Eeeek!!

Well we have had no internet for NINE WEEKS, which is why it's been so quiet on here!! It's back today and now I have no craft room as we move in just over 2 weeks. I do hope to be back creating and blogging at the end of October - first I just need to have my nervous breakdown lol!!

Cute Card Thursday #223 - Patriotic

This week on Cute Card Thursday we are going all patriotic and want to inspire the patriot in you. Tt may be a famous person from your country, a famous place/landmark, your flag, colours or just a special time of year...whatever being patriotic means to you!

We are sponsored by Tiddly Inks this week and every entrant has a chance of winning a fabby prize of a $10 gift certificate!!

I have used freebie papers from a magazine (Simply Homemade) with linen and kanban card from PDA Card and Craft. The Penny Black image is coloured with Promarkers and Copics. Flower Ribbon is by May Arts.

Cute Card Thursday #222 - Signs Here Comes Summer

 
It's absolutely torrential rain here and blowing a gale today so I sure wish the theme on this week's Cute Card Thursday comes true lol!! The DT produced some awesome summery creations and we have a fabby prize to be won too from our fabulous sponsor so please pop on over to the blog for all the details.

For this card I've used Stampin' Up card with Basic Grey papers. The Sugar Nellie image was coloured with Promarkers and Copics and I added some Windsor & Newton mica medium to her wings. The sentiment is from Craftwork Cards, the jute ribbon was from Bunny Zoe's Crafts and the other bits and bobs were freebies.

Stampsmith Challenge

The monthly theme from The Stampsmith Challenge is "Humoro(u)s Birthday". I've used "Coffee Gal" and yet again decided she is drinking tea lol!! Paper is from a Joanna Sheen pad and ribbon from the local florists.

CCT#221 - Punch Drunk!!

This week we have a nice and easy theme to use punches on your creations over on Cute Card Thursday.

I have used Prima paper and a Hanglar & Stanglar image coloured with Promarkers and Copics. The card is Kanban and Stampin' Up. The punches are Martha Stewart and EK Success and the sentiment is K&Co.

Gothic Arches

It's the last challenge for a while on Gothic Arches and the theme is "Tailor's Shop". I have used DCWV paper, Chocolate Baroque, Prima and Stampin' Up stamps and a Butterick pattern to make the flower.

CCT#220 - Water

Thursday again which means a new theme on Cute Card Thursday. This week we would like to see some water on your creation - simples!!

I have coloured this Magnolia Tilda stamp with Promarkers and used Nestabilities to make the shaker card. The papers are Imaginisce and sentiment is Stampin' Up. I used my Slice to make the other little embellishments. Some Waco pearls finish it off.

CCT#219 - Planes, Trains & Automobiles

It's Thursday(gosh!!) so it's time for a new theme from Cute Card Thursday. This week we want to see your creations using "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"!! Great theme!!

I have used freebie magazine papers and this lovely Penny Black stamp which I have coloured with a mixture of Distress Markers and Promarkers. Not so keen on the Distress Markers straight to paper for colouring but thought I would give it a try.

Please do pop on over to the blog for all the DT's lovely creations and details of this week's fabby sponsor and prize.
 

Gothic Arches - Carnivale

It's new theme time on Gothic Arches and this time it's "Carnivale". Any medium is welcome and we love seeing all the different interpretations of the theme!! I created this using Craft Artist Professional. Getting to grips slowly with this amazing software .

CCT#218 - Pink & Green

It's been a few weeks since I last joined in with the challenge on Cute Card Thursday as I've not had much "cute" mojo recently but for this week's theme of "Pink & Green" I immediately thought of this K&Co paper which is one of my absolute favourites and all of a sudden I couldn't wait to make something!!

I have covered a little notebook with the paper and also used some SU card and flower ribbon. I have also used a Bildamalarna stamp coloured with Promarkers and a little butterfly embellishment from Calico Crafts. The bow is from Wild Orchid Crafts. I used the same paper, card and bow for the large "Tic Tac" cover, as well as a Martha Stewart punch.

 

Thingamabob!!

We just had a swap on UK Stampers to use up a "Thingamabob". You know, the little thing you bought or saved and thought "I'll use that one day". The day came lol!!

I bought a set of two little papier mache books ages ago and decided the smaller one would make an excellent little Olde Curiosity Shoppe so I painted it with acrylics inside and out, cut a window and put acetate in it before making curtains out of velvet ribbon. The stamps are all from Graphic 45 apart from the window which is Lost Coast Designs. I stuck on a shelf and made some hinges. The little bottles are filled with glitter and alcohol inks and I filled a little blank frame with a vintage photo before filling it with Crystal Lacquer. I also used a couple of charms.

I wish I had put some "wallpaper" behind it now of the opulent velveteen embossed kind. Ah well, there's always next time - although I am happy to say that the recipient seems really pleased with it as it is!!

Lynn xx

Stampsmith Challenge - Sketch

 

There is a sketch to follow this month on the The Stampsmith Challenge Blog. I have used this lovely scene from the film "Gone With the Wind" with Basic Grey papers and SU Card. The sentiment is a DoCrafts stamp from years ago.

Lynn xx

Gothic Arches - Black and White

It's new theme time over on Gothic Arches and this time it's "Black and White. A bit of hot pink crept into mine - that happens a lot lol!!

Anyway I have used a Prima background stamp and a Sizzix die with a bit of Prima bling. Hope you can join us this time.

Lynn xx

Alice ATC Swap

In January UK Stampers forum had an "Alice in Wonderland" themed ATC swap. It was great fun and some amazing creations were made by the members.

These are mine. The backgrounds are Distress Inks with Stampotique, Hobby Art and Skull n Cross Buns stamps. The Alice stamps are by Mad Rat Rubber and TH Designs and I used my Polychromos pencils to colour them in.

Lynn xx

Postcard

The theme set by Sam for this month's postcard swap on UK Stampers was "Feathered Friends". I do like a bit of a twist on a theme if I can come up with it!! The flying pig stamp is Graphic 45, coloured with Promarkers, and the background paper is Prima over-stamped with Prima stamps. The sentiment was computer generated and I used my trusty Posca to doodle the edges. Lynn xx