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!

1 card - 3 challenges!

Hello again! This time I have a card to show instead of candies, not as sweet, but just as nice!

I've gone and made this card to three different challenges:

The first is the Sir Stampalot Challenge - It is their first one, and the team have come up with some amazing 'Fantasy' cards and projects - so if you fancy a go, you have all month to make a card or project with the theme of 'Fantasy!' 

*Hoping my froggie is allowed as he is a prince after all!*

The second challenge I am entering this card for is at Meljen's Designs - Challenges and Inspiration blog - the theme there is 'Girly Colours'. I hope my Pinks and Greens fit the bill. 

*fingers crossed*

And thirdly - Tuesday Morning Sketches - the sketch this week can be found here and it was a nice one to work with! Will have to save it for a later date to work with again!

The 'Frog Prince' image is from Meljen Designs and can be found here, there are LOADS of gorgeous whimsical Digi images a crafter could dream about! Love them all, but so many - just not enough pennies! Coloured with one of my favourite mediums - Copics

I have used papers by MME - Pretty Please (a free stack of papers with a magazine a little while ago)

Card Stock from Papermania's Core'dinations range~

Ribbon and gems from stash

MS - Heart border punch for the bottom detail

Sentiment - Computer generated and printed straight onto the base card

A little close up for you!

Thank you for popping by! 

Have a lovely weekend!