Friday 8 July 2016

Making Sandcastles on your Birthday (Saturated Canary image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I couldn't resist Saturated Canary's 40% off sale the other weekend hence a few Saturated Canary cards lately hehe. I especially love all the summer themed images especially while it's freezing cold here in Australia ...well not "freezing" compared to some country's winters but trust me, it does get chilly down in Melbourne in July! Anyway, hope you love the card and enjoy your weekend :)



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - gingham style
Aud Sentiments - for a girl plus a sentiment
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Crafting with Friends - anything goes 
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  anything goes with patterned paper
Creatalicious - anything goes with optional twist: CAS 
Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine & summer holidays
Deep Ocean - colors of summer
Fairytale Challenges - summer special 
Fussy & Fancy Friday - flowers and lace
Hanna & Friends - holidays
In the Pink - all or nothing (fussy)
Inspiration Destination - anything goes 
Love to Scrap - Twinkle, twinkle little star (starfish in her hand)
Mod Squad - lazy days of summer
Not Just Cards - anything goes 
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes 
Ribbon Girl - card challenge
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - photo inspiration - beach 
Star Stampz - celebrations

Have a great weekend,

XOX Lucy

Fun Fun Fun!!! (Melonheadz images)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Put your sunnies on, this one is a very bright and cheerful card hehe. I printed and coloured some cute little Melonheadz images then fussy cut them. I made the images different sizes before printing so some could appear closer than others. The papers are from Bo Bunny. 



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

As you like it - fave - Copic markers because you can get really vibrant colours from them.
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Colouring in Scrapland -  anything goes
Crafting with Friends - anything goes 
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes with patterned paper 
Creatalicious - anything goes with optional twist: CAS 
Creative Fingers -  anything goes
Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine and summer holidays 
Deep Ocean - colors of summer
Fairytale Challenges - summer special
Graph 'It Markers - glitter sparkles and/or teal/aqua/turquoise
Hanna & Friends - holidays
Inspiration Destination -  anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack - red, white and blue
Julia Spiri - anything goes with optional twist: at the beach
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 
Little Miss Muffet -  anything goes
Melonheadz - Red, white and blue (using a MH image)
Mod Squad - lazy days of summer
Not Just Cards - anything goes 
Open-Minded Crafting Fun - seasons/holidays
The Paper Shelter - sunny days
The Pencil Case - W for whatever/ anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes 
Ribbon Girl - card challenge
Simon Says Stamp (Mon) - red, white and/or blue
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - photo inspiration 
Sweet Stampin' - summer/holiday destination
Your Next Stamp - Sketch or color challenge - I chose the color challenge

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

About to take a dip (Saturated Canary image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have created 2 completely different cards today but hopefully you will think both are cute! This one is with subtle colours and a sweet little girl from Saturated Canary, isn't she adorable? I used a mishmash of papers, I love pink and latte together.



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - for a girl plus sentiment
Card Mania - lace and/or pearls (lace)  
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Colouring in Scrapland - anything goes 
Copic Marker Norge - Bingo - chipboard (butterfly), text, lace
Crafting with Friends - anything goes 
The Crafty Addicts -  anything goes/say it with flowers
Crafty Friends - colour challenge - pink, green, white 
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes with patterned paper 
Crafty Ribbons - things with wings plus ribbon
Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: CAS
Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine and summer holidays
Deep Ocean - colors of summer
Fairytale Challenges - summer special
Fussy & Fancy Friday - flowers and lace
Hanna & Friends - holidays
In the Pink - all or nothing (fancy)
Inspiration Destination -  anything goes
Julia Spiri - anything goes with optional twist: at the beach
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 
Mod Squad - lazy days of summer
Not Just Cards - anything goes 
Open-Minded Crafting Fun - seasons/holidays
The Paper Shelter - sunny days
The Pencil Case - W for whatever/ anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes 
Polkadoodles - ribbon or twine
Ribbon Girl - card challenge
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - photo inspiration
Stamping Sensations -  anything goes with a stamp and ribbons
Sweet Stampin' - summer/holiday destination

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Friday 1 July 2016

I'm a Guest Designer at My Crafting Stories (Lili of the Valley images)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am so thrilled Merlina asked me to be a Guest Designer at My Crafting Stories this challenge. The theme is anything goes and she always has lovely prizes to give away to the winner, I hope you'll click on the link above to check out her challenge blog if you're not following already.

I used rubber stamps this time, Lili of the Valley and the name of this set is Posy Trio, aren't they adorable? I created the card in anticipation of my little niece arriving and I'm so happy to say little Heidi was born a couple of days ago! So excited to meet her this weekend.


I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Photo inspiration - inspired by the pink and green
As you like it - fave - markers or pencils - I love using and blending with Copics, I love how they bring an image to life.
Card Mania - Lace and/or Pearls (both)  
Craft your Passion - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  anything goes with patterned paper
Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: CAS
Cute Card Thursday - add a banner/flag
Deep Ocean - colors of summer
Dragon's Lair Designs - it's a zoo out there
Fairytale Challenges - summer special
Fussy & Fancy Friday - flowers and lace
In the Pink - lace and pink
Julia Spiri -  anything goes with optional twist: garden item (flowers)
Not Just Cards - anything goes 
Ribbon Girl - June any image 
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) -  anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend,

XOX Lucy

A Star Shaker card (Art by Miran image & Bo Bunny papers)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I do love to make a shaker card now and I have managed to keep all the little stars and glitter pieces in this time, haha yay!! I have used papers (and a sketch) from Bo Bunny, these papers are called Love Letters. I have colored a gorgeous image from Art by Miran and I used my black Copic marker to carefully color the background of the image. I used a mixture of large blue and green glitter and some green gem stars to match the digi.



I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Photo inspiration - inspired by the green and flowers 
Art by Miran - anything goes (ABM image used)
As you like it - fave - markers or pencils - I love using and blending with Copics, I don't think I would have got the same black background with any other medium.
Bo Bunny - sketch with Bo Bunny papers
C.R.A.F.T. - add ribbon and sparkle (ribbon flowers)
Crafts and Me - Anything goes with optional summer memories (using an ABM image)
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner -  anything goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  anything goes with patterned paper
Creatalicious - anything goes with optional twist: CAS 
Cute Card Thursday - add a banner/flag
Digi Choosday - bling, glitter or gems (glitter and gems) 
Emerald Faeries - winter blues
Graph 'It Markers - Glitter/sparkles or teal/aqua/turquoise (used both)
Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 
Love to Scrap - anything goes
Not Just Cards - anything goes 
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes 
Ribbon Girl - June any image 
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes
Sweet Stampin' - seeing stars 
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Have a great weekend,

XOX Lucy