Hello, Just a note to let you know you're awesome!!!

 This is a photo heavy post. Inspiration and only one migraine in

the last 17 days due to new medication means being able to craft my

little heart out, I have four cards today.  I have Copic-ed, I have

painted with my zigs, I have blended with Distress Inks and I have coloured

with my Inktense Pencils. (Nah I did the Inktense and Zigs on another day

just decided to use the images today).

I just got this stamp 'Botanical Hello' from Mama Elephant in the mail on Friday.

Stamped in black for watercolour, black for Copic andDistress Ink was meant to be

no line colouring but I wanted to keep my colours really light so you can see

the stamping. I still need to do white, gold and silver embossing - no wonder I never

get around to using all my stamps. 

Used only three copics for the whole card. Did a base coat then came in

again for shadow and depth. Then of course some Wink of Stella on

the flowers.

Finished off my die cutting with my wonky rectangle die and thought I was going to

break by machine, as it cracked and groaned at the beginning and end. Doubt know

why this particular die struggled but I really thought I would find a broken plate

coming through but it managed.

Finished the card off with the sentiment that comes with the stamp (there are two sentiments)

and some pale sequins.

 This card was an idea I had after seeing the Fusion Challenge

which is Green and Yellow for Australia Day Celebrations

and I think I have also done the layout pretty closely.

Got this stamp and die from Papertrey Inks, fell in love

with it when it came out and ended up getting it from someone de-stashing.

Total bargain  and then of course its sat there waiting for me to use it.

I stamped and white embossed on multimedia paper as I wasn't sure

what I would do.

Blended distress Inks and was happy with my results but still needed to

add some Wink of Stella, looks very glittery IRL. Needed a sentiment that

worked with the feathers. Looked all through and decided this one worked

perfectly with the feathers.

This little cutie is a Lily of the Valley stamp, had it for many

years and love using it. I think they look so cute and perfect

for Valentines Day.

Coloured with Inktense pencils. Die cut with Postage Stamp die.

Then I used the same die but next size up and cut the pattern paper.

Attached the coloured picture with some fun foam behind it to give a wee

bit of height. Finished it off with a glitter red XOXO.

 My final card I was inspired by Muse Challenge

This wonderful card is done by Jenni Murray.

And this is what I have been inspired to make. The beige paper has glossy

white inset polka dots. I die cut an oval out then die cut another oval in white.

There are stitches on the oval.

The flower is from Altenew, stamped and white embossed on watercolour

paper then die cut. The coloured with Zigs and water. Added Glossy accent to the

flower. Doesn't the pink and orange look fantastic together.

I wanted to add leaves but didnt want them to be heavy. Used a leaf die I have a cut 

the leaves a few times out of pale green velum (the last of it sobbb).

Finished off with the Taylor Expressions 'best wishes' diet in white.

Hows that for a bunch of cards.

Thank you so much for coming to visit and I hope you come again soon.

Challenges:

Muse Challenge #200 Inspiration photo

best wishes card

Mod Squad: Show your Love

XOXO card

Fusion Challenge : Australia Day

Card with Feathers

Colour Throwdown #427

Hello, just a note to let 

you know you're awesome card.

Inkspirational Challenge #127 : Polka Dots

Best Wishes Card

Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #226 : Anything Goes

Feather card

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

XOXO card with two kids.

Work it Wednesday January 2017

Botanical Hello - first card

Brand new stamp.

Darnell NBUS Challenge #9

Botanical Hello -my 3rd card

for this challenge.

Creative Friday #171 Text in Focus

Feather card with wonderful quote.