Sunday 27 June 2010
Ophelia
Thanks for taking a peek.
Sarah x
Truly Scrumptious.
What a scorcher it has been today = wow, my craft room is part of my conservatory (it is only a small one) and it actually got to over 50 degree C towards the mid afternoon - I was worrying that my stamps were going to melt and my inks all dry up! :(
I managed to get a couple of cards done this morning before it got too hot (not that I'm complaining, it is so lovely to see the sun shine for a few days at a time!
I've dug out some older stamps to have a play with and made this for the Truly Scrumptions challenge of a sketch, (I didn't do the opt. extra though)
I have used my distressed inks again - still need more practice, but loving playing around.
Thank you for stopping by.
Sarah x
Thursday 24 June 2010
In the land of make believe.
Hello there,
What a day it's been today, numpty day as I call it, a day when people phone up and ask the most stupidest questions, or say the weirdest things or even contradict themselves in an argument! Boy did I want to jack it all in today - but after a little "me" time, came out of it unscathed until someone "stole" my cable to upload my photo so I'm going to have to do this post in two parts! I'll be glad for tomorrow!
I've taken my inspiration from Kim Piggot's cards, pop over to her blog for some wonderful cards. I love the stickles and distressing she uses around the edges of her cards so tried it for myself.
Thank you for stopping by.
Hugs Sarah x
Monday 21 June 2010
Pink and Girly
As I am off work today, of course you have to have a little dabble in crafting. I made this for The Sugar Bowl Challenge -Sugar Nellie stamps of course available here and it also fits Totally Gorjuss challenge.
How many of you are like me, I sit in front of my computer for hours at a time, looking at all the fab. blogs wishing I could make cards like them and then wonder why I never have time ...... !
Thank you for stopping by my little bit of blogland.
Sarah x
Wednesday 16 June 2010
An Old Codger
Have you all managed to get your Father's Day cards / Thinking of you cards made? I was really chuckling to myself making this one. My hubby is an avid biker - has been since he turned 17 (many moons ago) and has been building a couple of bikes up from bits. This image just reminds me that when he eventually gets them finished - he'll probably look like this! (it was made for my children to give their dad).The image is Karens Doodles. I've used crystal lacquer on the wheel arches and tank, clear and silver glitter gel pen on the chrome work and a mixture of Promarkers and copics on the tyres and clothing.
I'm still chuckling now and hubby is dashing me a funny look! Better post it quick before he takes a peek!
Challenges:-
Totally Gorjuss - Card for a male.
Papertake weekly - ice cream flavours (mine is coffee mocha)
Creative Inspirations - One for the Boys.
Thanks for stopping by - your always welcome to visit.
Hugs Sarah x
Believe.
Hope you have managed to enjoy a bit of the sunshine today - it's been gorgeous here in the NW. I've had my head in the clouds again today - I must be in storyland ! For my card I wanted to make a mirror reflection a bit like Cinders looking in the mirror and seeing herself as a princess. Try as I may I just couldn't get my head around how to do it.
After a while I plumped for this layout - still not happy with - it seems to be missing something (yeh besides the talent lol).
I think it fits the following challenges:-
Magnolia Downunder - Swirly.
Magnolia Birthday Bash - Bling it up.
Stamp with fun - Fairy Tale / Myst
Thanks for bearing with me!!
Hugs Sarah x
Sunday 13 June 2010
Just Magnolia.
When I was making this card, I had an idea in my head of Tilda Pirate sitting on the deck of her ship in the dead of night with the moon and stars shining thinking of her loved one back home - this is what happened.....
I tried colouring with my distressed inks - mmmmmm I quite like it. That's it for tonight.
Sweet dreams - Sarah
I love my Promarkers
Hope you have a great evening - thanks for stopping by.
Sarahx
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Magnolia challenge galore.
Wow what a Magnolia fix I got from doing this card. I am quite chuffed with how it turned out. The lace pleating was a new trial for me and I really like it.
Tuesday 8 June 2010
New Blog Challenge
Whiff of Joy
Where has the summer gone? one minute it's sunny and the next it's raining! I managed to sqeeeeeze a little me time in today and made this card:-
Challenges:-
Whiff of Joy - sketch
Cute card Thursday - black, blue and orange.
My orange is quite a muted one which looks quite pale on the photo, infact quite hazy :(
but I'm pleased with how it turned out - a little different from the norm.
Hope you are all well -
Hugs Sarah x
Monday 7 June 2010
Sweet Rock n Roll
Challenges:-
Simon Says Challenge - Male card
The Sugarbowl challenge - sketch.
The sentiments were inked onto shrink plastic - I do like this technique. Image coloured with my promarkers and image of course a Sugar Nellie stamp.
Many thanks for looking.
Sarah x
Saturday 5 June 2010
Make a Wish
Thursday 3 June 2010
Pirates delight
What another beautiful day we have had here in the UK - I spent the day with my kids and two nephews playing footie on the beach - a really fantastic day - kids are all pooped now and tucked up in bed.
Here is a card i've been working on for a day or two =
Challenges:-
Magnolia Birthday Bash - sketch.
Passion for Promarkers - books (the papers used behind the image)These images were another of my birthday gifts - I've coloured in with my promarkers and colour tinted with my distressed inks. (just to let you know Oystercrafts are still selling them for £3.00 each with free p&p)
I've used raffia instead of ribbon as I thought it gave a little more rustic appeal.
Thanks for taking a peek.
Hugs Sarah.