Elphine House Australia Challenge Blog!

Hugs,