Clean and Pretty

Sometimes it is nice t break away from the normal, so no backing papers and no ribbon bows for this one as I wanted to keep it clean and classy.

Roses in Bloom is a clear stamp set by Waltzing Mouse Stamps, Claire the owner is such a sweetheart that once you start with her little company you’ll be there for keeps, Claire also has an amazing design team and between them they create some jaw dropping projects.

I used the Cuttlebug embossing folder stylised flowers for the backing white card and a pretty row of ribbon roses with beads added to their centers, and a dainty dot on each corner, the image is stamped with Momento Ink then coloured with copic markers and I used a Go Kreate die to cut out the image.

Inspirational Card

Well my card today started with having my lunch hour in my car yesterday, I went to have a quiet moment and turned on the radio and listened to Jeremy Vine on Radio 2, he has a chat show and yesterdays theme was favourite Hymns, I’m not overly religious but I do prayer from time to time and I like to think there is someone out there for us all.

I have to say I found myself singing along and then I heard Onward Christian Soldiers, this Hymn has such memories for me as my Dad would sing it at the top of his voice mainly on a Sunday Morning because my Mam would listen to Mantovani Orchestra on her record player whilst baking and making the Sunday Roast.

So you could say that I was inspired  by the radio.

I simply love this sentiment, it is perfect for letting a friend or family know you care and this one is headed for a very dear friend of mine.

I distressed the background card in a sage coloured ink the used the same ink to stamp some sprigs on top. I used a Marianne Frame die for the sage frame then stamped the sentiment in a moss green ink and used a Spellbinders  Nestabilities label die to cut it out.

I finished with a couple of pearls and a green satin ribbon making a double bow from my Double Ribbon Bow Tutorial

The rubber stamp I used is called Stampendous M107 Prayer I have had mine quite some while so hopefully you can still get it.

Round Easel Card - Little Elf Finn

I love making round easel cards but the scalloped ones are a devil to cover and do the photography on, I got in from work and quickly got dinner over with so that I could get cracking on this one.

Little Elf Finn from Mo’s Digital Pencil 

You may notice the bow on the top of the card, this is a triple bow, made in the same way as my double bow tutorial but wrapped and extra time around the fingers.

The image is coloured with Copic markers and the snowflake is a Cuttlebug die and embossing folder I cut one in gold card and the other in acetate then used Glass glitter glue on the acetate one.

I also did the sin of all sins and used some peel off borders and snowflake accents around the bottom layer of the card.

Double Layout with Serif Craft Artist

I was asked by a friend on the giveaway post if the Serif Craft Artist allows you to make a double page layout in the scrapbook section and of course I wanted to give out the correct information so here is the proof of the pudding.

Click on the image for a larger size.

I have to say that this is one of the most additive programs, I just can’t leave it alone, there is so much included,  don’t forget that I have one of these to give away to some lucky lucky person Click here for the giveaway post.

All of the elements are separate so that you can mix and match but there are even ready made projects so you can use them too. I also thought this could be a neat way of designing your scrapbook layout before making an actual page. Feel free to case the layouts that I have used for your own projects. The image on the left is Granda Chris holding Jack’s hand, I love that photo.

Teen Fairy Mia

This teen fairy is so beautiful that I has to make a clean a simple card to show her off.

Teen Fairy Mia from Mo’s Digital Pencil 

Just a hint of glitter some subtle Cuttlebug embossing and a pretty thin ribbon and bows.

Wacky Wheelz winner

The winner of the Wacky Wheelz set that I used for my last Just inklined blog hop is….

drum roll please…

   

Dawn said...

I love it! Great Value! Perfect for so many occasions! Off on the hop!
Hugs
Dawn xx

 Congratulations Dawn, if you drop me a line I will get the Beetle set to you.

Serif Craft Artist Platinum Edition–And a Giveaway

Well I was sent the Serif Craft Artist software to trial and I have to say it is very, very addictive, I only played for a little while and before I knew it I’d created 2 gorgeous layouts and while playing I kept finding amazing effects and extras everything is so easy and you really get a big bang for your buck with this software.

Here is my quick layouts.

The first is my Daughter Wedding everything you see is added bits from the background to frames and ribbons to embellishments, you can even change the colours of the all of the pieces just by the touch of a button.

The second layout is of Grandson Jack I changed the colour of the photo, added faux stitching down the side, his name and added buttons ribbons, butterflies and much more.

So that was the Scrapbook side of it but believe me there is greeting cards, projects galore, party kits, posters, invitations, favors, table decorations, photo books and much much more, the list is amazing.

Their website is /http://www.craftartist.com and you can also catch them on Twitter and Facebook

As well as the main disc you also get the four discs below.

i think this is a wonderful package and a superb way to document all of your photographs into keepsake books.

Now I also have 1 of these beauties to give away

All I ask you to do is tell everyone you know about the giveaway and if you have a blog add it to your side bar with the picture of the Serif Craft Artist included, if you don’t have a blog share it on facebook or a forum if it is allowed or if you have none of the above tell all of your friends.

You don’t need a blog or URL to enter, simple add your name to the Inlinkz button.

I will end the giveaway on 24th September at midnight GMT good luck.

Grandson Jack

I forgot to show you this, my Daughter lauren took a video of Jack watching me on TV when I was at Create and Craft, isn't he just gorgeous?

Just one Bite of the Apple

Such a pretty little thing don’t you think?

Snow white by Mo’s Digital Pencil 

Coloured with Flex Markers and Promarkers by Letraset, I used the Cuttlebug Victorian embossing folder and the spellbinders label die to mount the pretty image and a Stampin Up designer backing paper. a satin blue ribbon and pins and some pretty flowers and pearls to finish.

Project of the Month Blog Hop–Ribbon

Its that time again and this Month's theme for the Blog Hop is Ribbom and our host is Mina and that's where the blog hop begins.

You should have landed on my blog from Mina so if not head back over there first.We will hold this every third Thursday of the month , we aim to give you a little inspiration and hopefully a few Oooo's and Awe's along the way.The Dream Team is made up with some of the most talented ladies so be sure to give them all a visit and leave them a comment as there is a couple of spot prizes up for grabs.

I used two images on this months project Old House and Hocus it they can be purchased from Mo’s Digital Pencil  and I used my Double Ribbon Bow Tutorial for my Ribbon theme.

 

And in theme with the card

Next up is Lori and I know she will have something amazing to show you.

Remember to leave comments on all of the blogs to be for a chance of winning one of the spot prizes.

cards added to

Creative Inspirations – Anything goes

Crafty Catz – Ribbons