Let's Do Lunch!

Today's card share is my DT sketch card for the Di Hickman Template Challenge this week. I bought a set of stamps recently from Joanna Sheen - a 'Sprinkle and Sparkle' set called Rodney Sea Critters. I thought that this image and greeting were very apt! Patterned papers are Sizzlets, embellished with brads, gems, satin ribbon and stickles glitter glue. Check the link to Di Hickman's blog and see the fabulous Design Team creations for this weeks sketch - have a go yourself and leave a comment!

Wendy -x-

A Teddy in my Pocket!

The Arty Girlz challenge this week was - 'Pockets'. The card I share was made using a Crafty Secrets Sweet Chip Little Girl Outfit that I bought from Joanna Sheen. I have embellished with papers that I got in a stack from an E Bay seller so unfortunately I don't know who they are by. Other embellishments include pink satin ribbon, lace and a little white teddy is peeking out of the pocket. I am also popping this on the Tanda Stamp site where we are currently doing a card challenge called 'Perfect Paisley'.

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Hearts Desire

For the Papertake Weekly Challenge of 'Hearts Desire' this week I have made a Wedding Card. The backing papers and the image are from Joanna Sheen's new CD - Fashion Boutique. Some wonderful images and papers on this CD - just jam packed! Embellished with a Wedding Ring brad, lace and two Cricut hearts, one of which has been embossed with a Cuttlebug folder and tied together with gold cord.

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Baby

The Tilda & Co challenge this week was 'Baby'. Unfortunately I haven't got the stamp of Tilda holding a baby as yet so I used this one with Tilda holding her Teddy. Such a cute image and I bought it as soon as I saw it! Patterned papers are Sizzlets and I have used a paper flower, organza ribbon and an odd safety pin embellishment that I found in my stash! The card has been made using card sketch number 30 from Beate's weekend sketch challenges.

Wendy -x-

Theme Thursday - Celestial

I decided to have a go at something different for the Theme Thursday Challenge of Celestial. I have made a Floating Image card. This technique is one from a Technique Junkies Newsletter. I have used a template to cut star apertures in my base card and the patterned paper. The image is stamped onto acetate and the insert has been stamped with a text background stamp. Patterned paper is Artylicious, the stamped image is from the Crafty Secrets Cherub set and the text stamp is Rubbadubbadoo.

Wendy -x-

Daring Card Makers - Foiled Again!

The Daring Card Makers challenge this week was to use Kitchen foil somewhere on your card. My card is made using a technique to make wood grain papers and a stamp set from Serendipity cling available from Joanna Sheen. I have cut three stars on the Cricut and covered them with kitchen foil as embellishments. I have also tied a matching ribbon along the bottom. The card has been made using last week's weekend sketch challenge from Beate.

Wendy -x-

Black and white with a splash of red!

I was invited to join in with an ATC swap recently - the theme was Black and White with a splash of Red. I made a set of six using images from Joanna Sheen's Hollywood CD and a Tuscan Rose CD. The backgrounds have been created using an Elusive Images Damask stamp.

Nothing else to share today as a visit to the Hairdresser was necessary so that I could actually see where I was going! Not an activity I enjoy and only go when I absolutely need to!

Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Sketch - January 23rd

My card share today is my DT card for the Di Hickman sketch this week. I have a couple of these Penny Black Hedgie stamps and they are all pretty cute! The trouble is my stamp stash is so large that I often forget what I have got and need a rummage every so often to bring something out that I haven't used in a while!

Materials: White card stock, Orange card stock, Sizzlet patterned papers, Black Ribbon, Gold Buckle, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Lyra water colour crayons, Black Versafine, Katie & Co text stamp, Penny Black Hedgie stamp.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to check out the DT cards for this sketch - they are very inspiring again this week!

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Blue

The Papertake Weekly Challenge was to use blue on your card. I made this Blue Iris Arch using a Tone on Tone technique with the colouring and stamping and added colour to the Iris with Lyra water colour crayons. The word background stamp is Rubbadubbadoo and the Iris flower is Serendipity Cling (available from Joanna Sheen). Embellished with dark blue and white lace and a dark blue ribbon and bow.

Thank you for taking the time to visit!

Wendy -x-

Wendy -x-

Arty Girlz - Animals

Well the Arty Girlz challenge was very appropriate - I made a couple of quick Birthday cards for a lady and both were for animal cards. The request was a late request and urgent so they had to be quick! The first card above was for a man who is mad about his Rottie - I messed about in Gimp with a picture that was given to me and used a wire netting stamp on the background and around the image. Embellishments for this was a large stud like brad and I tied the layers together with a leather lace.


The second request was for a Leopard - the Leopard has been stamped onto Vellum, layered onto white and green card using brads and then mounted over the base card that I had previously stamped with an ivy stamp. I really wasn't sure that this one worked but the customer liked it at least!

Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Silver

This week the Tilda & Co Challenge was 'Silver'. Unfortunately the scanner doesn't pick up metallic too well but there is plenty of silver on this card. A silver mirror card decorative corner, silver mirror card behind the beach scene strip, a silver brad in the centre of the Kaleidoscope stamped shells (thought I would give the Kaleidoscope stamping technique a try) and Tilda has silver wings, shoes and dress trim.

Materials:- Magnolia Tilda Stamp, Serendipity shell stamps (both available from Joanna Sheen), Judikins Seashore Cube, Sizzlets patterned paper, Lyra water colour crayons and Versafine black ink pad.

Wendy -x-

An Egyptian Pharoah

The Wednesday Stamper challenge this week was - 'King'. I decided to go with an Egyptian King/Pharoah for my card. The main image has been foiled - but it isn't showing up as well as I would like on the scan. All the edges have been aged and distressed. The background has been made using colour wash sprays, Egyptian hieroglyphics have been stamped down one side and then the whole piece has been sanded and stained to age the piece. The only embellishments are some printed photo corners.

Materials:- Main image, patterned paper & photo corners from Joanna Sheen Egyptian Adventure CD, Versamark pen, Gold foil sheet, Stickum Powder, Colour wash sprays, distress ink, sandpaper, Judikins Artefacts cube stamp.

Wendy -x-

You Make My Heart Flutter!

This card is shared for the Theme Thursday challenge of stamped backgrounds. I chose to stamp the background using a Resist ink onto glossy card stock and brayer different shades of pink dye ink over the top when dry. Embellished with an embossed strip and ribbon. plus I have stamped and coloured three of the hearts from the Butterfly's wings to dot around the card.

Materials:- White, pink and whte glossy card stock, three different shades of Pink dye ink, Tanda Stamp Bee Mine stamp set, Fiskars heat roller, Cuttlebug embossing folder, pens for colour, white organza ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Hidden Slider Card

The Daring Card Maker's challenge this week was fun - 'Hide and Seek'. You needed something on your card that was hidden! I had a bit of a play with a Hidden Slider Technique. This is a bit crude and there are a few things that could do with a tidy up but this is my first effort and I am a complete Dunce at following instructions for anything like this! Above is the picture of the card as it is and .......
...this is what is revealed when the slider is pulled up using the ribbon tie. An extra heart pops up from the big one and the message is visible at the top of the card.

Materials used:- Artylicious Damask Delights patterned paper (available from Joanna Sheen or Graphicus), Tanda Stamps Valentine Set 1. Red dye ink, Gold Krylon pen for edging, eyelet and ribbon for pull, Cricut hearts, Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Wendy -x-

Valentine Bee Mine - New stamps from Tanda!

My second post shares two cards with you, made using the new stamp sets from Tanda Stamps. The have just released two Valentine sets that are awesome. One has the more traditional images on it and I have made the card above using these stamps. This is available as a downloadable project on the Tanda Site and as well as the stamps uses Brilliance ink, Glimmer mists and Twinkling H20's - so has a very shimmery finish to it. This is also my second go at having red on my card for the Arty Girlz and Papertake Weekly challenge this week.


The second card has bee n made with a set of stamps called 'Bee Mine' designed by a talented lady called Claire Mackaness. This card is also available as a downloadable project and uses versamark, chalks, permanent black ink and a piece of ribbon to embellish. These stamps are real fun and quirky and will make some great cards. You can check the stamps out on the Tanda link above. More cards made with these stamps shared in the next few days!

Thanks for visiting!
Wendy -x-

Di Hickman Sketch Challenge - 16th January

I have a couple of posts to make today - first I share my sketch card for the Di Hickman template challenge. Patterned papers are Basic Grey and this Tilda stamp is just adorable - a great range of the Tilda stamps are availbale from Joanna Sheen now. Don't forget to check the link and have a go if you like sketch challenges. There is lots of inspiration on the site and plenty of DT cards as a lot of new members join.

Wendy -x-

Gothic Arches - Gyspy

I enjoyed making this one even though I only had one suitable image to play with! The Gothic Arches challenge this week was Gypsy - I jotted down a few things that I associated with Romany Gypsies and made an Arch using some of these things. I particularly wanted to use rich earthy colours and music. I also wanted to use butterflies to signify someone that doesn't stay in one place for very long. The paper is from the Artylicious Damask Delights CD. The Music and the Butterfly are from Rubbadubbdoo.

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly & Arty Girlz - Red

This card was made for the Papertake Weekly Challenge to use some shade of Red on your card. This is also the challenge for Arty Girlz so this is a double whammy card.The background paper was printed from the Artylicious Damask Delights CD and the stamp is 'Tall Poppies' from 'A Stamp in the Hand'. I have painted with colourwash sprays directly onto the stamp and lightly misted before stamping. The middle piece is some Cuttlebug embossing painted with the Cranberry ink. Layers tied together with matching ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Sunflower and Mulberry Resist

The card I share today was a try at a new technique which was a Mulberry Resist. The stamp is another of my Christmas Pressies - the Serendipity Small Flowers - Sunflower set available from Joanna Sheen. Simply embellished with an orange ribbon.

My little man Benjie is settling in really well and I have just got back from taking both dogs for a bracing walk. Both are now getting some very loud ZZZ's.

Thanks for stopping by!
Wendy -x-

Tilda & Co Challenge - Numbers

As I have acquired some Tilda Stamps (with some more on the way) I thought I would have a go at the Tilda & Co challenge this week which is 'Numbers'. I haven't a clue who makes the patterned paper as it was just an odd 6 x 6 inch square in my bit box. The image was coloured with a mixture of pens and pencils. Looks like I am on the road to becoming another Tilda addict!

Wendy -x-

Tilda has arrived and so has Benjie!

Tilda arrived this morning so I put one of the stamps to good used on the Daring Card Makers Challenge - 'Me and My Shadow'. Maker two cards using the same papers and embellishments just re-arrange everything! Patterned papers are DCWV . The Tilda stamps are now availble from Joanna Sheen and what a fabulous collection to choose from!


It was a fun challenge even if a bit rushed - I have had an eventful day with a new addition to the family! A 16 month old Springer Spaniel called Benjie has come to join the mad house and he is gorgeous! I have spent most of the day getting to know him and helping him to settle in as I think he is already on his third or fourth home! We love Springer Spaniels here and he will be a pal for Chloe!

Wendy -x-

Cubist Cool Guitarist

A little 4 x 4 card shared for the 4 x 4 Friday challenge of 'Music'. Stamps are from Rubbadubbadoo and the Cubist technique has been used for the main Cool Guitarist Dude topper with die cut music notes added.

Not much time for crafting today although I need to set aside some time later as it is the best way for me to relax and chill out!

Wendy -x-

Key to my Heart!

The card I share today has been made using a set of stamps from Tanda Stamps called 'Keys and Locks'. I have used a technique called Shattered Glass for the backgrounds piece and to finish it off I clear embossed this piece to give a glassy finish. A Cuttlebug folder has been used to emboss the heart and the white strip. The final embellishment has been stamped in Versamark onto gold card, gold embossed and tied with ribbon. This is also my offering for the Wednesday Stamper Challenge this week - 'Keys' and the Theme Thursday challenge - 'Valentines'.

Wendy -x-

Faux Postage Hydrangeas

This is a two in one jobbie! The Daring Card Makers mid week dare was entitled 'New to me' and was a prompt to use your crafty Christmas pressies! The card I share uses a new set of Serendipity Small Flowers - Hydrangea stamps and also some patterned paper printed from the Artylicious Damask Delights CD (both Christmas pressies from my Son). I have used the Faux postage technique to use as many of the stamp in the set as possible. The Arty Girlz challenge was 'Buttons' and my Faux button is the only embellishment tied with ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Papertake Weekly - Thanks A Bunch!

The challenge from Papertake Weekly yesterday was - 'Thanks A Bunch!'.

The card I share with you is made using a Judikins Daisy Bouquet stamp, coloured with Lyra wax crayons and mounted over a silky mica background that has been created using Twinkling H20's. Embellished with a metallic gold ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Gothic Arches - Guardian Angel

The first Gothic Arches challenge of the year is 'Guardian Angels'. A perfect challenge to start the year with.

My Angel image comes from the Joanna Sheen Victorian Angels and Fairies CD and the background is made with airbrushed copic pens, gold glimmer mist and white webbing spray. I have then added a music sheet image in places using a stamp from Tanda. Embellished with ribbon and gold sequin hearts.

Wendy -x-

Wednesday Stamper - Gothic Arch

The Wednesday Stamper challenge was to make a Gothic Arch. The background to this arch is made using a technique called Faux Silk, one from the very first Technique Junkies newsletter. The image is one from Cora's blog (a very inspiring lady you should check out her blog) and I have added colour and embellished the image with Hydrangeas from a Serendipity Small Flower stamp set received for Christmas. The same stamp has been used on the Faux Silk background.

Wendy -x-

Theme Thursday - Quotes

Today's card was made for the Theme Thursday challenge - 'Quotes'. It gave me a chance to play with a new set of stamps from Serendipity Cling that I received for Christmas and a Scrap Magic Template that I ordered from the Joanna Sheen 'Specials' section on the web site. I have never had a go at using these so when they were reduced it was an ideal time to order one to see what I thought. A great way to use of all those scrap pieces of paper and card! The stamped image is water coloured, cut out and mounted 3D over the Scrap Magic piece. The text has been stamped directly onto the water coloured base card.

Wendy -x-

Daring Card Makers - 'New'

The Daring Card Maker's first dare for 2008 is 'New' - I have chosen to share a Congratulations card for a New Baby. Made in neutral colours using stamps from Rubbadubbadoo. A jigsaw puzzle of some toys mounted over a stamped background and some pale lemon paper embellished with a thin strip of ribbon.

Wendy -x-

Arty Girlz - Embossing

The Arty Girlz challenge this week was Embossing - I chose to share a card that I made playing with inks, embossing powder and Bondaweb. This was all done on a large piece of card and then cut into square, layereing onto co-ordinating coloured card. The grape image is from a Rubbadubbadoo stamp set and has a tag with greeting tied to the corner of the topper. Also embellished with ribbon and eyelets to the side.

Wendy -x-

Paperake Weekly - 'Bit 'a' Bling'

The Papertake Weekly Challenge theme is 'Bit 'a' Bling'! I have started to think and plan some Valentine's Cards and I am sharing a card that is always popular. I make them with various colours, chains and backgrounds. The stamps are Rubbadubbadoo and the heart locket has been Diamond Glazed. I love the words of the text stamp which has been gold embossed directly onto the DL card.

Wendy -x-