So busy I'm dizzy!

Wow! what a busy week its been! And a hectic weekend to follow! All good though!

I have loads of card orders to get through so I made a start on them, and some examples for my SU parties. Its been non stop!  The card above is made with the new 2011-2013 in colours: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Calypso Coral. The image is from Easy Events and coloured with SU watercolour pencils.

These papers are from the Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby stack - which I had been resisting until I saw it in Hobbycraft and just had to have it!

 One very tired little girl today.  Sleepover here last night - giggling until about midnight!  Great fun though!

And a very busy week ahead so not much crafty time. Nice trip to London to look forward to though. Its all go!

Stampin Up Vases in Vogue

These little squares are 2.5 x 2.5cm, 3 x 3cm and 3.5 x 3.5cm. Of course, if I keep using such small pieces of paper I will never make any space for new stuff!!

The images are coloured with Copics (Light Prawn R22, and Yellow Green YG03), and stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black.

Some more makes from this last week - not had a great deal of time.

A quick make with Stampin UpVases in Vogue and Tiny Tags.  Using up scraps of Old Olive cardstock and some Basic Gray. Stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Old Olive. Coloured with ProMarkers.  Simples!!

A couple of little cards - again, just using up scraps!!

I'm really liking these natural colours.

Stampin Up Good Neighbors

Another quick one.  The houses are cut out and stuck on to the cream card - I left spaces between the houses and the roofs which looks much better than in the photo.

Stampin Up! products again (Love them!!). This time its cardstock from Neutrals and Subtles, and the papers from Elegant Soiree.  Inks used are Baja Breeze, Marinal Mist, Wild Wasabi and the clouds are Bashful Blue.

Thanks!

I had it in mind today to have a great time doing the things that I enjoy but it wasn't to be.  It's funny how people can wittingly or unwittingly conspire to spoil things.. from being woken up at 8am by three pneumatic drills (do they really need to start at 8am?? on a non essential job?? I didn't think builders would be keen to spend money on overtime these days but it just shows you!!) to other things...  Anyway, despite it all, I made one card.. a thank you for the teacher.

Papers and image are Pink Petticoat - always gorgeous.. and coloured with copics!

Just loving these papers from Bo Bunny - the Vicki B collection. Nice and bright and cheery. Just like the weather today! 

Pretty in Pink

...and some more! ...

Some little notelets. I only seem to be able to make small cards these days!! These were a quick and easy make.  I love the colours!

Might make some more!

Fizzy Moon!

New stamps from Fizzy Moon... fab-u-lous!!

This is just a wee card. The image is coloured using watercolour pencils (for a change!)

What to do on a snowy day!

Frog Prince

In the spirit of all things green! Just a wee card using up some scraps!

I had great intentions of posting new cards everyday but, hmm, I should have known the world would conspire against me to steel both my time and my inspiration. Made an effort today to make this. My only pre-requisite for the card was to be bright and cheery after the sheer and complete shock of doing my tax!

I found my moment of tranquility colouring a Penny Black I've not used for ages, with Pro Markers (need more practice!!). I have no idea who made these papers.. they came from deep within the black hole that is my 12x12 paper collection. But I like them.

The flowers and lace are from Wildorchid Crafts.. if you have visited them before the you know what an awesome collection of goodies they have.. and if you have not, then sit down and work out just how much you can justify spending!!! Luckily I got my goodies before doing my tax!!

Hopefully more cards from me this week, although I don't think "free time" is on my side. It could well be another whirl wind of a week!

The time to be happy is now...

Another Gorjuss girl. Coloured with Pro Markers (I'm practising!). Paper is from Prima Fairy Floral (again! - need to get another pad of this!). The sentiment is a Penny Black stamp I've had for ages. I need to try a different layout for my next card I think!

Tilda with Sunflower

Another Tilda stamp coloured with Pro Markers. Not so sure I like this one. And the colours haven't come up so well in this pic. The paper and flowers are Prima. The sentiment stamp is Lily of the Valley.

Curious Kitties

A quick card.

Not much I can add to this as the stamp is so big and the card is just under 6"x 6" square. The cat second from the left is glazed with JudiKins Diamond Glaze.

Inca Elephant

A simple wee easel card.

Love this little elephant - he's stamped using a Stampin' spot - Pumpkin Pie. Papers are Stampin' Up from the Bright collection.

Hmm.. Think I might change the colour of the middle card candy as the green isn't quite the right shade.