A whole lot of wonderful!

Hello!

We have a new challenge at CAS - Colours and Sketches and this week it's a colour challenge. A nice bright, cheerful colour challenge!

 

Aren't these lovely colours? I immediately thought of spring, tulips and happiness! I hope my card translates that...

I used the lovely Vivid Vases stamp, new in the Spring/Summer catalogue. I liked this stamp the first time I saw it. I coloured it very simply using my Stampin' Write Markers. 

Can you see the shine on the vases? I added some Crystal Effects as I thought it would give them some realism. The strip of Gingham Garden Washi gives the card I little 'zing' don't you think?

Stampin' Up! supplies used

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I hope these colours have inspired you to create something springlike too!

A new baby Down Under!

Hiya peeps!

How is your week going? I'm having a busy one, but then I always seem to be busy lately! It's a good thing, honest!

I had a request for a new baby card the other day, with a rather unusual name request...

The card is to be sent to a Great Auntie and Great Uncle in Australia, who sadly will never be grandparents, so they are being Grauntie and Gruntle!

I have used the sadly retired Bundle of Love stamp and stamped it on Very Vanilla, Wisteria Wonder and Pink Pirouette card stock, then paper pieced parts of the pram. I added a little dimension with stitching, liquid pearls and a Basic Gray Candy Dot, and finished with a computer printed sentiment cut out with one of the framelits from the Chalk Talk set. The Basic Gray card was punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch.

The background papers are available for My Digital Studio, which I am loving! I haven't created a card with it yet, but I am loving the printable elements! It is available with a FREE trial so why not give it a go? It comes with several elements included to get you started, including stamps, sentiments, papers and embellishments.

If you would like to purchase any of the products I have used here, please do visit my online store where you can also be entered into this month's Mystery Hostess club for your chance to win this month's hostess freebies!

Alternatively, please feel free to contact me with your order, or any queries you may have. 

Challenges

The Paper Players - #164

SUO Challenges - Welcome Baby

Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion - No Coloured Images

Thanks for popping by today...see you tomorrow! :)

Another quick Christmas card, exciting news, and new product info!

Hiya!

Is it Friday yet?? No? Oh Thursday's close enough! Would you like to see another quick Christmas card, ideal for if you need to make lots? Well here is one that took only 4 minutes to make, but looks very classy!

I have used the Season Of Style Designer Series Papers, which are available as an A6 paper stack...perfect for when you want to make lots of cards!

The sentiment is from the More Merry Messages set and I have simply stamped it in Versamark and heat embossed in Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. The Gold Foil Sheet was punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch. 

You may have noticed that each item now has a link...have you tried clicking on them? It is an easy way for you find these items in my online shop. I am going to try to do this from now on to make it even easier for you to locate the items you are looking for! I'd love to know what you think...does it work for you?

Don't forget, if you order before the end of September and use the hostess code, you have the chance to win this month's hostess credits!They are currently at £30, so don't miss out! 

Now it's time for the exciting news, and new product info!

First of all the exciting news...

The hugely anticipated Clearance Rack is soon going to be available for you to order from! That means that you can order retired items and reduced items direct from my online shop! I know I have been sneakily peeking at the US clearance rack wishing I could order from it, so I am very excited by this! Watch this space for more info coming soon!

New Product info...

There are now some wonderful single Christmas stamps now available!

Aren't they gorgeous??

And one final thing...

The Envelope Liners Framelits are now discounted by 25%! So that means they are now only £16.95...what a bargain!!

Challenges

Sunday Stamps - #58

Crimbo Crackers - Quick and Easy

That's it from me today...hope you have a lovely Thursday!

A B&W Wedding Card with NO stamping!

Good morning! 
Well, as promised, here is one of the commission cards I have been working on...

I made a card, box and matching money wallet for this one.

I made a cake out of embossed paper using the gorgeous but retired Elegant Lines EF. The border punch is Scallop Trim and the sentiment is cut out using one of the framelits from the Chalk Talk set.

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!

Challenges

Seems a Little Sketchy - #43

I'm off now...to Cambridge! 
Have a lovely Friday!

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!

More Poppies

Hello!

Here is another card using the gorgeous Pleasant Poppies stamp. For a stamp I wasn't too sure about at first, I am really loving it now!

This time I coloured them in Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke and used some of the Always Artichoke striped paper from the Regals DSP pack.

The ribbon is the lush Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and the sentiment was computer generated.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamp - Pleasant Poppies

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Basic Black

Designer Series Paper - Regals

Punch - Scallop Trim Border 

Ribbon - Seam Binding

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!

Challenges

I Heart Sketches - #21

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Love To Create - Father's Day

Totally Gorjuss - Anything Goes With Flowers

Another day at work, missing the gorgeous sunshine...ahh well. I have a fun weekend to look forward to, aside from more work lol!

Have a fab Friday, see you tomorrow!

Dress Up Mannequin

Hello!

As promised, here is the card I made last night...

I have used the All Dressed Up Framelits and some paper from the Print Poetry paper stack.

I stitched round the main panel and also through the two ribbons. I finished with a cute little flower button.

Supplies

Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Designer Paper - Print Poetry

Punch - Scallop Trim Border Punch

Ribbon - Natural Trim, Seam Binding

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!

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches - #88

Partytime Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping back to have a peek. I have 2 cards for tomorrow so be sure to come have a look see!

Pretty Poppies

Hey all!

Hope you're having a nice week? I am! 

Here is a card made with another one of my new stamps. It's called Pleasant Poppies, but I prefer 'Pretty Poppies' as they really are very pretty!

I stamped mine in Poppy Parade (what else??) and Old Olive inks then coloured them by using one of my blender pens to added soft layers of colour direct from the ink pad. 

Supplies

Cardstock  - Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Stamps - Pleasant Poppies, Petite Pairs

Ink - Poppy Parade, Old Olive

Punch - Scallop Trim Border

Ribbon - Lucky Limeade Ruffled Edge

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do visit my shop or 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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order £250 of products and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £155 of goodies for only £99!! Contact me or see here for more details!

Challenges
Colours and Sketches #26


613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
Crafting When We Can - Punches/Dies
Creative Card Crew - Punches/Dies

Thanks for popping by!

Stunning Swallowtail!

Hello!

Here is a card using the gorgeous Swallowtail stamp and Pool Party Stampin' Emboss powder.

I actually went a bit wrong when I embossed this one...I mis-stamped it so it had a big gap which is why I have used it like this! I do really love it though!

You can see the shimmer of the embossing better here.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamp - Swallowtail

Ink - Versamark

Embossing - Pool Party Stampin' Emboss

Ribbon - Basic Black Two Tone

Punch - Scallop Trim Border

Other - Bitty Buttons

If you would like to find out more about the gorgeous Stampin' Up! products, or to order any, please do visit my shop or 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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order £250 of products and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £155 of goodies for only £99!! Contact me or see here for more details!

Challenges

Flutterby Wednesday - #241

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
4 Crafty Chicks - Critters

Thanks for popping by today!

Bright Blossoms!

Good morning! 

How was your weekend? I had a very productive day yesterday mowing lawns, weeding, and planting some salad seeds, re-potting some seedlings and planting out our runner beans and some pea and dwarf bean seeds! Hopefully we shall reap plenty again this year!

After all that hard work in the garden, I was inspired to make a pretty summery, flowery card...

I stamped the Bright Blossoms set in Real Red, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise. I used my trusty Stamp-a-Majig for perfect placement of these lovely stamps. It really does make life so much easier and I find it works brilliantly with any brand of wood or clear mount stamps!

The paper is from the fab Polka Dot Parade DSP pack and I finished with sentiments from the Tiny Tags set.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Old Olive

Stamps - Bright Blossoms, Tiny Tags

Ink - Real Red, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise

Designer Series Paper - Polka Dot Parade

Punches - Jewellery Tag, Scallop Trim Border

Ribbon etc - Whisper White Baker's Twine, Daffodil Delight Stitched Grossgrain

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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order £250 of products and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £155 of goodies for only £99!!Contact me or see here for more details!

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches #86

Colour Throwdown #242

Charisma Cardz - No Digis Allowed

One Stops Crafts - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays - CAS

Simon Says Stamp - Flower Power

I'm at work today and then I have my parents round for dinner, so I won't get much crafting done today. Just as well I already have a card ready for you for tomorrow then!
Hope you have a lovely Monday!

A Polka Dot Dress!

Hello!

If you follow me regularly, you will probably know that I love the All Dressed Up Bundle, and I have another card here using just the Framelits....

After I had punched the edge of the Baja Breeze Striped paper, I needed to trim the long edge to make it central, and it occurred to me that the strip would make a cute belt. Not only that, but I also rolled the last bit to make the cute flower!

Doesn't it look pretty? I really do think Polka Dots suit these little dresses so beautifully! 

Supplies

Cardstock - Crumb Cake

Designer Series Paper - Polka Dot Parade, Subtles

Ink - Baja Breeze

Punches/Dies - All Dressed Up Framelits, Elegant Label, Scallop Trim Border

Sentiment - All Dressed Up

Ribbon - Stitched Grossgrain

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!

SPECIAL OFFER!! Order £250 of products and choose £65 worth of products FREE! Or join Stampin' Up! and choose £155 of goodies for only £99!!Contact me or see here for more details!

Challenges

Retro Sketches - #62

Dynamic Duos - #51

CASual Fridays - #100

            

Addicted To Stamps - Addicted To CAS

As You Like It - Favourite Punch or Die

Thanks so much for coming to peek today....see you tomorrow!