Jaye and Feather Friends

Good morning everyone, the weather is still a bit of a mix up. I'm hoping it settles down to a proper Summer soon. 

I have this 8"x 8" card to show you today using an image from one of my favourite artists, Norma J Burnell. I kept the card quite simple as I didn't want to detract from the gorgeous image or the lovely paper.

I thought this paper from Graphic 45's Botanical Tea was a perfect match for the stunning image and matted it onto royal blue card. I wrapped around some thin silk ribbon before fixing to the card base.

This beautiful image is called Jaye and Feather Friends and is available from Sweetpea Stamps in either digi or rubber. I bought the digi version and coloured it with a mix of Copics and Flexis. I used Pan Pastels around the image before fixing onto a blue mat.

I die cut some feathers and tied a triple bow with the silk ribbon.

The card was finished off with three little wooden birds.

I'm entering this card in the Sweet Pea Stamps Friends and Fans Group Progressive Challenge on Facebook. If you have any Sweet Pea stamps don't forget to ask to join the group so you can share your projects.

I've also entered this card in the following challenges:

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/june-anything-goes-challenge.html x

http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/ttcrd-challenge-june-2-june-8.html x

http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-264-always-anything-goes.html x

http://scribblesdesignschallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/05/scribbles-designs-challenge-29-b-is-for.html Blue, Birds, Bow. x

http://ladybugcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/june-challenge.html x

http://onesweetchallenge.blogspot.com.au/p/june-2015-one-sweet-challenge-entries.html
http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-4-and-dt-call_4.html x
http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/ag-no-36.html x

Valentine 2015

I know that St.Valentine's Day was last weekend but I have the two grandchildren staying this week so I'm a bit behind with things. This is the card I made for my husband for Valentine's Day.

I layered silver and red card on a white base. I used a Spellbinder's triangle die to create the cut out layer from black card.

The image is Sweet Pea Stamp's Norma J Burnell's Dragon Keeper which I coloured with Copics for the skin and Polychromos for everything else. I only used three reds, the black and the silver. I matted the image onto silver card.

I finished the card with letters cut from an X-cut die and some red gems.
I'm pleased to say that my husband loved the card.
If you have any Sweet Pea Stamps you can share those projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.
I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/17-february-challenge-73-atg-with-twist.html x
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/through-craftroom-door-challenge-feb-17.html x
http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/d-is-for-die-cuts.html x
http://www.theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/februarys-creative-challenge-love.html x
http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/jellypark-friends-february-challenge.html x
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/challenge-4.html x

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #37

Welcome to Challenge #37 at Scribble & Scrap. Thank you to all who joined in with challenge #36, the winners have been announced on the blog. There is a fabulous new prize for this challenge.

The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes" and there is a full list of all the rules on the blog.

My DT card features one of the fabulous stamps available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I used Kraft card matted with a textured blue card for the background and added a panel with yellow paper and two Dovecraft cream doileys.

The gorgeous image is Sweet Pea Stamps Norma J Burnell's Fairy Tangles Moon Owl. I coloured it with a mix of Copics and Promarkers.

I finished the card with a satin bow and some die-cut feathers.
Now head on over to the Scribble & Scrap shop for your crafty needs and to the Scribble & Scrap blog to enter your crafty creations.
And if you have any Sweet Pea Stamps you can share those projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.
I've entered this card in the following challenges:

http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/ag-ch-18.html DT Fave
http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-12/ x
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/challenge-91.html x
http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/challenge-39-anything-goes-with-twist.html (Pastel Blue)
http://avenue613.blogspot.nl/ x
http://lilredwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/challenge-274-winter-blues.html Featured
http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/wk-4-cool-bluedigi-choosday-crafting.html x
http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/challenge-3.html x

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #36 Reminder

I'm here today to remind you about challenge #36 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. The prizes and a full list of all the rules are on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap challenges is always "Anything Goes"

My DT card features a stamp, papers and embellishments available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I started by covering my card with purple card and a turquoise paper from the Lilibet Designer paper pack. I made two more matted panels using First Edition New Bloom papers and added a length of lace across the card.

The image is Sweet Pea Stamp's Norma J Burnell's Fairy Tangles Will-o and the Wisps stamp. I coloured it with a mix of Copics and Promarkers and mounted it onto purple card.

The flowers are Curiosity Corner Paper Blossoms and Scribble & Scrap Flowers, White and Sky. The feathers were made from a new die. I finished the card with some faux half pearls.
The Scribble & Scrap shop is open 24 hours a day, every day,  for your crafty needs so don't forget to go and have a look round.  I hope you can find the time to visit the Scribble & Scrap blog to enter your crafty creations.
 If you have any Sweet Pea Stamps you can share those projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.
I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/week-295-lace-and-pearls.html x
http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/2015/01/wonderland.html
http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/01/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-131-things.html
http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/2015/01/challenge-62-layer-it-up-with-that.html x
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/challenge-90.html x
http://blog.red-rubber-designs.com/2015/01/inspirational-204-focused-on-stamping.html x
http://www.fairytalestamper.blogspot.de/2015/01/challenge-50-top3-und-gewinner.html x
http://citycrafter.blogspot.ca/2015/01/city-crafter-challenge-blog-week-245-oh.html x

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #34 Reminder

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and that Santa was kind. All that rushing around, planning, cooking, wrapping and preparing and it seemed like it was all over in a matter of hours. But it was worth it to be able to spend some quality time with loved ones.

Despite the festive season being in full flow, normal life still goes on, so, here is my reminder for challenge #34 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. A full list of all the rules is on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes"

My DT card features a stamp available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I started with an A5 card blank that I layered with gold mirri card. I used a Spellbinders die to cut two corners in a piece of red card and wrapped a gold and a green ribbon around it before fixing onto the card.

The gorgeous image is the Sweet Pea Stamps Norma J Burnell's Firefly. I coloured it in traditional Chrismassy colours with my Polychromos and matted and layered it onto green card and then gold mirri card. The sentiment was made using a Britannia die set.
The Scribble & Scrap shop is open 24 hours a day, every day,  for your crafty needs so don't forget to go and have a look round.  I hope you can find the time to visit the Scribble & Scrap blog to enter your crafty creations at this busy time.
 If you have any Sweet Pea Stamps you can share those projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.

Now I'm off to get ready to celebrate my wonderful husband's birthday and then New Year's Eve with friends. 
Happy New Year everyone, I hope 2015 is very kind to you all.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/chnc-challenge-209-anything-goes-as.html
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/anything-goes.html
http://a-crafty-mess.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/challenge-2_5.html
http://www.craftforthecraic.blogspot.ie/2014/12/mi-na-nollaig-decembers-challenge.html
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/dragons-lair-designs-challenge.html
http://stempelsonne.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/131-vom-261214-080115.html
http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/dec-17th-team-b-anything-goes.html

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #33 Reminder

I hope you are all better prepared for Christmas than I am. It's been a hectic week for me. I've been away visiting family, friends and Bath Christmas Market. I still have a few presents to buy and all of them to wrap. I think I'm fighting a losing battle trying to get everything ready in time for the big day. I did however take some time out to do some colouring....

Here is my reminder for challenge #33 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. A full list of all the rules is on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes"

My DT card features a stamp available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I started by colouring my 6"x 6" card base with Yummy Yellow Inkadinks and layering a First Edition New Bloom paper.

The image is the Sweet Pea Stamp Norma J Burnell's Fairy Tangles Will-O and the Wisps. I used my Polychromos on watercolour paper. The matting layer is the same as the base card.

I embellished the card with a mix of flowers from the shop including Curiosity Corner Paper Blossoms, Scribble & Scrap Flowers and Things and Hobby House Boutique Paper Flowers - Daisies. The bow is made from the Sue Wilson Finishing Touches Dotty Bow die. I finished by adding faux pearls to the flowers and bow.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/challenge-87.html
http://stempelsonne.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/130-vom-121214-251214.html
http://thatscraftychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/anything-goes-challenge.html
http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/AG-ch-11.html
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/ttcrd-anything-goes-dec-9th-15th_9.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.co.uk/
http://onecrazystampercom.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/december-challenge-anything-goes.html
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/sisters-of-craft-dec-anything-goes.html

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #32

Welcome to Challenge #32 at Scribble & Scrap. Thank you to all who joined in with challenge #31, the winners have been announced on the blog.

The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes" and there is a full list of all the rules on the blog.

My DT card features some of the lovely products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I covered a card blank with a gorgeous paper from First Edition 6x6 New Bloom papers. Using an X-cut punch and another New Bloom paper I created a panel down the right hand side. I attached a length of lilac satin ribbon to some turquoise lace and placed that across the card.

The image is a Sweet Pea Norma J Burnell stamp - Guardian of the Meadow which I coloured with Polychromos. After trimming around the image I matted it onto a piece of card edged on one side with an X-cut punch. I tucked a Dovecraft Cream Circular Doily behind it which I'd coloured with Shaded Lilac Distress Ink.

I coloured a Santoro Mirabelle Wooden Butterfly with a Pan Pastel and decorated it with faux pearls.

I finished the card with a satin bow and some more faux pearls.
You can share your Sweet Pea Stamp projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/dt-call-and-anything-goes.html
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper_1.html
http://www.onecrazystampercom.blogspot.ca/2014/11/november-anything-goes-challenge.html
http://thesistersofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/sisters-of-craft-november-anything-goes.html
http://a-crafty-mess.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-1.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-121-use-2-or-more-colors.html
http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/qkr-stampede-challenge-114-bling-it-on.html
http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-84.html

The Dragon Keeper

I have been playing with another of the gorgeous Sweet Pea stamps available from the Scribble & Scrap shop. There are so many to chose from but this one caught my eye because of the fabulous little dragon.

I edged a 6"x 6" card blank with Pan Pastel and then layered two papers from the Bo Bunny Enchanted Garden paper pad. I used a strip of paper from First Edition New Blooms to cover the join and wrapped it with lilac lace and satin ribbon.

The gorgeous image is Sweet Pea Stamps Norma J Burnell's Fairy Tangles The Dragon Keeper. I just adore the little dragon perched on her shoulder. I'd love to have a pet dragon. I coloured the stamp with Polychromos on watercolour paper and die-cut it to fit in the Scalloped oval.

I finished the card with some paper flowers, faux pearls and a satin bow. 

Please visit the Scribble & Scrap shop for your own Sweet Pea stamps and other crafting goodies. And don't forget to join in with the Scribble & Scrap challenge where the theme is always 'Anything Goes'. You can share your Sweet Pea Stamp projects on Facebook in the dedicated Sweet Pea Friends and Fans group.

Scribble & Scrap Challenge #31 Reminder

This is a reminder for challenge #31 at Scribble & Scrap. The current challenge runs until 6pm (GMT) on Saturday. A full list of all the rules is on the blog. The theme for Scribble & Scrap is always "Anything Goes"

My DT card features some of the gorgeous products available in the Scribble & Scrap shop.

I layered papers from First Edition 6x6 Rose Garden papers onto Kraft Card and scuffed the edges. One I fixed to the card base and the other is a panel. I added three Dovecraft Cream Circular Doilies and three flowers made from Scribble & Scrap Flowers and Things, White and Sky, one of which I coloured with Pan Pastels.

The image is the gorgeous Sweet Pea Stamps Norma J Burnell’s Fairy Tangles Midsummer Dragonflies stamp which I coloured with Promarkers and Copics. I layered her onto Kraft card. I added a satin bow, some die-cuts and pearls to finish the card.
There is a Facebook page for fans of Sweet Pea stamps. We'd love to see you there.

I've entered this card in the following challenges:
http://a-crafty-mess.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-1.html
http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-120-anything-goes.html
http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/hand-color-image.html
http://avenue613.blogspot.nl/
http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-6.html
http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-117-anything-goes-stars.html
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.nl/2014/11/ttcrd-challenge-nov11-nov17.html
http://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/challenge-55-anything-goescelebration.html