Petal Lu Challenge - Anything Goes

Hello lovelies!

It's time for another challenge over at 

PETAL LU 

The theme is 

'Anything Goes'.

For my design team project this time I've chosen to decorate a plain black 2017 diary.

I have used one of my favorite digital stamps from LILI OF THE VALLEY called 

JAMES DAISY 

I've coloured using Letraset Promarkers in shades:

Frozen Lake - Capri Blue - Rock Pool - Pastel Blue - Ice Grey 1 - Ice Grey 4 - Rose Pink - Pale Pink - Baby Pink - Apple - Green Shoot

The papers are from the Tanya Whelan 12x12 Rose Paper Pad. The 2017 numbers are from the stamp set Inkadinkado Gem Stone numbers. I've also used muslin, a black sketch pen, Sakura gelly roll pens Clear Star & Pink Star and finally Cosmic Shimmer Colour Cloud ink in Rose Blush. 

I've used a selection of dies, a ribbon slider and ribbon to create a page marker and of course the gorgeous PETAL LU FLOWERS 

We would love to see your creations for this challenge and don't forget to hop over to the challenge blog to see lot's more gorgeous design team inspiration.

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola 

XXX

Petal Lu Challenge - Anything Goes

Hello lovelies!

It's time for another challenge over at Petal Lu

As always the theme is anything goes.

I love these flowers, so gorgeous.

I've used a Little Darlings Candi Bean stamp called Daisy and Bassett.

Such a cute stamp! The Petal Lu flowers go perfectly with this...

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I've coloured using Promarker's.  I love these colours together!

Hop over to the Petal Lu Challenge Blog for lot's more gorgeous design team inspiration.

Happy Crafting,

lots of love

Nicola 

XXX

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Crafting Musketeers Midway Reminder...

Hello lovelies!

Well we are halfway through the month already, time is whizzing by. 

That can only mean one thing, it's time for the 

Crafting Musketeers Midway Reminder 

It is also the 2nd Birthday of the 

Crafting Musketeers.

Happy Birthday teamies!

We have 2 fantastic sponsors this month, so theres going to be 2 winners.

The prize from JDG Crafts will be something of their choice, and from Hobby House a voucher to use on their website.

The theme for Challenge 25 is 'Use a Die Cut'.

I have used Crafters Companion Die'sire Floral Flourish.

I wanted to keep the background quite simple, so as to show off the pretty die. 

I love pink & purple together.

We would love to see your creations for this challenge, hop over to the 

Crafting Musketeers 

to see the rest of the fabulous design team inspiration.

Thank you for stopping by today,

I always appreciate your visits.

Happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola 

XXX

A little bit of stamping...

Hello lovelies!

I have had a lovely time stamping and colouring a really cute image.

I have used a stamp from Lili of the Valley called

Patchwork Daisy 

I love this stamp. 

Once I coloured the stamp with my Promarker's, I then made the image into a card. I wanted to create varied contrasting colour's and texture's.

Here is what I came up with...

The Promarker shades I have used are:

The Bear...

Putty, Tan, Caramel, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Burnt Sienna

The Daisy...

Antique Pink, Mulberry, Maroon, Plum, Apple, Bright Green

I have used a scalloped heart die and also a scalloped bunting die.

I added texture by using twine, cotton lace, cheesecloth, fabric, flower's and button's.

I love this cute stamp. 

Thank you for stopping by today. I alway's appreciate your visit's.

Have fun and happy crafting,

lot's of love 

Nicola

XXX

A little bit of Bebunni Love.....

Hello lovelies...here I am again...wow catching up good time!

I wanted to share with you the valentine card I made for my lovely husband.

I used the Bebunni Love collection from Crafter's Companion.

As soon as I saw this collection I knew it would be perfect for my Valentine!

Even though its a pretty card, I think the touch of red and blue ribbon and hearts add that masculine feel to it. The die is a die-namites die Heart Swirls.

My husband is the love of my life, my best friend and soul mate. I'm very blessed!

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

Happy Crafting,

lots of love

Nicola 

XXX

My Kanban Design Team Cards....

Hello lovelies,

Well it's Saturday again, which not only means the week-end, it also mean's it's time to show you my KANBAN design team projects for this week!

 

I want to remind you all first about the exciting news...

 

NEW

Kanban Craft Challenge

starts 4th March,

It will be a monthly challenge

with a set theme

For your chance to win some Kanban Goodies!

So make sure you follow the KANBAN BLOG and hop over on the 4th March when the first challenge goes live to see the theme.

 

Also don't forget to hop over to KANBAN DIGITAL CRAFTS this is the exciting new website from Kanban where you Click - Print - Craft. How wonderful is this? You will be able to buy images now to use in your crafting and download them straight away. Visit today just click on the link!

My first two cards I want to show you are very quick and easy makes. I wanted to show how you can make a very pretty card, simply with little embellishment. So handy when time isn't on your side and you need a last minute card.....

 

 

For the Pink Card I have used....

 

~ Flowers In Bloom Paper Craft Toppers 900844

~ Gems 3mm

 

 

 

For the Purple card I have used...

 

~ Flowers In Bloom Paper Craft Toppers 900844

~ Hydrangea Flowers Foiled Background Card 900765

~ Pearls

 

For my third project this week I wanted to make a card with a stamped and coloured image.I have coloured the flowers with Promarkers. I love flowers so this is just perfect...

 

 

I have used to make this card...

 

~ Clear Stamp Set Sweet Peas 901211

~ The Language of Flowers 12"x3" Pad 901602

~ Gems 3mm & 5mm

~ Scalloped Card Blank

~Ribbon

 

Keep checking the CRAFTED BY YOU Kanban online shop for these gorgeous goodies.
 

Don't forget for all you Kanban fans out there we have a group on Facebook called WE LOVE KANBAN If you love all things Kanban just click on the link and request to join in the fun!

Also don't forget to follow the KANBAN BLOG where you will see all the latest design team creations.

Well thats all from me today, thank you for stopping by I always appreciate your visits. I look forward to seeing you again next Saturday when I will be showing you some more of my Kanban design team creations.

Have fun and happy crafting,

lots of love

Nicola XXX