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

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

TGF drummer boy card

I made a boy's card today, I think my girl/boy card ratio is 10/1 lol, so I'm not so familiar with creating these, I find them very difficult. All the more reason for me to do a few more to practice I think. The drummer boy is a digi stamp from The Greeting Farm and I coloured him with copic markers.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Hooked on Craft - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - boys/men cards
Crafts & Me - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Birthdays (they also have the most amazing digi stamps)
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
The Paper Shelter - http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com.au/ - Layers on layers

Thanks so much for looking or leaving a comment,
XOX Lucy

Jade's 18th Birthday card

Thanks so much for reading my blog today, I made this card for my niece's 18th Birthday. The cute digi stamp is from Stitchy Bear stamps. The gorgeous teal flourish is our very own Flourish with a Bling flourish.

FWAB used:

Jasmine laser teal flourish

Jack green vine leaves

For more info and stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling it up!
The Stamping Boutique - http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Birthday related
House of Gilli - http://houseofgilli.blogspot.fr/ - Favourite colour combo (tough one, I have so many but love pink, red & teal together)
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - 2 patterned papers
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com.au/ - Breast cancer pink ribbon
Delightful Challenges - http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com.au/ - Fancy and frilly
Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ - Pink, pink, pink
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Dutch Dare Card - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Bling it on!
Crafty Catz - http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.ca/ - Ribbons and bows

Thanks again for checking out my blog, hope you have a wonderful day,
XOX Lucy

Cute Garden Bear card

How cute is this little bear, it's a rubber stamp from Milton & Co (www.wildrosestudio.co.uk) and this is the first time I've used him. There were so many of my favourite challenge blogs asking for animal themes this week that I just had to use him and I'm happy I did.

FWAB used:

100 pack adhesive pearls in Teal and Rose Pink

For stockists or more info please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

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

Simon Says Stamp - http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Animal antics
Dutch Dare Card - http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Furry friends
Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Any shape but square
Crafts 4 Eternity - http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com.au/ - Splish, splosh, splash (water)
Saturday challenge - http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.fr/ - Circle cards
A gem of a challenge - http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Animals or teddies
Quirky Crafts - http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.ca/ - Summer
The Cutie Pie Challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Borders and frames
Great Impressions - http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com.au/ - A walk on the wild side (animals)
Pile it on - http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au  - Cuddly critters
House of Gilli - http://houseofgilli.blogspot.fr/ - Add a sentiment
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Include a sentiment
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Stamptacular - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's hear it for the girls
No Matter Which Challenge - http://www.nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Just some lines - http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's layer it up
Ladybug Crafts Ink - http://ladybugscraftsinkchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Summer fun


Wow, that was a lot of challenges in one card this time!
Thanks for stopping by,
XOX Lucy

CC Designs dusky pink card

Good morning,

Thanks for dropping by, I have used a CC Designs digi girl stamp on this card and coloured her with copics.

FWAB used:

Chloe pink pearl flourish

Elise flowers from Elise flourish & flower set

For more products/info/stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

I am entering the following challenges with this card:

The Shabby Tea Room - http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com.au/ - Dusky pink, cream, flowers & damask
Craft your passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Power of 3 (3 birds/flowers)
House of Gilli - http://houseofgilli.blogspot.fr/ - Add a sentiment
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Include a sentiment
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Square cards
Sweet Stamping Pixies - http://sweetstampingpixies.blogspot.co.uk/ - Flowers, ribbons, die cuts
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Banner days
Stamptacular - http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's hear it for the girls
No Matter Which Challenge - http://www.nomatterwhichchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Just some lines - http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's layer it up
Wags n Whiskers - http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com.au/ - Favourite colour combo
Thanks so much for looking/commenting,
XOX Lucy

TGF girl card - yellow, blue & green

Hi,

Today I've made a card using a The Greeting Farm stamp and Echo Park papers, the pearls are from Flourish with a Bling (see below for details). This is being entered into the following challenges, feel free to click on their links to join in the fun:

Crafty Creations - http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - yellow, blue and green
Craft your passion - http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Power of 3 (ribbons/flowers & panels)
The Cutie Pie challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Borders and frames
Anyone for Anya - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - sketch challenge
Splendid Stamping with The Greeting Farm - http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com.au/ - Birthday theme
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - square cards

FWAB used:

100 pack adhesive pearls - olive green and blue pearls

For stockists or more information please click www.flourishwithabling.com.au

Sorry the photo isn't a great one, I may try to photograph it again in the morning.

Thanks so much for checking out my card and/or blog, I love that!!
XOX Lucy

Magnolia butterfly card

Hi, I really love that you've come to check out my card/blog.

I have a card which has been created for a few challenges today. I coloured her in with copic markers and have kindy glitzed around the ovals and on the butterflies.

I'm entering the following challenges, feel free to join in too, just click on their links below:

Magnolia-licious - http://magnolia-liciouschallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Pale blue & hot pink
Bunny Zoe's crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Summer
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Great sketch to use
House of Gilli - http://houseofgilli.blogspot.fr/ - Add a sentiment
Delightful Challenges - http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com.au/ - Punches & dies
Lovely hAnglar or Sweet Magnolia - http://lovely-haenglar-only.blogspot.co.uk/ - Favourite Magnolia image
Whoopsi Daisy - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Include a sentiment
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Square cards
Whimsy stamps - http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/ - Lots of layers

Thanks so much for looking and if you do leave a comment for me please know I very much appreciate it.
XOX Lucy

Magnolia brown card

Here's another card I made this week incorporating a few different challenge blogs. I coloured Tilda in with copic markers.

FWAB used:

Jasmine puffy latte flourish

Elise flowers - mustard, brown & latte

For more info on stockists or becoming a stockist please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is being entered into the following challenges:

Totally Tilda challenge - http://totallytilda.blogspot.com.au/ - Kraft cardstock
Simply Magnolia challenge - http://simplymagnolia.blogspot.se/ - Gingham & stitching (fake or real)
Whoopsi Daisy challenge - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Creative Card Crew - http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.no/ - newspaper, script, music sheets
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - sketch challenge
Whimsy Stamps challenge - http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/ - Lots of layers
Crafts and Me - http://craftsandmechallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Lace

Thanks so much for dropping by, I really appreciate it,
XOX Lucy

Tiddly Inks summer card

I absolutely love trying to incorporate a few challenges into one card, it's such fun and definitely takes me out of my comfort zone sometimes. This is a prime example of a card I wouldn't have thought to do on my own - not a square, add water somewhere, scallops, lots of layers & summer theme!! This is what I came up with. The little beach girl digi is from Tiddly Inks and the umbrella is from Make it Crafty. I used them in a png format so I could layer them and make them one scene. I made the water with baby blue liquid pearls and then outlined "waves". I made the clouds with a homemade template and ink. The scallop shapes were made with my Spellbinders machine and dies.

This card is going in the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Summer theme
Crafts 4 Eternity - http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com.au/ - Splish splosh splash (water)
Make it Monday - http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.no/ - Anything goes (every week)
Moving Along with the Times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - anything but square card
Whimsy Stamps challenge - http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/ - Lots of layers
Tiddly Inks challenge - http://tiddlyinkschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Summer
Little Miss Muffet challenge - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ - Scallops
Quirky Crafts Challenges - http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.ca/ - School's out for summer
Thanks so much for looking,
XOX Lucy

FWAB "guess the number of pearls" competition

Head on over to Flourish with a Bling's facebook page for this fun competition:

A fun guessing challenge for you all today - you have to guess the number of FWAB pearls in this little jar measuring 5.5cm tall and 4.5cm in diameter - write your answer below, and whoevers guess is the closest will win a FWAB Grace or Chloe pearl flourish in the colour of their choice. If you guess the number exactly, you get both the Chloe and Grace pearl flourish in the colour of your choice! Challenge closes tomorrow at 11am AEST so start guessing ;D...I'll give you a hint - it's more than 100 but less than 500... Good luck - only 1 guess per person XX Maggie

Just click http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flourish-with-a-Bling/161195340576237 to take you to the competition!! FWAB do different giveaways all the time so be sure to "like" them while you're there! Best of luck to you, would love it if you let me know you came from my blog. XOX Lucy

TGF Drummer boy card

Hi, Today I've made a new card for my son's birthday tomorrow, he loved this digi stamp from The Greeting Farm so I'm hoping he loves these bright colours. I coloured him with copic markers.

FWAB used:

Jessie red flourish

For more info and stockists (or to become a stockist) - www.flourishwithabling.com.au

Head on over to Flourish with a Bling's facebook page for a fun competition, guess the pearls in the jar - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flourish-with-a-Bling/161195340576237 - hurry as it's only for 24 hours!!

Here's some great challenge sites I'm entering this card into:

Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy Challenges - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Hooked on Craft - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's celebrate
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes (6 entries max)
Pile it on - http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/pio-33-bingo.html - Bingo (Ticket, image, sewing)
Stamp & Create - http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Stitch it up/sewing (real or faux)
Crafty Creations - http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Olympic colours (blue, red, yellow, black & green)

Feel free to join in any of these, it's fantastic fun!!
Thanks so much for dropping by,
XOX Lucy

Chloe's 12th Birthday card

Wow, 5 days without posting a card but this one will be making up for it and entering many challenges. I made this for my daughter and so I wanted it to be special. The digi stamp girls are by CC Designs and I've coloured them with copic markers. There is a lot of FWAB on this card so please check the details under the card and a lot of fantastic challenge blogs below too if you like joining in challenges:

FWAB used:

Jasmine gold laser flourish (page 1)

Taylah's toadstools (page 1, 2 and 3)

Teal  & pink pearls (page 1 and 3)

Up in the sky sun and cloud (page 2)

Lee's tree & grass (page 1, 2 & 3)

For more products & stockists see www.flourishwithabling.com.au

Head on over to Flourish with a Bling's facebook page for a fun competition, guess the pearls in the jar - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flourish-with-a-Bling/161195340576237 - hurry as it's only for 24 hours!!



 Check out these great challenge sites that I'm entering the card into:

Wednesdays challenge - http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/ - Anything goes (buy the digi stamp girls here)

Dream Valley challenges - http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Die cuts and punches

Bunny Zoe Crafts - http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ - Summer

Anyone for Anya? - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - pastels/photo inspiration

Little Miss Muffet - http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.ca/ - Scallops

Paper Pretties - http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy Challenges - http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com.au/ - Anything goes
Emerald Faeries Challenges - http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.co.uk/ - Bling
Hooked on Craft - http://hookedoncraftchallenges.blogspot.com.au/ - Let's celebrate
Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes (6 entries max)
Moving along with the Times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Summer
The Cutie Pie Challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Spots and stripes (hard to see but the 2nd page has striped background)
Whimsy Stamps Challenge - http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/ - Summer fun
Pile it on - http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/pio-33-bingo.html - Bingo (Emboss, image & pearls).

Thanks so much for coming to take a look at my card and for any lovely comments left, I really appreciate them, XOX Lucy

Boy card (for a change!)

Hi, Here's my final card from last night's card-making frenzy!! I hope it has that summer feel it's supposed to. The gorgeous digi stamp is from Spesch Designer Stamps - http://speschstamps.com/category_4/Stamps-by-Max.htm is where you'll find this little guy.

This card is entering the following challenges, you can join in too:

Crafter's Companion - http://ccmonthlychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Best friends

Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes

Creative Card Crew - http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.no/ - On the beach/under the sea

Moving along with the times - http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.co.nz/ - Summertime
Whimsy Stamps - http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/ - Summer fun
Crafts 4 Eternity - http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com.au/ - Summer sun

Thanks so much for dropping by,
XOX Lucy

The Greeting Farm girl card

Here's another card I made last night using a little The Greeting Farm stamp, she's so sweet. I coloured her with copic markers.

FWAB used:

Up in the sky - sun

For more info and stockists please visit www.flourishwithabling.com.au

This card is going into the following challenges:

Paper Crafting Journey - http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/ - Anything goes
Crafting for all Seasons - http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.com.au/ - Bright colours
Divas by Design - http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - For a female
The Cutie Pie Challenge - http://cutiepiechallenge.blogspot.com.au/ - Spots and stripes
Anyone for Anya - http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com.au/ - TGF stamp and a flower
Splendid Stamping with TGF - http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com.au/ - Yellow, orange & baby blue

Wish me luck and feel free to join in these great challenge blogs, it's a lot of fun.
XOX Lucy