Pair of heels

Hi crafters,
I hope you had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
I'm afraid I didn't make as many Christmas cards this year as I'd hoped- never mind, there's always next year!!
This is a card I made for a friend who had a birthday just before Christmas.  I've used the shoe stamp from 'Stamps by Chloe' and I stamped and embossed it on 3 different backing papers. I made matching flowers from Chloe's stamps and used my Go Kreate die to make the base card. I added some feathers and a pearl button to the shoe and finished off with a sentiment.
I'd like to enter this card in the 'Anything Goes' challenge at Creative Inspirations'.
Thanks for looking,
Hugs, Karen
xx

Anything Goes

Lili of the Valley

Hi Crafters,

I'm here with a Welsh Birthday card which is an easel card - haven't made an easel card for ages and I'd forgotten how nice they were to make!  I've used a paper pad from Lili of the Valley called 'Always and Forever' which is absolutely gorgeous - every sheet is lovely (almost too nice to use)!  I've used one of their stamps as well and coloured it in with my promarkers.  I added some glossy accents to the jam jar and added a doily behind the image to finish it off.
I'd like to enter my card in the 'Anything Goes' challenge on the LOTV 'Ideas to Inspire' blog.  Thanks for looking and I hope you like my card!
Hugs, Karen xx

Happy Anniversary House Mouse!

Hi Crafters,

Here's a card I made for my brother and sister in law's Anniversary.  I printed off a gorgeous image from the House Mouse Triple CD and also printed some matching backing paper.  I embossed the centre panel and used a Martha Stewart heart punch for the border.  I made my own flowers and distressed all the paper edges with a Tim Holtz distress ink - Stormy Sky. I also punched the smaller flowers from the backing paper so that everything matched! I added a bit of glitter to the image, tied some ribbon around the panel and stamped an LOTV sentiment.  I'd like to enter my card in the House Mouse and Friends 'Monochrome' challenge. Hope you like my card and thanks for looking,
Hugs, Karen xx

Pink Princess!

Hi Crafters,

This is a Welsh card I made recently for a little girl's Birthday.  She loves princesses and anything pink and girly of course!
I added lots of glitter to the punched leaves, various pink flowers from WOC and some lovely organza ribbon.  I added some pearls to the butterflies and added stickles to the Saturated Canary image which I coloured with my Promarkers.
I'd like to enter this card in the Passion for Promarkers challenge which is "pink and pearly".
I hope she liked the card and thanks for looking,
Hugs Karen xx

Sewing House Mouse

Hi Crafters,
I've got something a little bit different this time! I covered an old notebook so that I could keep handy sewing patterns in one place and I'll always know where to find them (in theory anyway)!!
I used a House Mouse stamp from a Joanna Sheen set, coloured it in with my promarkers and used my favourite Maja design papers.  I added a couple of cotton reels made from a Memory Box die and some buttons in colours to match the pink and green theme.  I also wrapped co-ordinating thread on to the cotton reels and I stitched round all the papers with my sewing machine to continue with the stitching theme!! I then found some matching ribbons and wrapped them round the spiral binder.
I'd like to enter this in the Joanna Sheen Challenge which is 'Pretty in Pink'.
Hope you like my little creation and thanks for looking,
Karen xx
                                              

Sending Happy Thoughts

Hi crafters,
I made this Birthday card for my niece, Jess, and used one of the gorgeous Saturated Canary images.  I coloured it in with my promarkers and added some stickles here and there!!  The papers are from Maja Design and I stamped a 'Lili of the Valley' stamp for the text.  The flowers are from WOC and I found some heart pins to match the colour scheme perfectly!  I added some pearls to my butterflies but I must have taken the photo before I they were added lol!
I'd like to enter this card in the 'Anything Goes' challenge on the Saturated Canary challenge blog.
Thanks for looking and I hope you like my card!
Hugs, Karen xxx

Golfer Brother Card

Good morning dear crafters,

I have another of those difficult male cards to show you!! I've used a 'Lili of the Valley' stamp and coloured it in with my promarkers.  I distressed the edges a little with Tim Holtz 'Antique Linen' and added a memory box star die.  Couldn't add much more than buttons and some card candy - I nearly added glitter and some corner dies but stopped myself as the card was for my golfing mad brother and I don't think he would appreciate the glitter!!
I'd like to enter my card in the Passion for Promarkers challenge which is 'summertime blues'.
Hope you like it and thanks for looking,
hugs, Karen xx

Sparkly House Mouse

Hi crafters,

Hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous weather - bit too hot to craft though!!  I'm not complaining by the way!!
I've made a card for someone leaving at work and I used the House Mouse Triple CD which is brilliant - there's an image there for any occasion.  I used some gorgeous new papers from First Edition called 'Floral Pavilion' and I added some WOC flowers.  I used my PATP punch from Martha Stewart and finished off with some glitter and pearls.  I'd like to enter my card in the House Mouse and Friends Challenge 'Add some sparkle' - although it doesn't show up very well in the picture.
Hope you like it and thanks for looking.
Hugs Karen xx

Celebration!!

Hi crafters,

I've got another girly card to show you!  The image is from saturated Canary, coloured in with my promarkers.  I love the colour combo of blue, brown and cream - must use it more often!  The flowers are all from WOC and the gorgeous papers are from Maja Design.
I'd like to enter this card in the Saturated Canary Challenge which is 'Celebration'!!.
Hope you like it and thanks for looking.
Hugs, Karen xx

CAS Card

Hi Crafters,
Well I'm really not sure about this card, wasn't even sure whether to put it on my blog!  After seeing Lisa's CAS cards recently on her blog, I was inspired to try one myself but I think its too simple!  Tried it with a corner die, some twine and even buttons but had to stop myself and remember that this card was going to be clean and simple!  I wish I was happy with it though because it didn't take very long to make - it looks like it too though doesn't it? Oh well, at least I tried!  I'd like to enter this card in the Joanna Sheen Challenge which is for a 'Father's Day' or male card.  Thanks for looking,
Hugs, Karen xx

18th Girly Card

Hi Crafters,

I made this 18th Birthday Card with a new stamp I got at Port Sunlight - thought it would be handy for my girly cards!  I coloured the image with my promarkers and paper pieced their dresses to match the background papers.  I added some WOC flowers, stickles, matching ribbon and some pearls - job done!
I'd like to enter my card in the Passion for ProMarkers challenge which is 'floral fantasy' (use at least 5 flowers'.
Hope you like it and thanks for looking!
Hugs, Karen xx

Russian Dolls

Hi crafters,

I've got something a bit different this time!  I was asked to make a card with a Russian doll theme and this is what I came up with - what do you think?
I made them with some Lily of the Valley papers, I used my MS punch and embossed the background behind the dolls.  I punched some flowers and distressed all the edges with Tim Holtz ink.  I coloured the faces with my promarkers but this was the only bit of colouring I did which was a bit weird! I'd like to enter my card in the Joanna Sheen blog challenge which is 'Spots and Stripes'.
Thanks for looking,
Hugs Karen xx

Coffee House Mouse!

Hi Crafters,
I made this House Mouse 60th Birthday Card for a coffee lover and created the sentiment on my PC to tie it in with the image!  I made a gate-fold card for a change and the image is from a House Mouse decoupage sheet.  The flowers are all from WOC and the leaves are a Cheery Lynn die.  I'd like to enter this card in the House Mouse challenge which is 'Flower Power or Flour Power'.
Hope you like it and thanks for looking,
Karen xx

Pamper Yourself

Hi Crafters,

This is a card I made for my sister's Birthday last week.  I love this stamp called 'Alyssa relaxing' from Digi Stamp Boutique, so handy for a girly card. The caption comes with the digistamp so all I needed were some WOC flowers, some stickles for the bubbles and glossy accents on the wine glass and bottle!  I'd like to enter this card in the 'Girls, girls, girls challenge on the Joanna Sheen Challenge blog.
Thanks for looking, hugs Karen xx

Girly Birthday Card

Hi crafters,
This is a Welsh Birthday card I made for my niece and I've taken inspiration from Lisa's brilliant blog 'Ellas Design'.  Lisa runs a brilliant workshop every month and I learn so much every time - thanks Lisa! (And Sylvia of course!).  I've used a Saturated canary image and coloured it in with my promarkers.  I've used a spellbinder die for the sentiment and the heart die is form Memory Box.  I've used my MS punch around the card and I found some ribbon in my stash which matched the papers perfectly!  I'd like to enter my card in the 'Passion for Promarkers challenge which is 'to die for'.
Thanks for looking,
Hugs, Karen xx

Buttons and string!

Hello again crafters,

This is a card I made for a man's Birthday - I always find male cards so hard to do!  I heard someone say once that when you make a male card, swap the flowers for buttons and swap ribbon for string, so that's what I try and do!  The papers are from Hot Off The Press and I coloured the image with my Promarkers.  I used my PC to create the text and added a few extra truffles here and there.
I would like to enter my card in the Passion for ProMarkers challenge which is "button it up".
Thanks for looking,
Hugs, Karen xx

Relax!!

Hi Crafters

I made this Welsh card for a friend's 40th Birthday and used my new favourite colour - aqua!  I had some WOC roses that I've been trying to use on my cards for ages and with the bath, I just thought this colour would be perfect!  I've used my First Edition papers 'Isabelle' and a digi image called 'Alyssa relaxing' from Digi Stamp Boutique.  I found a heart pin which was a perfect match, the charm is a make up bag and the leaves are a cheery lynn die.  I added stickles to the bubbles to finish it off!
I'm entering this card in the I ♥ ProMarkers Challenge - What's your favourite colour?
Thanks for looking
Hugs, Karen xx

40th Birthday Card

Hiya,
Hope you are all well.  Here's a card I've made for a friend's 40th Birthday.  I've used a gorgeous digi image from Saturated Canary and coloured it in with my promarkers.  I've added flowers from WOC and a couple of heart pins in matching colours.  I added plenty of stickles to add a bit of glamour!  I hope she likes the card! (Sorry about the photo - I think it's a bit blurry!)
I'd like to enter this card in the  I ♥ ProMarkers  challenge which is ' Anything Goes'.
Thanks for looking, hugs Karen xx

House Mouse Singing!

Hiya everyone,
I'm back with another House Mouse card - I love these little mice!!  I've coloured them in with my promarkers and added a touch of glitter on the flowers.  I've used my MS punch around the edge and made my own purple flowers to match the papers.  The music stamp has been distressed with a Tim Holtz distress ink, Antique Linen and the rest of the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. The ribbon and pearls just finish it off.  I'd like to enter this card in the House Mouse and Friends challenge 'Ribbons and Pearls' (HMFMC140).  Thanks for looking xx

Mother's Day Card

Hello crafters,

This is a Welsh Mother's Day card I made for my MIL.  The lovely image and gorgeous papers are from Maja Designs, the flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts and I've used my MS punch as well.  The lovely label is from Spellbinders.  I'd like to enter this card in the Joanna Sheen challenge which is 'Mum's the Word'.  Thanks for looking xx

Lili of the Valley Card

Hi
It's me again - second post of the day!  This is a Welsh 70th Birthday card I made for a lady who loves to bake cakes.  This stamp from Lily of the Valley was perfect and I used some freebies from a magazine - the wooden spoon and whisk!  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I used my MS punch to create the border.  It's an easel card which I find really hard to photograph!!.  I'd like to enter this card in the Lili of the Valley Birthday Card competition.  Thanks for looking xx

Layer it Up

Hi crafters,
I've made a card 'For a Special Mum' using some House Mouse decoupage - I love these little mice, they seem to be perfect for any occasion! I embossed the background then distressed the edges with some Tim Holtz distress inks, added some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and some Card Candy for the corners.  I'd like to enter this card in the 'Layer it up' challenge on joannasheenchallenge.blogspot.co.uk
Thanks for looking xx

New Baby Boy

Hi crafters,

This is a card I made for a new grandson.  I used a cute House Mouse stamp and used my Martha Stewart punch around the card - I love this punch.  I used an embossing folder from Spellbinders called 'Garden Lattice', flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a couple of heart pins and pearls to give the finishing touches. I would like to enter this card in the 'Lace and/or pearls Challenge' on the I ♥ ProMarkers challenge. Thanks for looking xx 

House Mouse Sewing

Hi Bloggers,
This is a Welsh House Mouse Birthday Card I made for a 16 year old who's keen on sewing.  I coloured my image with promarkers and added a bit of glitter!  I printed some spools on my PC and added cotton in coordinating colours.  A cute sewing machine charm was added to the bow and a few Wild Orchid Craft flowers to finishes it off.  I'm entering this card in the 'Love You Sew Much' Challenge on the House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge.  Thanks for looking xx

House Mouse Card

Hi Bloggers

This is a House Mouse Card I made for a Birthday and Retirement!  I kept it simple in a Black and White theme and used PC graphics for the text.  I embossed the background and then used a corner die, embellished with black pearls.  I'm going to enter this card in the Joanna Sheen blog challenge which is for a Black and White card.  Thanks for looking xx

Saturated canary

Hello again!
This is an 18th Birthday Card I made for a friend's daughter and it's an easel card, made with an image from the very talented Saturated Canary website.  The papers are from Hot Off the Press and the dies are from Spellbinders.  The flowers are all from Wild Orchid Crafts as well as the lace and ribbon.  Hope you like it!

Time to Celebrate

Another post? Last one for today!
This is an 18th male Birthday card - always difficult aren't they, cards for the boys!  This is a new die from Marianne Designs and its an easel style card.  The background has been embossed and the star dies are from Sissix.  I got the button beer glass embelishment at the NEC last year - need to get some more of these, very handy for male cards!  Hope you like it and thanks for looking!

Times to Treasure

Hi
Sorry about the quality of this photo.  It's an engagement card I made with a lovely stamp from Lily of the Valley entitled 'Times to Treasure'.  The papers were a freebie in a magazine and the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  The bunting was made with a die cut from Whimsy Stamps and I've punched around the card with a Martha Stewart punch - once again!!!

Saturated Canary

Hi

This is a Birthday card made with a gorgeous freebie digi stamp from the Saturated Canary blog which has been coloured with my Promarkers.  The flowers are of course from Wild Orchid Crafts and the oval frames are all Spellbinder dies.  Once again, I've been inspired by the 'Sprinkling of Glitter' blog and punched around the card with a Martha Stewart punch.  Love this look on a card as you can tell!!

House Mouse

Hello again

I made this card with a House Mouse stamp from Joanna Sheen, coloured in with my Promarkers.  The large cream flower and the brown and green flower is from Wild Orchid Crafts and I made the purple flowers with die cuts from Spellbinders and Marianne Designs.  The music stamp is from Lily of the Valley.  I've punched around the card with a Martha Stewart punch, inspired once again by the 'Sprinkling of Glitter' blog.  Hiope you like it!

Lily of the Valley

Hi

I'm back with a card I made with a gorgeous stamp from LOTV.  The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and it's a Welsh Birthday card.  The papers were free with a magazine and the ribbon is from Joanna Sheen. I used a Martha Stewart punch around the side which is inspired by 'A Sprinkling of Glitter' blog.  Hope you like it and thanks for looking!