VLV June Week 4

This one really was last minute.  Having been in France for a dear friends funeral I have had plenty to catch up with yesterday and today so tonight this was whipped up.  Despite the rush I hope you like it.
The sketch is VLV June week 4 and the image is from Lili of the Valley (LOTV).  Copics were used for colouring.  The background uses Spellbinders Dies and the fish tail banner die is from MFT.

Wishing you some nice moments with friends.

USA / UK Celebration

This card is for a Wedding in the USA for someone with English connections - red, white and blue is therefore correct for both.  It uses an image from Lili of the Valley with a Hero Arts background cling stamp.  I had a bow and a ribbon to add but decided to leave them off as it needs to be mailed and thickness could be an issue and the simple gems I think added enough without detracting from the central panel.

I am entering the card in this week's Sentimental Sundays challenge to be patriotic.  Thank you for looking and have a good week.

Hubby's Birthday but Rubbish Weekend!

It's been another crazy week at work and getting this card made has been quite a challenge - note to me - do it earlier next time!  Having felt and been unwell at work on Friday going out for Birthday meals was off the agenda and then I had to work both yesterday and today so Dave's birthday weekend has been a write-off.  He liked his card though and the Big Bang Theory T-Shirt and DVDs Mum and I got him. 



Fortunately we both have tomorrow off so hopefully we get get some time together and enjoy some shopping.







The card is a simple easel card and the cute image is from Lili of the Valley and it was coloured with Copics..  The sentiment is from Verve.


The buttons on the base that help to hold the card up were bought at a craft fair.

Trifold Fun

 Well having seen Beate's video I was all fired up to make this card using the Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch.  I used a substantial white card for the tri-fold - next time I will choose a lighter weight! I worked out this cute new image from Lili of the Valley would work well in a little circular window and I managed to find a punch that I thought would hold it shut.  It won't hold shut thick card without ripping!!!  Well with some extra improvisation I have a finished card and I am quite pleased with it.



I am entering the card in the following challenges
SFF012012 - the sketch
Jugs120 - a colour challenge  pink, red and white
Stampin Sisters in Christ 122 - use something new - my stamp was a lovely gift for Christmas

This is the full card inside when opened up.

This is the full view of the image inside

Thank you so much for looking and leaving comments.  Hope you are having a good weekend.

Lauren Payne was 21 yesterday

How time flies.  This cute little babe that I held at 1 day old turned 21 yesterday.  Lauren is our niece, studying music and drama in Bath.  A very accomplished performer on the outside but a girly girl within who still loves cute bears, pretty colours, and Playmobil.  Much like the rest of us in a lot of ways where we substitute Playmobil for  rubber stamps and crafting items.
Her Mum told her they were going for a Happy Meal and then to the park to play on the swings and then feed the ducks to celebrate yesterday but I think they went into London for a meal and a show. 

I made two cards for her - one from her Nan and one from us.  The one from us has the drama / music on the outside but her 'other side' on the inside.  The digital sentiment is from Raindrop Echo Designs and the stamp is from Butterfly Kisses.  I hope a digital sentiment is enough for WT354 challenge.

The greeting is computer generated and the stamp is from Lili of the Valley.




















The card for my Mum to give her is the one below.  It uses Tatty Teddy and papers from the Me to You collection.

Lauren - if you are reading this - May God bless your future and bring you and those you love happiness.