Challenge 16 at Little Claires

The theme this month is for 'Family Christmas', so I decided to use the 'Room With A View - Nativity' stamp set.  Here's my card:

I used Kraft paper to give a rustic feel but glammed it up with Kaleidascope embossing powder - love this stuff!  The circle sentiment and crown stamp are all from the set.  I coloured the image and sentiment with Promarkers.

Hope you're all ready for Christmas!  I have a few odds and ends to get but I'm just about done now.  Just as well really, as I've had a bad cold/cough for the last few days and haven't had the energy to do anything.  Moan over ... !

Have a fab week xx

PS.  The prize for this month's competition is a £10 voucher from Little Claire whoopee! and just to let you know, there is a sale at Little Claire with some very yummy goodies, be quick though, they wont hang around at those prices.  Click HERE to look at the sales items.

I'm In Print!!

I was so pleased when I opened Creative Cardmaking Issue 36 today, as they have  featured one of my cards :)   *happy dance*

Here it is:

I used an uber-cute chappy called 'Bert and Catapult', using one of the new Cutie Patootie stamps from Little Claires.

All instructions can be found in the magazine - here is the page:

 

... and here is the magazine - I wouldn't want you to miss it!

Also, I'd like to welcome my new followers - it's lovely to have you on board :)
Enjoy the rest of your week xx

Fabulous shoes and handbags

Here are some cards I've made using the fabulous Christmas Diva Doodles from Pink Petticoat.

The first two are made using a Handbag shaped card ...

... the papers are from Pink Petticoat too ...

 ... and there are even inserts to complete your card.

I love these downloads as they are so stylish and make a refreshing change from traditional themes.

Enjoy the rest of your week

Louise x

A monkey on a Christmas card? !!!

Yes, I was asked to make a Christmas card with a monkey on it ... and since it's for my son-in-law to be, I thought I'd better oblige!!!

Here it is:

It's a gate-fold card.  I gave the monkey some Christmas-red shorts, added some Inkadinkado flourishes, Flower Soft snow and Card Candi ... et voila!

Hugs

Louise x

The monkey image was a freebie - if anyone recognises it, please let me know who drew it, so I can credit them :)

Henny Penny - Tuesday Bargain at Little Claires

Look at this fab new stamp from Little Claire!  It's called Henny Penny and it's available in a speciall Tuesday bargain pack.

Here are two cards I've made with it:

Here's what is included in this fabby bargain:

step by step instructions to make a card (featured on LC website)

the scalloped card blank and envelope

the die cut scalloped kraft circle and white circle

2m of ribbons

pack of 36 individual circular sentiments

5 peel offs

8 x 6" squares of gingham and kraft paper

5 of our concertina tag cards

small selection of Card Candi

The RRP of the pack is £15.99 and the Tuesday Bargain price is just £10.00 (plus £1.00 P&P).

To buy the bargain, click HERE

Teapot gift set

Here is a cute little set I made for my mum's friend.  It was her birthday last week and she's feeling a bit under the weather, so I hope this cheered her up :)

I used the Teapot Shaped card and Teabag Holder, both available from The Cutting Cafe.  The card even comes with a matching envelope which I decorated to match the teapot.

Inside the Teabag holder, I have put a couple of Fennel teabags with brewing instructions.

There are tons of fab files and inspiration at the Cutting Cafe, pop over and have a look!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend xx

Keep Warm and Carry On!

Here's Little Claire's December club stamp.  It's called Winter Aga and is a lovely stamp for winter birthdays.  Here are my DT cards:

Card: Coordinations Whitewash; watercolour card 

Ink: Adirondack Cranberry

Embellies: ribbon and distress tool from stash

Card: Pink/Silver polka dot (Hunkydory)

Image and sentiment coloured with Promarkers

DP cut with Woodware Crafty Edger punch with Heart cartridge

Embellies: card candi

Hope you've all had a fab weekend and it's not too cold where you are xx