Friend to Friend!

Good morning all.

Today I have another of the adorable new Manga releases to show you that is available from Sugar Nellie! I have made this card for a friend of mine using the fab sketch over at Papertake Weekly this week by Dawny P!


These Manga images are just so easy to colour in and a dream to work with! They make such cute cards!

Materials

Image: 'Coffe Time' from the new Manga collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: SU pixie pink and Kraft

Paper: Old Olive designer series papers from SU

Sentiment: Love you much stamp set from SU

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing SU scalloped border punch

Misc: pink button has been recycled from old clothing, twine from stash

Well it's back to work for another busy week after a lovely relaxing weekend. Sorry it's a short and sweet post but I must dash and get off to work.

Thanks for stopping by today and for any comments you may leave I really apreciate them all!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Amazing SU all day workshop!

Morning all. Happy Valentines Day!

I wasn't going to post today but I just I just had to share with you what a fab day I had yesterday at Julies SU workshop. It ran from 10am -4pm and I just had the most fab day with some wonderful friends and wonderful products. I have quite a few pictures to show you of the projects that we made. They were all made using SU products, mainly the Sunny Day scrappin kit and the Happy Moments, Vintage labels and Whimsical words stamp sets which are on offer through saleabration at the moment. These stamps sets are just gorgeous and you get one free every time you spend £45 on SU products until the end of february.

So here's what I made. In the morning we made some 3D projects. We made a lovely box filled with sweets and then this little gift pouch which has 2 freddo's (the chocolate frogs!) in. Such a simple and fab gift to give to someone and so easy to make! I will definately be making more of these in the future.



Then we moved onto this gorgeous birthday tin. The tin came plain and we decorated it. The idea is you use it to store your birthday cards in. Or I think it would again make a lovely gift for someone.


Here is the inside of the tin and you can see we have added a little calendar page so you can write in each month when peoples birthdays / aniversary's are so you don't forget!


And here are a few of the cards I made to put in my tin. I love the bright sunny colours, perfect as we move into spring / summer!


This is my favourite card. So simple to make. I just stamped the flowers onto some whisper white CS and coloured them in with inks and my blender pen to create a background.

I love the sentiment on this birthday card. It's from the whimsical words stamp set available through saleabration.


This present stamp is perfect for a quick birthday cards and suitable for men or women depending on the colours you use.

I love this sweet birdcage image. When I first saw it I though 'what would I do with that image' but this card is adorable and has really given me inspiration on how to use the stamp! It has been stamped onto an oval adhesive die cut from the Sunny Day scrappin kit!


Well I hope you are still with me and have enjoyed seeing what we created at Julies workshop yesterday. If you like any of the items I have used to create these projects then you can get them from the lovely Julie here! I can highly recommend her customer service. I am so lucky to live near and be able to attend her fab classes and she has become such a dear friend to me. Thank you so much Julie for all your hard work and inspiration!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! The sun is shining today and my beau is home from his snowboarding trip just in time for Valentine's day. Wonder if he remebered to get me a card?!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Sketch Saturday Meets Manga's

Morning all! Well it's friday, only one more day left at work and then it's the wekend! Yay!

Today I have another of the gorgeous new Manga's from Sugar Nellie to show you! Isn't he just a little sweetie holding his pets! I used the fab sketch over at Sketch Saturday, love it's simplicity, perfect for male cards.

Materials

Image: 'Pets Corner' from the new Manga collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: SU

Paper: Masculine from Dovecraft

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, blending brushes, SU scalloped oval punch, SU oval punch

Misc: Stars cut out from Masculine papers added to card with silicone glue

I always find male cards difficult to do but I am actaully quite pleased with how this turned out!

I am so excited for the weekend. Not only does my beau return fom his snowboarding trip tomorrow I am also attending Julies SU full day workshop! How exciting! A full day with some great friends and not forgetting my mum!

Well I hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ a sketch by Jane!

Good morning all.

Wow it's wednesday again already, where does the week go? So that only means one thing, another challenge over at Whiff Of Joy and this week we have a sketch by the fabulously talented Jane to follow! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

Materials
Image: Charlotte with large letter. Available from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: SU Kraft

Papers: MME Wild Asparagus

Sentiment: Craftwork cards

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing, EK Sucess dotted wave border punch, SU Oval punch, SU three heart punch, SU Love you much stamp set

Misc: white embossing powder

Well I hope you enjoy the sketch this week and I look forward to seeing you over at the challenge blog. Please go and check ot the other DT blogs to see their fabulous creations made with Janes sketch!

Must dash, got to go to work! Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs, Vicky ~X~

Warm Wishes!

Good morning all.

I hope you've all had a good weekend!? I spent some time with my family on saturday (with a quick visit to a local craft shop with my mum!)and then caught up with the house hold chores and a spot of crafting on sunday!

Today I have one of the adorable new Mary Hall images to show you! What with all the snow we've had lately here in the UK I thought this image was very appropriate, not to mention cute!

Materials

Image: 'Wrapped up toddlers' from the new Mary Hall collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: DCWV

Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Jolly by Golly'

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, blending brushes, SU scalloped oval punch, SU oval punch, X-Cut snowflake punch, Cuttlebug snowflake folder

Misc: White funky foam from The Range, adhesive pearls from stash

This new snowflakes folder is one of my favourites (after swiss dots). I didn't get to use it very much on my christmas cards so was keen to get it out again. I brushed over the embossed dots with blue ink and my blending brushes to give the subtle background colour.

I am really looking forward to tomorrow night. I am going to my friends Julies for her 'Cheers to You' tuesday night SU class! My OH has only been away 2 days but I am already lonely around the house by myself so hopefully it'll cheer me up and keep me occupied!

Well thanks for stopping by today, I really appreciate it!

Hugs, Vicky ~X~

Bloom and Grow!

Morning all!

Well today I have one of the fabulous new Manga images from Sugar Nellie to show you all! I received my DT pack the other day and I just had to ink up this little cutie first. I LOVE her!! These Manga images are so easy to colour. I know traditionally these images are supposed to be coloured with copics or similar, but I use koh-i-noor pencils and I think they still look just as good!

Materials

Image: 'Bloom and Grow' from the new Manga collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: DCWV and SU choc chip

Paper: Bloom and Grow MME

Sentiment: SU On A Pedestal set

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, EK Sucess dotted wave border punch

Misc: Pearl from stash

As you may have noticed from my last few posts I have been playing with my pics in picasa so they are now cropped a bit better and a little larger which gives you a better look at them! I know many of you will have been doing this for a while now, but me being a bit of a technophobe it has taken me a little longer to get to grips with it! Lol!

Well my OH goes away tomorrow to Austria for a week and whilst I will miss him lots, it also gives me the chance to catch up on some much needed crafting. I want to delve further into my DT pack and play with some more of the new Manga's and Mary Hall images!

Well I hope you all have a good weekend and like me you manage to fit some crafting in!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ Love Challenge!

Morning all.

My settings on blogger when I am posting still don't seem to be right. Is anyone else experiencing this?! Anyhow, hopefully this is posting ok and you can all see my card for today.

It's time for another challenge over at WOJ. This weeks challenge is Love, which should be an easy one as it's probably on everyone's minds on the lead up to Valentines day! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

Materials

Image: Henry Mouse Hugging Heart. Available from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

CS: SU Kraft, Real Red


Sentiment: Hero Arts


Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing, cuttlebug swiss dots folder, fiskars heart punch

Misc: SU Love you much stamp set, SU Real red ink pad

This card gave me the opportunity to use my new Love You Much set from SU. I got it from Jules on saturday and couldn't wait to use it. I love how you can create your own background pattern with it! I am giving this to my OH for Valentines day. He goes away snowboarding to Austria this weekend but he will be back the day before Valentines day, so lets hope I get a card too! Lol!

This card also meets with the challenge over at Papertake Weekly this week which is 'Love Actually'. I used their sketch from last week as well, but I'm too late with this one! Oh well, I still enjoyed using it. A lovely CAS sketch, just my style!
Please make sure you go and check out the other DT cards, they are fabulous and I hope you can join in the challenge with us this week at WOJ !

For those of you Sugar Nellie fans out there there are 6 new manga images now available from funky kits, so head on over and take a look before they sell out. I will be back in a few days with a sample to show you that I have made with one of these new cuties!

Thanks for visiting me today, I really appreciate all your comments and support!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Birthday girl!

Morning all! Blogger appears to be very naughty at the minute and I am having extreme problems with posting. Don't know if anyone else is experiencing these problems, so I apologise of the post doesn't appear quite right. It was this or nothing! Lol!

For today's card I have another of the cute babies from Sugar Nellie to show you! It is for my friends little girls 1st birthday and I ma entering it over at Simon Says Stamp this week where the theme is baby!




Materials

Image: 'Bubbles' from the Home Grown collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Doodlebug & Papermania 'Sweet Nothing'

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges,

Misc: Glossy Accents for the bubbles (not sure you can see it though)


Well I hope this post has turned out ok, because it sure looks a mess in front of me at the moment! Lol!
I had a lovely day at my mum's friends Elaine's yesterday. She had a SU party with the wonderful Julie! Lots of fun (and cakes) was had by all. Thanks Elaine & Julie!

Well a boring day for me, Cleaning and food shopping. Hoping to squeeze in a few cards thought! Hope you're all enjoying your weekend and managing to keep nice & warm. Brrrr it's cold!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Sweet Heather!

Good evening all! I did try and post this this morning but blogger was not playing ball!

I hope you are well and looking forward to the weekend! Thank goodness it's friday, that's all I can say! Lol!

Today I have the last of my Sugar and Spice DT stamps to show you, and this is Heather! I love this image and think that images with umberella's in can be used to express so many sentiments. Get well soon, thinking of you.... the list goes on!

Materials

Image: 'Heather' from the Sugar & Spice collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: SU patterned designer papers in Old Olive

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, SU ink pad in pixie pink, So Saffron and Old Olive, SU scalloped oval punch, SU oval punch. SU Simply Said stamp set.

I have paper pieced Heathers umberella and boots with the designer spotty paper. I just love this technique and think it works so well with this image! The DP has also been stamped using flower images form the 'Simply Said' set from SU. I love how you can create your own paper designs with this set.

If you haven't already heard there are some new Manga stamp designs that have just been released from Sugar Nellie so head on over to funky kits now to take a look. They are just gorgeous and I can't wait to get my hands on mine!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all enjoy your weekend!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ Gio's sketch!

Good morning all!

It's time for another challenge over at WOJ. This weeks challenge is to follow a sketch by the wonderful Gio. I have rotated the sketch to fit my image better. Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

So here is my card. I wasn't too keen on it as I was making it, but I love the finished result!

Materials

Image: Maid Charlotte. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: BG Lemonade

CS: SU 'More Mustard'

Sentiment: SU Circle of Friendship Set

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing

Misc: Flowers from Hobbycraft, Ribbon and adhesive pearls from stash.

Please make sure you go and check out the other DT cards, they are fabulous and I hope you can join in the challenge with us this week at WOJ !

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to Jules for last night. I had a fab time at her 'love you much' workshop in her conservatoire! She is a fab SU Demonstrator and I am so lucky to have her living so near. Please take a look at her blog for the latest SU catalouge. Her customer service is second to none!

Well I must dash, got a busy day at work ahead!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

The Sweetest Baby!

Morning all!

Today I have another of the cute babies from Sugar Nellie to show you. This little tyke is called 'Callum', he is just adorable and so easy to work with! I decided on another CAS card to show you today, this card took me less than 30 mins to put together! This image is so versatile, it can just as easily be used for a 1st birthday card.

Materials

Image: 'Callum' from the Home Grown collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with distress inks, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: K & Co 'Hopskotch'

CS: SU Kraft, DCWV

Sentiment: Elybells everyday sentiments

Tools: SU Oval punch, SU scalloped Oval punch, EK Success 'Dotted Wave' border punch, emery board for distressing

Well I must get off to work. Another busy week ahead of me. Although I do have something to look forward to tomorrow. I am going to Jules' house tomorrow night for her 'Love you Much' card class. I just love her classes, she is such a fab hostess!

Thanks for stopping by today to say hi!

Hugs, Vicky X~~

Gorjuss Sugar Bowl Challenge!

Good morning all. I've had a little lie in this morning after a busy week at work! No major plans for me this weekend. Just going to spend some time with my OH today and then some time to myself tomorrow whilst he's at work. Hoping to get some crafting done, but I just don't seem to have that desire at the minute, which is such a shame because I love my crafting! I don't know what's wrong with me!

Today's card was made for my sister in law's birthday which was tuesday just gone. Both her and my brother (whose birthday it was yesterday) are in London this weekend for a birthday celebration. I chose the sketch over at the Sugar Bowl this week which is by the very talented Kathy and is such an amazing sketch, I will definately be using it again! Make sure you
take a look at this weeks challenge as the winner has the chance of winning 6 Sugar Nellie stamps of their choice from Funky Kits!


As you can see I rotated the sketch to accomodate my image better. I just couldn't resist using one of the older Sugar Nellie images I have. Don't you find that with all the new stash we accquire we seem to neglect our older stash. I just love the gorjuss girls and haven't inked them up in a while so out she came! This image is perfect for my SIL as she adore's cats!

Materials

Image: 'Purrfect Friend' from the Gorjuss Girl collection by Sugar Nellie. Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with distress inks, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Doodlebug (pink paper, sorry don't know the name), SU patterned designer papers in Old Olive

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU Circle of Friendship

Tools: Nesties, sponges for distressing/inking edges, SU ink pad in pixie pink

Misc: Adhesive pearls from stash

I really enjoyed making this card, and I love this green pink and Kraft colour combo. It works so well together and has a lovely girly feel to it!

I am also going to enter this over at A spoon full of Sugar this week where there challeneg is 'lots of layering'! Believe me, this card involves lots of layering for me! Lol!

Before I forget, there sale is still on at Funky Kits. They have a selection of 10 Sugar Nellie stamps at half price here but hurry it ends at the end of January!

Well thanks for taking the time to stop by and see me today. I hope you all have a lovely weekend, whatever you're up to!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ recipe challenge!

Morning all. This is a scheduled post and is the first time I've done this so I hope it's worked!

This weeks challenge over at Whiff Of Joy is a recipe challenge. We would like to see you use 3 papers, 2 bling and 1 flower on your projects !! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.


The more eagle eyed of you will notice that I have used more ingrediants than what is stated in the recipe. That is because the original recipe was 4 papers, 3 bling and 2 flowers but it got changed after I had already made the card and I unfortunately did not have the time to make another. I have to admit though I did find it difficult to use 4 papers, as most of you know I am more of a CAS gal, but I ma pretty pleased with the overall result! Can you spot the third not so obvious 'bling' though. If you click on the picture you may be able to see it better!!

Materials

Image: Willow with flower basket. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: MME Wild asparagus

CS: SU Kraft

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, pokey tool

Misc: Flowers from Prima, gem brads from stash

Please go and check out the other DT cards, they are as stunning as ever and I hope you can join in the challenge with us this week at WOJ !

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me comments. I really apreciate them, each and every one!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Sweet Mackenzie!

Afternoon all! I've just got in from work after a busy shift and I'm just sitting down for a rest with a nice cuppa.

I have another of the sweet girlies from the Sugar and Spice collection from Sugar Nellie to show you today. I am just loving these cutie pie's!


When I saw this image of Mackenzie she reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, so the colour choice of red and blue was an obvious choice for this card!

Materials

Image: 'Mackenzie' from the Sugar & Spice collection by Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with whispers pens, koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: DCWV Christmas stack

CS:DCWV

Sentiment: See D's celebration messages set

Tools: SU scallop border punch, cropodile, emery board for distressing

Misc: Gingham ribbon from stash.

I really enjoyed making this card. My style is more of the CAS look. I love to be able to see the white base CS on my cards. I don't know what it is, I just can't seem to make the multiple DP layers look work for me. Although I do keep trying it! Lol!

I hope you're all having a good weekend. I'm working again tomorrow, but somehow need to find time to make two birthday cards before monday. A late night tonight I think!

Thanks for stoping by.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

WOJ Challenge - Janes sketch!

Afternoon all. Sorry the post is late today. I overslept this morning so didn't have the chance to post before work. Ooops! Lol!

We have a wonderful sketch to follow this week over at the Whiff Of Joy Challenge by our very own Jane. Now I don't mind admitting that initially I had a little difficulty with this sketch. But I got there eventually and I really like the final result! But to me that's what crafting is all about. Taking yourself outside of you comfort zone and trying something that you wouldn't ordinarly do!


This card is for my neice's birthday. Now this image is really a christmas image as it usually has holly on the mug. But I have paper peiced the mug and added a little punched out heart. This image is perfect for my neice as she just loves hot chocolate and has one every night before she goes to bed!

Materials

Image: Henry Mouse with Hot Chocolate. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: K&Co Sparkly Sweet

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: Craftwork cards

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, circle nesties, distressed stripes embossing folder

Misc: Flowers and brad from stash

I hope you can stop by and join us at the WOJ challenge this week. Please stop by and take a look at the other DT creations, they are as amazing as ever!

Just before I go I would like to say a huge thank you to Jules for a fab night last night. I went to her house with 5 other ladies for a SU workshop in her new 'conservatiore'. We spent a lovely 2hours making 4 notlet cards and a little box for them to go in! As soon as I can get some light I will take a picture and show you what we made.

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

New Sugar Nellie Baby Arrival!

Evening all. I hope you're all managing to keep nice and warm. I am hoping that the big thaw is starting now! I've had enough of all this snow! I apologise in advance as tonights post is going to be short and sweet as I am absolutely starving and want to get my tea! Lol!

Today I have another of the new releases over at Sugar Nellie to show you, one of the adorable baby images from the home grown range, this cutie is called 'Caitlyn'. Isn't she just the sweetest!!

Materials

Image: 'Caitlyn' from the Home Grown range from Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Papermania Simply Sweet

Sentiment: Craftwork Cards

Tools: SU Oval punch, Oval nesties

Misc: Glitter Dots from QVC, Spotty ribbon from Hobbycraft

I managed to paper peice Caitlyn's nappy, or diaper as all my friends over in the US like to call it! Lol! I love this technique but don't do it often enough so though I would incorporate it in this card! I am also going to enter it into this weeks Cute Card Thursday challenge, as not only is it a new beginnings card I have used new stash on this card as well (image and ribbon!)

Well that's all from me tonight. Need my tea! Lol! Hope you're all well my friends. Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Martha says Thank You!

Afternoon all! Well I'm having a lovely lazy 'me' day! My OH is at work and the snow is still on the ground outside {& still falling} so I'm staying indoors and nice and warm! An afternoon of TV and crafting, perfect!!

So today I have another of the new releases over at Sugar Nellie to show you. Introducing Martha. Isn't she just adorable! I went for a pink and green theme with this card as I love this combo and haven't used it for a while!

Materials

Image: Martha from the Home Grown range from Sugar Nellie Available here at Funky Kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Basic Grey Sultry

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch

Misc: Flowers and pearls from stash

I am so pleased with how this card has turned out. A little more busy than I usually do but I really like it!

There are some fab new digi image releases over at funky kits. Head over and take a look at the cute fairy designs. Unnfortunately I am not able to show you any on a card as I don't have a printer so can't use digi images myself. For all those out there in blogland who like me doesn't have a printer and need a bit of rubber in their life, there are also some new Mary Hall designs soon to be released in the next week or two so keep your eyes peeled for them too!

That's it for me today. I'm off to get me some lunch, some nice warming soup I think! I hope you all enjoy your weekend. Stay nice and warm!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Whiff Of Joy Challenge - Red & Aqua!

Afternoon all.

Well today I have some exciting news that I can finally share with you all! I have been asked to join the WOJ challenge DT. Of course I had to think about it for all of 2 seconds before saying yes. I am extremely honoured to be asked to be part of such a talented DT, so thank you girls!

This weeks challenge is a colour challenge. We would like to see you use the colors Red and Aqua!! Remember there is only 1 Rule you must use a Whiff of Joy Stamp.

So here is my card made with the adorable Henry Celebrating mouse which is actually on sale at the minute. He was the first WOJ stamp that I got!

Materials

Image: Henry Celebrating Mouse. Available here from Whiff Of Joy. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: Cosmo Cricket 'Golly By Jolly'

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: PB Clear set

Tools: SU scalloped oval punch, SU Oval punch, distressing tool

The LO I have used was from last weeks papertake weekly challenge. I just love this sketch, it suits my CAS style and is one I will definately be using again!

I hope you can join us for this weeks WOJ challenge, the first of the new year and I look forward to visiting you to see what you all create!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

DT Christening Card!

Morning all! Has anyone else got the post christmas blues?? I've just been feeling a bit blue these past few days, no reason, so assume it must be the lull after all that christmas and new year excitement!!

So to try and pull me out of my slump I have been in my craft room creating up a storm (well not quite, but I have made a few cards!) Lol!

Me & my OH have been invited to a christening next weekend. It's one of my OH's work friends, so it was the perfect opportunity to use one of my new Sugar Nellie DT stamps. I though this Vintage Baby Image was perfect for a christening card, and so easy to colour!

Materials

Image: Vintage Baby from the Home Grown range by Sugar Nellie. Available here from funky kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: DCWV Glitter Stack

CS: DCWV

Sentiment: Elzybells Everyday Greetings & Everyday Add On's

Tools: SU scalloped border punch, White embossing powder, heat gun

Misc: Gingham ribbon from stash, 3D foam dots

You can't really tell from the picture but I added 3D foam dots to the image for some added dimension to the card. Well I hope they like the card, I'm always a bit stumped wth what to do for a christening card {it's only the 3rd one I've made}.

I hope you all enjoy what is left of your weekend. Another lazy day for me. The football is on TV at lunchtime (Man United V's Leeds, come on Leeds!!) and it's far too cold to be going outside today. It snowed here last night and it's all still on the ground. I don't fancy risking a broken limb, so the craft room it is!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, Vicky ~x~

Simply Said 'Thank You'!

Happy New Year everyone! I am having a lazy house day today. My OH is working and I am just pottering around the house doing nothing in particular. I've made a few cards and now am sitting down with a cup of tea, some christmas chocolates and my favourite re-runs of sex and the city! A perfect day!

Well now that the christmas cards are out of the way, I am in desperate need of thank you cards to send to everyone who has been so generous and thoughtful with the christmas gifts they sent me this year.


So here is my first 'Thank You' card of this year. Made with the oh so cute 'Erin' from the Sugar Nellie Home Grown range. Isn't she just adorable! Make sure you head on over to Funky Kits and take a look at the lastest home grown stamp releases, there are 4 cute baby themed stamps and 7 adorable new girl images (including Erin!).

Materials

Image: Erin from the Home Grown range by Sugar Nellie. Available here from funky kits. Coloured with koh-i-noors and sansodor.

Paper: MME Bloom and Grow

CS: DCWV and SU Choc Chip / Kraft

Sentiment: SU Simply Said set

Tools: distress inks, sponges, SU scalloped boder punch

Misc: Pearls, whisper pen for doodling.

This card also meets with two of this weeks challenges over at Winter Wonderland and Creative Inspirations where they want to see Thank You cards!

Well thanks for stopping by today. I hope your heads aren't too sore today from all the new year celebrations last night!

Hugs, Vicky ~x~