A girly owl bookmark!

Hello!

How are you today? 

I have a little something different to show you...a little bookmark I made for my work colleague as I recently discovered that she loves owls! Oh and yes, she reads real paper books...I know, cool huh! ;)

I have used the lovely little Owl Builder Punch and I even made eyelashes to make her really girly!

The embossed part is made using the Woodgrain EF, and I mounted it onto Bermuda Bay cardstock. Isn't she cute?

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Silver Glimmer paper

Designer Series Paper - Polka Dot Parade

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

Punch - Owl Builder

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.

Thanks for popping by today and don't forget to go check out the Clearance Rack in my online shop...there are lots of gorgeous items on there with up to a MASSIVE 80% off!!

A Happy Day Thank You

Hello!

Here is a quick card I snuck in between my commissions yesterday, because I really wanted to enter two challenges that end today.

I used the lovely medallion from the Happy Day stamp set, stamped in Basic Black onto Crumb Cake cardstock.

I embossed some Basic Black cardstock with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder and created the sentiment using Itty Bitty Banners and matching framelits. I finished with a couple of pearls and doodled corners.

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

CAS(E) This Sketch - #46

Dynamic Duos - #71

What are you up to today? I'm going to work, then baking sticky toffee pudding cupcakes for our Big Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan, at work tomorrow!

Have a good day!

Something A Little Different!

Good morning!

I have been busy with commission wedding cards this week, but I am unable to show them just yet, So here is a little something different I made the other week. I have started doing more reading lately, particularly at work on my lunch break, and I was using a blank betting slip as a bookmark lol! (I work in a bookies, I'm not a compulsive gambler!) So here is what I made...

Now, I admit, I have used a retired designer paper and ribbon, but I couldn't resist! I did use the current Woodgrain Embossing Folder and a beautiful butterfly from the gorgeous Best Of Butterflies Stamp set. I stamped it in Blushing Bride and added some nail gems for a bit of sparkle.

I now feel proud to get my bookmark out in public!

Have you ever used something other than a bookmark to keep your page in a book? I used to turn corners down when I was much younger but then I learnt to respect books! 

Challenges 

Flutterby Wednesday - Any Winged Creature

Sister Act Challenges - Anything Goes

Card Crafter's Circle - Ribbon and Lace

I have work to get to now, but hopefully I will be back tomorrow!

Overlaid Summer Silhouettes

Hello!

I had a fairly productive evening last night and managed to make 2 cards! Here is one of them...

I decided to use my Summer Silhouettes Stamp set as I haven't used it for a while. I stamped the leaves twice each inking to give some a faded effext and the same with the fussy cut flowers.

The button is made with Simply Pressed Clay (I always have some white ones made ready to colour with a marker or rub with inked tissue). I embossed and tore a panel of Core'dinations Basic Gray card for texture and a slightly 'shabby' look.

Supplies

Stamps - Summer Silhouettes, Pretty Petites (ret)

Ink - Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Basic Gray

Cardstock - Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Gray Core'dinations

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

Punch - Petite Curly Label

Other - Simply Pressed Clay, Baker's Twine

If you would like to order any of the lovely items I have used, or any other products please do contact me for more information and to find out how to earn your own free Hostess stamp sets!

If you would like a lush glossy copy of the catalogue, again please do contact me!

Challenges
Retro Sketches - #75

Colours and Sketches - #36

CASual Fridays - Buttons

I'll be back tomorrow with the other card that I made :)
Bye for now!

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!

Last One!

Hello!

Here is my final card from my big commission order.

I have used Serene Silhouettes again, this time stamped onto a panel cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Paper - Neutrals, Parkers Patterns

Stamp - Serene Silhouettes

Ink - Basic Black

Framelits- Apothecary Accents

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

Other - Paper Piercing Essentials Pack

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

Seems A Little Sketchy - #41

Totally Papercrafts - Punches and Dies

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Dad, my hero

Good morning!

Well somehow, I managed to muster up some creativity last night to make this card for a commission...not easy seeing as how tired I was after Saturday night! 

I have used a lovely set, fairly new to my collection. This is Serene Silhouettes and I stamped the image in Crumb Cake over the computer generated verse. 

I inked the edge of the image panel with Old Olive using my Ink Daubers.

This is the card once I personalised it for the customer, which is slightly off sketch so that's why I posted the original card without the sentiment.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Brights, 

Stamp - Serene Silhouettes

Ink - Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

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

Sweet Sunday - #186

Pink Gem - Emboss It

Anything Goes - Father's Day

CASual Fridays - Banners and Flags

Crafty Cardmakers - Father's Day

Partytime Tuesdays - Father's Day

Simply Create Too - Father's Day

Simon Says Stamp - Father's Day

Right...off to work now, then the gym, then hopefully I will get some more of my commission order finished!

Bye for now!

A 90th Birthday

Hello!

I have a card for a commission to show you today, using gorgeous vellum Papillon Potpourri butterflies and Secret Garden flowers...

I have used a lot of embossing, DSP, dies and inks on this card....probably one of the fussiest cards I've made in a while!

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Designer Series Paper - Subtles, Brights

Stamps - Papillon Potpourri, Secret Garden

Ink - Perfect Plum, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive

Embossing - Versamark, Whisper White & Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss, Woodgrain EF

Punches/dies - Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, Secret Garden, Bigz Alphabet Typeset, Word Window, Elegant Label

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

Papercraft Crew - #42

2 Sisters - 1-2-3 (1 flower, 2 DP's, 3 butterflies)

4 Crafty Chicks - Birthday

Crafty Catz - 3-2-1 (3 butterflies, 2 DP's, 1 flower)

Cupcake Crafts - Lots of Layers

Let's Craft and Create - Diecuts

One Stop Craft - Anything Goes

Love To Create - Flowers

Simply Create Too - Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations - Embossing and Texture

Thanks for stopping by today. 

We had a fab day yesterday, and even managed to fit in a Dinosour safari!

Yes that is a Velosiraptor in the background! It is a life size statue in the front garden of a house quite near us!

 I have a day of gardening today after church...hope to get all my seedlings out if possible! Have a great Sunday! :)

I dig you!

Hey there!

Ok...the sun's gone :( But it's supposed to be back for our Bank Holiday weekend...yay!

Here is a card I have just made as I really wanted to enter the challenge at Retro Sketches this week.

I'm loving this little guy...love the set actually! This is from Dinoroar...one of my favourite sets! I stamped him in Stazon then coloured him with my Stampin' Write Markers. I then fussy cut him using my brand new Paper Snips...I have to say, I used to be a Poundland scissors girl....well after trying these, not any more! They are super sharp, small and have a very pointy tip which is perfect for fussy cutting.

I have used the speckled effect again, which is another effect I love! This is created using the Spritzer Tool. Woodgrain EF and Linen Thread complete this card.

Supplies

Cardstock - Whisper White

Stamp - Dinoroar

Ink - Various Stampin' Write Markers

Embossing - Woodgrain EF

Other - Spritzer Tool, Paper Snips, Linen Thread

If you would like to get your hands on any gorgeous Stampin' Up! products please do contact me!

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!

This is the sketch I have followed

Thanks for saying hi. See you tomorrow!

Roar! (is dinosaur for Happy Birthday!)

Good morning!
here is another card from the sesh at Jen's on Saturday...

I'm loving these stamps...if they stay in the new catalogue, I will definitely be buying them! :))

Supplies

Cardstock - Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Stamp - Dinoroar!

Ink - Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Lucky Limeade

Embossing Folder - Woodgrain

If you would like to order any of the products I have used, please do contact me and I would be happy to help. Alternatively, you could join my next Stampers 6 club starting in June...see here for more information, and please feel free to ask any questions!

Challenges

Colours & Sketches - #20

Cards For Men - Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps and More - Anything Goes

Time for me to go now...we have a meeting at work about the new shop we're moving into on Monday! Exciting times!! 

Have a great Wednesday!