Crowns and Hearts

I think I'm still a bit of a Valentine groove- I'm still enjoying the red and black classic colour combintion. I've made this card for a stamping friend as a happy boost:-)
I'm also entering it into The Gingersnap Crown challenge.
I've collaged various stamp images and smooched, I've then embossed a crown image and added a heart which I've stamped, cut out and shimmer paint and then Crystal effects. The heart looks real pretty in real life, I hope you can see that.

pink roses

Here's my entry for the sketch challenge over at Jac Inks. I've made a pretty card for a friend who's becaome a grandma this week.

Colour Combo: Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White.

Everything this week is overshadowed by the grief and sadness of the earthquake in Christchuurch. Everyone I know is safe- but many aren't. I have friends waiting to hear about missing loved ones, if you are able to donate please donate to the New Zealand Red Cross- please follow this link The Britsh Red Cross has also sent up an appeal.

We are a small country and there are very few people who don't know someone affected in some way to this tragedy. There is also though a feeling of being amazed by how so many countries are coming to Christchurchs aid- the rescurers are doing an amazing job- in very difficult and dangerous conditions. Please continue to send your Thoughts and Prayers to the people in Christchurch.

Monster Fun

Here's the Sketch this week at Just Add Ink I have flipped it onto it's side.



I wanted to use Make a Monster stamps set, as this cards for my youngest who turns 8 on wednesday- this is the set he always wants to play with :) I've watercoloured them- and added Linen thread and Hemp twine with a charm monster and mini tag.

Colour Combo: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Crumb Cake.

More Love ATC's

This are the swaps from this months team ATC swap- aren't they cool- I love how our creativity shows up- in these- all so different- but all cool!

Top Row Left to Right: Vicky Lee Mueller,Wendy Foster, Lisa Bullock.
Bottom Row Left to Right: Bev Poullney,Narelle Hoggard, Mine.

Sweet Summer

Firstly, I apologise for how dark this photo is- I've been waiting for it to brighten up- it's not happening today :(
I've made this card for the Sketch challenge over at Stamping 411. It's hard to see in the photo- but I've also shimmer painted some of the flowers so it looks real pretty.

Colour Combo: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Basic Black.

Amour

I think this is probably my fav stamp set at the moment- Artistic Etchings- so romantic for valentine's day. The theme at Just Add Ink this week is Just Add Love :)

I'm also enjoying collaging stamps together. It's hard to see in the photo but the rose is watercoloured then painted with shimmer paint. I've also smooched- I'm happy with how the cartons and the card have turned out.

Colour Combo: Real Red, Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Basic Grey.

Blue Moon

There's a new challenge blog ! I love challenges :) Over at Jac Inks they are challenging us to use the Neutrals and one colour. I went with Perfect Plum. I love this colour and I love roses this colour- i have one in my garden called Blue Moon.

Details:
Colour Combo: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Perfect Plum.
Stamp Sets:Fifth Ave Floral, En Francais, Curly Cute.

Cute Tea bag

I love this little tea bag envelope- this is one of the current challenges over at Ginger Sanp Creations- I used their template. I used some scraps of DSP- made the rose from the fancy flower punch added a brad and a watercoloured butterfly and we're done.

Love ATC Swap

A few months ago I asked Melissa if she'd like to swap some ATC's with me- we finally got round to it :) I chose the theme of Love- just in time for Valentine's Day x
The first photo are my ATC's I sent Melissa and the second are the ones she's sent me- aren't they yummy? I love how they connect together. We are both looking forward to our next swap :)

Whoo Hoo Jasper!

You probably remember Japser entered his first challenge- well he's in the Top 3 !! Whoo Hoo way to go. Here's his winning card.



He gets to display the Top 3 badge!
Check out the other winners here and the next challenge in case your kids are keen :)