French schoolgirl easel card (Tiddly Inks image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I always find it difficult to get good photos of easel cards, do you have this issue too? I have used a gorgeous image from Tiddly Inks for this Back to School card, isn't she adorable? I coloured her with copics as usual :)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - One for the girls

AllSorts - Roses

Bunny Zoe - Shaped

Clear it out - Back to school with stash: office supplies (staples)

Craft your Passion - Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes 

Crafty Calendar - Bingo - Pink, pearls, ribbon

Crafty Catz - Flowers

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

Creative Moments - Anything goes with optional twist: fancy folds

Di's Digis - Ribbon, lace or twine

Not Just Cards - Anything goes

Oddball Stamps - Back to school

The Paper Shelter - Back to school

(Pin)spirational Challenges - Photo inspiration - inspired by the books

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - Back to school

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Tiddly Inks - Have heart (heart paper)

Word Art Wednesday - 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

Back to School girl card (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I have been creating lots of cards using Cute As A Button images lately as they are so adorable. If you'd like to go and check out all the gorgeous images click HERE, that will take you to the shop. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create -  Anything goes with optional twist: Girls' night out

A Gem of a Challenge - One for the girls

Clear it out - Back to school with stash: office supplies (file tabs)

Copic Marker Norge - New start

The Corrosive Challenge - Utterly feminine

Craft your Passion -  Anything goes

Crafting from the Heart - Anything goes 

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

Creative Fingers -  Anything goes

Creative Moments -  Anything goes with optional twist: fancy folds

Not Just Cards - Anything goes 

Oddball Stamps - Back to school

The Paper Shelter - Back to school

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - Anything goes

(Pin)spirational Challenges - Photo inspiration - inspired by the book and apple

Polkadoodles - Use something new - new school sticker set, new image 

Send a smile 4 kids - Anything goes for kids

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - Back to school

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Sweet Stampin' - Spots and/or stripes

Word Art Wednesday - 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

To the Moon and Back card (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Here is another card I have made with a Cute as a Button image. I have only recently discovered them but they are adorable. I have been lucky enough to be chatting with Francesca, the owner and she gave me a few images to colour up and here is one of them. If you'd like to go and check out all her gorgeous images click HERE, that will take you to the shop. I added the sentiment on the computer before I printed the image. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Catch the Bug - Photo inspiration - inspired by outer space and the boy

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

Digi Choosday - All about the men

Fairytale Challenges - Summer holidays

Not Just Cards - Anything goes 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges -  Anything goes

Sassy Studio Designs - For the boys

Send a smile 4 kids - Anything goes for kids

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Word Art Wednesday - 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

Summertime Sailor Girl card (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Have you seen Cute as a Button images around  yet? I have only recently discovered them but they are adorable. I have been given a few images to colour by the very lovely and talented owner Francesca. If you'd like to go and check out all her gorgeous images click HERE, that will take you to the shop. This is one of my favourites although I have many favourites hehe. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create -  Anything goes with optional twist: girls' night out

A Gem of a Challenge - One for the girls

Creatalicious - Summer fun at the beach

Creative Fingers -  Anything goes

Deep Ocean - Maritime 

Di's Digis - Ribbon, lace or twine

Fairytale Challenges - Summer holidays

Jo's Scrap Shack - Lazy days of summer

Not Just Cards -  Anything goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - Anything goes

Pile it on - Bright colors

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Stamp & Create - One for the girls

Sweet Stampin' - Spots and/or stripes

Word Art Wednesday -   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

Blue Mermaid card (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Have you seen Cute as a Button images around  yet? I have only recently discovered them but they are adorable. I have been lucky enough to be chatting with Francesca, the owner and she gave me a few images to colour up and here is one of them. If you'd like to go and check out all her gorgeous images click HERE, that will take you to the shop. This one is called Hawaiian Mermaid. I have added some lovely flowers and pearls from my store, Flourish with a Bling.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Roses

Crafty Catz - Flowers

Die Cuttin' Divas - Celebrate it plus a die (circle and scallop die) 

Digi Choosday - Punches and/or Dies

Dream Valley - Add a charm
Glitter & Sparkle - Happy Birthday

Papertake Weekly - To die for (circle and scallop dies)

Pile it on - Bright colors

Southern Girls - Shiny, blingy happy things

Tuesday Throwdown - Texture 

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

Sweet Love Lilac Card (Tiddly Inks image)

This card is for sale:   

 $12 AUS       $10 US     8 EUR      6 GBP

(contact me for how to buy and postage info)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Oh how I love this new image from Tiddly Inks, isn't it romantic? I used my trusty copic markers to colour and then masked the couple and chalked lightly around them. I added some leaves and pearls from Flourish with a Bling.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes 

A Gem of a Challenge -  One for the girls

Art by Miran - Anything goes 
Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes
Card Mania - Anniversary 

Catch the Bug - Bingo - Scallops, 2+ images, Flowers

Come and Get it - Round things (round pearls and round die cut)

Copic Marker Norge - New start - Engagement/wedding

The Corrosive Challenge - Utterly feminine 

Craft your Passion - Anything goes 

Crafting by Designs - 3 or more layers
Crafting Musketeers - Use the sketch
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes  
Crafty Catz - New beginnings 

Creative Card Crew - Lace

Creative Inspirations - Flowers

Cupcake Inspirations - Glam

Cute Card Thursday -  Anything goes

Cutie Pie - Cute and girly

Die Cuttin' Divas - Celebrate it! Any celebration plus die cut (circle/scalloped die)

Digi Choosday - Punches and/or Dies

Di's Digis -  Ribbon, lace and/or twine

Graph 'It Markers - Anything goes  

Incy Wincy Designs - Tic Tac Toe - Monochromatic, Free, Lace &/or Ribbon

Inspiration Destination - Anything goes 

Not Just Cards - Anything goes  

One Sweet Challenge - Back to school - try something new (masking) 

The Paper Shelter - Lace and/or Ribbon (used both)
Papertake Weekly - To die for

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - Anything goes

Polkadoodles - Use something new - new image

Sassy Studio Designs - Keep it the same/monochromatic

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Sisters of Craft -  Anything goes 

Stamp & Create - One for the girls 
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - Anything goes with a twist: make it monochrome

Tiddly Inks - Have heart 

Top Tip Tuesday - Ribbons and pearls

Tuesday Throwdown - Texture
Whoopsi Daisy - Make it girly

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

Surf's Up Dude Card (Spesch image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I created this card for my son Trent's 11th Birthday on the weekend, my oh my how the years fly by. I used a Spesch Designer Stamps image and 3D glossed his glasses. The sticker embellishments are from Echo Park and then I have used a few die cuts for the sun, sea and sand. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create -  Anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes

Craft your Passion -  Anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - The great outdoors

Crafting for all seasons - Bright and beautiful

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes  

Crafty Calendar - Bingo - Dies, kraft, blue

Creatalicious - Summer fun at the beach

Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes 

Deep Ocean - Maritime

Die Cuttin' Divas - Celebrate it! Any celebration plus die cut (wave die, sun die, stitched sand border die) 

Digi Choosday - All about the men

Fairytale Challenges - Summer holidays

Fussy & Fancy Friday - Lazy summer days

Inspiration Destination - Anything goes 

Little Miss Muffet -  Anything goes

Melonheadz - Hand colored image

Not Just Cards - Anything goes  

Paper Creator's Crafts - Dies and/or punches

Papertake Weekly - To die for

Pile it on - Bright colors

Sister Act - Anything goes 

Tuesday Throwdown - Texture

Word Art Wednesday - 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

Welcome to Motherhood Card (Saturated Canary image)

Hi Crafty friends,

I created this card for my cousin's daughter who is about to have a baby soon and I thought this Saturated Canary image was perfect for a baby shower. I embellished my card with papers and stickers from a Bo Bunny kit for this card and coloured her with Copics.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything goes 

A Gem of a Challenge - One for the girls

Artistic Inspirations - Anything goes

Come and Get it - Round things (round embellishments)

Copic Marker Norge - New start - Motherhood/new mum
The Corrosive Challenge - Utterly feminine 

Craft your Passion - Anything goes 

Crafting for all seasons - Bright and beautiful

Crafting with an Attitude -  Anything goes 

Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes  

Crafty Catz - New beginnings (Motherhood)

Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes 

Cutie Pie - Cute and girly 
Digi Choosday - Embellish it!
Graph 'It Markers - Anything goes  

Inspiration Destination -  Anything goes
Not Just Cards - Anything goes  

Pile it on - Bright colors 
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - Food and/or Drink (pan fry up and baby bottle)

Sister Act - Anything goes 
Whoopsi Daisy - Make it girly

Word Art Wednesday - 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