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

A Star Shaker card (Art by Miran image & Bo Bunny papers)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I do love to make a shaker card now and I have managed to keep all the little stars and glitter pieces in this time, haha yay!! I have used papers (and a sketch) from Bo Bunny, these papers are called Love Letters. I have colored a gorgeous image from Art by Miran and I used my black Copic marker to carefully color the background of the image. I used a mixture of large blue and green glitter and some green gem stars to match the digi.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - Photo inspiration - inspired by the green and flowers 

Art by Miran - anything goes (ABM image used)

As you like it - fave - markers or pencils - I love using and blending with Copics, I don't think I would have got the same black background with any other medium.

Bo Bunny - sketch with Bo Bunny papers

C.R.A.F.T. - add ribbon and sparkle (ribbon flowers)
Crafts and Me - Anything goes with optional summer memories (using an ABM image)
Crafts Galore Encore - Anything goes

Crafty Gals Corner -  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

Digi Choosday - bling, glitter or gems (glitter and gems) 
Emerald Faeries - winter blues

Graph 'It Markers - Glitter/sparkles or teal/aqua/turquoise (used both)

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Not Just Cards - anything goes 

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges - anything goes 

Ribbon Girl - June any image 

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes

Sweet Stampin' - seeing stars 

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Have a great weekend,

XOX Lucy

I'm a Guest Designer at Digital Delights (Digital Delights image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am very excited to be a guest designer at Digital Delights by Louby Loo this challenge. Their images are oh-so-adorable and this sweet one below is called Beach Babe Britt, but you can find all the images HERE. I gave her some shimmery bathers and hat but difficult to see in the photo and I also used some Glossy Accents on the glasses and beach ball. I created the background using distress inks and then dabbing on white liquid pearls in lines to make it look like sea foam. The clouds and sun are dies from Lawn Fawn. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Creatalicious - anything goes with option of CAS 

Deep Ocean - colors of summer

Di's Digis - summer

Dream Valley - summer colours

Fairytale Challenges - summer special

Little Claire's Designs - create a scene

Melonheadz - off to the beach
Ribbon Girl - June any image 

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) -  anything goes  

Word Art Wednesday - 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

Zoe's 17th Birthday card (Saturated Canary image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

My daughter's friend Zoe is turning 17 tomorrow and so Chloe gave me a list of what she wanted on the card (ie. red hair, green/hazel eyes, lots of make up and fake tanned skin to look like Zoe). The other request was to make the card pink and black, and I thought "ooh, not sure how this will go with red hair" but I love how it turned out and wouldn't be scared to use these colour combinations again now. 

I die cut some sparkly black stars, I used Glossy Accents on her lips, bangles, and earrings. I also added some Wink of Stella to her cap but it's not easy to see on the photo. You can find the sassy little image at Saturated Canary. I just bought some new Saturated Canary images on the weekend so I'll be posting a few new cards soon :)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - anything summer

Art by Miran - anything goes

Brown Sugar - anything goes 

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - girls of summer

Colouring in Scrapland - 1,2,3 - 1 banner, 2 colours, 3 stars

Craft your Passion - anything goes  

Crafting with Friends - anything goes  

Crafty Friends - inspired by a song - One of the brightest stars by James Blunt

Crafty Gals Corner - sparkle & shine (Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella on cap, glitter stars)

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

Crafty Ribbons - summer with ribbon or lace

Creative Fingers - anything goes 

Fairytale Challenges - summer special

Fussy & Fancy Friday - say it with flowers

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

Lemon Shortbread -  anything goes 

Love to Scrap - anything goes  

Not Just Cards - anything goes 

The Paper Shelter - Birthday girl 

Polkadoodles - use a die cut (banner & stars)
Ribbon Girl - June any image 

Scrapper's Delight - anything goes  

Send a smile 4 kids - punches or die cuts for kids

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - add some shimmer - Wink of Stella on cap, glittered stars

Sisters of Craft - anything goes  

Sweet Stampin' - seeing stars

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

H B 2 U Banner card (The Paper Shelter image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Here's one of the new gorgeously summery images from The Paper Shelter. I cropped her to suit the little scene I created around her. Sometimes I think too literally when it comes to scenes so it was nice to think outside the box and use different colours. I can't take credit for that idea though, the beautiful cloud paper inspired me :)

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps - anything summer

Colouring in Scrapland - 1,2,3, - 1 banner, 2 butterflies, 3 flowers 

Copic Marker Norge - bingo - chipboard (butterflies), text, lace

Craft your Passion - anything goes  

Crafting with Friends - anything goes  

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

Creative Craft Cottage - layer it up  

Creative Fingers - anything goes 

Dies r us - butterflies and die cuts

Di's Digis - summer

Fairytale Challenges - summer special

Fussy & Fancy Friday - say it with flowers

Not Just Cards - anything goes 

The Paper Shelter - Birthday Girl (TPS image)
Ribbon Girl - June any image 

Scrapper's Delight - anything goes  

Send a smile 4 kids - punches or die cuts for kids

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - Add some shimmer (Wink of Stella on butterflies & glossy sunglasses)

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Vintage Swimming Girl (Saturated Canary image & Bo Bunny papers)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Oh how I love Bo Bunny papers but I'm sure most of you know that already hehe. This card was created using only Bo Bunny papers (Alora range), Saturated Canary image and a couple of die cuts. There are a lot of layers here. I also used Wink of Stella on her swimsuit and some Glossy Accents on her lips and the flower centres (tricky to see in the photo).

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Bo Bunny - sketch using Bo Bunny papers

Crafts and Me - anything goes with optional twist: shabby chic or vintage (vintage)

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

Creative Craft Cottage -  layer it up

Di's Digis - summer

Fairytale Challenges - summer special

Fussy & Fancy Friday - say it with flowers

Not Just Cards - anything goes  

Paper Creator's Crafts - all about flowers
Ribbon Girl - June any image 

The Pencil Case - variety of colours

Star Stampz - here comes summer

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes   

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy