The Pink Elephant Challenge Blog

Made this card for The Pink Elephant Challenge sketch. While looking for Christmas stamps that I had 'tidied away' last year I found some stamps I hadn't used for a while. This dress stamp is from a set by Hero Arts. The papers are from Basic Grey. Dresses coloured with ProMarkers. I used a mask when stamping the dresses.

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 63

Made this card based on the sketch challenge on Sweet Sketch Wednesday (No 63). Background paper is from K&Co. The image is the cute Lili of the Valley boy playing games. Who doesn't have a husband/son or even daughter who is often in a similar pose? I coloured him with ProMarkers.

Sketch Saturday 117

Made this card for the Sketch Saturday Challenge No 117. I used a Lili of the Valley stamp with K&Co papers.

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 44 - Star

Totally Gorjuss want to see stars on this week's challenges. This little Gorjuss Girl has a built in star! Background papers are from Basic Grey. Stamp coloured with ProMarkers. Stars from Quickutz.

Secret Crafter Challenge 97

A little different this one! Made this card for the Secret Crafter Challenge 97 - theme is blue and cream. I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink for the background - applied with his sponge applicator. The swirl/heart stamp is from Hero Arts. Tim's flowers are cut from Grungepaper and coated with the same ink as the background. The leaves are a Martha Stewart punch.

Sugar Bowl Challenge 41

I made this card for the Challenge on The Sugar Bowl. This week's challenge is a sketch. The Gorjuss Girl is by Suzanne Woolcott at Funky Kits. The papers are MME. The birthday ribbon is from Trimcraft.

Cute Card Thursday Challenge 126

This is for the Cute Card Thursday Challenge 126. The papers are from My Mind's Eye. The lovely stamp is from CC Designs - Cupcake Kiki, from Funky Kits. She is coloured with ProMarkers. Swirls are a Tim Holtz die.

Stampin' For the Weekend Challenge 45

Here's a card for Stamping for the Weekend challenge No 45 - Anything Goes. The papers are from My Mind's Eye and were a freebie in a craft magazine recently. Stamp details in previous post (sorry for repeated use of this little guy, but I just adore him!) I coloured him in with (shock, horror) Tim Holtz Distress Inks and a water brush and used ProMarkers (phew!) for skintone/hair. The boat in the circle is from Paper Artsy.

Lili of the Valley Sketch 61

This is the card I made for this week's sketch challenge on the Lili of the Valley blog. I'm sorry (again) I don't know what make the paper is as it's a loose page from a pad. I do, however, know tht the gorgeous stamp is from Lili of the Valley and is coloured with ProMarkers.

Windermere Suites, Windermere

As I said in my previous post I stayed at Windermere Suites last week. Here are some pictures of the room we stayed in and I have to say the breakfast was the best breakfast I have EVER had! Check out the cup - how fab is that?

Miller Howe, Windermere

Last week was our Silver Wedding Anniversary. I rememer my wedding well, I was just 15 years old *joke*! We spent the week at Windermere Suites, a fabulous 5* hotel. On our anniversary we went to Miller Howe for a meal. The meal was lovely and I couldn't help but share the photos with you (and I've run out of new crafty type photos for the moment).

The views were towards the Langdale Pikes and, or course, Lake Windermere. We started with hors d'oeuvres - the carrot crisps were magnificent! First course (not photographed for some reason) was carrot soup and was creamy and delicious. The chosen starters were salmon and twice baked cheese souffle. Mains were pork and beef. I couldn't manage a pudding, but my husband had the chocolote option! Coffee and petit fours were served in the conservatory. Couldn't manage the chocolates, so decided to bring them home. Found them yesterday squashed and melted in my handbag! Oops.

Cropped Card

You may recognise this card from a previous post. I wasn't sure of the card when I made it and posted it here. Still not being happy, I decided to crop it. I much prefer it now! The card is for a lovely friend who got married earlier this week.

18th Birthday

I made this card for the my friend's daughter's 18th birthday. She loves Eeyore, cats and dogs, so these were an essential part of the card! The image is from Penny Black. Paper is Max and Whiskers from Basic Grey.

Lili of the Valley

Can't get enough of Lili of the Valley and Basic Grey at the moment. This little boy is sooo cute!

Simon Says Challenge - Sing It!

I made this card for the Challenge on Simon Says. The theme is Sing it - make a card where a song title is the inspiration. I chose 'You Got a Friend in Me' the theme from the fabulous Toy Story films. The image is from Elzybells and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper from my stash, text is a HOTP stamp.

Lili of the Valley Challenge 59

This is my card for Challenge 59 over on Lili of the Valley's Challenge Blog. Background papers are from Basic Grey and image from Lili of the Valley,coloured with ProMarkers.

White Wedding

Can't decide if I like this card or not - it's sitting on the fireplace and I keep glancing at it. Mmmm still not sure! The words are cut with Cricut's George, flowers are a punch,embossed with Cuttlebug with gems in the centre!

Gorjuss Bag

Bought some blank canvas bags from Hobbycraft a while ago (less than £1) and eventually got round to decorating one. I love this Gorjuss Girl from Funky Kits. I coloured her with ProMarkers - bled a little round the edges, but still looks ok. I added a couple of flowers that I've had since Lakeland sold off their craft stuff :O

Kath's Blog

I saw the most gorgeous card I have ever seen on Kath's Blog recently. I am so hoping she doesn't mind that I copied the card (albeit slightly different). This card is for a friend of mine who is getting married next week.

Sketch Saturday 114

Made this card for the Sketch Saturday Challenge, number 114. The stamp I've used is from Elzybells (remember the 50% sale - bargains to be had!) Background patterned paper is from Basic Grey, brads are Papermanis, grey card is Core'dinations (through the Cuttlebug). The tag is from some clothing - it says 'George' on th back, which I thought was apt!

Simon Says Stamp Dots

Made this card for this week's challenge on Simon Says Stamp. The stamp I used is from Elzybells and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper is from my stash (sorry, can't remember which make). I added extra 'bubbles' using a Quickutz die.

Sketch and Stash No 41

Made this card for the Sketch and Stash Challenge (No 41). The stamp is from Lili of the Valley and is coloured with ProMarkers. Background paper, that I have managed to cut the name off, is probably Basic Grey. Green card is K & Co, lace is from my stash (Lakeland) and glass 'blobs' are from Crafty Notions.

M is for Menagerie

Here's my ATC for the Alphabet Swap I am involved with. M is for Menagerie! I love this stamp from Paper Artsy. Background is made with Tim Holtz foam applicator and Distress Inks. Various birds are coloured with ProMarkers. The owl is 'paper-pieced'.

Hugs

Stamp is Kathy Hare at Sugar Nellie. Coloured with ProMarkers. Background papers are from Basic Grey. Text stamp is from Elzybells. Links in previous posts.

Sugar Bowl Challenge 40 DIY

This week's challenge on The Sugar Bowl is DIY - choose your own layout then choose your own prize! Ah, if only... Well here's my entry. I used Tiet's Sketch from a previous Sugar Bowl challenge. I use this sketch lots in my card making. The stamp is Elise. I coloured her with ProMarkers. Papers are from My Mind's Eye.

Lili of The Valley

Background papers are from Basic Grey, stamp is Lili of the Valley, coloured with ProMarkers. Message stamp is from Elzybells where Elizabeth is sadly closing down and selling stamps for 50% off.

Simon Says Stamp

This is my card for the challenge on Simon Says Stamp. The theme is 'fruity'. Strawberry paper is Basic Grey - other cardstock is from the DCWV Christmas stack. The lovely teddy stamp is from Elzybells, which sadly is closing down and currently has 50% off stamps.

Gorjuss Sulk

Love this sulky stamp from Gorjuss Girls at Funky Kits (link below). She is coloured with ProMarkers. Background green card is Core'dinations with Swirly Cuttlebug embossing. Message is from Hero Arts.

Friday Sketchers (Sketch 110)

This is my card for the challenge on Friday Sketchers. I just love this image from Sugar Nellie. I coloured him with ProMarkers. Background papers are from Basic Grey. 'Hug' text is a rub-on.

Football

The stamp I've used here is from Elzybells, a company that is sadly closing down. Bargains can be had at the moment though here. The footballs are from a Papermania stamp set.

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 38

The theme this week on the Totally Gorjuss Challenge Blog is 'water'. This is my card for the challenge. The stamp is from Lili of the Valley. Coloured with ProMarkers.

Sketch Saturday

This is my card for Challenge 111 on Sketch Saturday. The papers are from My Mind's Eye. Image is Elise from Sugar Nellie at Funky Kits. Elise is coloured with ProMarkers.

My Sentiments Exactly

Got this stamp as part of a bargain bag from my local craft shop. The stamp is by My Sentiments Exactly. I inked the background with Tim Holtz Distress Inks (using his applicator) then stamped over the top and added a decoupaged star fish.

Lili of the Valley

I really like this dreamy image from Lili of the Valley. Background papers are from Basic Grey. Background to stamp is with Tim Holtz Distress Inks applied with his sponge applicator. I highlighted the boat's stream with Glossy Accents.

DoCrafts Creativity Freebie Stamp

This stamp is free on the latest Creativity magazine - a bargain £2.50. Background papers from Disney World, ribbon Papermania as are buttons. Image coloured with ProMarkers.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge 108

Made this card for the Penny Black Saturday Challenge. Spotty paper is from Disney World. Blue paper is Basic Grey. Image is from Penny Black, coloured with ProMarkers. Flowers are made with paper punches.

Lili of the Valley

I just love this cute Lili of the Valley stamp. Papers are Pretty Please by My Mind's Eye (my stash of these is depleted - if anyone knows where I can buy more 6"x6" papers I'd be thrilled to know.)