Baby Boy!

When you have a baby, you meet lots of other people having babies and therefore require lots of new baby cards...

Here is the first in a long line to follow!

This one is for Baby Bailey - what a cute name!

I used the fabulous sketch over at Sketch Saturday this week for this card

Recipe:
Stamps: Bundle of Love
Card: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Whisper White
DSP: Bashful Blue
Inks: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Staz On, Blush Blossom
Punches: Circles, Scallop Trim border
Button: Bashful Blue
Ribbon: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Simply Stampin' Challenge Colour Combo

Hi Everyone

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

Now I really liked these colours and thought they were quite masculine and it just happened to be Ben's birthday...

I'd actually already made him a card but he needed one from Baby Sophie so here is what I came up with:

Recipe:
Stamps: A Slice of Life, Party This Way, Jumble Alphabet
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Concord Crush, Crumb Cake, Staz On Black
Card: Chocolate Chip, Concord Crush, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ribbon: Concord Crush, Crumb Cake
Punches: Word Window, Scallop Trim border
DSP: Chocolate Chip
Brads: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

He was very impressed with Sophie's card making skills!

Thanks for stopping by

Niki xx

Simply Stampin' Challenge - sketch

We have a fab sketch for you this week over at the Simply Stampin' Challenge:

Here is my DT entry - I'd forgotten how much I loved these papers and this stamp set as I haven't had them out for a while but they really are gorgeous

close up arty shot of some of the pretty bits:

Recipe:
Stamps: Cottage Garden
Papers: Sunny Garden DSP
Card: Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade
Ribbons: Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery
Punches: Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Trim border
Other: Basic Pearls

Thanks for stopping by

Niki x

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