Sunday 30 September 2012

Magnolia brown & blue card

Wow, my 100th post!! Considering I only started blogging about 3 months ago that seems like a lot lol. I am so happy to have 50 followers in such a short amount of time, I am so thrilled each one of you has chosen to follow my work, thank you. I have a new Magnolia ink card today, love these colours together, I coloured her with copics.

FWAB used:
Trent's fence
Teal pearls
For more info/products or to find or become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Magnolia Down Under - http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Sketch
A gem of a challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - For the girls
2 Sisters challenge - http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Favorite stamp (so hard to choose!)
Totally Tilda - http://totallytilda.blogspot.com.au/ - Bingo (gems, punches, flowers)
Through the Craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Love to create - http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Send a Smile 4 kids - http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes 4 kids
Just Magnolia - http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/ - Pearls and punches/die cuts
Tilda's Town - http://tildastown.wordpress.com/ - Clean and Simple

Thanks so much for looking, I hope you come back again,
XOX Lucy

Thursday 27 September 2012

Fairy on a cloud card

Hi to you, hope you're having a fab day! I created this card using a fairy, bee and butterflies because so many challenge blogs were asking for wings this week! It's great as I love adding things with wings on my cards, I use my butterfly punches so often I'm glad they don't wear out!

FWAB used:
Up in the sky clouds
Teal & Olive green pearls
For more info or stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I have created this card for the following challenges:

Allsorts - http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Inspired by a song - "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang
The Squirrel & The Fox - http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com.au/ - Celebrate the occasion
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Things with wings
Anyone for Anya - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - Inspired by a movie "Fairytopia"
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Fairies & fantasies
2 Sisters challenge - http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Things with wings
Fab n Funky - http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - "F" words - Fairy, flowers, fluffy clouds, "fun"
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Inspired by a song "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ - Design a kiddie card
The Pink Elephant - http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Chevrons or hexigons
Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com.au/ - Punches and a sentiment
Flutter By Wednesdays - http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything with butterfly or fairy
Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - Mythical creatures
Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Seeing red
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - Letters and/or numbers
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Make your own embellishments (butterflies and flowers)

I really love that you've come to check out my card/blog, some of you leave the most amazingly sweet comments and I love every one of them!! Please click on any of the labels beneath this post to see some of my other cards you might be interested in looking at.

XOX Lucy

Wednesday 26 September 2012

White Magnolia card

Hi to anyone that might be reading this, I feel flattered that you are. My blog is still fairly new, only 3 months old or so but I can't believe this is nearly my 100th post already!! I am card-mad lol!! I absolutely love making cards, I try to make each one very different from the last, I hope you enjoy the visit. I have recently realised I can add labels so at the end of the posts you'll see labels, click on one of them to see certain cards you might be interested ie. Magnolia, girly, etc.

FWAB used:
Kate's corner silver rhinestone flourish
For more info or stockists visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I have made this card for the following challenges:

Magnolia Down Under - http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com.au/- White on white
Tilda's Town - http://tildastown.wordpress.com/ - CAS or Fussy & fancy
Just Magnolia - http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/ - What's new - new blingy ribbon slider
Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Girly prim and proper
Delightful Challenges - http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com.au/ - Distressed (papers have been)
Crazy 4 Challenges - http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Thank you or Thanksgiving card
Copic Marker Norge - http://copicmarkernorge.blogspot.no/ - Lace
Fab n Funky - http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - "F" things - Flowers, frilly dress, flourishes
Magnolia-licious - http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons
The Shabby Tea Room - http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com.au/ - The White Challenge
Totally Tilda - http://totallytilda.blogspot.com.au/ - Lace, distressing, gems (bingo theme)
Stamptacular - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling it on!

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card/blog, remember to click on one of the labels below if you'd like to see more of my cards.

XOX Lucy

Tiddly Inks Autumn card

Good morning, Today I've used a gorgeous little Tiddly Inks digi stamp, I love these stamps, I only have three and am hoping to win some next lol.

FWAB used:
Elise Rhinestone flourish in Antique brown
For more products or to find a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Tiddly Inks Challenge - http://tiddlyinkschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Make it like Asa (same design)
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Celebrations
Love to Create - http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
The Squirrel & the Fox - http://thesquirrelandthefox.blogspot.com.au/ - Celebrate the occasion
Just some lines - http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's celebrate Fall!
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com.au/ - Sweet treats
Tuesday Throwdown - http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com.au/ - Fall colors
Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps - http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Photo inspiration
Through the Craft Room Door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Make it girly, prim & proper
Allsorts Challenge - http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Inspired by a song (Lollipop, lollipop)
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ - Design a kiddie card
Pattie's Creations - http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Papelitos Challenges - http://papelitosstamps.blogspot.com.es/ - Use a digi stamp
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Children
Stamptacular Sunday - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling it on!
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Inspired by a song (Lollipop, lollipop)
Bearly-Mine - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Add a sentiment
Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com.au/ - Punches & a sentiment

Thanks so much for checking out my blog and card,
XOX Lucy

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Sarah Kay Enjoy card

Hi, Tonight I've made a card using a Sarah Kay image, she's so sweet, I love using cute stamps especially girly ones (in case this is your first time to my blog - if it's not you'd know this already lol). To view more of my cards easier, just click on one of the labels at the bottom of this post (eg. girly, pink, birthday etc) and it will show some of my other cards that you might be interested in. Unfortunately I haven't labelled them all, it's taking me ages as I didn't realise I could do this until yesterday so try again in a week or so too.

FWAB used:
Jasmine puffy lilac flourish (you can just about see the sparkles, it's so beautiful in real life)
Silver rhinestones
Grass from Trent's fence
Please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au for stockists or to become a stockist

I am entering this card into the following great challenge blogs:

A gem of a Challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - lemon, lilac, 2 butterflies & a bow
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Fabric or felt (yellow fabric flowers)
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/ - Design a kiddie card
Pattie's Creations - http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Shelly's Images - http://shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Show us your shape
The Cutie Pie Challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Shaped cards
Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Make it girly, prim & proper
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - A different shaped card
Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything but square
Allsorts Challenge - http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Inspired by a song (Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?)
Stamptacular Sunday - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling it on!
Creative Card Crew - http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.no/ - Purple
Ladybug Crafts Ink - http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Bingo (Butterflies, stitching, swirls)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Children
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Inspired by a song (Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?)
Stamp and Create - http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Bearly-Mine - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Add a sentiment
Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com.au/ - Punches & a sentiment
Craft your Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons and bows
Love to Create - http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Stampin' for the weekend - http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com.au/ - Feeling floral

Thanks so much for checking out my blog and card,
Take care,
XOX Lucy

Saturday 22 September 2012

Clean and simple card

Good morning, I can't believe I've made two cards in a row without a cute little stamp!! I love doing cutesy cards but I really enjoyed making this clean and simple card which is so not my thing usually lol. I doodled the stitching but the writing is a rub-on, I just doodled underneath it to match.

FWAB used:
Jack vine green leaves
For more info or to become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I made this card for the following challenges:

My Mum's Craft Shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Hearts & flowers
Through the Craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
The Shabby Tea Room - http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com.au/ - Pretty party (pink & green)
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Make it girly
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - It's a stitch up!
Stamptacular - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Less is more
Just Keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing
Delightful Challenges - http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com.au/ - Distressed
Crafts & Me - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Roses
The Ribbon Girl - http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/ - Pink and green

Thanks so much for checking out my card/blog,
Have a great weekend, Go the Hawks!!!
XOX Lucy

Friday 21 September 2012

Thank you tree card

Hi, Here's a card I created using mostly Flourish with a Bling (tree, leaves, fence, toadstools), see below for more information.

FWAB used:
Lee's tree & grass set
Taylah's toadstools
Trent's fence
Jack olive green vine & olive green pearls (on butterfly)
To find a stockist or to become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Creative Card Crew - http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.no/ - Tree
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Autumn colors
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - It's a stitch up!
The Cutie Pie challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Shaped cards
Bearly Mine Challenges - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Fall colors
Dutch Dare - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Snips & Snails and puppy dog tails (boys)
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - A different shape
Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything but square

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my card/blog,
XOX Lucy

Thursday 20 September 2012

Magnolia Yellow card

Good morning, I made two Magnolia cards last night as it seems it's been a while since I used these cute little stamps, I hope you find they're both very different from each other.

FWAB used:
Jasmine gold laser flourish
Trent's fence
for more info or stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

My Mum's craft shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Hearts & Flowers
Craft Your Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - (Bingo) Yellow, ribbon, flowers
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Make it girly
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Celebrations
Saturday challenge - http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.fr/ - Milestone birthdays
Just Keep on creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
Crafter's Companion - http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Gold
Through the Craft Room Door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Just Magnolia - http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/ - Twinkle little star
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com.au/ - Monochrome
Simply Magnolia - http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.se/ - Anything goes
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Lovely layers
Sassy Cheryl's Digi Stamps - http://sassycherylschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - It's a cut! Use die cuts

Thanks so much for dropping by, hope I've inspired you in some small way,
XOX Lucy

Magnolia 21st Birthday card

Good morning, I have a card I created last night with one of my cute Magnolia stamps and some old papers I had stashed away.

FWAB used:
Jasmine hot pink puffy flourish
for more info or stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

My Mum's craft shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Hearts & Flowers
Craft Your Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling, ribbon, distress (Bingo)
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Make it girly
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Celebrations
Saturday challenge - http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.fr/ - Milestone birthdays
Just Keep on creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - BCA/think pink
Bunny Zoe - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Lovely layers
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - It's a stitch up!
Dawn's Crafting - http://dawn-dawnscrafting.blogspot.com.au/ - BCA/Think pink
Magnolia-licious - http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Photo inspiration challenge

Thanks so much for coming over to my blog, I hope you've enjoyed it today,
XOX Lucy

Sunday 16 September 2012

You're too sweet card

Hi, I have made an early Birthday card my darling niece who doesn't turn 4 until February lol, let's hope I remember I have made it when her Birthday arrives. The cute little digi girls are from Tiddly Inks, I used a png file to copy the same girl and flip her then added the sentiments. This was one of my first attempts at using png files instead of jpgs and unfortunately I have forgotten how to do it now :( so if anyone can give some quick advice I'd love to hear it :).

FWAB used:
Teal pearls - please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au for more products

I am entering the following challenges:

Through the Craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Paper punches
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Just keep on creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/ - Punch it!
My Mum's Craft shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - My sentiments exactly!
Divas by design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a child
Quirky Crafts - http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.ca/ - Numbers!
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons or bows

Thanks so much for dropping by, I love seeing the amount of visits I get on my cards and especially when comments or added followers accompany it.
XOX Lucy

The Paper Shelter girl card

Good morning/evening, I have created this card using some fab FWAB embellies and The Paper Shelter digi stamp which is just so cute, this is the first time I've coloured her.

FWAB used:
Jack vine - forest green leaves
Taylah's toadstools & grass set
For more products or find/become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering the following challenges:

Through the Craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Create a Birthday card
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Crafts & Me - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - In the pink
Stamp & Create - http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Just keep on creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - BCA/Think pink
Desert Islands Crafts - http://desertislandcraftschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Red, roses, die-cuts
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/ - Punch it!
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper

Thanks so much for dropping by, I love seeing the amount of visits I get on my cards and especially when comments or added followers accompany it.
XOX Lucy

Saturday 15 September 2012

Latte card

Hi, unfortunately I forgot my life-long girlfriend's Birthday last week :(. We live half a world apart literally (her in England, me here in Australia), my footy team was playing in the finals that night and all my thoughts were on that (naughty me I know). So I have created a card with loads of challenge blogs' criteria and definitely my darling friend in mind.


FWAB used:
Elise flourish in Antique brown
Antique brown rhinestones
For more products or info please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I'm entering the following challenges:

The Cutie Pie Challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - No flowers
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons or bows (buttons)
Anyone for Anya? - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - Creamy latte
Craft your passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Blast from the past (#34 mono)
Through the craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes (their first challenge)
Tuesday Throwdown - http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com.au/ - You're a gem
My Mum's Craft Shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - My sentiments exactly
Just some lines - http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - 2 different colouring mediums (copic pens on the girl stamp, water pencils on the cup digi, inking around the card)
Farm Fresh Friday with TGF - http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/old-lace.html - Old lace
Just Keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca - Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing
Thanks so much for taking a peek, off to send it to my friend now, hope she forgives me,
XOX Lucy

21st Birthday card

Hi, Another card to upload today, I made as a special request for someone but of course, kept in mind all the challenge blogs I'd like to enter it into lol. The digi stamp girl and birdhouse is from CC Designs (All that scraps sells them). I coloured them with copic markers.

FWAB used:
Lee's tree & grass set
For more products or info please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au.

These are the challenge blogs I'm entering this card into, feel free to join in:

Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper
Through the craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Scraptastic! Use up scraps
Dutch Dare - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Sugar & Spice
Creative Card Crew - http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.no/ - Tree (tree from FWAB see above)
Quirky Crafts - http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.ca/ - Numbers
Flutter By Wednesdays - http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com.au/ - Use your favourite colour

Enjoy your weekend,
XOX Lucy

Daydream card

Hi, I have made this card with a cute Crafts & Me digi stamp and copic markers. The papers are Bo Bunny, my favourite paper company.

FWAB used:
Grace Teal flourish & teal pearls
For more info go check out www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering the following challenges, please feel free to join any of these great blogs:

Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper
Through the craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Scraptastic! Use up scraps
Tuesday Throwdown - http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com.au/ - You're a gem (are pearls gems?)
Bearly Mine - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Dutch Dare - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Sugar & Spice
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - My sentiment exactly

Enjoy your weekend,
XOX Lucy

My little owl card

Hi, thanks for coming over for a look at my card. I used Bo Bunny papers for the scalloped circle and the fence I made out of chipboard off-cuts. The little owl was cut out of some patterned paper.

FWAB used:
Silver rhinestones (in scalloped mini circles)
Grass from Trent's fence set
For more products and info please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering the following challenges, please feel free to join any of these great blogs:

Bunny Zoe Crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing
The Ribbon Reel - http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Vintage black, white & pink
Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Writing
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper
Through the craft room door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Scraptastic! Use up scraps (fence is made of scraps)
Tuesday Throwdown - http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com.au/ - You're a gem

Have a great weekend,
XOX Lucy

Tuesday 11 September 2012

The Paper Shelter card

Hi,

This is my first time using one of The Paper Shelter digis and isn't she so cute!! She was a lot of fun to colour too (with copics).

FWAB used:
Elise silver flourish & rhinestones
Please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au for stockists or to become a stockist

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Buttons or bows
The Shabby Tearoom - Color challenge, lace, fabric & button (fabric behind tag)
Stamp & Create - http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Through the Craftroom door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper
Bunny Zoe's crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Friendship
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/ - Tag you're it!
Just Keep on creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
Bearly Mine challenges - http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Allsorts challenge - http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com.au/- Layers
Natalie & Amy - http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
I love reading comments and gaining new blog followers so a special thank you to you all,
XOX Lucy


You make me so happy card

Hi, thanks so much for coming to take a peek at my card/blog. This card was made for my hubby, we've been married for almost 16 years and I still love him to bits.

FWAB used:
Red & Antique gold pearls
For more products or stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I would love to enter this card into the following challenges:

A gem of a challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - A boy thing
Hooked on Craft - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Cards for men
Through the Craftroom door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Patterned paper
Bunny Zoe's crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Distressing

Thanks so much for dropping by,
XOX Lucy

Sunday 9 September 2012

Crafts and Me digi girl card

This my last card for today, hopefully I'll get a chance to make some more this evening as I am really in the mood for cardmaking at the moment, can't stop myself lol!!!! This digi stamp is created by Hannah Lynn and you can find her digis at Crafts and Me UK (see below for link to their challenge and shop). I love colouring these girls and my daughter who's 12 also adores them so they're great for teenage/tween Birthday cards.

This also has been made for a very special challenge - The Crafty Pad (http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/) who have a special month long challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness. My mum suffered from this dreadful illness a few years ago and has recovered fully thank goodness but this charity stays close to my heart.

This photo shows I've glossed her eyes and lips to make her look a little more realistic. You can use dimensional magic or any clear gloss to have this effect.













FWAB used:
Jack black vine leaves
For more info and products please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

City Crafter - http://www.citycrafter.blogspot.com.au/ - Monochromatic
My Mum's Craft Shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
House of Gilli - http://houseofgilli.blogspot.fr/ - Favorite color combo
Dutch Dare - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Sketch
Crafts & Me - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Add a flower
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/ - Tag you're it
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes
The Crafty Pad - http://thecraftypad.blogspot.co.uk/ - Breast Cancer Awareness campaign - think pink
Dawn's Crafting - http://dawn-dawnscrafting.blogspot.com.au/ - Breast Cancer & pink


Have a great rest of the weekend,
XOX Lucy

Autumn Magnolia card

Here's my third card uploaded for the day, this card was made with a whole heap of great blog challenges in mind:

FWAB used:
Lee's tree & grass set, Trent's Fence, Antique brown rhinestones, Up in the sky (1/2 sun)
For more info, stockists or to become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges, click on the links to join in the fun:

Magnolia-licious - http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Butterflies & blooms
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - Autumn gold
Fab n Funky - http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Colours of Autumn
Lovely hAnglar - http://lovely-haenglar-only.blogspot.co.uk/ - Flutter
Tilda's Town - http://tildastown.wordpress.com/ - Create an Autumn scene
Just Magnolia - http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/ - Butterflies and bling
Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/- Writing
CC Monthly - http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Gold
Diva's by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Friendship
Through the Craftroom Door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Square card
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a Princess
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
My Mum's Craft Shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Totally Tilda - http://totallytilda.blogspot.com.au/ - Autumn Tilda
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes

Thanks so much for dropping by,
XOX Lucy

Girl on a branch card

I have been busy making cards this weekend so I have a few to upload today, they are all very different so I hope you like them! This one is the first time I've used this digi stamp (Wee Stamps) and she is so cute don't you think? The papers are from Bo Bunny.

FWAB used:
Teal pearls
For more info and products please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

The Shabby Tearoom - http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com.au/ - banner/colour theme
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Summer
Diva's by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Friendship
Through the Craftroom Door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Square card
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a Princess
My Mum's Craft Shop - http://mymumscraftshopchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes

Have a great rest of the weekend,
XOX Lucy

Soccer boy card

Hi,

I just won this gorgeous digi stamp from Wags n Whiskers so couldn't wait to try him out on a card. Luckily there are challenges this week asking for boys cards so it was the perfect opportunity.


I'm joining the following challenges, click on the links to join in too:

The Stamping Boutique - http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Job (soccer player)
The Cutie Pie - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - No flowers
Hooked on Craft - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Cards for men/male
By the Cute & Girly - http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.de/ - Boys/men
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Sports
A Gem of a Challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - A boy thing
Stamptacular Sunday challenge - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Sketch (rotated)

Thanks for looking,
XOX Lucy

Saturday 8 September 2012

The Craft Barn candy

Woohoo!! Look at this great giveaway from The Craft Barn in UK, what a generous prize. Here's the link http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/its-blog-candy-tiiiiiime.html and to enter all you need to do is:



- Be a follower of The Craft Barn
It's never too late to become one if you are not already

- Write a new post on your blog with the image above and a link to their post http://thecraftbarnblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/its-blog-candy-tiiiiiime.html
 
- Go back to their blog and click on the little blue frog to link to your blog post

 
{Please link to the specific post (permalink), not to your blog in general}

This candy is open to all countries and will close in 2 weeks, on Sunday 9th September
 
Good luck everyone and thank you so much to all my followers, I have only had my blog a couple of months and didn't expect anyone to follow little ol' me so I am so happy you like my creations enough to join my blog. Hope you're all having a fantastic weekend,
XOX Lucy
 

Wednesday 5 September 2012

FWAB girls - frame

Hi, I have made this frame of my two best friends/business partners and me, we are Flourish with a Bling.  The frame was bought at a craft store, it's a paper mache type material. I coloured the girls to match us, I'm the short brunette one with sunnies, it's quite funny as they do actually look a bit like us lol. This has been made with a lot of Flourish with a Bling (www.flourishwithabling.com.au) check under the image for more details.

FWAB used:
Lee's tree, Trent's fence & grass, Jack vine leaves
If you'd like to find or become a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I would like to enter the following challenges with this creation:

Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Anyone for Anya? - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything but a card
Through the Craftroom door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/ - Anything goes or Diva (both lol)
The Stamping Boutique - http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Jobs
Heck of a Challenge - http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes


Thanks so much for looking,
XOX Lucy

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Magnolia birthday card

Here's my next card, I stamped her dress out of the patterned paper, fussy cut it and glued it on. I also stamped an extra girl and coloured and cut her flower, shoes and butterfly out to add dimension (hard to tell from the photo).

FWAB used:
Elise flourish in black
For more products or to find/become a stockist visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering the following challenges, feel free to join in too:

Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ - Pink
Magnolia Stamp Lovers - http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com.au/ - Animals (butterflies count, yes?)
Just Magnolia - http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/ - Pretty in pink
Moving Along with the Times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Flying high (butterflies)
Cute card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - A stitch in time
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - "Let's celebrate"
Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Magnolia-licious - http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Butterflies and blooms
The Ribbon reel challenge - http://theribbonreelchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Vintage black, white & pop of pink
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - http://lovely-haenglar-only.blogspot.co.uk/ - Flutter (butterflies)
Fab 'n' Funky challenge - http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ - Sketch
Stamp & Create - http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Great Impressions - http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com.au/ - Sentimental journey
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Create a square card
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Black, white & 1
Craft your Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Floral image
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a Princess
Heck of a Challenge - http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes

Phew, that took a while, thanks so much for coming to have a look at my card/blog,
XOX Lucy

Crafts & Me Birthday card

Oh, I just love these digi stamps from Crafts & Me (Hannah Lynn digis), they are so great to colour in. The gorgeous flourish is from Flourish with a Bling (see under image for details).

FWAB used:
Jasmine puffy orange flourish
For more info and stockists visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering this into:

Crafts & Me http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Birthdays (can find the digi girl here)
CC Monthly - http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Gold (writing)
Great Impressions - http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com.au/ - Sentimental journey
Craft your Passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Floral image
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a Princess
Dutch Dare - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Floral fantasy, max 8 challenges entered & 2 entries only.
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Something old (cardstock), something new (flowers)
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes

Feel free to join in any of these fantastic challenge blogs, it's loads of fun trying to incorporate many criteria into one card.

Until next time (which is shortly as I made another card today ready to blog)
XOX Lucy

100% cute layout

Hi,

I thought I'd share a layout I created recently in between all the cards I keep making. The photo is of my son Trent who is now 8. I spent many hours making this, I hope you like it.


I am entering this layout into the following challenge sites:

Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Flying high (kite, banner, birds, butterflies)
Dutch Dare card challenge - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Floral fantasy (lots of flowers for a boy's layout)
Simon says stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Something old (photos), something new (chipboard)
A Gem of a Challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - A boy thing
By the Cute & Girly - http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.de/ - Boys/men creation
Heck of a Challenge - http://heckofachallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes

Thanks so much for dropping by,
XOX Lucy

Monday 3 September 2012

A Birthday card for my sister

I've just finished a card for my sister's Birthday but of course I kept in mind all the challenge criteria I needed to enter a few challenges with it lol. It took quite some time to colour the image with copics but I think she'll like it. Luckily I had already coloured the skin and hair a couple of weeks ago, just needed to decide on colours of the flowers.

FWAB used:
Olive green and mango pearls
For more FWAB products go to www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Flying high (butterflies)
Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - A stitch in time (faux stitching)
Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's celebrate
The Stamping Boutique - http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - anything Birthdays
Craft your passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Floral images
CC Monthly - http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Gold (gold lace)
Great Impressions - http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com.au/ - Sentimental journey
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/- Ribbons and lace
Dream Valley - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/- Something old (lace) something new (digi)
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/- For a princess
Through the craftroom door - http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/- Anything goes
Our Creative Corner - http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com.au/ - I embossed the butterfly and sentiment using a normal ink and then sprinkling clear embossing powder over it and heating it giving the images a sparkle. This challenge also required using something with wings (butterflies)
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Just keep on Creating - http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.ca/ - Anything goes

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card/blog, hope to see you again,
XOX Lucy

Sunday 2 September 2012

FWAB/Scraps of Elegance blog hop

Just letting you know there's a blog hop on at the moment with Scraps of Elegance Blog and Flourish with a Bling are a part of it.

Visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au and their blog for more details on where to start the blog hop. FWAB are also giving 2 lucky entrants a fabulous prize pack each of FWAB goodies -
 
Here is what you will need to do to be in the running -
"like" us on facebook, leave a comment below this post to say you've done it ( you will have to click on the heading  above to take you to this post with the comment section below), let us know which Flourish with a Bling design you like the best and you will be in the running to win one of the above FWAB prize packs.

Hope you'll join in, it's a great opportunity to win some great goodies,
XOX Lucy