It's time for tea!

 Hello!  and yes, it is time for tea! I've just noticed it's just after noon so a perfect time in the day for a break and a cup of tea before getting ready for a crafty afternoon with friends!  

I took my inspiration for my card today from another sketch challenge.  This one is at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  Lot's of layers on this card.  A change for me as I've been tending towards CAS for my more recent cards.  Which means my paper stash is just constantly growing because not using it does not mean I don't buy it!! 

I hope you like it. It's Stampin' Up! "Cup of Tea", matching papers, dies and the new In Colors.

Have a lovely day! 

Be Original!

 Second one for today!  This one is 100% inspired by the sketch challenge at Sunday Stamps!   I love a sketch challenge, especially if I'm feeling stuck for ideas.  

I had some new stamps to play with so decided to try this Martian from Kate Crane at Carabelle Studio.  These really are lovely stamps to colour.   And the overall effect of imperfect watercolouring is so effective.

I used a mix of Stampin' Up! write markers and reinkers for my inks (so many colours to choose from and you need so little to get a good effect!)

Here is my little guy - hope you like it!

Woo Hoo!

 Hi! Happy Sunday! 

If you're reading this I hope you are having a lovely weekend!  It's a grey sky day here today but why should that be a bad thing?  I'm a real believer that you choose your mood and that helps you deal with what the day will bring!   

It's been a busy week here with my daughter now started at uni. She had her pick of 5 offers and chose the one she wanted right from the start!  "Preparation for tomorrow is hard work today" - Bruce Lee.  She worked so very hard for this and I am delighted and so very proud of her!

Back to today's card! I was especially happy to colour in this little guy from Elena Zinski at PaperArtsy.  Set ZA21.  This little sheep is so gorgeous! What's not to love! 

The only thing I'm not sure about on this card is the size of the greeting.  I may make another one and just go with something a little smaller.

Here it is though!   And whatever kind of a day you are having, count your blessings and celebrate the small stuff!

I'm entering this card in the We Love Stamping challenge!

La Fee Coquelicot

 A strange day today.  Very emotional watching the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Also amazing to see what a significant part of the tributes and music involved Scotland.  

It was difficult to stop watching.

So not too much crafting done today.. just one little card with a gorgeous stamp from Carabelle Studio called La Fee Coquelicot, french for the colour associated with the wild corn poppy. I started colouring with the intention of using shades of red but the decided to change it up a little and go for yellows.  It's a lovely image to colour.

I hope you like it.. 

Hello September

 Hi!  Well, it's fair to say that the months are just flying in this year! 

I've not posted in ages.  I have been doing some crafting but in very limited time which has meant the blogging has had to stop.  I'm really going to try and get back to normal though as I do love sharing! 

As much as I love cardmaking I do alway struggle with Christmas - I start off well and then lose momentum!  And this year is no exception! I've started later than normal but you have to start somewhere!  So I thought I would share this card I made today.  It's a watercoloured poinsettia.  Nothing too fancy but I do like it. I might add some glitter (not sure yet!).

Here it is!

Have a lovely day! 

I'm off to play with my new Tim Holtz watercolour pencils now!