Happy Easter...

Good morning,
Hope you are all doing ok.
Another quick post from me today.....

We will be seeing my Mum and Dad today...looking forward to spending the day together.   
It doesn't seem five minutes since it was Christmas and now Easter is upon us........where do the weeks go to?

Just wanted to share a couple of Easter cards with you

This one is a digital image - From the heart stamps

Coloured with Spectrum Aquas

Aquamarine, bud green, moss, scarlet, orange, gold, blossom , yellow, purple

Cute Penny Black image again coloured with Spectrum Aquas

Charcoal, slate, peach, blossom, bud green, gold, yellow, scarlet, purple

Have a great day whatever you get up to.

Hugs Sally xxx

If raindrops were kisses

I am following along the Love and Red theme this week for Valentines.

A very quick post to share another creation made for the Spectrum Noir challenge - Use Red

The image is from Penny Black coloured with Spectrum Aquas - Crimson, Scarlet and Desert

Not a lot to say about this one!  


Have a good day and thanks for stopping by.

Hope you can play along with the challenge and be in with a chance of winning some great Spectrum Noir goodies.

Still loving the Aqua markers :) 

Hugs Sally xxx

Best Friends...

Happy Saturday!

I have lots and lots of card to make today......some for a brand new launch too :)))

I don't think I will be moving far from my craft room today!

Just wanted to share another card with you today made with a Penny Black image and coloured with the new Spectrum Aquas!  Have I already mentioned that I love these pens :)  They are available to buy now over at Crafters Companion  Have a look here    

If you have some Spectrum products then it would be great to see your creations over at the FB challenge page and you could win £30 worth of goodies 


The image was stamped onto Crafters companion water colour card which is great with the pens, the colour blends out really well and doesn't leave any lines when you colour direct to the card and blend out with water like some does.

Spectrum Aquas 
Hedgies - Charcoal, slate, peach, blossom
Pot - Terracotta, Boulder, Fawn
Grass - Bud green, moss

Really simple style again, the die is from Lil Inkers and the sentiment from Ladybug Crafts Ink (sadly no longer available)

Right I better get cracking on all my projects!

See you again soon.
Have a great day.

Hugs Sally xxxx

Duckling.... Flowers for you ........

Morning to you all,
Hope you are managing to keep warm and cosy :)

I know I didn't need any new stamps but I couldn't resist this one from Penny Black called Duckling....it's great as a quick image to colour (Thanks Sarah :))

Coloured with new Spectrum Aquas - rose pink, begonia, bud green, moss, slate, desert, sunflower and gold.

The image was stamped with black archival ink onto Crafters Companion water colour card.
Notebook die from MFT
Sentiment - Crafters Companion 
Twine and pearls from stash
Paper - Hobbycraft

Hope you can join us for the Spectrum Noir challenge this month which is Anything Goes - You could win yourself £30 of Spectrum Noir goodies by playing along.


As I haven't joined in with any challenges for so long I would like to join Naughty or Nice where the theme is new, new, new - I have used a new stamp and new Spectrum aqua pens.

Have a good day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Sally xxx

Let it snow.....

Good morning to you all.....it's been a while since I popped on here to share a card :(   


So here is one using an image form Penny Black.

The image is coloured with Spectrum Noir Aquatints which are just fantastic, so vibrant even though they are a watercolour medium.  I find colouring in with them so easy and the colours are fantastic.
I have used colours from the Landscape collection and Perfectly Primary, they blend very easily with water.

Cardstock from - Papermill Direct and Bazzil Basics

Die from Lil Inkers

Sentiment and image  - Penny Black

Hope you are all ready for the big day....only one more sleep.

Right better go and get busy in the kitchen! Well not too busy.

Thanks for popping over.

Hugs Sally xxx

Happy Christmas

Morning to you all,

I am just popping by to share a Christmas card that I managed to make at the weekend.  It has been a while since I managed to get to make cards.

This one is made using an image from Penny Black and I think it is so cute...reminds me of a certain Christmas advert that is on the T.V at the moment :)

This is for the December challenge at Spectrum Noir which is an easy one this time for me Clean and Simple :)

I have coloured it with Aquatints - landscape, perfectly primary and bright and beautiful collections

The dies are Doo Hickey

Sentiment - Pink Petticoat

Hope you have a good day and that the weather isn't too bad where you are.

Hugs Sally xxx

Spectrum Noir Challenge - Friendships

Morning to you all.
Hope you had a good weekend.

Mine was OK, had a lovely visit with Mum and Dad on Saturday......  The rest of the weekend seemed to fly by as usual.

The September challenge over at Spectrum Noir is Friendships
for this card I have used a sweet image from Penny Black...I am still trying to go back and use some of my older images that haven't seen daylight for a while

Paper from stash

Bunting made from washi tape

sentiment - papermania

Image coloured with Spectrum Noir pencils and a couple of pens

Hedgehog: 3,4,5, 8,114, 113, 102

Mouse : 107, 102, 87,8

Cake : 84,91,14,74

Cloth: 34,35,BP7

Grass: 58,59,DG3

Thanks for popping over and hope you can join in the challenge.

Hugs Sallyxx

Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.......

Yay, it's Friday and the weekend starts here!

So glad that this week is over in terms of work!!  

I thought I would pop on and share a card that I made the other weekend using an image from Penny Black Transparent set called Homemade.

The image is coloured with Distress Ink Markers.......I am still loving them!

The base card is made from Bazzil Basics card stock

Patterned paper - DCWV

Stitched circle die

Hope you have a lovely evening...think the wool and crochet hook will be out later! 

Thanks for popping over.

Hugs Sally xxxx

CAS Strawberry Jam!

Well Monday morning seems to have come round very quickly.  The weekend was lovely but it definitely seemed to be a quick one.

I am really enjoying colouring up some of my older stamps with Distress Ink Markers as it gives them a whole different look.  I have a number of Penny Black images that need to see the light of day again....

So for my card today I used a stamp from a Penny Black Transparent set called Homemade.  It is a very CAS card!

Image coloured with Distress Ink Markers

Lil Inker Stitched square die

MFT stitched circle die

Sentiment - Tiddly Inks

Thanks for popping over today.  I will be back tomorrow with some mid way inspiration for Ladybug Crafts Ink.

Hugs Sally xxx

More Distress Ink colouring...

Morning all,

So it's back to work today :( very sad face ....... let's hope it hasn't been too manic while I have been away for a couple of weeks.

Here is another image that I coloured whilst on holiday!  He is from Penny Black but not sure what he is called...... so much for steering away from cute bears/animals!

The image is coloured with DI pens

Paper - Pamermania

Sentiments- Pink Petticoat

Thanks for popping over today.

Have a good day and I will be back tomorrow with a card using a brand new image from the latest release at Ladybug Crafts Ink ....Bloomin Fabulous..

See ya then.

Hugs Sally xxx

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Morning all,
Happy Friday!!!   So glad it is the weekend again.  It's been a busy week so looking forward to a relaxing weekend.

So there is another new challenge over at Winter Wonderland and we have had a few weeks break from Christmas cards but today is the start of Christmas themed challenges....you can never start too early!

It's an easy one to get you started ....just create a Christmas card or project for the theme The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

We are sponsored this week by The Ribbon Girl

and the lucky winner will receive a £10 voucher to spend in their online store :)

For my card I have used a Penny Black image coloured with Polychromo pencils

Patterned paper - Forever Friends

Ribbon - American Crafts

Sentiment - Papermania - Tatty Teddy 

Hope you can join us for the challenge.

Thanks for popping over ......have a good day and hope the weekend is good :)

Hugs Sally xxx

Fashion at Winter Wonderland

Good morning to you all,

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas ......did you get spoilt :)
We had a lovely time at my parents but it was all over so quickly.

I am here to share a card for the new  challenge over at Winter Wonderland  - Fashion....

We want to see you cards including clothes, bags or shoes that are fashion related.

This can be a non Christmas card.....we are having a break for a few weeks from Christmas cards.

 We are sponsored by Crafters Companion 

The lucky winner will have a £10 voucher to spend in their online store.

Yet again I have a clean and simple card using a Penny Black image called Mimi in Paris......Oooo la la!!!

Sally

The image is coloured with Polychromo pencils with some highlights of glitter glue.

The sentiment is from Craftwork cards

Ribbon from Meiflower

Twine from stash

Hope you can join us for the challenge.

Now what shall I do today?  I have a few days of work so I might be able to get my Craft room a bit more organised :)  I have so much stuff to get rid of too!

Its very windy here so hope wherever you are you are keeping safe.  Have a good day.

Hugs Sally xxxx

Ready Teddy Go DT Card - Summer Days

Can you believe we are half way through September already!   Why is the time whizzing by so fast......it would be great if the weeks would fly by and the weekends went at a snails pace!

So I am here this morning to share my card for the September challenge at Ready Teddy Go...
The theme this month is Summer Days

We are sponsored this month by 

Meiflower with a super generous £20 shopping voucher up for grabs.

This online craft shop is a one stop shop for all things to embellish your work.  Meiflower offers fantastic customer service, excellent quality items and even an inspirational blog for when your mojo levels have fallen off the scale!  Thanks Shabana :)

I have used a very sweet image from Penny Black called -  Fly with Me.

Coloured with Polychromo pencils blended with Sansador.
Paper from stash
Sentiment - Forever Friends
Card Candi - Craftwork card
Twine from stash
Die cut star and circle to create the sun.


I hope you can join us for the rest of the month. Remember you can enter up to four times with different items.
Hop over and see what the rest of team Bear have come up with,.
Thanks for popping over today.
Hugs Sally xxxx

Winter Wonderland DT Cute Christmas

Hello and happy Friday,
Hope you have all had a good week so far and are looking forward to the weekend.  I had a couple of days off at the beginning of the week as my brother and nephew came to stay for a couple of days and it was great to see them :)


I have a card to share for the new challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week the theme is

Cute Christmas

This week we are sponsored by 

Lili Of The Valley

Who are offering our lucky winner a £10 voucher.

For my card I used a Penny Black stamp - All Yours Teddy Bear with stocking coloured with Polychromo pencils.  I think he definitely fits the bill for being cute

The paper is from a K&Co kit that I have had for ages.  Twine was from The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop.  Sentiment - Personal Impressions.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a good day.
Hugs Sally xxx

5 Months to Christmas Blog Hop for Fun!

Can you believe the title only 5 months to Christmas!
So I am here this morning to share a couple of cards for the Christmas blog hop that I play along with each month.  


I must say that I think these are the quickest two cards that I have ever made.......   The thing is that I got confused with which month we were on and actually made these for last months challenge so for once this post has been ready and waiting to go live for a month!

So the theme this month was non traditional Christmas colours.

I have chosen Black and White which for me isn't a combination that I would usually go for but I quite like the way that the cards turned out :)

The first one is using an image from Penny Black called Snow Joy that I got from The Glitter Pot recently in the Sale :)  Coloured with Promarkers and Polychromo pencils

Paper from stash
Snowflakes Dies - Lil Inker 
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Liquid Pearls and Stickles
Sentiment - Craftwork Cards
Twine - American Crafts



The second card is a super duper speedy card......I must try harder next month girls.

The bauble is cut with Nestabilities
Spruce branch - Doohickey Die
Paper from stash
Card Blank - Craftwork cards
Twine - American Crafts
Stickles - Glitter Dust

Here they are together....  

So you now need to pop over to the lovely Sandy

Shari

Heather

Mary 

Sara 
Sally

Sandy

LeeAnn (Guest Designer)

Thanks for popping over today.
Hugs Sally xxx

Winter Wonderland DT Photo Inspirational

Can you believe that is another week almost gone.......I'm sure the time never used to go this fast!   Just in case my brother reads this post as I know he does from time to time.... Happy Birthday big Bro!!!! (its a big one for you this year.....the 5 perfect 10's!!!!!) Hope you have a fab day :)

Well it's time for another challenge at Winter Wonderland and this week we have a photo for you and the lovely Kate is hosting the challenge for us.

Photo Inspirational

don't forget to tell us what inspired you in your posts

Please remember Christmas projects only.We are sponsored by 

Crafter's Companion

Who are offering the lucky winner a £10 voucher

Here is my card..... I was inspired by the colours in the photo and the little one all tucked up in bed

The image is from Penny Black called - the night before.

Coloured on kraft card stock with Polychromo pencils
I have also done some paper piecing.
Papers are from Echo Park
Sentiment - Craft work Cards
Embossing Folder - Cricut
Seam Binding and Twine from stash.

Thanks for looking.  Hope you can join us for the challenge.
Pop over and see the rest of the teams creations :)
Have a good day.
Hugs Sally xxxx

8 Months to Christmas Blog Hop for Fun.

Hello it's time for another just for fun Christmas Blog Hop!
Can you believe its 8 months until the big day!

I haven't had much time at all for crafting recently so two very quick cards for the blog hop.  

The first one is using an image from ladybug Crafts Ink called Magnum and Lily Snowball Fun.  The image is coloured with Polychromo pencils as usual.  The stamps are on sale with 70% off so why not pop over and grab a bargain, there are plenty of fab stamps to choose from :)

Paper from stash
Card Candi - Craftwork Cards
Sentiment = Craftwork Cards
Stickles
Liquid Pearls 


My second card is very CAS! Using an image from Penny Black and coloured with Polychromo pencils.

If you arrived here from Tara then you are on the right tracks.  Here is the order of the blog hop

1.) Shari: http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

2.) Heather: http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/

3.) Mary: http://www.maryshappyplace.com/

4.) Sara: http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/ 

5.) Kerry: http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/

6.) Tara: http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com/

7.) Sally: http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk 
8.) Sandy: http://shortandcrafty.blogspot.ca/

The next stop is Sandy

Thanks for popping over today and hope you can join in our little blog hop for fun :)
Hugs Sally xxx

9 Months to Christmas Blog Hop for fun

If you say it quick then 9 months is still ages away!!!! lol...... I am hoping to be so organised with all these Christmas Cards!

So its time for our blog hop for fun and this month the theme is 

Mainly Green

Now this is not a colour that I use very often so this was certainly a challenge for me........

My first card is using a High Hopes Rubber Stamp called Havin a Ball Snowy....this is only the second time that I have coloured this image but I think he needs to see daylight more often....
I used my Polychromo pencils to colour him with.
Nesties to cut the circle and scallop circle
Snowflake - Lil Inker Die
Ribbon - Ladybug Crafts Ink
Liquid pearls and stickles to finish

My second card is using a cute image from Penny Black.

The image is again coloured with Polychromos.
Nesties for the circles and baubles.
Ribbon from stash.

If you have arrived here from Tara you are in the right place and the next stop on the hop is our Guest Designer  Sandy hope you can join us on our little blog hop.


1.) Shari
2.) Heather
3.) Mary
4.) Sara
5.) Kerry
6.) Tara 
7.) Sally  -  Me you are here..
8.) Sandy 



Thanks for visiting today.
Have a good day.
Hugs Sally xxx

Bear of All Trades

I did say I needed to make some male cards and ove away from the cute, cuddly mainly girlie cards......well I managed to make one For the Boys!!!

I have used Penny Black Clear Transparent set - Bear of All Trades

The image is coloured with Polychromo pencils
Paper - MME
Eyelets from stash
Sentiment came with the image.

I would like to enter this into the following 

Penny Black and More - One for the Boys

Thanks for looking.
Hugs Sally xxx

Love Graffiti

Good evening to you all, I hope you have had a good start to the week :)

There is a lot of Love in blogland at the moment so I thought I would join in with some challenges using a card that I finished at the weekend.  Its a very Clean & Simple one again!!!

I have used a Penny Black image called Love Grafitti which I love.
I stamped onto Kraft cardstock and then coloured with pencils blended with Sansador

The image is matted onto Bazzil Basics Ruby Slipper cardstock which I think must be one of my favourite colours as it ends up on a lot of my cards.
The twine is from American crafts and the button from my stash.

Nothing else to say.....simples!!!!

I would like to join in with the following challenges

Penny Black Saturday Challenge  - Love and Marriage

Cute Card Thursday - Love-struck

Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Love to Create - LOve

The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Anything Goes

Thanks for popping over.
Have a lovely evening 
Hugs Sally xxxx