Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone

It's Sketch week over at Simply Stampin and here is what we came up with for you:

A really great sketch and here is my DT entry:

Now I wanted to use soft subtle colours but for some reason I had a strange desire to use Concord Crush, not exactly soft or subtle! I think Pink Pirouette is probably a bit light for this colour combo but hey ho, I think it turned out ok (ish)

Recipe:
Stamps: Precious Butterflies, Teeny Tiny Wishes
DSP: Concord Crush
Card: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade
Ink: Concord Crush, Lucky Limeade, Pink Pirouette
Punches: Circles, Eyelet Border
Ribbon: Lucky Limeade

I love this stamp set - a new one for me and I think it's going to be another favourite!

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Heartfelt

Well it's that time of year again when those lovely hearts make an appearance and here is my Valentine's offering and my DT entry for this week's Simply Stampin' Challenge:

I actually used this card for a workshop I did last week and the hostess wanted Valentines but in Rich Razzleberry rather than the usual reds and she didn't want it too lovey dovey, which I think I achieved!

Recipe:
Stamps: Perfect Postage, Borderlines, Confetti, En Francais, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette
Punches: Heart to Heart, Postage Stamp, Word Window, Modern Label, Eyelet border
Ribbon: Very Vanilla

Hope you like it and I hope my Husband does!

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Male Colour Combo

Hi All

I don't know about you but always seem to have a shortage of male cards to send so when I saw this colour combo over at Simply Stampin' it seemed perfect for a male card...

and here is what I came up with for my DT entry:

Quite a simple card but I was happy with the way it turned out. I struggled to get any Not Quite Navy in but I just about managed it with some DSP and the feature under the main image...

Recipe:
Stamps: French Foliage, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks: Early Espresso, River Rock
Card: Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, River Rock
DSP: Well Worn
Punches: Scallop Lace Border, Word Window, Modern Label, Decorative Label

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Sketch challenge

Hi Everyone

We have another sketch for you this week over at Simply Stampin':

I wasn't sure about this sketch but I enjoyed it in the end, even though getting the squares even was a bit frustrating!

Recipe:

Stamps: Paisley Petals, Four Frames
Card: Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade
Punches: Boho Blossoms, Scallop Edge, Decorative Label
Basic Pearls

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

To DIE for!

Hi Everyone

We have a great challenge for you this week over at Simply Stampin' Challenge, it is:

To DIE for!

Which means you need to use a die on your card, in case that wasn't obvious!

Here is what I came up with for my DT entry:

I am in love with the embosslits dies as I think the embossing mixed with die cut shapes is just fab! I've used the Flower Burst here as well as the Beautiful Wings too. I also used the Top Note die as part of the background.

Recipe:
Stamps: French Filigree, Confetti, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Four Frames
Card: Wisteria Wonder, Certainly Celery, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Certainly Celery
Punches: Decorative Label, Eyelet Border
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant
Dies: Flower Burst, Beautiful Wings, Top Note

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by

Niki xxx

Everything Eleanor, so pretty!

Hi Everyone

We have a gorgeous colour combo for you this week over at Simply Stampin' Challenge:

I think these colours are really gorgeous together and love the Simply Scrappin' kit you can get in these colours. I was tempted to use it but in the end reached for my new favourite stamp set: Everything Eleanor...

I love the variety of stamps in this set and that you can make so many lovely backgrounds with them...

Recipe:

Stamps: Everything Eleanor, Happiest Birthday Wishes
Card: Pink Pirouette, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Lucky Limeade, Staz On
Punches: Eyelet Border
Ribbon: Pool Party

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by xxx

Niki xx

Simply Stampin' Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and are all looking forward to a party tonight for New Year...

But in the meantime, we have a sketch challenge for you this week over at Simply Stampin' Challenge:

and here is my Design Team entry:

I needed to make a new baby card for a friend whose friend has just had a baby and this sketch was perfect!

Recipe:
Stamps: Bundle of Joy, Pennant Parade

Card: Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Inks: Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder, Blush Blossom, Staz On Ink
Papers: Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder
Punches: Pennants
Ribbon: Pink Pirouette
Button: Whisper White
Other: Glitter

Hope you like it, thanks for stopping by and
HAPPY NEW YEAR
to everyone!!!
xxx

Merry Christmas Everyone...!

Hi Everyone

Merry Christmas Eve to you all, and a big Merry Christmas for tomorrow too!

Over at Simply Stampin' Challenge this week we have another festive challenge for you, the theme is:

CHRISTMAS

(I know, very original but it had to be done!)

Here is my DT entry. These are very cute little boxes that have an acetate window inside so the recipient can see what treat lies inside for them. I'm going to use them as table favours for Christmas day...

and there's a little Christmas message inside as well...

Recipe:
Stamps: Tags til Christmas, Delightful Decorations, Season of Joy
Card: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Ribbon: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Scallop Circle, Scallop Lace border

Thanks for stopping by and Merry Christmas to all

Niki xx

Christmas Colour Combo

Hi Everyone

It's Colour Combo week over at Simply Stampin' Challenge this week and we have a Christmas themed one for you this time:

and here is my DT entry:

I made this for the Stamp-a-Stack class I held on Tuesday evening

Recipe:
Stamps: Something for Christmas, Delightful Decorations
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi
Punches: Lace Border, Scallop Trim border, Circle
Ribbon: Wild Wasabi & Linen Thread
Pearls

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Doilies

It's sketch week over at Simply Stampin' this week and we have another fab sketch designed by the lovely Kirei for you:

and here is my DT entry. I got a bit carried away with all the layers but I was quite pleased with it in the end!

I'm loving how the Doilies work so well for making backgrounds and I'm also loving the triple layer doily punch!

Recipe:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Wisteria Wonder
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Wisteria Wonder
Punches: Lace Ribbon Border, Word Window, Modern Label, doily triple layer, Scallop Trim border
Ribbon: Wisteria Wonder
Other: Basic Rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx