Pom Pom Dahlia

Where does all the time go..................I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking that life goes way too fast.....or is it as you get a little older the hours get smaller.  Perhaps a little like the fact that chocolate bars and bags of sweets are smaller too than how you remember them as a child....................

Anyhow latest card created using the Dahlia stamp from Little Claire......the sequined butterfly and background papers dictated the colour palette...............

Another flowery card

What a beautiful day..............looked good from inside anyhow, definitely appreciating the later evenings though....can get home from work without the headlights on..........

Another card created using a floral stamp from Little Claire.

and a dollie from Craftwork Cards....more wrapped thread, card candi and adhesive pearls....almost reminds me of how my Father-in-Laws greenhouse used to be inside................geraniums growing on ready for the summer hanging baskets.

A splash of colour

Another card created using Little Claire Stamps.

Almost a "Dolly Mix" assortment.........Candi and Scalloped Circle from Craftwork Cards.  I used gold thread once again and wound it around the design, later weaving through the stamped and mounted images.  Adhesive pearls and a "faux" stitch added and a litle glitter glue to highlight the petals on both the flowers.

Muted tones, beiges, browns and  pinks with a splash of lime green to herald spring!

Little Claire March Club Stamps

Time to upload some pics of cards created using the March Club stamp pack.

This designed allowed me to use some wooden buttons bought a long time ago.....I'm sure we all do it - like something, purchase because we are sure that it will be just what we need at some point.

The trellis was created using the Martha Stewart punch......and of course some Candi and glossy accents.

Embellished using adhesive pearls, prima flowers and tiny brads.

This image is such a cutie...........I'm sure I shall use it again and again.  The wellies are another wooden button tied to the card using paper threads....a little fiddly but a change!

More Martha Steware punching.......and adhesive pearls, a little glitter glue, coloured in using pro markers.

Last one for today...................."dig" those wellies.....................

Thinking towards Spring!

Sunrise is now officially 7am............wonderful...........I'm thoroughly enjoying watching all the spring flowers wake up from their long winter sleep...........and my thoughts turned to bright spring shades and of course flowers..

This card was created using the Little Claire Geranium Stamp, coloured in with Pro Markers, Martha Stewart Punch....the magic of Candi , adhesive pearls and a sequined butterfly from my ever growing stash.  For added interest I wound some silver thread around the backing paper............again from my stash.  Over the years I have collected wonderful backing papers and at last I must be strong and use them...........or else I'll have nowhere to put any new purchases that I just happen to have to make............I'm sure most crafters are thrifty horders!

New Releases from Little Claire's

Looking forward to watching later................yes I'll need to record Steve launching more fabulous RWAV stamp sets on Create and Craft at 10am on Wednesday 23rd Feb.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the new stamp sets - and look forward to being creative time and time again.  They are so easily to personalise for that special person..............

Firstly - Tree Stamp Set

This card did take a little while to create - I did enjoy making all the additional dimensional aspects.

This card makes me look forward to warmer days and dozing in the warmth of the sunshine.......you never know maybe thoughts drifting to even white rabbits floating by...

Secondly - Garage set............This set is very multifunctional and a pleasure to work with.

Thirdly - Wardrobe set...............oh to be able to purchase a brand new wardrobe all colour coordinated.....this set is total escapism to work with......

and last but not least - my favourite of the moment - The Beach Hut Set............warmer days once again.....must have been a long winter.........

Last set of images for today.........

I hope that you have enjoyed looking at my designs............comments are warmly welcomed.  Thank you

Can't believe it's back to work tomorrow..........

Back to work tomorrow after a half term week off............so had a crafty afternoon. Feeling pleased with myself as I used an image coloured in using promarkers whilst on holiday last August.....couldn't go a fortnight without my stash so always take some stamped out images. Made seven cards today with images already coloured.......

First created today.....................