Girly, spring like, sneek peek!

Good morning!

Wow isn't it busy this time of year?? I haven't stopped with my orders...working til very late most nights, but I think I can see the end now! 

I can't post any of them just yet, so here is a card I made as I fancied a break from the Christmas cards! This is sooooo spring like and girly...love it!

Told you it was girly lol! Have you noticed I have slipped a sneak peak in there too? The lovely banners are from the Language of Love set which will be available in the new Spring/Summer catalogue. Aren't they gorgeous?? 

The string holding them together is one of the free Sale-A-Bration items that will be available at the end of January! 

Supplies

Cardstock - Soft Sky, Whisper White

Stamps - Language of Love (sneak peek), Express Yourself (hostess)

Ink - Soft Sky, Crisp Cataloupe, Pistachio Pudding

Embossing - Fancy Fan EF

Dies - Bitty Banners Framelits

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used here, or in any of my projects, please do click through to my online shop using the link on my sidebar.

I am starting a new Stampers 6 club in January, just in time for the new Sale-a-Bration promotion, where you will receive free products for every £45 spend! If you would like to know more about Stampers 6, you can read about it here, or feel free to contact me with any queries.

I am entering my card into the sketch challenge at Seize The Sketch

I'm off to work now...tatty bye!

Sparkle at Less Is More with a Grungy Snowman!

Hello again!

Well, as promised, here is my entry into Less Is More's challenge this week...I really couldn't resist as it is...

I totally LOVE sparkly cards!

So here is my offering, using the stamp set Keiran has also been using for his Christmas cards this year!

I have stamped my lovely snowman using the Snow Day stamp set, and then I dabbed my Versamark pad over him and heat embossed with Iridescent Ice EP. 

Can you see the falling snow? That is made using a stamp from Gorgeous Grunge, Versamark and White and Iridescent Ice EP.

Supplies

Stamps - Snow Day, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink - Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black, Cajun Craze

Embossing - Versamark, Iridescent Ice EP, White EP

If you would like to buy any of the products I have used here, or in any of my projects, please do click through to my online shop using the link on my sidebar.

I am starting a new Stampers 6 club in January, just in time for the new Sale-a-Bration promotion, where you will receive free products for every £45 spend! If you would like to know more about Stampers 6, you can read about it here, or feel free to contact me with any queries.

I am now going to battle this storm to get to work...I think cycling is out today! Stay safe out there and I hope you don't have too much disruption or damage.

Spring/Summer sneaky peeky!

Hello all! 

Well things are feeling a bit more back to normal now after convention! There were so many gorgeous products revealed to us...I can't wait for you to see the Sale-a-Bration and Spring/Summer catalogues this year....so soft and pretty!! 

So here is something I have made using some of the lovely new stamps...

Isn't it stunning?? This is Language of Love. The large heart works with the Hearts Framelits and the smaller hearts work with the Small Heart Punch.

I punched a couple of the hearts out and raised them up, and stuck another couple inside the card, can you see them?

I have a feeling I will be using this set an awful lot! There are more stamps in this set...I will show you another day! ;)

I hope you're having a good week!

A Sunburst Thank You

Good morning!

It's a one layer challenge at Less Is More this week and Chrissie and Jen also have a theme of Thank You cards. So here is mine...

I woke up this morning with these two colours in my head, so I just went with it! 

After I lightly marked off the areas to colour, I used post-it notes as a mask then sponged Pistachio Pudding and Smoky Slate ink to create my first attempt at the 'sunburst' technique. I then scored a line and finished with the sentiment is from Express Yourself and a few gems.

I have work this weekend, how about you? Whatever you're doing, have a good one! :)

A simple get well

Morning!

I have a super quick card for you today!

I have used the lovely Morning Meadow Hostess set and inked it up in Pistachio Pudding and So Saffron.The sentiment is from Express Yourself and I finished with score lines either side of the images.

Don't forget, you can win hostess credits to spend exclusive hostess set like this one by placing an order here in my shop. Simply use the current hostess code, found on my blog header and you will be added to my mystery hostess draw to win yourself this month's hostess credits!

I'm entering it into these four challenges...

Less Is more - One Layer Get Well

CAS(E) This Sketch - #45

Dynamic Duos - #70

Addicted to CAS - Get Well

Sorry this is so short today (or maybe you prefer less waffle!)...I am a bit snowed under! 

Have a lovely Wednesday! :)

Simply Sympathy

Good morning!

Did you enjoy our Pinkies bloghop yesterday, showcasing some of our gorgeous new products from the Seasonal Catalogue? If you missed it, you can click here and see all the stunning projects we made!

Today, I have a card for you using the Simply Sketched set again...I have loved playing with this set this week!

Before I mention the image I just wanted to point out the lovely Sweater Weather papers. Although they have a really masculine feel to them, I wanted to show how they can work on feminine cards too. 

I made the little bunch of flowers and leaves by stamping the first flower stem, onto the Naturals White cardstock, (which has a lovely speckled effect to it), then masking it off before stamping the second, minus the bud. I then masked off both flowers and stamped the leaves, also twice. 

TIP: when you make masks for your stamps, don't throw them away. Instead keep them in the case with your stamps and they are ready to use next time!

Supplies

Cardstock - Naturals White, Soft Sky

Stamps - Simply Sketched

Ink - Soft Sky, Pistachio Pudding, Smoky Slate

Ribbon - Pool Party Seam Binding

Don't forget, you can order these items here in my shop, and if you use the current hostess code, found on my blog header, you will be added to my mystery hostess draw to win yourself this month's hostess credits!

Challenges

I {heart} Card Sketches - #33

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a lovely Sunday :)

Love & Laughter

Here is another card I made at Jen's on Sunday, this time using the often neglected Love & Laughter stamp set.

I have stamped the dress in Blushing Bride (apt I thought!), then over stamped in Versamark and clear embossed using Stampin' Emboss powder.

See the embossed panel? That is the brand new Pretty Print EF from the Autumn/Winter catalogue. Isn't it lovely?

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding

Stamps - Love and Laughter

Ink - Blushing Bride, Pistachio Pudding, Versamark

Embossing - Pretty Print EF, Stampin' Emboss Powder

If you would like to get your hands on some brand new products from the Autumn/Winter catalogue, there are 2 ways...

1. You could have me send you a lovely glossy catalogue for you to drool over for the next month until 29th August when I can order them for you.

2. You could join up to be a Demonstrator for only £99 and choose £135 worth of the stunning seasonal goodies from the upcoming A/W catalogue NOW!!

Yup that's right! you can order the brand new products now if you sign up to be a Demonstrator, and there is absolutely no commitment or catch! Seriously, once you have purchased your starter kit, you can either be a hobby demonstrator (and just keep buying your own stash with 20% off!), you could decide to make a career out of it and start your own business, or you could take your £135 of stash, use it, use it some more, enjoy it and you don't even need to order anything else! (Unless of course you can't resist!)

If you would like more information please do contact me and I will be more than happy to discuss it all with you! 

Challenges

Retro Sketches - #76

Dynamic Duos - #65

Thank you for popping by today...see you soon! :)

Mosaic Madness!

Hello all!

This is going to be a quick post today as it is almost midnight as I type and schedule this post...I have been working on some commission cards tonight, sadly none that I can show just yet.

But here is a couple of very simple little cards I made to pop into a couple of parcels this week...

I used Mosaic Madness stamp set, matching punch and embossing folder. The stamping was done in Strawberry Slush and Pistachio Pudding. I put the punched out shape in a different place on each...

Which do you think looks better?

(I have no idea why the bottom picture is this colour...they're both the same!)

If you would like to order any of the products I have used, or any of the other fabulous new products, please do contact me and I will be very happy to place your order for you.

Please click on the catalogue link on my sidebar to browse the yummy new catalogue, or for £4.95 inc. p&p I can send you your very own copy to drool over and write your wishlist in!

No challenges today, for a change!

Right, have a lovely day and I shall hopefully have something more interesting tomorrow for you!

More Simply Pressed Flowers...handmade roses this time!

Good morning!

Yup, I have been having a play with this lovely, incredible light and easy to use Simply Pressed Clay, and here is what I have made...

I stamped Flowering Flourishes in the lovely new Pistachio Pudding and I used Coastal Cabana and the Gingham Stampin' Around Wheel for the border.

Now to the roses...I coloured them Strawberry Slush by pressing the clay into my ink pad and working the colour in. I then made lots of small balls which I pressed into circles (about 8 or 9 for the large rose, 3 or 4 for the buds) Then simply roll the first circle into a cone shape, then gently wrap the other circles round the edges, building up your flower. Once the flowers were almost dry, I then cut the bottoms to allow them to sit on the card better.

The fab sentiment is from Petite Pairs, which are two part sentiments, and the other half is stamped inside the card 'to someone who makes other so happy'
This lovely set of sentiment is part of a promotion and you can get them at 25% off in the month of July!

If you would like to order these sentiments, any of the products I have used, or any of the other fabulous new products, please do contact me and I will be very happy to place your order for you.

Please click on the catalogue link on my sidebar to browse the yummy new catalogue, or for £4.95 inc. p&p I can send you your very own copy to drool over and write your wishlist in!

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches - #93

Dream Valley Challenges - Make your own Embellishments

Creative Card Crew - No Designer Paper

Have a lovely Friday! I hope to be back with something brand new tomorrow as my gorgeous new bundles will hopefully be delivered today! :)

New stamps, punches and colours!

Hi everyone.

Ooooh it's Wednesday...middle of the week. Is that a good thing?? Hmmm well it might be if you're in my Stampers 6 club, as my ladies' packages are due to land today, which always puts a smile on their faces, that I'm sure of! ;) 

I always like to make a little card to pop in with their goodies, and here is this month's card.

I have used the soon to be available Artisan Stamp and punch bundle along with the brand new In Colours 2013-2015.

The lovely 'frame' was created using my Simply Scored tool, which makes it so easy to get your score lines in the right place thanks to the clear overlay. The little dots were made by punching our Baked Brown Sugar and Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock using my 2mm circle handheld punch. The panels were stamped in Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush, the latter being stamped off first for a more subtle effect.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamps - Label Love

Punches - Artisan Label, 2mm circle handheld

Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

There are only 2 weeks left to order your retiring items so please don't forget to place your order before it is too late!

Challenges

Kathy's Waffle Sketch File 

Fab Friday - #20

Sister Act - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft - No Flowers
Addicted To Stamps and More - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Well, have a lovely day, and I will see you tomorrow! :)

A Flutterby Sketch

Hello!

I made this card really quickly last night...I just seemed to have a spark of inspiration!

I used some of the new In Colours and the new Artisan bundle for this card, teamed with the Woodgrain EF and Scallop Trim Border Punch.

Oh and not forgetting Papillon Potpourri and Petite Pairs! I stamped the butterflies onto vellum for a softer look.

That's about it, other that to say the colours are Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe.

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do contact me and I will be happy to help!

I also hold Stampin' Up! parties and workshops, so if you would like to find out more, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

There are only 2 weeks left to order your retiring items so please don't forget to place your order before it is too late!

As you know, there is a new catalogue out and available to place orders from on 3rd July. I have catalogues now in stock, so if you would like one to drool over (and you WILL drool!) please contact me. They are £4.95 including postage. To order one, please email me at lizyshouseofcards@mail.com or call me on 07915 698577 and I will be more than happy to pop one in the post for you!

Challenges

Flutterby Wednesday - Sketch

Crafty Boots - Anything But Square

Crafting When We Can - Keep It Simple

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes OR Embossing (embossed panel)

Less Is More - A Birthday Card For Jen ( I reckon she'd love the colour combo, and of course, the butterflies!)

Ok I'm off for now...pop back tomorrow to see some cards made using ALL 5 of the new In Colours!