A trio of Christmas Vintage

Here's what I've been up to: making a few Christmas cards.  I've used the colours from the Inkspiration Challenge for this week: Kraft, White, Old Olive and Real Red!

 I've used some of the Christmas packs I have on my Etsy store - doilies and the vintage circles!

 This first card uses a new stamp from Tickled Pink Stamps - Cherrie - isn't she cute!  I've used Copics to colour in and also did some paper-piecing on the Christmas ornament.  The printed paper is computer generated - i've typed out the Christmas story.  And the sentiment is Curly Cute by Stampin'Up.

 This next card I've kept really simple with the doily and vintage Christmas circle being the focus.  Once again I've used the printed paper and the same greeting, along with the Arch Lattice punch by Martha Stewart!

 And lastly, I have made another card with a large paper lace doily, added some circles in the different colours and finally a small doily to the centre.  I've also added another vintage circle and a 'birdie button' - you can find this one is my shop too!

So there you have my trio of Christmas cards with a touch of vintage.  I've been inspired to make a few cards this year, so I'm hoping to reproduce some of these ones.
Thanks for coming by.

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #

Happy Friday to you!  It was great seeing so many wonderful entries for the last sketch challenge from Inkspirations - it def. was a fun little sketch.  Today we have a colour challenge:

And here's my card:

I've gone with a square card today measuring 13cm x 13cm...... and I've used a few goodies from the new Stampin'Up catalogue.  On the Basic Grey you will see some lovely embossing - it's called Vintage Wallpaper.  I can see myself using this one HEAPS! 

And I've used the cute little owl punch - isn't he or she so sweet!  For the eyes, I've used some brads and I've also added some bling.

Other items I've added are:

Paper lace doily

Rose Red stitched ribbon

White paper roses

and the little owl is sitting on the branch from the birdie punch; also by SU!

I've used a Martha Stewart punch on a strip of So Saffron DP paper - this punch is the Arch Lattice.

The sentiment is from Family Favourites.

Here's a closer look:

I hope you are inspired to join in this week - pop over to Makeesha's post to view all the details - also be sure to check out the amazing work from the rest of the Design Team - I'm sure they will fill you with lots of great idea's.  I look forward to seeing what you come up with soon.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #39

Hope you've all had a lovely week - it's already time for another challenge from the Inkspirations - we have a sketch today and I think you are really going to like this one that Makeesha has designed for you all:

Here's my card:

I've gone with a bit of vintage and shabby style today - I LOVE using vintage bookprints!

The base card is Kraft and I've added in Melon Mambo which has some background stamping, vintage bookprint and some pretty paper by Basic Grey.

For the flower embellishment, I've made a cluster of felt, doily, vintage bookprint and a rose. Here's a closer look:

I've left this card without a sentiment - I can always add one in later if needed!
If you'd love to join in this week, head over to Makeesha's post to view all the details - be sure to check out the fabulous work from the Design Team for more inspiration.
Thanks for coming by and I look forward to seeing your creation soon.

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #38

Happy Friday everyone - today Inkspirations Challenges have a great colour combo for you to play with:

And here's my card:

I've gone for a very simple design today, creating four squares in each colours, adding some background stamping to each.

Wild about You by Stampin'Up is such a cute stamp set and works well for lots of different styles of cards - today I've used it as a boys card!

I've added two buttons as my embellishments, each tied with bakers twine.

Here's a closer look:

We'd love to see you play along with this challenge - pop over to Makeesha's post to view all the details.  And be sure to check out the amazing creativity by the Design Team too.
Have a wonderful day.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #37 Winner!!

A big thank you to those that joined in with the sketch challenge - I hope you enjoyed it and the extra twist of polka-dots.  I really loved checking out the wonderful creations and have come up with two of my favourites.

First up we have this fun and happy card by Cindy Banks

I love the colours and DP she has used, not to mention the sweet image too - it has a Spring feel about it and Spring has just started here!

And next up we have this cute card by Helen H.

Isn't that elephant just the sweetest - and coloured in so well.  I love the soft pink and yellow colours too.

Thanks again to everyone for playing along - I hope you will join us for the next challenge.

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday to you all - it's my turn to host a challenge for the Inkspiration Challenges.

Today we have this fabulous sketch from Keesh and I have added in the theme of

Polka Dots!!

There's lots of fun ways to incorporate Polka Dots into your creations - Designer Paper, embossing, ribbon .......

Here is the sketch:

And here's my card:

I've gone with some fun colours and Designer papers by Stampin'Up - Sweet Always.

I've arranged the various cardstocks as per the sketch, then adding in some white lace with a pink spotty brad, a pearl flower to the bird image, some wee bits of ribbon and two buttons to finish off!

The little sentiment is from Cheep Talk.

Here's a closer look:

For more inspiration pop in at the Design Team blogs - they are sure to wow you with their amazing work!
Makeesha
Cindy
Teneale
Kirsty
Sarah-Jane
Renee

Want to play along? - here are some guidelines.
If you would like to play along, all you need to do is follow the directions:

1. Make your creation following the challenge ie, sketch, colour, or inspiration image.
2. Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like Splitcoast Stampers, with a direct link back to the post on this website, so that others viewing the post will know where the challenge has come from, and it is courtesy to do so.
3. Then come back to this post so that you can add your name and link in the InLinkz below.

You have until the Thursday 2nd September midnight to get your entries linked.

I will be announcing the winner and honourable mention on Friday 3rd September.
I look forward to seeing your fabulous creations.

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #36

It's the end of another week already - hope you had a lovely one.  Today we have a lovely colour challenge for you to play along with.  Aren't these colours gorgeous together!!

Here's my card:

I've gone with an elegant look and used a few new goodies along with way.

First up I've stamped up the En Francais BG stamp in Whisper White ink and stamped onto the Choc Chip cardstock.  Then I've layered some pink and razzleberry cardstock in strips, using the Martha Steward Arch Lattice punch along the bottom edge.

I've added a doily with roses and stick pins and used some Rich Razzleberry spotty ribbon.

Lastly, I've used a sentiment from the Amy Rysavy set called Summer Sentiments.

Here's a closer look at the details:

I hope I've inspired you to play along - be sure to check out the inspiration from the Design Team too.  For details on how to join in with this challenge - head over to Makeesha's website - she will have a stunning creation to show you too. 
Thanks for coming by.

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge

After a little break, the Inkspirations are back with another fun challenge for you - this week we have this amazing sketch - check it out!!!

Here's my creation:

At first I was a little daunted by this sketch - there are different layers and elements everywhere....... but it all came together and I'm really happy with the end result.

I've used this cute image from My Favourite Things called Tree Swing - makes for a great boys card.

I've used pattern papers from Bo Bunny - Block Party - love all the bright colours!

I've arranged the papers as per the sketch.  The image is coloured with Copic Markers, then I've cut out and adhered onto the doily which is part of the circle element.  I've added a green button from the Chip-Chop Shop and a little red spotted one from my stash.  Then I've finished it off with the ribbon and sentiment from the same stamp set.

Here's a closer look:

I really hope you will join us this week - it's a fun challenge and so many possibilities!  You can find the details of how to play over at Makeesha's website - Inkspirations - be sure to check out all the wonderful work from the Design Team too.
I look forward to seeing all of your amazing creations. 

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #

Hey there, it's Friday and time for another fun challenge over at Inkspirations - these are the colours for this weeks challenge:

And here's my card:

These colours lean more towards boyish colours and seeing as it's my son Kyle's birthday this weekend, I decided to make a birthday card for him!! 
I love this set by Stampin'Up - Lots of Bots - I think he will like this card too!
The image has been stamped onto SU watercolour paper and I've used inks and aqua-painter to colour in.  Then I've used my Nested Labels 3 to cut out and did the same for the Mustard cardstock.
While I had my Cuttlebug out, I pulled out an embossing folder and used this on the Cocoa cardstock to created a textured background.  I've also used my sewing machine to add some stitching around the edges.
Then I've added some lace trim, buttons and brads to finish off the card.

It's turned out rather sweet - hope you like it too.
If you'd love to join in with this weeks challenge, head over to Makeesha's website at Inkspirations to view all the details and see her inspiration too.  By entering the challenge, you have the opportunity to be our guest designer for the following challenge.
Here are the links to the Design Team - pop in their blogs too and give them some comment love:
Sarah-Jane
Teneale
Cindy
Renee
Kirsty

Thanks for coming by and have a lovely weekend, hopefully it involves some crafting!

Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #33

It's another Friday and it's another challenge over at Inkspirations.  Makeesha has this fun sketch for you to try out:

And here's my card:

Today I've used a set from Basic Grey called Cup of Tea - it was one of those sets I just had to have, but sadly hasn't seen much use.  But I've been inspired to use it when I saw this card by Amy Rysavy!

So I've used pattern paper by Basic Grey - Oliver paper - which I got from The Stamp Spot.  I've arranged the different papers as per the sketch.

For the oval element, I've arranged the tea-pot, cut/saucer and a few doily flowers, along with the sentiment which is also part of this cute set.

I've also added some lace and tied off to the side with a rose.

Here's a closer look:

I hope you've enjoyed seeing this card just as much as I've enjoyed creating this one - it came together very nicely.
If you would love to join in the challenge fun, pop over to Makeesha's website to view all the details - you could be our next guest designer.

And be further inspired by the wonderful Design Team - here are their links so you can give them some comment love:

Cindy

Renee
Sarah-Jane
Kirsty
Teneale

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #32

Hey everyone, hope you are having a great Friday.  The Inkspiration Challenge for this week includes these gorgeous colours - aren't they lovely:

And here's my card:

I've always loved the Oh So Lovely stamp set by Stampin'Up - the flowers are so elegant and pretty.  So with this image that I've coloured with Copic markers, I've added lots of layers of cardstock in the different colours including some white dotted paper in the So Saffron.  I've made an arrangement of doilies and lace trim, then added some ribbon and a rose tied to the end.

Here's a closer look:

I enjoyed these colours so much that I whipped up this scrapbook page using this wonderful picture of my niece Amber - it was just taken the other week when we met up with her family on holidays!

I changed the tones of the photo to B+W.

I've used lots of goodies from my Etsy store as well as other embellishments from my stash: heart lace, lace flower, chocolate felt flower, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, pink rose.
I love how this page turned out - makes me realise how much I really enjoy scrapbooking, especially working with my hand-made goodies.  I'm hoping to share alot more scrapbook LO's very soon!
Here's a closer look:


Well, I hope you've enjoyed my inspirations for this colour challenge - I'm sure you agree these colours are just gorgeous together - I hope you will play along!
You can view the details over at Makeesha's website and see her inspiration too.
Be sure to check out the Design Team work - I'm sure their creations will all be beautiful:
Kirsty
Teneale
Sarah-Jane
Cindy
Renee

I look forward to seeing your entries - thanks for coming by.

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #31

Hello, hope it's a lovely Friday your way - we are still camping, so I've scheduled this post to show you my card for the latest sketch challenge from the Inkspiration Challenges:

Here's the fun sketch from Keesh:

And here's my card:

I had a wonderful time creating this card.  I've used some pretty paper from the Webster's Pages - Lullaby Lane & Life's Portrait - if you love vintage style, then you will LOVE these pattern papers. 

One of these pretty patterns became the background for my card, adhered onto a base card of white.

I've layered lace and cardstock as per the sketch, then made an arrangement to go into the square element of the sketch.

Here's a closer look at the details:

I've made a rolled fabric flower with some seed pearls sewn to the centre.

For a tutorial on how I create these, see this post.

I've added some leaves and a pearl spray - all from Bizzy Becs.

Here I've added some lace to a strip of Pink Pirouette cardstock, then a string of pink pearls - also from Bizzy Becs - if you are after such pretties - she has lots of these goodies in stock.

Some more pretties - clusters of pearls - and a sentiment.

I love the vintage feel to this card and I hope I've inspired you to play along with this sketch challenge - you will have the chance to be guest designer.  Pop over to Makeesha's website to view all the details and be sure to check out the beautiful work from the Design Team gals:
Kirsty
Sarah-Jane
Teneale
Cindy
Renee
I look forward to catching up with your entries soon - thanks for coming by.

Inkspiration Colour Challenge #30

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a wonderful Friday - today is a great day, school is done and we are getting ready to go camping tommorow.  Can't wait to be on the road!

In the meantime, I have a card to show you for the latest Inkspiration Challenge - Keesh has picked out some gorgeous colours for this week:

And here's my creation:

Not sure what style of card you would call this - maybe a little bit vintage!!

I didn't have any clear plans when making this card - but it ended up being okay.

I have a Kraft base, then I've layered Old Olive onto which I've stamped a background image. 

With the Razzleberry cardstock, I've cut out two circle windows, then placed some pattern paper behind it.  I've used the Monarch butterfly punch from Martha Stewart, layering two butterflies together, then adding some rhinestones.

I've added a sentiment - stamp set by Amy Rysavy - created the oval shape, then added some half pearls and a flower.  The little flowers are created using the Trio Flower punch by SU - I've added a brad to the centre.

Lastly I've used some Rich Razzleberry ribbon, paper piercing  and lots of sponging.

Here's a closer look: 

So there you have my inspiration for this week - I hope you will join in the fun and make something with these gorgeous colours.   Pop over to Makeesha's to view the details - you may be chosen as guest designer!
The other Design Team girls will have some gorgeous work to share too:
Kirsty
Sarah-Jane
Teneale
Cindy
Renee
Thanks for coming by and have a wonderful weekend.

Inkspirations Challenge #29 Winners.

It my turn to pick some winners for the Inkspiration Sketch Challenge #29 - thank you to all who joined in with this challenge - it was lovely to pop into your blogs and check out your creations.  WOW, it's very difficult to come up with just one winner and honourable mention - there's so much talent and the creations for this sketch challenge were ALL great.

But there can only be one winner and I've picked this beautiful card by Dani Fender

I love the colours, the flowers using the 'baby wipe technique' and the ruffled ribbon - it all combines to a very nice card.  Well done!

And not only are you our winner, but you are also invited to be our guest designer for the up-coming challenge!!

For the honourable mention, I couldn't go past this sweet card - I have a thing for buttons, so this one deserves a mention.

It's this simple but fun card by Rachel Jackson:

Once again, thanks to everyone and I hope you will join us at the next Inkspiration Challenge which Keesh will have up later on today.

Thanks for coming by.