Hostess and Hardwood

Hello hello!

How are you? I really hope you are safe and weathered last night's storm ok. Wasn't it vicious?! 

It's time for a new challenge over at CAS - Colours and Sketches and it's a sketch...



So here is what I came up with...

After being out of stock due to it's popularity my Hardwood stamp finally arrived this week so I couldn't resist having a play! Isn't it gorgeous?? I teamed it with the fab hostess set Nature's Hello and the complimentary Secret Garden set.

I stamped two sets of leaves onto the card base and added another two die cut sets.

The great thing is that this set is compatible with the Secret Garden Framelits, so I cut the flower out with my Bigshot nice and easily!

Stampin' Up! supplies used

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I really do like how this card turned out...it has a nice clean, fresh feel about it!

The hostess only stamps are available when you spend £150 or if you host a party with total sales of £150 or more...so if you would like to book your party with me, please do contact me! (And I'll bring the cake too!)

Have a great day!

A card and some cupcakes!

Oh my gosh! I cannot tell you how busy I have been this week! All good, of course, but I shall be glad to get a little break after the weekend! Not that I'm having any time off, but things look a little quieter next week (for now!)

So here is one of the (very) last minute commissions I was asked to make. I got an email Wednesday morning about this card, and it went in the post Thursday morning!

The lady who ordered the card for her husband sent me this quote to work around, so I thought it would look nice in a frame. I created the layout of the sentiment in MDS and printed it in Basic Black. I then cut it out with one of the Hearts Collection Framelits, and then I cut a frame using 2 framelits, off setting them slightly. 

The background is embossed with Pretty Print (who says it's just for Christmas?!) and the DSP is the downloadable for MDS Wild Wasabi. I finished with a button made using Simply Pressed Clay and one of the useful moulds. I do love these handmade buttons...they are so light so don't add weight to your card - handy when posting!

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

Colour Q - #208 (I have CASEd this gorgeous card by Silke)

A Random Thursday - Anything Goes

We have our coffee morning at work for Macmillan today so last night I was baking like crazy for it! Here are my treats...

This is one of my Sticky Toffee cupcakes, with Salted Caramel buttercream topping...they really are sooooo yummy! 

I found the recipe here. I've actually made about 30 of them!

These are my very easy, and very scrummy Blueberry Muffins.

This recipe was here.

I forgot how much I enjoyed baking...I think I may be doing it more often! Oooops...there goes the diet! ;)

Have a lovely Friday!

Sti[ppled Blossoms for the first time!

Good morning all!

How has your week been? Looking forward to a nice sunny weekend? I will be working, but we've had a wonderful week of sunny afternoons after work, particularly yesterday! My friend Emma and Keiran's second cousin Sophie came round for a bbq and water fight! I got soaked and thrown in the pool by Emma's other half Jamie! Much fun!

Anyway, the reason you're here is for my cards right? So here is a card I made the other night for my friend in Holland who sadly lost her Dad in the last week.

I used my lovely new Stippled Blossoms stamps and my Stamp-a-majig to make sure everything lined up perfectly. I stamped the flowers in Pretty In Pink and Chocolate Chip and the leaves in Wild Wasabi. 

The butterflies are from the lovely Papillon Potpourri bundle and the sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Sentiments and the new Six Sided Sampler. Did you spot the little butterfly inside the card?

Supplies

Stamps - Papillon Potpourri, Stippled Blossoms, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Six Sided Sampler

Ink - Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi

Punches - Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Label

Ribbon - Wild Wasabi Stitched Grossgrain

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

Try Stampin' On Tuesday - #126

Addicted To Stamps and More - #53

I'm off now...have a fab Friday!

Blossom Party!

Hello!

I managed to make another card last night ready for this morning. It took a while to get going as I think my mojo wandered off for a while but it popped up again when I spotted the current sketch at Retro Sketches.

I used Sizzix Blossom Party Originals die and Happy Day stamp set for this card.

I used Wild Wasabi and Perfect Plum cardstock and Perfect Plum Ink. It's finished with a few bits of bling!

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

Retro Sketches - #70

Thanks for having a look today...see you tomorrow! :)

Just for you...

Morning all! Here is a quick card I have made for the Less is More  one layer on a coloured card blank week...

I say 'quick'...hmmmm well... I tried a number of ideas and didn't really like any of them, so they got scrapped, but this one I really quite liked! I stamped the flower from the Oh Hello set onto my Bashful Blue card blank in Raspberry Ripple and Wild Wasabi and coloured in the 'white' bits with Rose Red and Lucky Limeade.

I then stamped the sentiment, paper pierced the circle, and sponged Whisper White Craft Ink into the circle.

Supplies

Cardtock - Bashful Blue 

Stamps - Oh Hello, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Ink - Raspberry Ripple, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White Craft Pad

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

Less Is More - One Layer

Just Us Girls - Use a White Colouring Medium

Simon Says Stamp - Flower Power

I'm currently working on something that isn't a card, and it is actually for me to use around in my bedroom, so stay tuned and hopefully I will have it posted soon! :)

And......relax!

Good morning!

Here is a card I made yesterday using some stamps I don't use very often, but I really should as they are lovely!

I have used Summer Afternoon Hostess set and stamped it in Soft Suede. I coloured theimage with River Rock, Wild Wasabi and Crumb Cake for a soft look. The papers are from the Subtles Designer Series Paper and I stitched the top of the card for a change...getting adventurous now that I know I can do it lol! I finished some paper piercing around the image and an antique brad. I left it without a sentiment as I couldn't decide on one lol!

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Subtles

Stamp - Summer Afternoon

Inks - Crumb Cake, River Rock, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi

Other - Antique Brads

If you would like to place an order, and receive this stamp for FREE, please do contact me for more information.

Challenges

Paper Craft Crew - #37

Addicted To Stamps and More - Photo Inspiration (I took the chair and the thought of relaxing in peace!)

Ok got to dash...see you tomorrow! :)

Remembering Grandma

Hey there!

How are you? 

I have the last card from yesterday's sesh at Jen's...I love crafting there as I seem to get so much done!

I have used a lovely hostess set which is sadly retired now, but I still love using it. I used my Stamp-a-Majig to make sure the stems and flowers were aligned properly.

I cut the image panel out using my Labels Collection Framelits, and then embossed the edge with the smaller die. The sentiment is computer generated.

Products Used

Cardstock - Whisper White, Perfect Plum

Stamps - Retired Hostess set

Inks (Markers) - Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze

Framelits - Labels Collection

If you would like to get your hands on exclusive hostess gifts, please contact me for info on how to make the most of Stampin' Up! You can call me on 07915 698577 or email me at lizyshouseofcards@mail.com.

Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches - #74

Fab Friday #12

Sentimental Sundays - Flowers, Flowers and more Flowers!

Simply Create Too - Mother's Day/Female

Sweet Stampin' - Mother's Day/Special Lady

I better get myself to work now...have a great day! :)

Up & Away!

Good morning LIMettes!

After a week off work, I am back to normal now with the mad rushing around to fit in the Less Is More challenge before I go to work!

So imaging my horror when I saw that this week's challenge is 

UP IN THE AIR!

I, again, have nothing Stampin' Up! to fit this challenge! I have ummmmed and ahhhed at getting the Up Up & Away set, but as Jen has it, and I can borrow it if I need to, (doesn't help me now though!), I never have got round to getting it!

So some creative thinking again, and some drawing practice, and here is what I made...

Basically, I drew one balloon I was happy with, cut it out, drew round it twice, cut them out, and coloured them in! I had the challenge over at Fab Friday in my mind for the colours as I was going to make something to fit it last night but didn't get round to it!

The sentiment is from the Itty Bitty Banners set that is free as part of the Sale-A-Bration promotion when you spend over £45!

Products Used

Cardstock - Whisper White

Ink (markers) - Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze

Stamps - Itty Bitty Banners

Dies - Bitty Banners Framelits

If you would like to order any of these products, please email me at lizyshouseofcards@mail.com or call on 07915 698577

Challenges

Less Is More - Up In The Air

Fab Friday - #12

CAS(E) This Sketch - #15

Hoe I haven't spilt breakfast on my lappy whilst typing this I'll never know lol!

Have a fab Saturday!