Dad's Birthday.

Good Morning all!

The weekend is here and boy was I glad for a lie in this morning!

Today I have the card I made for my dad's birthday to share with you. (Apologies for the layout of the pics, I can't get used to this new blogger, the pictures won't go where I want them to!!)

An arty farty close up of the framed sentiment on the front.....

And of course the inside......

Materials

CS: SU Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Very Vanilla

 
Stamps: SU Borderlines(Spring Mini - Retired), Happiest Birthday Wishes, For my Family

 

Tools:  SU Embossing Folder Square lattice, Lots of Tags Sizzlet Die  Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler marker pens

Misc: SU Linen Thread 

 

 

Well thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend, whatever you're up to. I'm off to see my parents and family this afternoon. Hubbies on nights tonight so I'll be stopping over there.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Its been far too long!

Good morning all and a happy Diamond Jubilee weekend to you all!


Firstly let me apologise for being AWOL for sooooo long. I've been on holiday and just generally busy doing things other than crafting for the past 6 weeks, so haven't had much time for blogging. I'm hoping that might be about to change and will try my best to make more of an effort with my blog.


I thought I'd show you a card today I made for my Aunts birthday back in February and just haven't got around to sharing with you yet.

and or course the inside...

 

Materials

CS: SU Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo and Whisper White

 

Paper: SU Flirtacious Speciality

Stamps: SU You are Loved (Spring Mini - Retired), Happiest Birthday Wishes

 

Tools:  SU Embossing Folder Manhattan Flowers, Choc Chip and Melon Mambo ink pads

Misc: SU Adhesive Pearls

 

 

Yesterday I went along to my SU Granny Julies Jubilee Craft Afternoon and we had a great afternoon! It was especially nice as I got to catch up with my lovely friend Jill who I have not seen for a few months. I'll try and get some pictures of the projects we made and upload them for you.

Well I hope you all enjoy the rest of your bank holiday weekend, hatever you've got planned. I'm going to a family Jubilee BBQ at my mums tomorrow, so I hope the rain clears up for us by then.

Thanks for stopping by.

See you again soon!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Good morning all.

I'm so sorry it's been so long since my last post. Life has just kind of got in the way and I've not had much time for crafting or blogging lately.

It's also the first time I've posted since blogger had its makeover. Not sure I am getting on with it! I hope it'll get a bit easier with practice?

As it is my day off today, I thought I would nip on and share with you the card I made for my hubby for our first anniversary last month.

 

The arty farty shot to show the cut out front.

 

 

The inside sentiment

Materials

CS: SU Pool Party and Whisper White

Paper: SU Everyday Enchantment (Now Unfortunately retired!)

Stamps: SU Easy Events, Cheer and Wishes (Retired) and inside sentiment is non SU from my stash

Tools: SU Owl Builder punch (for the heart), Circle punch, Stampin Markers and blender pens for colouring, sponge for distressing

 

 

Well I hope you liked it? I think my hubby did, although it's probably a bit too fussy for him!

I've got a busy day ahead of me. It's the last day off work I have before we go on holiday on monday, so I have some last minute shopping to do as well as washing and making a card for my hubby as it's his 40th whilst we're away! So it may be some time before you see me back in blogland again.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Enchanted Mothers Day!

Good morning all!

Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes for my first wedding anniversary. We had a lovely few days off together and spent it in the lovely town of Ilkley. Very picturesque and home to the world famous tea rooms'Betty's'!

How was your mothers day yesterday? I hope you all had a lovely day with your family. I had a lovely day spent with my family, including my grandma.

With Mothers day still fresh in our minds I though I would share with you the card and matching gift tag I made for my mum.

A close up of the sentiment and beautiful embossed butterfly...

Of course the decorated inside...

The matching gift tag...

and a shot of the matching set together!

I hope you're still with me after all those pictures!!

Materials

CS: SU Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla

Paper: Everyday Enchantment from salebration (LOVE THIS PAPER PACK!!)

Stamps: SU You are loved (spring mini), Just believe, and sentiments are non SU from my stash

Tools: SU Extra Large Oval Punch, SU Beautiful Wings embosslits die, SU Blossoms Party Die, Choc Chip and Crumb Cake ink pads, 2011-2013 In colour markers and sponge for distressing

Misc: Adhesive Pearls, Old Olive Scallop dots ribbon, SU Antique brad, SU Designer Printed brad (2011-2013In Colour), SU Victoria Crochet Trim

I am pleased to report that my Mum loved her card and gift tag (which was of course attached to a bag full of goodies including chocolate and wine!).

I am just so in love with these Everday Enchantment papers and cannot beleive they will no longer be available after the end of this month. I am well prepared though and already have a few packs of these stashed away. If you would like to get your hands on them too before it's to late then get in touch and I would be happy to place an order for you.

What a gorgeously sunny morning it is, a great way to start off the week! I'm going to hang out some washing before I head out to work.

Well thanks for stopping by today. I really appreciate your comments and love to see who's dropped by.

Take care. Hugs, Victoria

LIM - One Layer Script

Evening all!

I hope you've all had a lovely Sunday and been soaking up some of that Spring sun we've had today. Whilst my hubby has been at work today, I've had a few hours to myself to take part in this week LIM challenge. This week the girls want to see a one layer card that incorporates 'Script'.

I have a lovely script stamp thats in the French Foliage set so this was my obvious choice of stamp and is was my result...

This was such a quick make that I though I would do a few more in some different colour ways. Be warned there are a few photos!!

Then I tried a Naturals Ivory Base...

Here they all are together. I think the whites are my favourite. What do you think?

Materials

CS: SU Confetti White and Naturals Ivory

Stamps: SU French Foliage, Just Believe, Thank you kindly

Tools: SU Basic Grey, Crumb Cake, Choc Chip, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Wild Wasabi and Rich Razleberry inks

These are 10cmx10cm notelet thank you cards. I think you can never have enough thank you cards. After birthday cards, they are probably my most sent sentiment.

I've also been making my hubbies anniversary card today (I'll show you it later in the week). It's our first anniversary this thursday. I can't believe a year has gone already. This time last year there were 18 of us soaking up the sun in Mexico and sorting the final preparations for our big day!

In celebration of my first anniversary here are a couple of my favourite pictures from our wedding day.

Thanks for stopping by. I can't wait to see what LIM creations you all come up with!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Pennant Parade Birthday!

Morning all!

I have to confess, I haven't had time yet this week to join in with this weeks LIM challenge, as I have been busy preparing for a class this saturday that I am doing for my mum and her friends. However, I'm hoping I will get a few minutes in the next few days to join in. Until then, I have a card to show you that I made for my nephew's recent birthday.

Other than my football stamp, I dont really have any stamps that are teenage boy friendly, so I went with my pennant parade set and made him a personalised banner style card.

and it just wouldn't be the same without a simply decorated inside...

Materials

CS: SU Old Olive and Whisper White

Paper: Pacific Point from Bright patterns designer stack

Stamps: SU Pennant Parade, Happiest Birthday Wishes, For my family, Just Perfect Alphabet

Tools: SU Petite Pennants Builder adn scalloped edge border punches, Pacific point and Old Olive marker pens

I am pleased to report that the card was well recieved. My nephew Jack really likes my cards, and according to my sister in law he always says he can't wait to see what I've come up with. Bless him!

Thanks for stopping by today and hopefully I will be back in the next few days with a LIM entry.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Beautiful Wings for LIM!

Good evening all!!

I've been off work this weekend so I had a bit of time yesterday to do a little crafting. Of course the first thing I did was create a card for this weekends challenge over at LIM, where Chrissie and Mandi want to see you using your scraps. So this is what I came up with, and aside from the cardblank, everything I have used I found in my scraps and bits and bobs box!

Arty farty angle to show the dimension of the fabulous embossed Butterflies...

and of course the inside...

Materials

CS: Scalloped edged from stash

Paper: Everyday Enchantment from salebration (LOVE THIS PAPER PACK!!)

Stamps: SU Create a cupcake and inside sentiment from personal impressions

Tools: SU Beautiful Wings embosslits die, Choc Chip ink pad and sponge for distressing

Misc: Adhesive Pearls and twine from stash

Well thats it from me, a quick and simple card made from left over scraps... and who doesn't have those right!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a good week.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

LIM Punches or Die Cuts!

Morning all!

It's a beautiful sunny sunday morning here in Leeds, lovely clear blue skies! Shame it's still a tad on the cold side though.

I didn't get around to participating in the LIM challenge last week, but I've already managed to rustle up a card for this weeks challenge where Chrissie and Mandi want to see us using Punches or Die Cuts.

An arty farty angle to show the intricate and stunning brad centre....

and of course the inside...

Materials

CS: SU Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Whisper White

Stamps: SU Posy Punch, Happiest Birthday Wishes, For my family and the In Stitches Jumbo Wheel

Tools: SU Fancy Flower punch, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Old Olive ink pads

Misc: SU Antique Brads and blender pen


Well I don't know what to do with myself today. I feel like should get outside and enjoy the sunshine, maybe go for a nice walk. Whatever you all get up to I hope you have a lovely sunday and thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Ruby Wedding Anniversary.

Evening all.

With Valentines day fast approaching I though I would share a romance based card with you all today. It was my in laws ruby wedding anniversary recently and this is the card that I made for them.

A close up shot of those pretty lace inspired hearts....

Inside view...

Materials

CS: SU Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Papers: Love Letters (Retired)

Stamps: SU Cheer & Wishes (Retired), I heart hearts

Tools: SU Scallop Trim Border punch

Misc: SU Ink in Cherry Cobbler

I love these delicate heart images and I have got to say they are the most used stamp from my I heart hearts set.

Short and sweet post from me tonight. Got some TV to catch up on whilst the hubbies on nights!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Hugs,

Victoria ~x~

Happy birthday Less is more!

Can you believe that the LIM challenge is 1 year old! Happy birthday LIM and a huge congratulations to Chrissie and Mandie on creating such a wonderful and inspiring challenge blog.

This weeks challenge is a colour challenge and they have chosen Aqua

Its my grandma's birthday at the weekend and so I decided to go with this colour for her card.

and the inside....

Materials

CS: SU Pool Party and Whisper White

Stamps: SU You are Loved (Spring Mini), Happiest Birthday Wishes, For my family

Tools: SU Large Oval punch, SU Embossing Folder Designer Frames, Pool Party ink Island Indigo ink pads

Misc: SU Ruffled Ribbon in Pool Party, Adhesive Pearls


Not a colour I would normally have gone for, but I love it, so thanks Chrissie and Mandi. I am also loving my new You are loved set. This floral image makes a fabulous background paper, reminds me of a vintage wallpaper.

Well thats all from me for today. Got tea to make and then I'm off out to my tuesday night craft class!

Thanks fo stopping by.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Finally.....Less is More!

Evening all!

I have not taken part in a Less is More challenge for far too long! Shame on me! Sorry Chrisse & Mandi! But after I saw this weeks sketch challenge I knew I wanted to take part as I love this Lay out! It's my Brother in Law's birthday today as well, so it was a perfect opportunity to make a card for him and here it is....

The arty farty shot that shows you the dimension of some of the footballs....



and of course the infamous inside shot (sorry its a little blurred, but you get the idea!)...

Materials

CS: SU Night of Navy and Whisper White

Paper: Daffodil delight from the brights stack

Stamps: SU Cheer and Wishes (Retired), Football stamp from stash (although a similar one is available from SU)

Tools: SU Scalloped border and Circle punches, Versafine Onyx Black ink pad and Night of Navy ink pad

Misc: Dimensionals


Some of you may recognise that I have made similar cards to this before with the same football image and same colour ways. There is a simple explanation for this. All the men in my family love football and apart from my dad they all support Leeds United. Blue, Yellow and white are the LUFC colours!


Well thanks for stopping by. I am hoping to get more in the swing of things again with my crafting, so hopefully I will be entering some more LIM challenges again soon!!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Stars and stripes for my brother's birthday!

Evening all!

Sorry I've been AWOL for a while. Life just seems to have got in the way of crafting since before christmas really. I've done a few bits and pieces though and so tonight I thought I would show you the birthday card I made for my brother. Last week 7 of us went to New York for 5 nights to celebrate my sister in Laws 30th birthday. We had the most amazing time, 5 nights was definately not long enough! The day after we got back it was my brothers birthday, so I though I would make him a USA inspired birthday card to remind him of our trip and this was the result.

the inside...

and a co-ordinating gift tag for his present...

Materials

CS: SU Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White

Papers: SU Retired DSP

Stamps: SU Solid Stripes, Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess set), For my Family, retired Sale-a-bration set (star stamp)

Tools: Two tags Bigz Dies, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Real red ink pad

Misc: Sponge daubers, Stampin Markers

I was pretty pleased with my efforts and I'm happy to say my brother loved it too!
Whilst I haven't been updating my blog much, I have still been stopping by your blogs and looking at all the wonderful things you've been up to. Please bear with me and I hope to be back in the swing of things pretty soon with some more regular posts

Bye for now my friends and thanks for stopping by !

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Sale-a-bration 2012 is here!!

Hello all!

Although I'm sure a lot of you are aware by now, yesterday was the launch of Stampin Up's 2012 Sale-a-bration event! It's that time of year again when Stampin Up give you the chance to earn free products, and who doesn't like freebies right?

So what do you have to do to earn some free and exclusive products I hear you ask?? For every £45 (before p&p) you spend in the Stampin up 2011-2012 catalogue or the Spring Mini you get to choose a product from the sale-a-bration brochure (Click on the picture on my right sidebar to see the products available).

Now usually the free products on offer are all stamp sets, but this year we have some amazing papers to choose. These are definately my favourite product in the sale-a-bration brochure this year and here is a little sneak peak off them...

The Everyday Enchantment papers.... aren't they just fabulous!!

So if you would like to get your hands on some of these fab freeebies just get in touch and I would be happy to place an order for you and get these lovley goodies winging their way to you!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

I'm still here!!

Good morning all!

Just a quick post to say hello and let you know that I am still around! It's been a busy time of year and I really haven't had much time for crafting or blogging! I had a wonderful christmas and new year and am blessed to have spent it with my wonderful family and friends!

I hope to be back crafting soon ( once my mojo returns). I just wanted to let you know that Stampin Up launched its new Spring Mini catalogue yesterday, and there is some fabulous new products in there. Click on the picture on the right hand side if you would like to browse and have a little peak.

I just want to wish all those who visit my blog a very happy new year, I hope 2012 is a good year for you all!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Christmas is love with al the trimmings!l

Morning all.


I just love that sentiment! So today I have a card to show you that I made with it!

and of course the inside with a simple sentiment...

Whilst I had my stash out I made another almost identical card, just changing the sentiment and backgound stamp. Et Voila...

I also got out my new die and made a tag to co-ordinate with the card...

Materials

CS: SU Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Very Vanilla

Papers: SU Real Reds Patterns DSP

Stamps: SU Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs, Contempo Christmas, Confetti and Welcome Christmas

Tools: Top Note and Two tags Bigz Dies, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Petite Pennants builder punches, Cherry Cobbler, Choc Chip, Old Olive, Crumb Cake ink pads

Misc: Sponge daubers, Stampin Markers, Adhesive Gemstones and Pearls, Victoria Crochet Trim, Die cut tree given to me by a friend


Well, after 8 days off I am back at work today so a short and sweet post I'm afraid. I hope you are all on the way to being ready for christmas. Having this week off of work has definately helped me prepare. I've done all my present shopping, just need to wrap it all now!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

LIM Let it snow.

Hi all!

It's been a while again.... what can I say, It's a busy time of year and I'm trying to fit everything into the few hours in the day I seem to have!

I have managed to steal a little time to take part in this weeks challenge over at LIM though, where this weeks theme is 'Let it Snow' using a one layer card. I needed some quick cards so this challenge was perfect.

Materials

CS: Textured white (Non SU)

Stamps: SU Serene snowflakes, Contempo christmas

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig, Night of Navy and Baja Breeze ink pads

Misc: Sponge daubers, Adhesive Gemstones


I just love this Serene snowflakes set, so elegant and easy to make stunning cards with. These cards are 10cm x 10cm and I whipped up 10 of these in less than 30mins. Perfect for this time of year when every minute is precious. I made these for the girls who go to the tuesday night card class that I go to, I hope they like them!

Sorry, no decorated inside for you today. Because of the size of the card I wanted them to be CAS and have the inside focus on the personal message.

Well tonight is our fortnightly tuesday night card class and as it is our last meet up before christmas we are having a little fuddle. We are all taking in some nibbles and Julie will have some christmas tunes playing to get us all in the festive spirit.

Thanks for stopping by. I'm of to see what all the other Limettes have been up to this week.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~

Holidays are coming!!!

Good morning all!!

I'm so sorry it's been so long since I last posted, life just seems to have got in the way of blogging! It's that time of year when there is just so much to do and just not enough hours in the day! I've still managed to get a bit of crafting done though. I have a christmas class next week so have been busy preparing for that!

Well, today I thought I would share with you another of my quick and simple christmas cards I have made for my general pile. I still need to get a wriggle on with my special cards though!!

Simply decorated inside...

Materials

CS: SU Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla

Stamps: SU Delightful Decorations, Something for christmas and Petite Pairs

Tools: Top Note Bigz Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Lace ribbon Border punch, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Crumb Cake ink pads

Misc: Sponge daubers, Adhesive Gemstones


Love the simplicity of this card and the fact that it only took 15 minutes to make! This a la carte 'something for christmas' stamp is fab too! My must have stamp this year for my christmas cards!

Well I must dash, I'm working this weekend! I hope to be back again soon though with more christmas cards to show you!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Victoria ~x~