Mischa turns 18! (Lili of the Valley image)

Hi crafty friends,

My darling niece turns 18 next week so I just sent this card off to her. As most teenagers, she loves her mobile so I had to buy this image to use for her card, especially as it even looks like her! You can find the image at Lili of the Valley, they also have a male version too.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Copic Marker Norge - moodboard - inspired by the colours

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

Creatalicious - anything goes with optional: dies/punches 

Creative Inspirations - Springtime

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes 

The Paper Shelter - a Birthday card

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - sparkle and shine (pearls and Wink of Stella on outfit)

Tuesday Throwdown - glimmer and shine (pearls and Wink of Stella on outfit)

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  
Your Next Stamp - sketch or colour challenge - I chose colour challenge

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Circular pink girly Birthday card

Hi Crafty Friends,

I created this card for a magazine commission I was asked to do.  I used a gorgeous flower and leaves (Adam vine leaves) from Flourish with a Bling. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

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

Creatalicious - anything goes with optional: dies/punches 

Incy Wincy Designs - seeing spots/circles

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - sparkle & shine (rhinestone flower centre & shiny leaves)

That's Crafty! - round in circles

Tuesday Throwdown - glimmer and shine (rhinestone flower centre & shiny leaves)

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

Thank you bear with rose card (Conie Fong image)

Hi crafty friends,

I can't believe how adorable these bears from Conie Fong are, I just love colouring them up. I think this is the first time I've coloured this one and I love the colour combo. I used some distress oxide inks at the bottom of the white strip just so she wasn't hanging in limbo. I added some Wink of Stella to her tutu and bow.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

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

Creatalicious - anything goes with optional: dies/punches 

Creative Inspirations - Springtime

Happy Little Stampers -  anything goes with dies (scallop border die)

Pammie's Inky Pinkies -  anything goes 

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - sparkle & shine (Wink of Stella on tutu and bow)

Through the Craftroom Door -  anything goes 

Tuesday Throwdown - glimmer and shine (Wink of Stella on Tutu and bow)
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Little Elephant pastel card (DigiStamp Boutique image)

Hi crafty friends,

I love this elephant set from DigiStamp Boutique, they are just the cutest ever! I was trying to decide whether to make this a baby card but I might colour him up for a baby card in the future. I used some birdhouse dies just for some added interest in the background. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Be there or be square 

As you like it - fave colouring medium - Copics because I have so many of them it makes it easy for colour choices and I love how vibrant they can be compared to pencils.

Aud Sentiments - Happy Birthday plus a sentiment 

Card Mania - Spring
Catch the Bug - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - Buttons and/or bows (bow)

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

Creative Inspirations - Springtime

Cutie Pie - delightful digis

Digistamp Boutique - anything goes with a DSB image 

Di's Digis - hand coloured image

Double D challenges - twine

Happy Little Stampers -  anything goes with dies

Incy Wincy Designs - nature and all it's beauty 

The Paper Shelter - flowers

(Pin)spirational Challenges - anything goes

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - add some texture

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes 

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

A wonderful friend card (Saturated Canary image)

Hi crafty friends,

A sweet little card to show tonight, I just love this girl and her bunny pal from Saturated Canary. They no longer sell images but you may find it at Make it Crafty. I was inspired by the floral paper when it came to her outfit. I heat embossed the sentiment with red powder.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - balloons, bunting and/or presents

As you like it - fave colouring medium and why - Copics because of the beautiful blend you can get and the vibrancy of the colours.

Colour Crazy Challenge - anything goes wk15 

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

Creative Inspirations - Springtime 

Cupcake Inspirations - bunnies

Cutie Pie - delightful digis

Happy Little Stampers -  anything goes with dies

(Pin)spirational Challenges - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes 

Have a great weekend,

XOX Lucy

Chloe's 18th Birthday card (All Dressed Up images)

Hi crafty friends,

It was our daughter's 18th Birthday last month and in Australia turning 18 is one of the biggest birthdays as this is the official age of being able to get your driver's licence, drink alcohol and vote. 

Every year I try to make her a special card so this is an extra large one to fit all the party girls in! All these fashionistas are from All Dressed Up. I used a city die and window dies to create the outdoor scene. The papers are glitter and metallic.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - balloons, bunting and presents (used all)

All Dressed Up - anything goes with an ADU image

Colour Crazy Challenge -  anything goes wk14

Happy Little Stampers -  anything goes with dies

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 

Let's Craft & Create -  anything goes with optional through a window

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - add some texture - glitter paper, string, wooden heart

Southern Girls - fave colour combo - pink, black, teal & purple

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes 

Have a great weekend,

XOX Lucy

Celebrate the Bunny way Birthday card (Polkadoodles image)

Hi crafty friends,

This card is so very cute, bright and happy in real life but I have to say I've had so much trouble photographing it and I still can't get a good shot 100 tries later! 

This gorgeous little bunny comes from Polkadoodles as part of the Fuzzypuffs set or can be purchased separately. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Happy Birthday plus a sentiment

Colour Crazy Challenge - anything goes wk14

Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes 

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

Creative Inspirations - Springtime

Cupcake Inspirations - bunnies

Cutie Pie - Delightful digis

Fab N Funky - cute critters

Happy Little Stampers -  anything goes with dies

Incy Wincy Designs - nature and all it's beauty  

(Pin)spirational Challenges - anything goes 

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes 

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy