Christmas bear with box of decorations (LOTV image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Here's a sweet little rubber image from LOTV. I coloured him up with my Copics and then added a little sparkle to the star and ornaments with Wink of Stella.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Friends - Merry Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - anything goes with patterned paper 

Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: use traditional Christmas colours 

Creative Inspirations - Christmas creations

Dies r us - Christmas plus die (Christmas sentiment die)

Digi Choosday -  anything goes  
Fairytale Challenges - Christmas ornaments

Incy Wincy Designs -  Christmas Tictactoe - Star, Christmas sentiment, sparkle

Inspiration Destination - anything goes  

The Paper Shelter - a Christmas card

Ribbon Girl - December card challenge

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes  

Through the Craftroom Door -  anything goes  

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes   

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything Christmas

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

I'm a Guest Designer at My Crafting Stories (Lili of the Valley images)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am so thrilled Merlina asked me to be a Guest Designer at My Crafting Stories this challenge. The theme is anything goes and she always has lovely prizes to give away to the winner, I hope you'll click on the link above to check out her challenge blog if you're not following already.

I used rubber stamps this time, Lili of the Valley and the name of this set is Posy Trio, aren't they adorable? I created the card in anticipation of my little niece arriving and I'm so happy to say little Heidi was born a couple of days ago! So excited to meet her this weekend.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Photo inspiration - inspired by the pink and green

As you like it - fave - markers or pencils - I love using and blending with Copics, I love how they bring an image to life.

Card Mania - Lace and/or Pearls (both)  

Craft your Passion - anything goes
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  anything goes with patterned paper

Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: CAS

Cute Card Thursday - add a banner/flag
Deep Ocean - colors of summer

Dragon's Lair Designs - it's a zoo out there

Fairytale Challenges - summer special

Fussy & Fancy Friday - flowers and lace

In the Pink - lace and pink

Julia Spiri -  anything goes with optional twist: garden item (flowers)

Not Just Cards - anything goes 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes

Ribbon Girl - June any image 

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) -  anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend,

XOX Lucy

Best Wishes Bear (LOTV image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

There is only a couple of hours left to get the Catch the Bug Jungle challenge week creations in so I have 3 more, 2 are using Bugaboo images but this one is not. This is using a Lili of the Valley topper so I haven't coloured this one (very unlike me I know). I love this bear though so I just had to create a soft card to match him and his surroundings.

Flourish with a Bling is selling all their products for $2 each this month, that's more than half off most products!! I hope you'll check out our website as we have our own unique products and we post worldwide. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Catch the Bug - Jungle challenge Day 6 inspiration photo - inspired by animals, colours

Connie Can Crop -  Beary sweet

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  Anything goes with patterned paper

Creative Inspirations - Anything goes with option of a sketch 

Cutie Pie - Krafty cuties

Inky Chicks - Anything goes 

Inspiration Destination - Anything goes

Ribbon Girl - January any image

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - Create with critters
Southern Girls - Anything goes 

As always, thank you so much for dropping by and extra special thanks to my lovely followers and visitors that leave some beautiful comments for me, they warm my heart.

XOX Lucy

Christmas Quarters Card (Lili of the Valley image)

Hi everyone,

I hope all my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving day.

Here is my second card using a gorgeous topper scene from Lili of the Valley, isn't it beautiful? This looks simpler than it was as there was a lot of measuring to get all the squares equal and mounted onto the red cardstock etc. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Crafty Mess -  Anything goes

Bunny Zoe - Snow
Craftin' Desert Divas - Christmas 

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper -  Anything goes with patterned paper
Cutie Pie - Festive furry friends

Fairytale Challenges - Animal Christmas
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - Anything goes with a tree or trees
Fussy & Fancy Friday -  Happy Holidays
Just Inspirational - Winter

Let's Craft & Create - Christmas 

LOTV - Merry Christmas
My Craft Creations - Anything goes 

Not Just Cards -  Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes 

Thank you so much for dropping by and extra special thanks to my lovely followers and visitors that leave some beautiful comments for me, they warm my heart.

XOX Lucy

Christmas Bear with Cracker Card (Lili of the Valley image)

Hi everyone,

I hope all my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving day.

Thanks so much for coming by to look at my card today, I created this one using a lovely topper image from Lili of the Valley, isn't he sweet? I doodled some stitching with a gold pen and did a bit of tearing on the paper to give it a little bit of a shabby feel. 
 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Crafty Mess - Anything goes 

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Use a charm

Clear it out - Winter wishes with stash: snowflake (snowflake charm)
Completely Christmas - Something beginning with S - Snowflake
Craftin' Desert Divas - Christmas 

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with patterned paper
Creative Card Crew - Stripes

Cupcake Inspirations - Colour combo - Ruby, butter, pumpkin

Deep Ocean - Shabby chic
Fairytale Challenges - Animal Christmas 
Fussy & Fancy Friday - Happy Holidays
Let's Craft & Create - Christmas

LOTV - Merry Christmas
My Craft Creations - Anything goes 

Not Just Cards - Anything goes 
The Paper Shelter - Metal somewhere
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) -  Anything goes
Sister Act - Anything goes 

Thank you so much for dropping by and extra special thanks to my lovely followers and visitors that leave some beautiful comments for me, they warm my heart. Enjoy your weekend,

XOX Lucy

10th Birthday card (LOTV image)

Hi everyone,

I'm back with my second card of the night and this one is using a gorgeous topper from Lili of the Valley, isn't he so sweet? Although it looks like a simple card it was quite time-consuming with all the layers and squares I cut. I also added the lace for a subtle embellishment and the line of rose pink pearls are individual adhesive pearls from Flourish with a Bling which I used to create a pretty pink line of pearls.

Flourish with a Bling have free shipping on all orders over $20AUD for the month of April! This includes Australia and worldwide! No matter how large the order, there's no postage cost. I hope you'll check out our website as we have our own unique products that we've designed ourselves. Click HERE to be taken to our easy-to-use website.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

2 Sisters - Teddy bears

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes

A Creative Romance - Scrappy cards (lace and paper scraps)
A Gem of a Challenge - Cute and cuddly
Crafting from the Heart -  Anything goes

Crafty Catz -  Anything goes

Crafty Creations - Anything goes  
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with patterned paper

Crafty Sentiments - Anything goes

Die Cuttin' Divas - Make it girly (used banner die cut)

Dream Valley - Say it with words
Just B Creative Crazy - Just because

Let's Craft & Create - Punches and dies (banner and squares)

LOTV - 10th Birthday card
My Craft Spot - Black white and one

One Sweet Challenge - Ringing in Spring 
Quirky Crafts - Something beginning with S - Squares

Send a smile 4 kids - Birthday fun for kids

Sister Act - Anything goes 

The Squirrel & the Fox - Use dies or punches (banner die)
Top Tip Tuesday - Numbers

Thank you so much for dropping by and extra special thanks to my lovely followers and visitors that leave some beautiful comments for me, they warm my heart.

XOX Lucy

Teddy bears' cake card (LOTV image)

Hi everyone,

Oh how I love this beary cute image, it is from Lili of the Valley, this one is a topper. I don't usually use toppers as I love to colour the images myself so I am hoping I don't accidentally enter it into "stamping" only challenges, please delete it if I have but I will try my hardest to check as I add it.

I am also really excited to have some new dies (the bows & hearts), you can find them at Craft Mojo. I have used pink and pearl pearls from Flourish with a Bling.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - Mother's Day/Female Birthday

Art by Miran - Anything goes
Clear it out - Food for thought plus stash: punches (butterflies)
Craft Mojo - Spring flowers

Crafting by Designs (monthly challenge) - Anything goes

Craftyhands - Buttons and bows 

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper - Anything goes with patterned paper  

Crafty Ribbons - Anything goes with ribbon

Die Cuttin' Divas - Snack lovers challenge (used heart/bows, banner dies) 

Graph 'It Markers - Summertime pastels

Just Keep on Creating - Anything goes  
LOTV - Bingo - Ribbon, pearls, flower

Love to Scrap - Buttons and bows
Open-Minded Crafting Fun - Use some buttons

Party Time Tuesday - Party animal
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - Buttons and bows
The Rubber Buggy - Spring flowers

Sassy Studio Designs - Favorite colors - pink & grey

Scrappy Mom's Stamps - All that glitters (use glitter or bling)
Send a smile 4 kids - Pastels for kids
Sister Act - Anything goes 

The Squirrel & the Fox - Inspired by a book - The Teddy Bear's picnic
Stampin with the Dragon - Bling it up
Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you're enjoying your weekend,
XOX Lucy

Another LOTV Christmas Bear card

Hi Crafty friends, me again with my second Lili of the Valley topper card.

I am being very careful not to add this card to challenges that say "must stamp or must hand-colour image" but because I usually always colour my stamps myself I am not used to checking for this rule so I apologise from the bottom of my heart if I accidentally enter it into a challenge it's not allowed in.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe - Vintage/shabby chic

Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything goes  

Christmas Cards all year round - Winter wonderland

C.R.A.F.T. - Christmas

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas challenge - Christmas outdoors

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge 2 - Anything goes Christmas
The Crazy Challenge - Vintage 
Cute Card Thursday -  Animal magic

Deep Ocean - Winter
Graph 'It Markers - Furry friends

Inky Impressions - Red and green
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas

Send a smile 4 kids - Happy Holidays for kids

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Whoopsi Daisy - Flowers galore

Winter Wonderland - For a child (Xmas)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything goes   

Thank you so much for dropping by my blog, I hope you enjoyed it, would love to see you here again,
XOX Lucy