New Years Resolution - lasted approx 12 hours

Oh no, I need help - I failed miserably on one of my resolutions - that was, not to buy any more stamps (as I have hundreds). Well, it's bad enough that I gave in and bought some of the new Penny Black Spring collection - which I can be TOTALLY forgiven for!! But I also ordered some gorgeous American Art Stamps (the range from Karen Stolper) from the US (the price and the postage was so low I could hardly say no!) Now I will have to be patient for them to arrive. Patience.. hmm, yes, I've heard of that concept!! As SOOOOON as they arrive I'll make and post some cards using them!

Which resolution will fail next??

• Not to buy anymore paper?
• To drink less red wine?
• To keep my craft stash tidier?

It's just a matter of time....

Happy New Year!

Hi everyone! Wishing you all a very happy New Year!

Penny Black

Another card made for a Penny Black challenge - this one was a while back and I forgot to post it! Papers are K&Co.

Light the Night

Made this one for a Penny Black challenge on Docrafts - the challenge was to use Penny Black, vellum, ribbon and brads.
Ingredients:

• Penny Black - Light the Night
• Watercolour pencils
• Stazon Ink
• Lime green vellum
• Dovecraft Jewel Brad
• Bazzil Cardstock
• Aunty Sarah's Bloomers
• Penny Black - Happy Birthday
• Ric Rac and Ribbon

(Basic Grey) Pheobe

Not at all sure about this one! But I do love the papers - Basic Grey (again!!) - this time Pheobe. This is a fantastic selection of papers - gorgeous colours! This time I've used a Dolly Mama stamp - its the mix and match one from the clear set. I love the hair! She's way too tall to fit on the card (154mm x 154mm card).
Coloured with watercolour pencils (again! - I am such a creature of habit!). This time I used my Crop-o-dile to set the eyelets and added a wee bit ribbon.

Relax

Just called this one "Relax". I've had this stamp for a while and this is the first time I've used it. I have no idea who it's by as there is no info on the stamp! I love it though - so relaxing! All that is missing is the glass of wine and some candles!
The papers are Basic Grey - Periphery. The alphabet is Sizzix "Man Oh Man".
Not sure when you would give a card like this but it was fun to make!

Princess

I'm all out of sorts and needing to keep busy - our cat is away to the vets for a scan - she was having real difficulty breathing this morning. She's old and the vet did warn us that she may not come through the scan - she has, and now we have to play a waiting game.

My enthusiasm for card making has disappeared for the moment. It will be back. Rather than totally waste the day I thought I would make a scrapbook page to make me smile - so here she is - my Princess. This was taken when we were on holiday in October.

The papers are Rhonna Farrer - French Twist. The colours are so bright and cheery.

Love

Called this one "Love" - not only because it shows two of the people I love most in this world but also because this is one of those everyday moments that make life worthwhile.
Papers and die cuts are from Deja View.

Gee Up Dino!

I've started scrapbooking for a change. Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to make cards - think that's probably because I have too much stuff! I also have so many photos that are either hidden away in albums or just stored on the hard drive - I think I need to do some justice to them and make them into future memories! So I'm just starting out.. lots of practice needed I think!
I've used papers and die cuts from Deja Views.

Little Monster Birthday

Made for a little monster! The papers are from K&C Hopscotch Boy. The stamp is "Monstrosity" by Whippersnapper.

Baby Girl

Made using papers from Colorbok. The teddy bears are Penny Black.

Partridge in a pear tree

Totally inspired by a post on Jo's blog (http://jo-kill.blogspot.com/). I love the idea of this folded over card so that you can see a bit of the inside too!

The papers are Figgy Pudding by Basic Grey. The image is from Pink Petticoat - coloured with chalks and glitter gel pens.

Nativity

Not a great pic as it was all a bit cutthroat trying to get close! But here is my little bunny - she sat in front of the manger and sang (occasionally!). She loved it! And I made it all the way through without causing shares in Kleenex to rocket!

Big Box of tissues anticipated

It's my little girls nativity play tomorrow - the first one! What state am I going to be in? I predict major tears (me, not her!). I can't even practice "little donkey" with her without getting all soppy! Oh dear! I should add, she's the rabbit (?) and she has to sit in front of the manger with the sheep. If I manage to hold it together it will be a miracle!

Black and White Swirls

This pic hasn't come out too well - oops. Papers and image are from Pink Petticoat. Coloured with chalks.

Purple Snowman

This is my mum's christmas card - I was really really stuck what to make so I hope she likes it! Everything on the card, with the exception of the word "mum" is by Bo Bunny. This was a kit I got from QVC earlier in the year but hadn't used - probably because it seemed ridiculously expensive considering the contents! But yes, I had to have it. I do love purple!

Where does all this manic crafting happen??

...and is it tidy enought to photograph?? Well this is about as tidy as it will get I think! The photos dont show my stash of paper... that would be really embarrassing!

What is they say?? you can never have too much stuff... and there is so much more I NEED!!

Girly Birthdays

Sarah's Christmas Card

Freestanding card.

Fruitcake Christmas

Yet more gorgeous papers by Basic Grey (Fruitcake!) Love the colours - so rich. Thought I would try out my new Sizzix/Ellison dies! The greeting on the top card is "Merry Merry" by Penny Black.

Adoption Card

Papers are Junkitz (shabby chic) and the stamp is Penny Black - coloured with watercolour pencils.

Puppy Love

Puppy Love Stamp from Inky Antics - coloured with watercolour pencils. The greeting is Penny Black and the papers are from Craftwork Cards and K&Co.

The BIG 40!

not me!! well, not yet anyway! My lovely hubby is 40! This is his card.

Birthday Butterfly 2

Butterfly Birthday

The papers are from the K&Co Sparkly Sweet collection. Happy Birthday is a sizzlits alphabet and the name is cut from Quickutz - both using my cuttlebug.

Christmas in Pastels

Three cards all in less traditional colours.

Good Luck from us!

Made using DCWV papers, 6mm pink grosgrain ribbon, clear stamps coloured with watercolour pencils, mounted on Bazzill Bling!

Sophie's Birthday Bear

So cute! Birthday Girl Bear from a PC Crafter download. QK revolution die used for the "Happy Birthday".

Birthday Train

I was totally stuck for a birthday card for a little boy who's into Thomas The Tank Engine - didn't even want to think about the subject of copyright... So here is my attempt at a train card. Made from 4 sheets of DCWV cardstock and some sparkly black card. Along with some Sizzix and QK die cuts to add the names etc.

Cuttlebug Christmas

Cute Kitty

Stamp from an Inky Antics cube. Papers are K&Co.

Bee Happy!

Cute bees from Stamps Happen Inc. Coloured with H2O's and watercolour pencils.

Figgy Pudding Tree of Hearts

Pink Martini - Orange Creamsicle

Got this papers by Pink Martini - have had them for a while but didn't know how to use them. The cat is by Pink Cat Studio. Coloured with Marvy II's using a watercolour effect.