More shop goodies

A few new items that I've recently added to my shop:

....... coloured doily delights in great colours, natural doilies and I've restocked my birdie buttons......

You can find them all at:  Creative Bits.

The Colour Room #44

YAY, I've finally joined in with The Colour Room challenges - each week I get the email updates of the newest challenges - I decided it was time to have a play - here is the colour palette #44:

 ... and here's what I've come up with.

 So the idea behind this one is monochromatic - I thought this photo suited perfectly with the green background.  I've double-layered the white background - distressing the edges on the top layer.
Following the sketch from the palette picture I've added in lots of embellies.
Here's some close-ups:

Here I've used the Chipboard corner flower from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've painted it white then lightly sprayed with glimmer-mist - from here I've added in buttons and flowers to embellish.

 Here I have a hand-made flower by me.  Next to this I've stamped up a vintage frame and added some flowers to this.

The title is some foam letters.
I really enjoyed this challenge and especially the monochromatic theme -

Til next time - happy crafting.

Stuff 2 Scrap - Scrappy LO

Happy Friday!! I love Fridays - they have that relaxed feel about them knowing that there's no school routines for the next few days. Today I have a scrappy LO to share using some fabulous chipboard from Stuff 2 Scrap. I'm wading my way thru the pile of goodies we received and used some on this LO:

 I've used a white 12x12 base on which I've lightly sprayed some glimmer-mist.  Then I've taken some twine and stitched it using my sewing machine - if you have the twine between the guide foot, then as you go along, the twine just follows along and gets stitched in place - really easy and fun - i think it helps that this twine is a little thicker.  I've used the green/white here - check out my shop which has lots of different colours.

Here's some close ups:

 Here I've used the chipboard Story Block #2 - I've poped out some of the smaller stars and glued them above the block and also stitched in some star buttons.  I've sponged the edges and used it as part of my title with some small Carolees Creations alpha's.  I've added some chucky glitter and Stickles to the stars too.

 Here I've used a chipboard word 'dream' - first up I've painted the word in blue and then I've added some gloss to make it shine - it looks great and I've managed to capture some of that shine in the picture too.

Here's a cluster of assorted embellies - I've love putting them together - there's a hand-made flower by me, a big birdie button from the Chip-Chop Shop and a spotty button from Lil Red Rocket.  And of course I've added in a doily and some doily trim!
Hope you like - pop over to Stuff 2 Scrap  to check out all their fabulous products. 
Happy crafting.

The Lollipop Ladies Challenge #13

The Lollipop Ladies Challenges are back with a new challenge - this week it's Mint Fudge - YUMMO!!  The bonus challenge is Polka Dots - how fun!!

Here's my card for the challenge:

 My card revolved around the 'spotty' pattern paper and it went from there - it was perfect for this challenge - polka dots with shades of mint green-
This is a square card - 13cm x 13cm - I've layered the various papers and then added a doily.
The image is from My Favourite Things - I've paper pieced her dress in the spotty paper and then coloured the rest with Copics.
Here's a closer look:

We would love to see you join us for this challenge - pop over to The Lollipop Ladies to view all the details and be inspired by the fabulous Design Team. 
Thanks for coming by.

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #4

I have a card to share for the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge #4 - some new stamps came today just in time for me to join in again.  This week, the theme is VINTAGE..... and I love VINTAGE.

Here's my card:

 I've used Valentine Cherrie with Rose - a sweet stamp that can be used for lots of different ocassions.
I've used Websters papers - they go well with this vintage theme - some of the papers have been cut to create a paper-tole effect around the edges.
The image has been coloured with Copic Markers!
Here's a closer look:

 The chipboard birdcage with bird is from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've coloured in the little birdie with my Copics and added some twine.

 ....... some lace doily trim, roses and a sentiment.

I love how this card came together and hope you do too - thanks Pink Ladies for another fabulous challenge.

Exciting Creative Team News.

Some exciting news to share...... I've been accepted onto the Creative Team over at:

So I get to play with lots of fabulous chipboard and share my creativity with you all.

I'm very excited about this and have already starting digging into the goodies I received.

Here's a scrappy LO using some chipboard - Sun and Clouds.

 I've also used some October Afternoon papers, my new Martha Stewart border punch - Daisy Fan, twine from my Etsy Store - Creative Bits and a cloud button & birdie pin from the Chip-Chop Shop.
Here's a closer look:

 I've added some chunky glitter to the chipboard.

I hope you like - please take a look at the Stuff 2 Scrap website - they have lots of really cool chipboard products to make your scrappy LO's fun....... and thanks to Warren & Annmarie for having me.

Sponsor news.

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