Thinking of you/Sympathy card for a fellow Docrafter

Evening All

Well a few days ago I found out that a fellow do-crafter wasn't well and to top it all she lost her little fur baby Ellie, who only recently was made famous by Joanna Sheens newsletter.  I was in the process of making her a card when I heard about little Ellie but i have still decided to send the card as she is Hamster mad and I do hope that she finds another little companion soon, as I am sure Holly and Ellie will send her another little one soon.

Most of the elements i have used have come from my friend Rachel who is also on do-crafts and we found the little toppers in her craft cupboard in a tin and I think they work really well.

On another sad note I too have lost one of my little fur-babies my 18 year old cat Tiger.  He will be missed but to be honest he has been living on borrowed time for the last five or six years and definitely was the best fed cat on the block as his main diet was cod fillet and chicken breast.  He is at peace now and playing with his little friend Star who passed about 8 years ago on Rainbow bridge.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

My blog candy has arrived from Irene

Evening All

Just thought I would say a huge Thank You to Irene for sending me the blog candy.  I can't wait to play with it so watch this space as you may see a few cards appearing.

For anyone who is interested this is what I received.

If you would like to visit Irene's wonderful blog you can find it here.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

Christening Card

Evening All

Here is a quick post to show you a card I made for my Cousins Daughter's Christening.  I hope you like it.

The image is of course from Lili of the Valley and has been coloured in with promarkers.

The pearls are from Joanna sheen and are just gorgeous.

The greeting is computer generated.

Thank you for looking and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

6 Year old birthday card

Hi All

Well you can tell my little one is back at school as all the birthday party invitations are rolling in.  I think over the next 4 weeks we have about 6 parties to go to, so here is the start of the cards I need to make.

The Image is LOTV and is called Little Ballerina, it has been coloured in with my promarkers and glittered with my crystal glimmer mist.

I have dusted the edge of the image with spun sugar (Distress ink) and decorated with some pearls from Joanna Sheen.

Papers are henbury lane and come ready glittered and the greeting is computer generated.

Ribbons and card from stash.

Thank you for looking and for any comments you may like to leave.

Lizzie

Sketch Saturday - Week 149

Evening All

Well it has been a while since I have entered any challenges, I think life is definitely getting in the way at the moment so hopefully this will be the first of many cards to be uploaded as I need to do 1 Birthday card for a 6 year old and 2 Christening cards for the same little one.

I was on a mission to make atleast one Christmas card a week but have fallen a little behind, I should be on week 14 and this is my week 10 card so a little catching up is needed.

This cute little bear is from the LOTV (Lili of the Valley) range of stamps and has been coloured in with my promarkers.

The papers are from Papermania and are from one of the paperpacks from a couple of years ago (I think).

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

1 Card for 3 Challenges over on Do-Crafts

Morning All

Here is a card that I have made this evening for 3 challenges over on Do-Crafts.

LOTV Image coloured with promarkers
Backing papers are from Craft Creations
Other bits and pieces from stash.

Thank you for looking and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

New LOTV Stamped cards

Evening All

Well it seems to be ages since I have posted onto my blog and in fact it has only been 10 days but life definitely seems to be getting in the way with crafting at the moment.  Here are a couple of cards I made last night with one of the new LOTV release stamps.  Hope you like them.

1. In the red

2. Its all about the green.

All the papers used are from Papermania and are from the "Tea House" 6x6 paper pack.
The stamp is called  "Cherry on Top" from LOTV
The text stamp is also from LOTV and is called "Recipe Sentiments".
I have cut the corners using a Sizzlit Architectural corner using some scrap card.
I have used promarkers to colour the images in.
And finally the ribbons were from my stash.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

One card 2 Challenges

Evening All

Well my card this evening is for 2 Challenges: -

1. The Sugar Bowl - Challenge 54 - Lillians Sketch and,
2.Less is more - Pastel colours

I have entered The Sugar Bowls Challenges many times before but the Less is More Challenge is my first time and so I hope I have done the challenge justice.

I have used the digi image "Faith" which I have coloured in with Promarkers.
The yellow card is from co-ordinations and,
The floral card is from Craft Creations.
All pieces of card have been edged with Crystal Glamour Dust.

Mot much has been used on this card and I will admit that I found it really difficult to make as I love my flowers and all the other bits.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie.

LOTV- Challenge 86 - Sketch by Bev

Morning All

Here is my card for this weeks challenge: -

I used the "Little Ballerina" stamp which was stamped with memento ink and coloured with promarkers and copics.
Papers are from "Time for Tea" by Papermania and "Love letters" by First Edition Paper
Swirls have been cut using one of the Marianne dies from scrap card from my stash.
Flowers, Ribbon and flat back pearls from my stash.
The glitter I have used on the image and on the matts is Crystal Glamour Dust.
Greeting is from Inkadinkadoo and is found on a clear stamp sheet called "Thoughts for the Day".

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

One Card 2 challenges for over on Do-crafts

Afternoon all

Just a quick post to show the card I made yesterday for a couple of challenges over on the Do-crafts site.

Background Papers are from Craft creastions
Image is Messy Rabbit from Joanna Sheen - coloured in with promarkers
The snowflake bards have been coated with Crystal Glamour dust.
Greeting is from Craftwork cards and has also been edged with Glamour Dust
Other card is from my stash.

Many thanks for visiting my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

LOTV - Challenge 85 - Circles

Evening All

Here is my card for this weeks challenge:

Elements used

Base card and card from stash
Image: Thomas - Champagne - Stamped with memento and coloured with promarkers
Flowers from stash
Doiley from stash
Circles cut with nesties
White circle nestie edged with glamour dust.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

LOTV - Challenge 84 - My Favourite Colours

Evening All

Here is my card for the LOTV Challenge this week ""My Favourite Colours".  I must say I really enjoyed making this card as I found the floral backing paper in one of my local craft shops and it is just gorgeous and finishes this card of just right.

Here is what I have done with the inside of my card.

I just love these soft colours.

Items used :-

15cm scalloped card blank
Soft sheen textured card from stash for mount card and corners
Ryman's 200gsm coated card for stamping on
LOTV rubber stamp called "The Little Things"
Image coloured in with Polychromo pencils and Promarkers
Flowers are from my stash and unfortunately I cannot remember what they are called.
Prima leaves each end of flowers
Sentiment is from Whiff of Joy.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

Stylish blog award

Many thanks to Kellylouj (http://kreationsbykellylouj.blogspot.com for this award and I must tell everyone that this is my first award and as with many awards it comes with a mini challenge.

Step 1.  Make a post linking back to the person who gave you the award.
Step 2.  Share 7 random things about yourself.
Step 3.  Award 15 recently discovered bloggers this award.
Step 4.  Contact these bloggers and tell them they have won the award.

Kellylouj has a wonderful blog if anyone would like to take a look.  Very inspiring.

Seven random facts about myself well: -

My favourite colour is red

I had my marksman at the age of 15

I have always wanted to join the RAF but was to shortsighted to join up.

We have 4 cats, A ginger tom, A tabby and 2 Black and white ones.

I love the Harry Potter Films

I am totally addicted to LOTV stamps

I would love to get my pilots licence.

Right 15 recently discovered bloggers are: -

http://coopsclutteredcorner.blogspot.com/

http://craftingalldayscards.blogspot.com/

http://nanaseaside.blogspot.com/

http://denmau-crafts.blogspot.com/

http://kozmikzkardz.blogspot.com/

http://anotherdayanothercard.blogspot.com/

http://meeshsplace.blogspot.com/

http://lizzyscraftyplace.blogspot.com/

http://annettesartypassion.blogspot.com/

http://sueplayingwithpaper.blogspot.com/

http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.com/

http://auntysuescraftcavern.blogspot.com/

http://littleksmithscraftycorner.blogspot.com/

http://aloadofoldpickle.blogspot.com/

http://hunnybunnycards.blogspot.com/

OK everyone please accept your award and continue on with the award

Happy crafting

Lizzie

Challenge 84–Sketch by Dawny - LOTV Challenge

Morning All

Here is my entry for this weeks challenge.  Thank  you Dawny for a lovely sketch.

Image has been coloured in with promarkers
Papers are from my scrap stash (I am trying to uses up as much as I can before buying anymore)
Greeting has been stamped (not sure who it is made by)
White fake brads added to give that little bit of shine.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie

Bah! Humbug Challenge 6 - Doilies

Morning All

Here is my entry for this weeks challenge.  Hope you like it.

The image and sentiment are from Lili of the Valley
Background paper is from one of the old papermainia paper packs
My image has been coloured in with promarkers
The doiley has been cut using on of the new Nellie Snellen dies
And the card used for the base and mounts are from my stash.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for any comments you may like to leave.

Happy Crafting

Lizzie