Birds and/or Bees

It's new challenge time at Sweet Stampin' and we've got a Spring-like theme of Birds and/or Bees.  Here's my DT make

I cut out the bird with a Memory Box die and went round the edges of the shape with some Antique Linen DI.  I then inked up some Taylored Expressions tiny flowers and stems in red and green DIs, stamping them randomly over the die cut shape.

The paper is actually from a Christmas pad and the embossed sentiment was made using a stamp from a Clearly Besotted set.

We've got a lovely Sweet Stampin' Goodie Bag to give away to one randomly chosen winner and the Sweeties have made the most gorgeous projects to inspire you, so why not pop over here to check out the details.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Tracey xx

Cute Christmas

Making Christmas cards in May might not be your crafting priority right now, but if you think about it, we're nearly half-way through the year...  My Christmas card pile only exists right now because I need to make DT cards for Christmas at Sweet Stampin' but even if I only make one card a month until November I'll have enough to send to closest family and friends.

So why not join in the fun this month and add to your Christmas card pile by playing along at Christmas at Sweet Stampin'?  Our theme this month is Cute Christmas - plenty of scope there, I think!

Here's what I made

These cute penguins are by CC Designs and I love the fact that they are a decent size to colour.  I've used Copics and a touch of  clear Wink of Stella plus some Glossy Accents on the large bauble and the red nose.

The papers are my current favourite from Doodlebug. In real life the large bauble is the same colour as the burgundy in the snowflake patterned paper, but goodness knows what happens when I take my photos!

The challenge sponsor this month is Sweet Pea Stamps who have digis to give away.  Hop over here to see the fabulous cards the CaSSettes have made to inspire you.

Hope you can join us!

Tracey xx

Spring Flowers

Good morning!  Our challenge over at Sweet Stampin' is Spring Flowers although looking out of my kitchen window this morning you'd be forgiven for thinking it was November :o(

Here's what I made

This is a Stampin' Bella image that I've used time after time as it's such a joy to colour. I've stamped and white heat embossed the image on kraft card and coloured with Prisma pencils. Simple but enjoyable nonetheless.

Our sponsor is Crafts U Love and you'll get all the details here, along with a look at the beautiful floral creations my teamies have made.

Another mad weekend of housework, helping the Boy Wonder prepare for his exams (English is next, then he'll be half-way through them) and background reading for my impending interview to make my temporary post permanent - I won't bore you with the number of hoops I've got to jump through for that one!  Plus it's my parents' birthdays this week - Mum will be 80 on Thursday and Dad will be 76 on Friday - and I haven't made their cards yet!   No prizes for guessing which one of the above jobs will get the least attention...

Have a lovely weekend and I hope the sun shines for you!

Hugs

Tracey xx