Floral Frenzy

This week's challenge over at the Simply Stampin' Challenge is 'Floral Frenzy' - in other words we want to see flowers on your projects this week!

Here is my DT entry:

...and a close up...

I really love the two-step stamping stamps, particularly this set!

Recipe:
Stamps: Fast & Fabulous
Card: Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red
Punches: Scallop Trim border, ticket corner (US)
Ribbons: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Simply Stampin' Challenge #8 Colour Combp

Hi Everyone

There is a great colour combo challenge over at the Simply Stampin' Challenge this week:

I was pleased with these colours - they are quite fresh and spring-like which is great for this time of year.

I thought I'd get out my Pocket Silhouettes stamp set as this one doesn't really get enough love from me even though it is a fab stamp set.

Here is my card:

and here is a close up of some of the detail

Recipe:
Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations
Card: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Old Olive
Pens: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
Ribbons: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Punches: Eyelet Border

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Simply Stampin' Challenge #7

Hi everyone

There is a sketch challenge this week over at the Simply Stampin' Challenge which we'd like you to join in with.

Here is the sketch:

and here is my Design Team entry:

I really enjoyed making this card and am pleased with the way it has turned out.

A close up of some of the pretty bits...

Recipe:
Stamps: A Slice of Life, Simply Said, Fast Flowers wheel
Card: Rose Red, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink
Ribbons: Rich Razzleberry
Punches: Eyelet Border, Circles, Word Window, Modern Label
DSP: Springtime Vintage
Other: Basic Pearls, Aqua Painters

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Cute Picture Alert...

I couldn't resist posting this picture - little Sophie is 3 days old here and is already stealing everyone's hearts!

She is so tiny - that little bunny is about 3" tall and he looks like a giant compared to her!!

This one is about to become the subject of a scrapbook page - I'm off into town to get it printed!

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Simply Stampin' Challenge: Buttons & Bows

A nice easy challenge over at the Simply Stampin' Challenge this week: Buttons & Bows - plenty of scope there!

Here is my DT entry for this week:

with a close up of some of the detail...

Recipe:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Baby Blossoms
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Ink: Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy
Punches: Photo Corners, Scallop Trim Border, Scallop Trim Corner
Ribbon: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Linen Thread
Other: Basic Pearls, Always Artichoke button

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Baby Rowland

I'm having to take a break from crafting for a few days because Baby Sophie Ann Rowland made a somewhat rushed appearance into the world yesterday at 12.55am weighing 4lb 7oz, 7 weeks earlier than planned

Because she was so early she's being looked after by Special Care and she's likely to be there for a few weeks but all being well we'll be able to take her home soon

Her first portrait...

...and my first cuddle...

She's my best creation yet

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

Introducing Tatty Teddy!

I'm a huge fan of Tatty Teddy- I just think he is sooooooooooo cute so when I discovered a range of patterned papers, ribbons, embellishments and most importantly stamps, I just had to get myself some!

Here is a sample of what can be made using this cutie...

here is a close up of some of the detail...

...and I couldn't resist stamping the envelope!

I followed the sketch over at Sketch Saturday this week

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x