Special Friends

Hi all what a lovely day it has been today the sun has been so warm, it's a shame I have been in my craft room and it wasn't at all warm in there, the sun is in there in a morning come the afternoon it's in the lounge, we can't have everything though can we.

I am sharing a card I have made with my Polly-Anna Pickering CD World Wildlife CD from Creative Crafting World, World Wildlife CD, the imagery is stunning I just love it.

I made this gorgeous Panda for a Friends Birthday, I have used two papers, image, borders and sentiment from the CD.

The Challenges I would like to enter my card into are:-

4 Crafty Girlz Challenge - Anything Goes.

Papercrafting Journey - For That Special Man.

A Creative Romance Challenge - One For The Boys.

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs Julie xxxxx

COMING SOON

Hi all I have just popped on to share with you, not to far away there will be a new CD Launch  from KRAFTYHANDS, so watch this space for PICNIC TIME.

I can't wait to share my cards with you from this gorgeous CD

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs Julie xxxxxx

Pampered Princess

Hello all hope you have had a lovely day, it's been beautiful here lets hope we are now going to get some gorgeous weather, I think we all could do with it.

I have been having a play with my Spectrum Noir pencils this afternoon, they are lovely, I need more practice I never seem to get the same effect everyone else does, I was watching Dawn tonight she made it look so easy. I will keep practicing, I enjoyed doing it though the afternoon went so quickly.

I have used Centura Pearl for the card base, papers from the CD and Chanel stamp set for the image and sentiment, card for matting and layering ribbon and pearl from my stash.

The Challenges I would like to enter my card into are:-

Loves Rubber Stamps - Girly Glittery  Glam.

Ribbon Carousel Blog - Party Time

Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes.

Thank you for stopping by

Hugs Julie xxxxxx

Ribbon and Lave at Lexis Creations

Hello all I am a little late with my post today, as if I haven't had enough problems to cope with I now have a viral and ear infection, I have antibiotics and pain killers to help me through the day, when does it all stop.

Today starts a new challenge at Lexis Creations, we would like to see ribbon and lace on your creations, we are sponsored by My Heart Pieces,

For my card I have used Wise words stamp set from Rachelle Anne Miller, just love this image , I have used a paper from the cd, there is some lace on there but the image covers most of it, sentiment from the Stamp set and ribbon from my stash.

The Challenges I would Like to enter my card into Are :-

4 Crafty Girlz Challenges - Anything Goes.

Sister Act Challenge - Anything Goes.

Crafting At The Weekend - Anything Goes.

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving lovely comments.

Hugs Julie xxxxxx

Anything Goes at Kraftyhands Challenge

Hello all  apologies for my late post I have lost track of all time lately, hope you are all keeping well, we have had a bit of change in the weather here, it has become very windy and chilly with it.

Today starts a new challenge at Kraftyhands, the theme this month is Anything goes and  our challenges are for fun, I am looking forward to seeing all you fabulous creations.

For my card I have used the gorgeous What A Hoot CD it is the latest release from Kraftyhands which is available Here.
I have used Centura Pearl for my base card, one if the card making sets and two backing papers, I have used one of my MS punches to create the borders down the side panels, sentiments and the cute little owl are on the CD and flowers and ribbon from my stash.

The Challenges I would like to enter my card into are :-

Crafty Sentiments Design Challenge - Anything Goes.
Party Time Tuesday Challenge - Anything Goes.
Through The Craft Room Door Challenge - Anything Goes.
Craft-Dee BowZ Challenge - Anything Goes.


Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs Julie xxxxxx

For The Man In Your Life, At Lexis Creations

Morning all hope you are all well, I am sorry I haven't been around, I am still struggling with my health, I am still making my cards that is helping me through but a few things have happened recently and I am thinking why do I bother.

Today starts a new challenge at Lexis Creations, the theme this fortnight is For the Man in your life and we are sponsored by Fairy Dust Crafts, the winner can choose 5 digis of their choice.

For my card I have used Messy Rabbit and the plumber, just love this.image, I have used a backing papers and image from the CD, string card candy and a computer generated sentiment and Australian logo.

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges.

4 Crafty Girlz Challenge - Anything Goes.
Brown Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes
CRAFTITUDE - Anything Goes or Spring or Easter.
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes


Thank you for stopping by and leaving lovely comments.

Hugs Julie xxxxxxxx

Fabulous New Papers.

Hello all  I am here today to share with you some new 12 x12 papers from Kraftyhands , they are gorgeous and good quality at 190 gsm, there are 12 sheets in each pack for £12.99 and there are 5 packs to choose from.

I have made some cards with the Man about Town papers. I also used the Man about Town CD to compliment the papers, I am sorry the pictures are nor to bright, I am having problems with my camera.

Here are all the paper collections you can choose from.

Emporium Curiosities 

Retro Roses

Once Upon a Time

Man About Town

Femme Fatale

That is not all Kraftyhands are bringing out a new CD the launch is early May and is available to pre-order now HERE.

Thank you all for stopping by and hello to my new followers, thank you for joining my crafty journey.

Hugs Julie xxxxxx

Focus On The Sentiment At Lexis Creations

Morning all hope you are well and had a lovely weekend that seemed to just fly by yet again.

Today starts a new challenge at Lexis Creations, this week we would like to see your sentiment being the focal point of your card, We are sponsored by My Heart Pieces .

For my card I have made a Heart Easel card made with Centura Pearl, card stock and sentiment  from Barkley, a heart doily roses and leaves from my stash.

The Challenges I would like to enter my card into are :-

Crafters Companion - Floral.

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes.

Thank you all for stopping by and hello to my new followers, thank you for joining my crafty journey.

Hugs Julie xxxxxxxxxx

Just For You Grandma

Hi all what a glorious day it's been, Rob came home from work and is cutting the grass while it's dry, he's also putting my Tortoises run up, they will be waking up soon they are normally awake by now.

I am sharing a Mother's day card I made using Nigel May's Blooming A-May-Zing CD, I have used a one of the paper's, a card companions and a border sheet to embellish, the flowers I sprayed with spray and sparkle Pearl Diamond, it gives a gorgeous shimmer and totally changed the look on them.

I would like to enter my card into the following Challenges.

Creative Card Crew - Spring.

Fan-tastic Tuesday - Anything Goes.

Crafters Companilon - Floral.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving lovely comments

Hugs Julie xxxxxxxx

It's Sketch Time At Kraftyhands Challenge

Morning all hope you have all had a lovely weekend, I can't believe how quickly the weekends come and go.

Today starts a new challenge at The Kraftyhands Challenge, this month we have a sketch to follow, our Challenges are for fun, for my card I have used Sunshine and Smiles CD, I have used two backing papers, Core'dinations card for matting and layering, a pyramid topper and a sentiment.

Here is the sketch for you to follow, I am looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations.

The Challenges I would like to enter my card into are:-

Crafty Girlz Challenge - Anything Goes.

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes.

Brown Sugar Challenge - Clean and Simple.

Crafty Catz - Springtime.

Thank you all for stopping by and leaving lovely comments, I love reading them and appreciate them given.

Hugs Julie xxxxxxxxx