Penny's Challenge 216

Hi there,

We have been having some really hot weather here lately. I hope my overseas friends aren't too cold, here...... have a bit of our heat to warm you up. The hot weather is not great for crafting but I did manage to get a bit of crafting in at night when it had cooled down a little. Today's card is for this weeks challenge at Penny's, the theme is lots of layers, perfect for my style.

Here it is;

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Lacy Sunshine and I have chosen a Flower Pot cutie that was in my stash. I have had her printed for a while but I was saving her for the right time. I think my choice was a little strange as she really is more of a Christmas image but I really wanted to use her and I think my card shows the versatility of this image.

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope you like my card.

Cheers Nicole

Penny's Challenge 215

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all well and having a great week. I have been busy, busy but things seem to be working for me at the moment, hopefully it stays that way.  For my card today I have done something a bit different (for me anyway) I have used a cute pre-coloured image from Paper Creator called Polly's Pink Flower. The theme this week is Spots and Stripes so I went to my scrap box and had some fun.

Here's my card;

She is super cute and went so well with the Echo Park papers. Shame my photo is a bit dark, I think I need to invest in a better set up. Hmm how long til my birthday, he he.

We would love for you to play along this week. Happy crafting.

Cheers Nicole 

Inky Impressions February Release

Hello beautiful crafty people,

Today I have a sweet image to share with you from the February New Release at Inky Impressions. She is called Lili with Roses and she is ideal for Mothers Day makes, which is exactly what I have made.  Mothers Day in Australia is in May but there is nothing better than being prepared early.  I have also used a cute Mothers Day sentiment which is fit perfectly with it.

Here it is;

I will be giving this to my own mum this year.  I chose the papers to suit her as her last name is Bird and I have been desperate to use the birdcage and bird die from Joy Crafts that I got late last year and haven't had a chance to use.  She loves all my cards but I especially hope she loves this one.

I hope you will check out the other new release images, they are so lovely.  You can find them in the store here or have a look at what the other ladies have created with them here.

Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers Nicole

Inky Impressions Valentines/Love

Hi again,

Another card from me today. This time I have a beautiful Inky Impressions girl to show off, the image is called Sent With Love, isn't she fab. The theme this week is Valentines/Love perfect for this time of year, so we would really love to see your projects this week.

Here it is;

This beautiful girl reminded me of my daughter so I think I may give it to her for Valentines Day and make her feel special. I had fun colouring this image the stripe were good for practising my colouring. I used the fab Head over heels paper pad from Echo Park and I used these awesome new dies from Kaisercraft that I got the other day.

Thanks for dropping by, I hope that you are getting in plenty of crafting time and that you will join in with us this week.

Cheers Nicole

Penny's Challenge 214

Hi there,

Sooo..... I would like to introduce my Mother in Law and her best friend to you all. Sorry just kidding, well sort of. When I got to choose my image for this week I saw this one from Sparkle n Sprinkle and instantly thought of them. I hope it will make them laugh (fingers crossed).

Here it is;

This weeks theme at Penny's is Embossing so I have used a wood grain embossing folder to kind of go along with the old theme of the card. The sentiment came with this image and is perfect for them.

I hope you like my card this week, I felt I needed to make a fun feeling card to perk me up.

Thanks for dropping by,

Cheers Nicole

Penny's Challenge 213

Hi there,

It has been a while since I have posted a card for Penny's. I have had a lovely break with my kids while they were on their Summer Holidays but they went back to school the other day so it is time to get back into it. :) Today's card is using another super cute Bugaboo image and the theme this week is  Use your favourite card fold or technique. I have to admit that my fav card fold is the traditional tent fold but I thought I would have a go at something a little different.

Here it is;

I quite like how this card turned out, quite simple but fairly striking. I haven't put a sentiment on the pot as I am not sure what I will use it for just yet, it could be used for anything really.

Thanks for dropping by.

Cheers Nicole