Sending Fairy wishes (Saturated Canary image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

I'm so happy to be back in Blogland after over a month off. I was overseas on a European family trip of a lifetime, it was absolutely wonderful and we had such a great time. 

So now I'm back and I have a few cards to show you. This one is created with a Saturated Canary image, isn't she sweet? I've noticed Saturated Canary have now closed since I've been away which is such a shame, I'm glad I bought a few more images before I left. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - anything goes with optional twist: green and gold 

As you like it - Fave flowers - store bought as there are now such a variety that its easy to find ones to match any card/project

Aud Sentiments - anything goes with a sentiment 

The Corrosive Challenge - pink for awareness 

Crafter's Cafe - use pink

Crafting with an Attitude - anything goes 

Crafting with Friends - anything goes

Crafty Catz -  anything goes with optional twist: more than 1 fold

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

Creative Fingers - anything goes 

Digi Choosday - anything goes 

Incy Wincy Designs -  all that glitters (wings and flourish)

Inspiration Destination - anything goes 

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun - Halloween or dress up

(Pin)spirational Challenges - photo inspiration - inspired by pastels

Ribbon Girl - October card challenge

Star Stampz - layer it up

Word Art Wednesday -  anything goes

Thanks so much for dropping by,

XOX Lucy

Just taking a short break

Hi guys,

Just in case any of you are wondering why I haven't been on for a couple of weeks I just wanted to let you know that I am in good health but just taking a short break as I'm going on a holiday soon. I will be back in full swing at the end of September.

Take care and big hugs,
XOX Lucy

A fairy among the toadstools (Polkadoodles image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

How's this for a beautiful image from Polkadoodles? She's so adorable and I had the perfect toadstools to match her, you can find them at Flourish with a Bling. I added some Wink of Stella to her wings but it hasn't really showed in the photograph. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T. - summer

Crafty Friends - favourite embellishment - FWAB toadstools

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

Creatalicious - anything goes with optional add flowers

Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine and summer holidays

Digi Choosday - flowers/anything goes 

Fussy & Fancy Friday - a walk in the garden

Inky Chicks - use 5 or more flowers

Jo's Scrap Shack -  anything goes

Polkadoodles -  anything goes

Ribbon Girl - July any image 

Scrapper's Delight - anything goes 

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes 

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Thanks so much for dropping by, I hope you're having a lovely weekend,

XOX Lucy

Toadstool Girl (Lemon Shortbread image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

My last card to show tonight is this one where I have cropped and coloured a gorgeous little image from Lemon Shortbread. I added some Liquid Pearls to her toadstool hat. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

As you like it - favourite papers & why - I love flowery papers especially when they have little flowers as it adds so much to the card

C.R.A.F.T. - summer 

Craft your Passion - anything goes 

Crafts and Me - anything goes with optional Summer memories (Lemon Shortbread digi)

Crafts and Me FB challenge - anything goes with optional twist: CAS (Lemon Shortbread digi)

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

Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: add flowers

Inspiration Destination - anything goes  

Lemon Shortbread - anything goes 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes 

Open-Minded Crafting Fun - patriotic, use country colors (red, white and blue)

The Paper Shelter - anything goes 

Ribbon Girl -  July any image

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Happy Birthday 

Word Art Wednesday -  anything goes  

Thanks so much for dropping by, have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Summer Breeze (Crafts & Me/Hannah Lynn image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

This card is inspired by summer, I hope most of you are enjoying the sunshine, it's so cold here (it's winter here in Oz) so I'm happy to pretend it's warm here and create summer cards. This breezy girl is from Crafts and Me and you can find the flower at Flourish with a Bling.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

As you like it - favourite papers & why - I love fresh colours with classic patterns like polkadots etc

C.R.A.F.T. - summer

Craft your Passion - anything goes 

Crafts and Me - anything goes with optional Summer memories (Hannah Lynn image) 

Crafts and Me FB challenge - anything goes with optional twist: CAS (Hannah Lynn image) 

Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes

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

Creatalicious -  anything goes with optional twist: add flowers

Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine and summer holidays 

Inspiration Destination - anything goes 

Jo's Scrap Shack - colour challenge - coral, teal and tan

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes 

The Paper Shelter - anything goes 

Polkadoodles - summertime

Ribbon Girl - July any image

Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Happy Birthday

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  
Your Next Stamp - sketch or color challenge - colors

Thanks so much for dropping by, have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Rainbow Brite Birthday card (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty friends,

This is my final card for the segment I did in an Australian magazine called Australian Papercraft Essentials using Cute as a Button images. One of my cards is the 'Covergirl' so I've posted the photo of the magazine cover below. 

I used a variety of pearls from Flourish with a Bling and a sun die cut from Lawn Fawn.
The paper is from Kaisercraft. 

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

As you like it - favourite papers & why - I love bright colours so this Kaisercraft paper is a perfect example of lots of bright and happy colours.
C.R.A.F.T. - summer
Craft your Passion - anything goes

Crafty Gals Corner - anything goes

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

Creatalicious - anything goes with optional twist: add flowers

Creative Inspirations - seaside, sunshine and summer holidays

Inky Chicks - use 5 or more flowers

Inspiration Destination - anything goes  

The Pencil Case - X = Xanthic/yellow

Ribbon Girl -  July any image
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) - anything goes

Tuesday Throwdown - Happy Birthday

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes   

Thanks so much for dropping by, have a great day,

XOX Lucy

Be Happy Be Bright Be You (Cute as a Button image)

Hi Crafty Friends,

Here's my card that made the front cover of Australian Papercraft Essentials. I was so excited as I didn't know that was going to happen until I saw the magazine.

There's a picture of the cover below.

My "job" was to use Cute as a Button images and the lovely Francesca from CAAB let me choose some lovely digis from her shop. I also took the opportunity to advertise my company, Flourish with a Bling by using some of our leaves and pearls.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

AllSorts - frame it!

Craftin' Desert Divas - Beach 

Creative Inspirations - Seaside, sunshine and summer holidays 

Cupcake Inspirations - tropical (collecting shells) 

Glitter & Sparkle - anything goes

Pile it on - use your favourite colours - pink and teal

Ribbon Girl - July any image

Simon Says Stamp (Mon) - by the sea/nautical (collecting shells) 

Through the purple haze - Peaceful/harmony (being yourself/collecting shells on the beach)

Word Art Wednesday - anything goes  

Have a great day,

XOX Lucy