Wish I was an elf

A couple of my all time favourite books are the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings so you can imagine how thrilled I've been that they've been made into films.  Normally books don't translate well into film but I think that Peter Jackson has done a fantastic job.

But anyway, I waffle.  I'm actually here today to share my DT inspiration for Alicia Bel this week and I chose Elfa Del Bosque which translates to Forest Elf...

So now you can see why I was going on about Tolkien books!  So I created a window and used a (discontinued) Stampin' Up embossing folder and a Memory Box leaf die to create this.  The sentiment is from the SugarPea Designs Pure Magic stamp set.  Not much else to say about it - pretty simple!

Check out the rest of the design team's inspirational projects over at the blog here.  Thanks for visiting me - I'll see you later on my blog rounds.  Ta ta!

Sweet 2 Repeat time!

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La-La Land Crafts DT post!)

It's time for the SugarPea Designs November Sweet 2 Repeat blog hop where we showcase our latest new release! It's the usual rules - hop along and leave a comment at each stop along the way for a chance to win $20 to spend in the SugarPea Designs Online Shoppe!

Okay, so without further ado, here is my DT make for it...

I am so in love with this fun set called Merry Christmoose.  I also used the stitched circle from the Sugar Cuts layered treat label die set and the tag from the Gift Tag die set.  The papers are by Dovecraft called Krafty Christmas.  Here's a look at those gorgeous SPD goodies...

So don't forget to hop along and leave some love along the way for a chance to win!

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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!

Fairy sweetness

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a fabulous day - the sun has been out here in East Sussex although it's gone again along with the warmth  :(  Still, we managed to get down to the coast for a lovely walk this morning and back in time to get ready for my nephew's birthday meal this evening. A good day, all told.

Before I go and enjoy the rest of my weekend, just popping in to share my Lili of the Valley DT card using one of the gorgeous girls from the Magical Fairies Art Pad and sentiment from the Scroll Sentiments set...

These art pads are so beautiful!  I matched her up with a Stampin' Up embossing folder (no longer available, sorry!) and some rolled flowers topped off with pearls.

I will be back soon with more Lili of the Valley cards for Father's Day and the World Cup - ttfn!

Pitter patter...

I feel such a dork - I didn't realise that yesterday was the last day of February so I didn't do two design team projects!  I feel so bad letting my teams down - sorry guys!!!

One of these commitments was for SugarPea Designs so I've made this pillow box and tag for a new baby...

I used the super cute One Big Hoppy set - don't ya love the sentiment?  So sweet and the font is cute too!  I used Echo Park Bundle of Joy papers (again, love these papers!) and topped off with a sweet little heart.

Okay, I am going to go out for a long walk along the coast now.  I've got a hangover so I'm hoping to clear it with fresh air!  Hope you have a lovely day planned too - ttfn!

A new SugarPea Designs challenge!

The new challenge SugarPea Designs starts today and the theme is easy again - anything goes!  Here is my DT make using two of this month's release sets - the house from the Gnome Sweet Gnome set and Mr Bunny from the One Big Hoppy Family set...

I love how these two sets work together - that Wendy is a clever girl, it means I get so much more from two sets!  I used a Stampin' Up embossing folder (discontinued, I think) and Lili of the Valley papers from the Petal Fresh collection.  I coloured the images with Prismacolor pencils for a softer, rustic look.

I hope you can join us this month - we would love to see what you're doing with these super sweet SugarPea Design stamps.  Just link up your creation to the blog here and while you're there, check out the gorgeous DT makes!

Bellarific Friday is here!

It's  Bellarific Friday and this week we had the theme of "friends".  Here is my take on it...

I used the beautiful Uptown Girl Pippa Loves to Plant.  This stamp has definitely NOT been made for me - I hate gardening!  But many of my family members and friends do so it always comes in handy.

So next week we have a sketch to follow so send your creations to Em by next Thursday.  Check out all the deets over at the blog here.

I'm off but I'll be back soon with my Lili of the Valley DT post - ttfn!

I want a present this big!

Hello, it's Mary J here and I'm here with my last card for Whimsie Doodles for 2013!  And I can't wait to be back in 2014 with more Doodlelicious Diva makes!  So, here is my card using Big Gift...

I matched her up with Echo Park Very Merry papers, CC Cutters Christmas Accessories and finished off with some Stampin' Up ribbon.  Right, I am off now.  There won't be any more posts from me until 2014.

Have a wonderful festive season and thanks to all of my blog friends for their support and sweet comments over the year!

 

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

 

 

 

Bellarific Friday time!

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Lili of the Valley posts (there are prizes to be won!)

It's Bellarific Friday!  Here is my card using the dragonflies are from the Em's Lantern Flowers set...

I just love those delicate little things and how they add a touch of elegance.  I used Prima paper and my Stampin' Up embossing folder for some texture.

Next week's Bellarific Friday is the theme of winter - yep, I need to get another Christmas card made so I'm up for that!

 

Wine bottle tag for my MIL

Yes, here I am again today!  Nothing all week, then three posts in one day - whew!  I'm here now with my Bellarific Friday creation and this week we had a photo to get inspiration from.  I went for some of the colours and made this wine bottle tag that is going to my MIL...

The photo isn't very good but it looks fab on the wine bottle!  I used Em's Lantern Flowers and the Eclectic Mini Checker stamp for some texture in the background.  I finished it off with some simple ribbon and a bow.

The next Bellarific Friday is this sketch...

Send your creations to Em by next Thursday for a chance to win some Bella Bucks!  I'm off now but I'll be back tomorrow - ttfn!

 

Tag for a thank you pressie

Just popping in to show you a tag I made using the gorgeous new There She Goes Give Thanks stamp set again...

I totally love this set!  I kept it pretty simple and fresh and this will be going on a bottle of wine to thank a good friend.

You still have time to join in with the There She Goes challenge for thanks or thanks giving - check out all the deets here.  Okay, I'm off to get a bit of dinner and then to visit a new pub that's just opened in our village.  Thanks for visiting!