Penny Black 44 ~ Gift & Sketch Saturday 46

Morning everyone, hope you've all had a good week and enjoying the weekend.

Well its time for another Penny Black Challenge and we had a good one for you this week.

But first I'd like to thank everyone for joining in last week and for all your gorgeous creations to our Easter challenge.

So this week we'd like you to create a

GIFT

Now it can be any Gift for a loved one, friend, relative..... what ever like.

As long as it includes at least 1 PB image/sentiment.

If you pop over to PB you'll see lots of fabulous inspiration from the DT this week, they truely are a talented bunch ~ Thanks Girls xx

We have a yummy prize for you this week too ~ now I couldn't resist these new PB Stickers for 1 lucky winner ~ Aren't they yummy.

For my Gift I was inspired by my good friend Gill (thanks hun) who made a box of cookies and thought I'd have a go at this cute little box myself but fill it with chocies... for a someone special.

And some treats inside:

I look forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations this week

Happy Crafting xxx

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Sketch Saturday 46 ~ Sponsored by Thread-Bare

Well its time for another Sketch Saturday, thank you so much to everyone that joined in on my DT Sketch last week, and wow what a fabulous response to, I was so overwhelmed by the amount of entries... I'm so glad you all enjoyed it.

This weeks sketch has been sponspored by

And Clare is donating a gorgoeus prize for 1 lucky winner.

And here's Jo fabulous sketch for this week:

So I made a sort of matching card for my Gift for a special friend, and used one of my new gorgeous stamps WOJ ~ Melinda with Bouquet. The flowers are of course from Poppicrafts and the tiny roses ~ Hobby Craft, I love the effect of these cute roses.

It took me a while to put this card together but I'm happy with the end result.

The inside:

We'd like to thank Broceliane for joining us as Guest DT for the past 2 weeks with her gorgoeus creations ~ Thanks Hun xx

Don't forget to pop over and check out all the gorgoeus work from DT this week, they sure are a talented bunch.

Happy Easter

Have a great weekend
Hugs

Sketch Saturday 29

Yes I'm still here !! Just a litte late with this weeks DT card.

Thought I was feeling better Sunday, after a restfu weekend.... but like a thunder bolt Monday morning I felt worse... and have been laid up bed for the past 2 days.

And then tonight I realised like a twit I'd forgot to upload my card.

Sketch Saturday ~ 29

Thanks for all your support to Mariska's gorgoeus sketch last week, especially at this busy time of year... as we are all so busy its so great to see so many of you join in.

Well Jo has produced another fabulous sketch this week - hope you have fun with it, I sure did !!

And here's my card:

Cardstock:Basic Grey ~ Wassail

Image: Sugar Nellie ~ Santa

Mediums: Pro Markers, Stickles
Supplies: Lace, flowers, brads, charms ~ stash

Don't forgot to pop over and see all the fabulous work by the Design Team

Have a good week

Hugs

WOJ Challenge + Friday Sketcher + CCT

Well what a lazy day I have had - after a really busy and horrible week, its been so nice to sit and relax and do a little crafting... and I got to make a card for 2 challenges:

Whiff Of Joy ~ Autumn Colours

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Friday Sketchers

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Then realised - Thaks to Andrea that I can also enter my card into this weeks

Cute Card Thursday - Autumn (Fall)

I used my new papers from Basic Grey ~ Boxer

Im so in love with these... and what a fabulous selection too... can't wait to have a go with the rest. I used my new multi-punch by Dover Craft to make the circle ~ a bit tricky but I got there in the end.

All the DT for all challenges have made some wonderful cards - so pop over and take a peek.

Thanks girls for such great challenges xx

Have a great weekend, TFL

Hugs

Penny Black Saturday # 18 - Thanks A Bunch

Oh my I can't believe we are at week 18 already, where has the time gone..... Thanks to everyone who joined in with my sketch, Im overwhelmed by the amount of you that played along - and what fabulous creations too.

So onto this weeks challenge

Thanks A Bunch

We have a fabulous download from Tinker & Co and the DT have all come up with some fabulous cards again this week - so why not go take a peek.

Why is it when you try to make a quick card, it never goes to plan.... well I had one of those making my card last night.... well it finally turned out ok, I guess !!! not completely happy with the result, but its too late to make another now.

Hopefully I'll have more time to play the weekend, and try to get ahead for next week... well you never know miracles could happen, lol x

Well unfortunately I have to go to work again today, so will catch up with you all later.

Have a great weekend

hugs

Cardstock: Basic Grey ~ Sugared + Papermamia ~ Pink Flush

Image: Penny Black

Medium: Pro Markers
Supplies: Lace + Button ~ Stash, Flowers ~ Poppicrafts

Sarah Kay Weekly Challenge - Purple + Green

When I first saw this weeks Sarah Kay Weekly Challenge - Purple + Green, I really wasn't sure if I was able to participate as the only papers I have that have both purple and green in them I had already used on my Sketch Saturday card and really didn't want to use them again.

So after much thinking I finally chose one of my favourite papers from Basic Grey and added a little purple along the way, and some lace - of course, lol




Have a great day everyone, TFL x



Cardstock: Basic Grey ~ Two Scoops
Image: Sarah Kay ~ In The Garden
Supplies: Lace, Ribbon, button ~ Stash, Flowers ~ Poppicrafts
Sentiment: Hero Arts
Mediums: Pro Markers, Primas

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Sketch #2

Well its Saturday again and you know what that means, its time for Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Wow what a fantastic response we had to last weeks challenge, and I know for some of you it was difficult with the No Pink !!! rule, but you all did fabulous work. We'd like to thank everyone for joining in the fun, and really enjoyed see all your wonderful creations.


This week we a fabulous Sketch by the talented Tracy, love this sketch and had so much fun.

After last weeks No Pink !! I decided to go Pink Mad !! You know me can't stay away from pink too long, lol

I made a baby girl card and I'm getting very organised as this little one is not due till December - how good I am, lol I know not normally this organised.

I'm having to work again today, and will be busy most of the weekend but will sure to catch up with you all as soon as I can.

Have a great weekend, TFL x

Cardstock: Basic Grey ~ Sultry

Image: Penny Black

Supplies: Flowers, Crochet flowers ~ Poppicrafts, Lace, buttons + gems ~ stash

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Sketch

A Spoonful of Sugar has a fabulous sketch this week by the very talented Katharina. The design teams work is as fabulous as ever, you can find them here.

I couldn't believe my luck with this sketch as it just so happens that I made this card at the weekend just for fun and never got a chance to post it on my blog. And after one minor adjustment, hey presto I had my card for the challenge - how cool is that.

I'm so please as I've missed a couple of ASFOS challenges over the last couple of weeks what with being so busy and really wanted to find the time to play this week, and I did, lol

I've used another one of my new gorgeous Elisabeth Bell stamps that you can find here, and coloured her in my Primas.

Have a great evening everyone, TFL x



Cardstock: Basic Grey
Image: Elisabeth Bell - Kitty
Supplies: Lace, flowers, buttons - stash

Papertake Weekly - Katharina's Sketch 7

Hi everyone hope your having a good week and enjoying the sunshine.

This week Papertake Weekly has another fabulous sketch by the very talented Katharina which I had so much fun with, thank you Katharina.

I used one of my new Elizabeth Bell stamps Sweet 'n Sassy, isn't she adorable. I cant wait to ink up the rest and have a play, I so wish I didn't work full time but I guess I'd never be able to afford these gorgeous stamps if I didn't, lol





Cardstock: Basic Grey - Sultry
Image: Sugar Nellie - Sweet 'n Sassy, Sentiment: Hero Arts
Supplies: flower, crochet flower, button - Poppicrafts

Tilda + Co - Thinkiing of Others

Hi everyone, hope you've had a good weekend. Well its been raining her most of the day, so a good day to craft. Although I've been on go slow today for some reason so have done much.

This weeks challenge at Tilda + Co - Thinking of Others, is to create something as a gift for someone. They have some fabulous candy on offer this week from Crafty Individuals

I decided to make a wallet and matching card for a very special friend. And used all my favourite things.




Inside:



Back of Wallet




'Friends Always' Card:



Cardstock: Basic Grey - Two Scoops
Image: Tilda with Bowknot
Supplies: Lace, Flower + Crochet Flower - Poppicrafts, Charms - Crafty Krafts
Sentiment: Hero Arts


Have a great week, TFL x

Tilda + Co - Sketch

This weeks challenge at Tilda + Co Challenge has a fabulous sketch by Lorraine. I love doing sketches and this one was great and I knew exactly what I was going to do, which is a first, lol. I'm sorry I've used my gorgeous lace again, but nothing else looked as good with the papers and embellishment I wanted to use.




Supplies
Cardstock: Basic Grey - Two Scoops
Image: Summer Tilda with Bow Knot
Supplies: Crochet Flowers, Blooms + Button (Poppicrafts), Lace, Metal Charms (Crafty Krafts), Pearl Pin (Hobbicraft), Primacolour + Sandsodor

Have a great day, TFL x

Fridays Sketch + Cute Card Thursday

Morning everyone, hope hour having a realxing day. I made two cards yesterday, but as time is short Im posting them together.

This weeks Friday Sketchers has another fabulous sketch by Beatrix from Germany

I used these gorgeous papers from Basic Grey - Sultry and my favourite stamp right now from the Sweet Ebony Range by Elisabeth Bell.



She has been coloured with Primacolour and Sandasor, the swirls I forgot so had do last, so apologies they dont look that good. I used my yummy lace again (sorry) addicted at the mo. I brought some gorgeous Charms from Crafty Krafts - hope you can see them.

My second card is for Cute Card Thursday - No Patterned Paper, and what a difficult on this was. Really didn't know what i was going to do for this one, but came out with this.



The lilac card stock has been embossed, and the cute PB stamp is one of my new ones from - Critters Party. She has been coloured with Primacolur and Sandasor. The flowers, buttons and pearls are from my stash.

Hope your having a great day, TFL x

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Celebrations

Hi everyone, hope you've had a good day.

I've made a card for this weeks challenge at A Spoonful of Sugar - Celebrations
This is a new card design for me and I can honestly say I had so much fun, I should be more adventurous in future. I didn't like the outcome at first but I added the pale pink flower under the hot pink one, I think it turned out ok.

The gorgeous 'Sweet Ebony' stamp has been coloured using my Primas and Sansador. The papers are by Sandy Lion Designs - Dreamland Flowers, and the flowers, ribbon and button from Poppicrafts.

The inside: The papers are from Basic Grey - Two Scoops and the boarder has been stamped using Studio G - clear stamps. I have softened the edged of the scalloped circle with Colour Box bruh pad - Rosebud, but its not showing up very clearly in the pic. The sentiment stamp is also from Hero Arts.

Have a good evening, TFL x

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - First

Morning everyone, I know Im up early for a Saturday but its our 1st challenge today at Penny Blacks Saturday Challenge and we're all very excited.

Our first challenge is: First Penny Black Stamp. We would like to see you using your first Penny Black Stamp that you brought. You can make a card, atc, alterted art, etc.. what ever you wish but it must include your first stamp.

There's also some fabulous Blog Candy up for grab, so do check it out - and have FUN !!!

Well here's my card, and the first PB stamp I brought was 'Buzz In The Air'. I wanted to make something different so made a pocket card. I used yellow card for the base measuring 13.5" x 4.5" and scored the card at 4.5" + 9". Then I cut each end piece to form the pocket. The front inside has been decorated with papers from Basic Grey - Two Scoop. The ends have then been decorated with lace and flowers and stuck down only at the bottom to allow for the pocket. I then finished off by stamping the boarder swirls.





Buzz In The Air has been stamped onto a piece of white card and cut using my Spellbinder in my Cuttlebug. I have coloured the image with tobo pens and waterpen and then stuck a piece of ribbon to the back.



And here's the inside, using papers from Basic Grey - Two Scoops, boarder stamp is G Studio.





Have a great weekend and don't forgot to check out all the work by the other DT members.

Tilda + Co Challenge - Swirls

Hi everyone, hope you've all had a good weekend and enjoying glorious sunshine.

I made a card tonight for Tilda + Co Challenge - Swirls

So I got out my Basic Grey - Two Scoop Papers and Shabby Chic Tilda. Tilda has been coloured with Prima Colour + Sansodor. The lace, flowers, brad and gems are all from my stash. I've stamped the Swirls with G Studio clear stamp and the sentiments are from Hero Arts.





I also decorated the inside:

Have a great week, TFL x