Sir Stampalot Challenge and a quick update

Before I show you my card I'l get the update out of the way now...

I'm having an operation (Cholecystectomy - simple terms - Gall Bladder removal) on Thursday due to the Chemotherapy I had last year and I've been trying to get ahead of things, but with having visited my parents and then having them come to me for a week, its kinda gone out the window haha. So I'm WAY WAY behind on my DT work for Spesch Designer Stamps, Di's Digital Downloads and Bearly Mine Designs. Oh my!

I have loads of catching up to do, especially as I only have two and a bit weeks to recover from my operation before I start a new job. I handed my notice in at work due to me being unable to cope with being around Cancer Patients who are dying or who have been just diagnosed as it was just too close to home.

There was also an incident on the ward which flipped a switch in my head and I just couldnt work there anymore so I applied for a job thinking the application would be good practice and then they offered me an interview - I was so shocked. I went along for experience not really thinking they'd offer me the job but they did. So as of July 12th I will be a Prison Nurse. I'm so looking forward to it!

Its been a busy June so far, but I'm looking forward to watching Wimbledon after Thursday - Catching as much as possible now while working my last days at work and then being off for two weeks recouping I will be able to enjoy the matches and then the final. Whoot Whoot. Not to mention crafty time if I can bare to sit for long enough.

Ok - My card. Its a fairly simple one but its so suitable for Sir Stampalot Challenge which this month is 

Punch It Out!! 

I've used a Lili of the Valley stamp Baby Blanket from the new release and I just love her/him! So versatile.

I've punched out 'Abigail' with my new Rainbow Alpha Set from Quickuts, mid line border is MS Heart Lace Border punch and the circle and scallopped circles are my Nestie shapes.

Image coloured with Distress Ink, and I've kept it so simple, just because its a baby card and less fuss sometimes looks beautiful in itself.

Thank you for looking!

Stamp Something's Digi Week!

Its been a while since I sat and made a card for me... Its always been a card for someone or an occasion and I've made the card to suit that person. This time, I've sat and made a card for me. I feel when I make a card for me, they are more simplistic and I'm not sure if thats a good thing or not.

So I've made this card using one of Di's Digital Image and he can be found here, it's called 'Floppy Bunny Hugs' and he is so sweet, cuddling his wee wabbit! So cute.

I've used papers by Making Memories part of the Cosmopolitan Collection, added some Gingham ribbon and a few Pearl Brads. I coloured my bear and his bunny with Prisma Colour Pencils.

Its a simple card, but I think I like the way it turned out. Not too fussy.

I'm entering this card into Stamp Something's Challenge this week. 

Its Digi Week and there are a handful of Digital Artists who are sponsoring this challenge - So... get your skates on, get a Digital Image printed and join in!

Thanks for stopping by!

Exciting News!! New DT and Bearly Mine DT work + Sketch Saturday Challenge

Di from Di's Digital Downloads has given me a place on her fabulous DT. 

Di did a call out and was initially looking for 6 people to join her team. However, I think there is now 14 of us including Di herself! 

I've created this beautiful card (if I do say so myself) as my first creation for Di's Digital Downloads.

The image is called 'I brought you some Bluebells' and I think he is rather sweet.

I coloured him with Prisma Colour Pencils and added Copic shades W1, W3, W5 and W7 for the shadowing.

Flowers, leaves and pearl spray from Wild Orchid Crafts

I am entering this card into Sketch Saturday which is a sketch by the lovely Maya.

It was so easy to follow and I loved playing!

The prize this week is a lovely hAnglar stamp - So sweet

The fabulous papers are from an up coming Digi Download from Donna at Bearly Mine Designs.

I believe these papers will be released on Friday this week.

They come from the sets Gingham and Checks (the blue checked paper) and Flowers Delight (the bluebells I have used for the three middle bits), the third Digi Set with be polka dots.

Donna also has some amazing deals on ebay for her fabulous discs. Gotta be quick though! 

Check out this link here

Sketch Saturday

My Mojo has gone on a walkabout. I've managed to get a card made, I'm happy with it (ish ish). I LOVE the image, and the layout, but I dunno. Maybe it needs more? Flowers maybe? I dunno... lol

I've made this card using the Sketch over at Sketch Saturday. 

Its a nice easy one this week, which is why I had so much trouble using it ha ha.

This gorgeously cute image is from Di's Digi Downloads! Its called Sharing a Birthday Note!
I LOVE him. I'm not one to usually go for cats but awe - bless... I love the kitten looking over his shoulder! So Sweet!

The papers are Papermania and are called Rose Garden and are beautiful. 

I bought TWO packs, one to keep and one to use lol! 

How sad is that! 

I know I will use both sets. 

Just wish they did more than two of each in a set! The sentiment is also part of the Rose Garden collection, and I've added Glossy Accents to give it a nice raised effect. 

Gems are from Stash, and I used the MS Butterfly punch for the inside of the easel card.

And here is a little close up of Di's Image! coloured with Copics.

Also used Glossy Accents here to give their noses a shine, and added some to the candle, heart wax on envelope and the ribbon on the pressie!

Thank you for popping by! 

Another Lovely Candy and a DT Call

My lovely Design Team buddie Di from Stampin' for the Weekend is looking for 6 Design Team Members to help her get the word out about her gorgeous Digi Downloads which she has lovingly drawn for all us crafters to use on our paper projects!

If you've not been over to Di's Digi Downloads - you'd better get over there quick sharp!

Di is also offering us a fabulous Candy too! Check it out!

Di also has some brilliant news: Some of her older Digi's (which were all big sellers) are being made in to Rubbah! How cool is that. If you'd like to see which ones are being made into rubbah, check this post out here!