Lili of the Valley sneak peek!

I'm just popping in to share a sneak peek of one of the new Lili of the Valley stamps and paper pad that will be available this Saturday in store.  This cutie pie is called Baby Heart and the paper is from the One Birdie Lane pad...

Isn't he adorable?  I coloured him (or her!) with Prismacolor pencils and the sentiment is from the Handwritten Phrases stamp set.  I also used an Embossalicious button embossing folder for the background and the ribbon is by Paperchase although I don't think they sell it any more.

I hope you can come back tomorrow for another sneak peek!

Merry & bright!

There new Whimsie Doodles November challenge has now opened!  The theme this month is Merry & Bright - just perfect to get you going on those Christmas cards!  We are also showing this month's new release which is two sets of digis called Santa & Friends and Santa Sentiments.

Here is my DT make using both sets...

I used the sentiment on a SugarPea Designs gift tag die and my trusty Quickutz polka dot embossing folder.  The stars are glittery stickers by Paperchase.  The ribbon is by Stampin' Up, finished off with a bit of spare string.

Check the rest of the DT inspiration over at the blog here.  I'm off to do a massive house clean up - in readiness to put the Christmas tree up next weekend!

Toodle-oo for now!

Fairies in your stocking

The sun is out so I am a happy bunny today!  And it's also Sunday morning so a whole day of no work to look forward to!  Anyhoo, here I am today with my Lili of the Valley DT card using the really sweet Fairies in Stocking...

How cute can you get?!  I originally planned to add a lot more to this card, but after some experimenting I felt it just didn't need it.

I have another LOTV card half made so I hope to be back later to share that with you - ttfn!

 

There She Goes Poppy/Amalia Ballerina Blog Hop Challenge!

It's day two of the There She Goes May release and this month we have two new sets from Megan Suarez: Amalia Ballerina and Poppy. Amalia is the sweetest dancer, and Poppy is the newest of our Spice Girls.

 

 

Poppy is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Amalia Ballerina is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps, and will sell for $9.00.

Both sets will be available on Saturday, May 25^th at 11pmEST.

Here is my DT make using the sweetest Poppy...

I love that sweet little heart on her cheek!  And her big pony tails are so sweet too!  I matched her up with Design By Dani papers called Hello Gorgeous and used a Darice embossing folder.

Would you like to win both the new sets from Megan Suarez? Here is what you need to do - join the hop and comment along the way!  The more you hop, the better your chances!





I'll be back tomorrow with another TSG new release sneak peek!

On yer bike!

It's Bellarific Friday and that means it's the end of another working week for me - woo hoo!  Here is my Bellarific Babe card and this week we were challenged to use kraft somewhere on my makes so here is my take on it...

I originally thought about going nuts with the kraft but then I ended up going minimal with it!  Not sure how that happened but I quite like the fresh look of this card.  I added some glimmer by adding Stickles glue on her outfit, the flowers and then some iridescent sequins dotted bout randomly.  This is really hard for me to do - I don't do random!  Here's a close up...

The next challenge is to be inspired by the sketch below - I hope you can join us. 

Email your creations to Em by next Thursday 16 May for a chance to win $20 Bella Bucks (either by submitting a project or simply commenting on next week's Bellarific Friday post)!

 

Puff!

It's another Bellarific Friday and this week we had a sketch to work with, so here is my Bellarific Babe card....

Ain't he cute?!  This is Puff by Jessica Rose and this stamp also comes with a mini Puff too - it is even cuter!!  And do you know what's even better?  The set is reduced from $10.99 to $5.00!  I matched him up with My Minds Eye Lime Twist papers and used an embossing folder to create some interest.  I am entering this into the Paper Shelter challenge for celebrations (a birthday of course!).

The new Bellarific Friday theme is "banners".  Email your creations to Em by next Thursday 28 February for a chance to win $20 Bella Bucks (either by submitting a project or simply commenting on next week's Bellarific Friday post)!

You can also join with our Bellarific Tuesday with the theme of Thoughts of Spring - easy peasy - for a chance to win $20 Bella Bucks!

I'm off now - thanks for visiting!
 

I wanna look like Audrey Hepburn!

(Please scroll down for my Chinese New Year and Make It Crafty blog hop posts - there are prizes to be won on both!)

Yay, it's Bellarific Friday which means it's .... well, Friday!  Best day of the week EVER!  So this week we had a sketch and here is my take on it...

Oh, I wish I looked like this!  This is new Uptown Girl Audrey Loves Her Makeup and the sentiment is from the Uptown Girl Posh Has a Present.  And don't you love those papers?  They are from the Carta Bella Paris Girl collection.  I won this candy recently from the lovely Susie of Sassy Designs - thank you Susie! 

Next week's Bellarific Friday challenge is anything goes - easy peasy!  Email your creations to Em at Stamping Bella by next Thursday 14 February so they get posted in next Friday's post as well as have a chance to win some Bella Bucks! 

And don't forget there's another opportunity to win a $20 gift voucher over at Splitcoaststampers with the current challenge of Thoughts of Spring - check out the deets in the forum here!

Oh pants!

Happy Sunday to you all!  I hope it's not too cold where you are - it is freezing here in East Sussex, UK!  Luckily it's sunny at least so we'll have a lovely dog walk along the coast today.

Anyhoo, I'm here today with my Whimsie Doodles DT inspiration post.  Without further ado here it is...

 
I love this set!  It's called Christmas Undies and I am going to give this card to my in-laws - they're gonna giggle their heads off over it!  I used Echo Park Winter Wishes paper and Marianne D Creatable snowflake dies and Martha Stewart snowflake border punch using glitter cardstock to make it pop a little.


Okay, I gotta go now - see you tomorrow with the start of the All That Scraps December release previews!

Addy is so fab!

I'm here today with my Bellarific Babe card and today I've got a card using one of those cool, sassy Tiddly Inks Addy gals...

I love love love Addy!  This lady is called ADDY 'tude LOVES to sparkle and I just love her dress, such a pleasure to colour!  I used Bazzill Basic Bling cardstock for the base and papers from the Authentique Celebrate pad.  I also used two different embossing folders by Stampin' Up and Sizzix to keep it interesting.

I hope you are all having a super week - yay, it's Friday tomorrow!  I'll be back then with my Bellarific Friday Babe post!

Spooky gal!

Happy Monday everyone!  I'm here today with my fortnightly guest designer post using more sweet Pixie Dust Studios sweetness!  This week I decided to go for a Halloween card...

Isn't she fab?  This is i am Muffet and I love her luscious hair, cool outfit and super sweet pet froggie!  I matched her up with My Minds Eye Blackbird papers and some funky black  flowers!

Well, I hope your week has started off well.  I will be back tomorrow with my Ladybug Crafts Ink blog hop guest designer post!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Papertake Weekly - anything goes
• Crafts and Me - flowers
• My Mum's Craft Shop - anything goes
• Catch the Bug - movie (The Witches of Eastwick)
• St Luke's Charity - couples 

Bewitchingly sweet!

Happy Sunday everyone!  It's Mary J here and this is my very first Whimsie Doodle DT post!  I will be here every day where there's a 2 in the date as well as joining in with the new releases and challenges - so you'll be seeing lots of me!

Today I thought I'd tease you with a sneaky peek - here is my card using Flying Lizzie Witch along with a sentiment from the new Halloween Sentiments set...

Isn't Lizzie beautiful?  Her hair is always such a pleasure to colour in!  And the sentiment set matches her perfectly!  I used papers from My Minds Eye Blackbird and stamped some extra flourishes to add some interest.  I used my current My Favorite Things Die-Namics - 1/4" Rosette Die to frame the sentiment.  Here's a closer look at her...

You don't have long to wait to get your hands on this cutie.  She will be in the shop in the What's New section on 5 September when we will also be showcasing more of the newbies on the blog here - so see you then!

 

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Waste Not Wednesdays - using up that old ribbon!
• Allsorts - anything but square
• Totally Stampalicious - anything goes
• Catch The Bug - anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• Sweet 'n Sassy - something old (ribbon), something new (digi), something blue

 

Home sweet home!

Hi everyone!  I'm here today with my showcase card for MilkCoffee where we are showing off their sweet digis with the theme of Home Sweet Home!  Here is my make using Sally and Her Laundry Basket...

Oh, I just love Sally - she is so cute!  There are currently three digis using sweet Sally in the shop here - I hope there are more of her to come!  Check out more gorgeous Home Sweet Home themed makes on the blog here.

Okay, gotta go but I'll be back later with my Little Miss Muffet DT post!

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Crafts and Me - anything goes
• My Mum's Craft Shop - birthday girls
• Simon Says - anything goes
• Phindy's Place - button it
• Color Me Creative - anything goes with a girly twist

 

Throw on those flowers - MilkCoffee challenge reminder!

So who has lots and lots of chocolates lined up for today?!!  Steve says he hasn't bought me a choccie egg this year but I'm hoping he's gonna surprise me!!  I want a huge Lindt chocolate egg with their delectable little truffles thrown on the side!  We'll see...

Anyway, here today with a reminder that you have plenty of time to join in with the current fortnightly MilkCoffee Stamps challenge of Throw on Those flowers!  Now, I'm not a big flower embellisher so this is the best I could do - a few flowers and flower paper...

This is one of the newbies, Tiffany Playing Violin - isn't she beautiful?  She was such a dream to colour in too!  Here's a close up...

I used touches of Glamour Dust on her to make her pop a bit and those papers were a freebie from a mag.  so I hope you'll have time to join in the challenge for a chance to win two MilkCoffee digis of your choice!

Okay, that is it from me today! Have a fabulous Easter Sunday and see you tomorrow with my Make It Monday and Pollycrafts Monday posts!

ttfn!

 I am entering my card into the following challenges:

• Copic Marker Europe - skin tones (E000, E00, E21)
• Anything Goes- anything goes
• Sassy Cheryl's - pastels
• Papertake Weekly - anything goes
• TheStamping Boutique - pastels
• Waste Not Wednesdays - used up my ribbon (I haven't bought any for months now!)
• Whimsy Stamps - use ribbon
• Simon Says Stamp - use your favourite tool (Grand Calibur)
• Little Miss Muffet - pastels
• Wags 'n Whiskers - say it with flowers
• Prairie Fairy Fridays - anything goes
• Crafty Emma's Store - swirls and pearls