Deb's Cards

Baby Baby

2012-01-21T12:27:00.000Z

I love this Penny Black stamp for new baby cards...athough I do have my eye on a LOTV one now! Coloured with FlexMarkers (new colours available). Background embossing folder is used on Core'dinations card.

Memory Box Dies

2012-01-08T12:32:00.001Z

I was very short of time making cards this Christmas (thanks to my new Zumba and Bokwa addiction!) Here's a very simple card made with the gorgeous Memory Box dies and a sentiment stamp. A few gems added a bit of sparkle!

Christmas Sheep

2012-01-02T17:05:00.000Z

I love this Penny Black sheep - he found his way on to many of my Christmas cards for 2011. He is coloured with FlexMarkers. The sentiment is from LOTV. Snowflake border is a Martha Stewart punch.

Double yolk

2011-11-20T20:58:00.001Z

It's been a long ambition of mine to crack a double yolked egg. Finally last week I did it thanks to an egg from the chickens we keep at school. This is a test post using Blogger App

Snowflake Tree

2011-10-27T19:55:00.000+01:00

Snowflake tree. Sorry Peter, not yours!

Cute Card Thursday - Sorry

2011-10-26T11:53:00.000+01:00

Challenge - Cute Card Thursday

Birthday Card

2011-10-26T09:43:00.000+01:00

Not really sure where the last few months went! Here's a card for a colleague's birthday. Image is LOTV, coloured with Flexmarkers (my new favourite pens). Papers are Bo Bunny/DCWV.
Entered for - Simon Says Challenge - Anything Goes

Y ATC

2011-08-31T16:22:00.001+01:00

The penultimate month of the alphabet ATC swap! I chose Yesteryear. Now... what to do for Z!

Gone Fishing

2011-08-30T11:19:00.001+01:00

A similar card to the previous one. Stamp is from Prima. Background as before

Blackpool Memories

2011-08-29T20:38:00.000+01:00

Stamp - Crafty Individuals. Background is Tim Holtz Distress Ink applied with sponge applicator. Paper with wording is packing from All Saints!

Totally Gorjuss

2011-08-28T21:20:00.002+01:00

Stamp - Lili of the Valley, coloured with AquaMarkers.
Challenge entered - Totally Gorjuss

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

2011-08-27T15:34:00.000+01:00

Stamp - Lili of the Valley (coloured with ProMarkers). Flower from Wild Orchid Crafts, leaf Marianne die.

Challenge entered - Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Simon Says Stamp Challenge

2011-08-26T09:31:00.000+01:00

Stamp - LOTV coloured with ProMarkers. Text - HOTP. Papers - Echo Park.
Challenge - Simon Says Stamp - sketch

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2011-08-25T11:28:00.000+01:00

Penny Black butterfly stamp. Background card is covered with Tim Holtz Dabber in Mushroom. The butterfly is stamped with the same ink. The ribbon bow is from a Lindt Easter chocolate chick!
Challenge - Penny Black Saturday

Baby Girl

2011-08-24T11:39:00.002+01:00

Stamp - Penny Black, coloured with ProMarkers. Border - Martha Stewart. Charm - Mei Flower.

Cute Card Thursday - Weddings

2011-08-23T11:05:00.000+01:00

This stamp is from Crafty Individuals. The ink I've used is Tim Holtz Distress and was applied with the sponge applicator. Background stamp is Hero Arts. Flowers cut with a punch, inked and stamped.
Challenge - Cute Card Thursday

Puppy Love

2011-08-22T13:47:00.000+01:00

I love this cute stamp. Stamp is from LOTV and papers from K&Co. The stamp is coloured with ProMarkers. Challenges entered -

I love ProMarkers (Easel Card)
Totally Gorjuss (Cute and Cuddly)

Testing Facebook link :)

2011-08-19T12:31:00.001+01:00

Sorry if I just flooded my friends' Facebook feed. It's a one off!

Butterflies

2011-08-18T11:36:00.000+01:00

Today is a beautiful day here in Lancashire (so far anyhow!) This lovely butterfly stamp is from Penny Black.

Flowers

2011-08-17T10:08:00.001+01:00

Card very similar to the one below with hearts. I like this technique!

Bright Flowers

2011-08-16T11:43:00.000+01:00

These bright orange flowers are a cheery birthday wish for a wet, miserable day like today.

Hearts

2011-08-15T16:05:00.000+01:00

Made this card for my husband for our wedding anniversary last week. The card is inspired by Kath (link in previous post). The inks I used are Tim Holtz and the heart and swirl stamp is by Hero Arts.

Flowers

2011-08-14T11:00:00.000+01:00

A simpe but elegant card inspired by the fantastic Kath. She makes the most beautiful cards.

Handmade Flowers

2011-08-13T15:37:00.002+01:00

I see a theme developing! Another card with a handmade flower.

Stripes

2011-08-12T20:53:00.000+01:00

Papers are from Bo Bunny. Flower made with flower punch and lots of spritzed water and scrunching!

Cute Card Thursday - Clean & Simple

2011-08-11T14:57:00.000+01:00

Made this card using a flower punch, ran the flower through the Cuttlebug then added Distress Inks and a 'pearl'. Challenge entered - Cute Card Thursday.

Papertake Weekly Challenge

2011-08-10T11:54:00.000+01:00

The challenge on Papertake Weekly is to make your own flowers. I love making these scrunchy flowers! Papers are a mix of DCWV and Bo Bunny. Background is made with Tim Holtz Distress Inks and the applicator tool.

Robots

2011-08-08T21:25:00.000+01:00

I love this Robot paper and stamp. The stamp is from Hero Arts and is coloured with ProMarkers. Anyone tried the new FlexMarkers from Letraset? They look good.

Retirement Card

2011-07-27T19:36:00.002+01:00

This is the final retirement card for the moment! It's made to look like a blackboard (obviously!)

A3 Retirement Card

2011-07-23T12:15:00.000+01:00

Yet another A3 Retirement Card for a different colleague who retired from our school this week. Flowers are Prima, font is Brenda Pinnick's chipboard. Can't remember what the paper is - could be Tim Holtz!

A3 Retirement Card

2011-07-22T20:27:00.000+01:00

Made this retirement card for a teacher who has just retired from our school today. The papers are from Bo Bunny and flowers from Wild Orchid. Font is Cuttlebug's Olivia.

Retirement Card

2011-07-20T21:23:00.000+01:00

There's lots of retirements going on this week at my school! Here's a card I made for my headteacher to give to one of the retiring teachers. Font is Quickutz - a bit fiddly but a good size.

Driving Test Pass

2011-07-18T20:13:00.000+01:00

Made this card for my younger son who passed is driving test last Friday at the first attempt. Stamps are from Elzybells and coloured with ProMarkers. Entered for Simon Says Stamp 'Anything Goes'

A3 Retirement Card

2011-07-15T19:39:00.000+01:00

I made this A3 retirement card for a colleague who is leaving school this summer. The papers are from a very old kit from QVC and are so appropriate for our retiring music teacher! The card is made from mount board. Flowers are from Wild Orchid.

Patchwork

2011-07-13T19:45:00.000+01:00

Thought I'd use up some off-cuts of paper! Tag stamp is from Pink Gem.

Cute Robot

2011-07-12T19:09:00.002+01:00

A quick post featuring a friendly robot stamp.

Quick Card

2011-07-11T22:02:00.000+01:00

I really like these Cuttlebug dies/embossing folders, but they are quite fussy to put together and line up! Sentiment stamp is from Lili of the Valley.

Lili of the Valley

2011-07-10T20:47:00.000+01:00

Lili of the Valley Sketch Challenge. Super cute stamp from Lili of the Valley's latest release. Coloured with ProMarkers. Flower is a Tim Holtz die.

Sock Bouquet

2011-07-03T11:30:00.000+01:00

A friend of mine had a baby shower last week. I made this sock bouquet as a small gift for her. The baby shower was a really fun evening.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2011-07-02T10:28:00.000+01:00

The theme on Penny Black Saturday is 'Desert Island Stamps' in other words the stamp you can't do without! This stamp is so great. I made the card for a friend who is 50 tomorrow. The stamp is coloured with ProMarkers. I love ProMarkers - they transformed my colouring. I've used some so much they are now on their last legs. Angel Crafts have a great offer until tomorrow on their bulk buy if you have £35 spare!

Lili of the Valley

2011-06-30T20:28:00.000+01:00

This stamp is from the latest collection from Lili of the Valley. It's coloured with ProMarkers. Angelcrafts have a brilliant offer on ProMarkers if you're thinking of taking the plunge.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

2011-06-29T18:02:00.000+01:00

Stamp - Lili of the Valley. Papers - Pink Petticoat. Embossing folder - Cuttlebug.

Challenge - Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2011-06-28T20:35:00.000+01:00

I made this card for a lovely friend of mine who has just begun her maternity leave. Baby shower tomorrow. The stamp is from Elzybells, papers are Pink Petticoat and the border is a Martha Stewart punch. Roses are from Wild Orchid. I have entered this card into the Sketch Saturday Challenge.

Summer Days

2011-06-27T21:22:00.003+01:00

Allsorts Challenge - lemon and lime.
Lili of the Valley - sketch

Sympathy Card

2011-06-26T11:29:00.000+01:00

Made this card for a colleague who sadly lost her mother this week. Stamp is from Stampendous, paper is MME.

Shambles

2011-06-23T18:43:00.000+01:00

The stamp I've used here doesn't say York's Shambles area, but I think it looks just like it. I love this stamp and it was a bargain 50% off a few months ago after I'd had my eye on it for ages. Stamped with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

Lili of the Valley

2011-06-22T21:10:00.002+01:00

Lili of the Valley stamp coloured with ProMarkers.

Lili of the Valley

2011-06-19T20:26:00.000+01:00

Another card with a stamp from the latest LOTV release (link in previous post). The ribbon configuration is copied from the labels in many items of clothing from Next!

Lili of the Valley June Release

2011-06-18T19:43:00.000+01:00

This gorgeous stamp is from the June release from Lili of the Valley. I coloured her with ProMarkers and my very dried out blender pen which has now found its way to the bin :(

Butterflies

2011-06-17T19:12:00.000+01:00

Butterflies are cut from various MME papers. Background die is a Nestabilities. I'm in for a fun weekend this week as my new Lili of the Valley stamps have arrived. Brilliant service again.

Cute Card Thursday - Birthstones

2011-06-16T19:02:00.000+01:00

An unusual challenge on Cute Card Thursday this week is Birthstones. I chose August! I love this cute dog stamp from Elzybells. It's coloured with ProMarkers.

Cute Card Thursday - Pins and Pearls

2011-06-15T19:33:00.000+01:00

Another sweet Lili of the Valley stamp, coloured with ProMarkers. Flowers are from Wild Orchid. The card is for the Cute Card Thursday challenge - Pins and Pearls.

Sailboats

2011-06-14T20:05:00.000+01:00

One of my favourite Lili of the Valley stamps again! Papers are from Basic Grey. Sailboat die is a Quickutz. Stamp is coloured with ProMarkers. Here's a good tip - don't leave the lid off your blender pen especially when you have a new found love for it! Card entered for Allsorts Challenge Blog - Recipe for Boys.

Sail Boat

2011-06-13T17:26:00.000+01:00

I like the muted tones of this card. Stamp is from Lili of the Valley. The punched boat is a Quickutz die as is the photo corners. Stamp is coloured with ProMarkers.

Challenges entered -
Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge - A Male Card
Stamp Something - Something Punched

Cup of Tea and a Cake

2011-06-12T20:57:00.000+01:00

Stamp is from Lili of the Valley and flowers from Wild Orchid. Pink paper was free in a magazine, embossed white card is run through the Cuttlebug. Image is coloured with ProMarkers. Disaster today - I left the top off the fat end of my ProMarker blender :(

Challenges entered -

Lili of the Valley Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss - Flower Power

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2011-06-11T19:08:00.000+01:00

I love this Lili of the Valley stamp (which one don't I love!?) I also adore the challenge on this week's Sketch Saturday. The image is coloured with ProMarkers - I use them so much some are running out :( Papers were freebies from a magazine.

Maisie

2011-06-10T20:59:00.002+01:00

I've run out of new card pictures for now so here's a picture of one of my cats, Maisie, inside a Primark carrier! She just can't resist boxes and bags!

ATC

2011-06-09T20:58:00.000+01:00

Well, the ATC Alphabet swap has reached W this month. I made this 'winning ticket'. I used Tim Holtz bingo embossing folder and covered it with Tim's Dabbers in 2 colours.

Allsorts Challenge

2011-06-08T20:29:00.000+01:00

The theme on Allsorts Challenge is 'all white'. The white card has been run through the Cuttlebug using various embossing folders. Punched border is made with a Martha Stewart punch. The image is a LOTV coloured with ProMarkers.

Floral

2011-06-06T18:10:00.000+01:00

This card was made for the challenges below. The cute stamp is from LOTV and is coloured with ProMarkers. Papers are Basic Grey.

Sketch Saturday Challenge has a great sketch this week.
Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge - picture inspiration.

Lili of the Valley - Punch It Up

2011-06-05T14:49:00.000+01:00

The challenge on Lili of the Valley's Challenge Blog this week is to use a punch. The punch here is from Martha Stewart. The image is, of course, one of LOTV's latest releases.

The Sugar Bowl

2011-06-05T14:46:00.000+01:00

There's a sketch challenge on The Sugar Bowl. I made this card using a Sugar Nellie bride and groom stamp, coloured with ProMarkers. Flowers are from Wild Orchid.

Mina's Blog Candy

2011-06-05T14:27:00.000+01:00

Mina has loads of brilliant Blog Candy. Visit her blog here.

Colour Create Challenge

2011-06-04T19:38:00.000+01:00

The challenge on Colour Create this week is purple, silver and blue. Perfect colours to use this new LOTV stamp.

Bling!

2011-06-03T10:21:00.000+01:00

I've had this butterfly for years and eventually decided to use it. (I may take it off and keep it again though!) Thanks to Nikky Hall for a great ProMarker tutorial the other day on tv. I think I may have nearly cracked using the blender pen. Stamp is Lili of the Valley, coloured with ProMarkers (and blender). Punched border is made with a Martha Stewart punch. Sentiment is HOTP.
Challenges entered - Cute Card Thursday - Embellish it and I Love ProMarkers - Sparkly Bling

Papertake Weekly Challenge

2011-06-02T11:10:00.000+01:00

I haven't used this Gorjuss Girl stamp for a while and she used to be such a favourite! She is coloured with ProMarkers and stamped onto a Nestability shape. The leafy stamp is from Lavinia Stamps. Papers are BoBunny. The link for the challenge is Papertake Weekly Challenge

Flower Girl

2011-06-01T20:10:00.000+01:00

These papers are from a free pad in a recent craft magazine. The stamp is from Sugar Nellie. Border punched with a Martha Stewart punch. Challenges entered -

Sweet Sketch Wednesday
A Spoonful of Sugar

The Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge

2011-05-31T20:00:00.000+01:00

A very simple card for the theme 'clean and simple' on The Secret Crafter's Saturday Challenge. The stamps are from Dawn Bibby.

Fairy Wishes

2011-05-30T11:24:00.000+01:00

Papers from MME, Stamps LOTV, Punched Border Martha Stewart. Challenges entered-

Lili of the Valley Thursday Challenge - Fairies
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Things with Wings

Sailing

2011-05-29T22:05:00.000+01:00

Papers - MME, Stamp - LOTV, Embossing Folder - Sizzix. Pens - ProMarkers.
Challenge entered -
Sweet Sketch Wednesday

Ruby Wedding

2011-05-28T16:08:00.001+01:00

A very simple Ruby Wedding Anniversary card. Flower from Wild Orchid with the stem bent into a heart. Sentiment stamp from Elzybells.

Lili of the Valley

2011-05-27T19:48:00.000+01:00

Another Lili of the Valley card. I've been craving cake all week and it's probably because of this card!

Sugar Nellie Maggie

2011-05-26T18:44:00.000+01:00

As the weather has turned cold again I thought I'd dig out this Maggie stamp. I love the purple card - it's a big change from the white cards I normally use. The floral card is DCWV. Maggie is coloured with ProMarkers.

Congratulations

2011-05-25T16:44:00.000+01:00

Made this card for a lovely colleague who just got a permanent job. Stamp is LOTV and papers are MME. Rose is from Wild Orchid.

Stamp Something Challenge

2011-05-24T19:57:00.000+01:00

The theme on Stamp Something this week is 'Beachy colours'. The image is a Sugar Nellie and the papers are MME.

Stamping for the Weekend

2011-05-24T19:54:00.000+01:00

Made this card for the challenge on Stamping for the Weekend. The stamp is from Sugar Nellie and is coloured with ProMarkers. The background papers are a mix of Craftwork Cards and Bo Bunny. The bling is from my stash and ribbon is from Wild Orchid.

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2011-05-23T17:46:00.000+01:00

This is my card for the challenge on Sketch Saturday. The papers are Blonde Moments. The stamp is the freebie on the current issue of Creativity.

Colour Create Challenge

2011-05-22T20:29:00.000+01:00

A very simple card, but, I think, quite pretty. The flower stamp is by Dawn Bibby. The leaf stamp is from Magenta. The gorgeous swirly heart stamp is from Hero Arts. The theme on Colour Create Challenge this week is White, Cream and Brown.

Teddy Football Shirt LOTV

2011-05-21T17:12:00.000+01:00

I adore this new stamp from Lili of the Valley. On a big footballing weekend for my team (Blackburn Rovers) let's hope it brings us some luck. Come on you blues!

Help Daisy

2011-05-21T11:09:00.000+01:00

Want to win some crafty stash? Kirsty Wiseman is selling raffle tickets to raise money to save a little dog called Daisy. Visit Kirsty's blog here to find out more about Daisy.

Relax

2011-05-19T18:18:00.002+01:00

Stamps: Lili of the Valley, coloured with ProMarkers. This stamp is from the latest range from my current favourite stamp company LOTV,

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2011-05-18T19:23:00.000+01:00

This is my card for the challenge on Sketch Saturday. The image is from LOTV, coloured with ProMarkers. Background papers are MME. The punched border is made with an EK Success punch. Buttons are MME.

Cute Card Thursday - Distressing

2011-05-17T20:11:00.000+01:00

The theme on Cute Card Thursday is 'distressing'. The image is from LOTV as is the sentiment. The background card is Core'dination embossed through the Cuttlebug before being distressed.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday

2011-05-17T20:06:00.000+01:00

Here's my entry for the challenge on Sweet Sketch Wednesday. The stamp is from LOTV's latest release. Papers are HOTP.

Totally Gorjuss - Not Square

2011-05-16T18:21:00.001+01:00

The challenge on Totally Gorjuss this week is 'not square'. The image is from LOTV and is coloured with ProMarkers. The border punch is from Martha Stewart.

Edit: I won the challenge with this card.

Barca and Madrid - Best Buddies(!)

2011-05-15T12:52:00.000+01:00

This is the card I made for my younger son to send to his brother. Dom is Barca and Ben is Madrid - they have been for about 15 years now since our neighbours went to Spain and brought them back scarves from the clubs! Dom chose Barca, Ben Madrid and they've never looked back. The arguments they've had this season! The stamp is from Elybells and is coloured with ProMarkers.

Barcelona Birthday Card

2011-05-14T20:14:00.000+01:00

My elder son is a Barcelona fan and has been for about 15 years now. His favourite player is Lionel Messi (what Barca fan's isn't). I made this card and he loved it.

Special Wishes

2011-05-13T18:13:00.000+01:00

Stamps are Lili of the Valley, ribbon Bo Bunny, papers MME.

I ordered some of the new boys stamps from Lili of the Valley on Wednesday morning. They arrived on Thursday. What fantastic service from Lili of the Valley - can't wait to get using them.

Totally Gorjuss

2011-05-11T19:18:00.000+01:00

This card is for the challenge on Totally Gorjuss. The stamps are from Elzybells. Papers are Bo Bunny. Stamps coloured with ProMarkers.

Allsorts Challenge

2011-05-10T19:21:00.000+01:00

The Challenge at Allsorts is to use at least 3 stamps. Stamps I've used are Elzybells' Teddy, LOTV Sentiment and Magnolia Banner. Papers are Craftwork Cards (recent freebies on a magazine) and the embossed card is Core'dinations run through the Cuttlebug.

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2011-05-09T21:37:00.000+01:00

Made this card for my niece's birthday. The car stamp is from Elzybells (no longer available). The papers are from My Mind's Eye and the Card Candy is Craftwork Cards. The card is entered into the Sketch Saturday Challenge.

Lili of the Valley Animal Antics

2011-05-08T17:35:00.000+01:00

I adore this cute stamp from LOTV. Wonder what the little bear has been up to to deserve medicine? The stamp is coloured with ProMarkers. Background papers are mainly Bo Bunny. Text stamp is from LOTV. Don't forget new LOTV this week! The card is entered into the challenge here.

test

2011-05-07T16:04:00.001+01:00

Does this work from my iPhone?

Sailing

2011-05-07T12:31:00.001+01:00

The background card has been embossed through the Cuttlebug with Provocraft's Swiss Dots and Papermania's Yacht folder. The spotty card is Bo Bunny with an EK Success border punch. The stamp is from LOTV and is coloured with ProMarkers.

Challenges entered -
Simon Says Stamp - paper piecing
Colour Create Challenge - aqua, purple, green and white

Cute Card Thursday - Chocolate

2011-05-06T19:27:00.000+01:00

This card is for the challenge ' I Like Chocolate a Lot' on Cute Card Thursday. The spotty paper is Bo Bunny. Stamp is a Sugar Nellie. Chocolates are made from card/paper and glossy accents. The text stamp is LOTV.

Wishing

2011-05-05T21:54:00.000+01:00

The papers here are from Basic Grey and Bo Bunny. The stamp is LOTV, coloured with ProMarkers. The butterfly is Martha Stewart and the flowers are from Wild Orchid.

Baby Girl

2011-05-04T19:10:00.000+01:00

Stamp - Penny Black

Papers - MME

Lacy Border - Martha Stewart

Lace - Anita's

Pens used - ProMarkers

I have entered this card into these challenges -

Penny Black Saturday - Milestones

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Chill

2011-05-03T19:41:00.000+01:00

Stamp - LOTV
Pens used - ProMarkers
Background yacht embossing folder - Papermania
Circles embossing folder - Cuttlebug

I entered this card into these challenges -

Cupcake Craft Challenge - something beginning with C
I Love ProMarkers - no designer papers

Lili of the Valley

2011-05-02T11:43:00.001+01:00

Main stamp - Lili of the Valley
Foliage stamp - Lavinia Stamps
Text stamp - LOTV
Flowers/ribbon - Wild Orchid
Papers - Bo Bunny
Pens used - ProMarkers

This card is the the challenge on Lili of the Valley Thursday Challenge Blog and the theme is 'Together Forever' to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

Thankfully my links are now working as they should since I've started using Google Chrome! I've always been in IE fan, but it's not played fair recently!

Handstamped

2011-05-01T13:22:00.000+01:00

I adore my little personalised stamp. I got it from Elzybells which is now sadly no more. Thought I'd share it though as I have just rediscovered it in my stash!