Santa's Sleigh

Hi all :)

So Christmas is now less than 12 weeks away, can you believe it? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I certainly have but then I also have my girls birthdays before so I always start early. With Christmas in mind I thought I would share a card I made using the new Mama Elephant releases...

I created the background using some distress inks. I then stamped and embossed a star background onto it. I used my MFT Die-namics Skyline Border to create the city look. I used the gorgeous Mama Elephant Stamps called Santa's Sleight and coloured them with Copics. I used the coordinating dies to cut out them. I was gutted I didn't have any silver wire so I had to use twine for the reins instead. I finished with a simple stamped sentiment.

I will be back soon :)
Kitty xx

Carol Singing

 Hi all :)

Have you seen the latest release over at Lili Of The Valley? There are brand new paper pads, rubber stamps and art sheets. I am loving all the new releases especially the new Art Sheets which I couldn't wait to play with. Here is my first card...

For this card I used the Carol Singing Art Sheet which features four cute caroling critters. I used some old papers which were originally from LOTV too. I mounted everything onto red and white card. I added some ribbon, a bow and gems. I finished by adding some scrabble pieces as a sentiment. I added a load of glitter too but sadly it doesn't show up when photographed.

I will be back with my second coordinating card soon :)

Kitty xx

Beach Life

Hi all :)

Today I am back with a colourful summer creation! I know it may seem Summer is well and truly over right now but hey, I work 6 months in advance anyway so seasons are all over the place for me always anyway! My lovely man bought me the gorgeous Beach Life Collection as a surprise so of course I had to make something with it....

For this card I used the Trimcraft Beach Life Collection. I used the decoupage pad for the topper and the paper pack for the backgrounds. I cut out the bunting from the paper and made it into a embellishment. I also added a wooden ice cream, some buttons and gems to finish.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

You Are Magical

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, we had a nice chilled one with lots of crafting! Today I am sharing a card that was in last months Making Cards Magazine that was made using Clearly Besotted Stamps...

For this card I used the Clearly Besotted Fairy Tale Unicorn Stamps. I coloured with Copics and fussy cut them out. I used a Stitched Frame Die along with some Stitched Scallop Rectangles. I created the background using some blended distress inks. I added a stamped sentiment and some gems to finish.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Birthday Wishes

Hi all :)

I'm back, two cards in one day eh!? So it's time to share with you a card that was made for Crafts Beautiful Magazine using a Time For Tea Designs Stamp....

I printed out the digi stamp and coloured it with Copics. I mounted various papers onto hot pink card and stamped a sentiment onto card too. I decorated the rest of the card with flowers, leaves and ribbon.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Burger Wishes

Hi all,

Today I am sharing a quick card that was made for Paper Crafter Magazine using the free digital stamps that came with the magazine designed by Kate Hadfield...

For this card I used the Burger Digi Stamp. I coloured this with my Copics and fussy cut it out. I mounted it onto some die cut circles. The papers are by Doodlebug. I added a sentiment, button and twine to finish.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Harvest Thanks

Hello :) 

I am back to share another one of my cards that I had fun making using some new MFT Stamps. I do love to create scenes especially with stamps. Now that the weather seems to be turning to Autumn this card is very apt right now...

For this card I used the MFT BB Fall Friends Stamps. I coloured them with Copic Pens and die cut each one with the coordinating dies. I created the sky using a MFT Cloud Stencil and some blue ink. I used some Doodlebug Papers for the background and everything was mounted onto Kraft Card.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Let It Snow

Hi all :)

Today I am sharing a super cute winter card that I made. This is very glittery in real life but sadly glitter doesn't seem to show up too well in photographs. How cute is this squirrel....

For this card I used a Studiolight Die Cut Pad. I have got to say when I need quick and easy cards these pads are ideal. Simply pop out the shapes and play around making scenes til your heart is content. I distressed the edges with a distress tool and mounted it onto kraft card. I also added some twine, glitter and buttons. I created some dimension by popping up the die cuts onto foam pads.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Christmas Star Plaque

Hi all :)

I had a great time at Ally Pally Craft Show over the weekend. It was lovely to go back to that show, I've not been for 6 or 7 years! I had a good time shopping for new bits and as always I ended up spending loads on Anna Marie Designs! I got lots of lovely MFT bits from there and a few other places. I had a play yesterday and came up with this xmas plaque...

For this I used a MFT Star and covered it with patterned paper. I added distress ink to the edges and added some glass glitter. I also added some leaves, tree pieces, flowers, pine cones, berries and extra embellishments. I also used a Stag Head and Wooden Sentiments.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Thankful

Hello all :)

I have finally had a chance to have some 'me' time and get back to what I love doing - creating! All my work is complete and I have no deadlines, hurrah!! So with this in mind I couldn't help but make some cards just because, as it's been so long since that has happened! I bought some new MFT Stamps, so here is my first card with them....

I had so much fun creating this card, especially as the theme fits our current season! It can be quite werid working so many months in advance for magazine (I'm on Valentines!) so it was a refreshing change to be a bit more seasonal! I created the background using a Lawn Fawn Cover Up Die. I used the Die-namics Stitched Domes for the dome shapes and created the background with distress inks. The stamps are called Fall Friends by MFT Stamps. I coloured them with Copics and die cut them with the coordinating dies. I added some pearl to finish.

I'm off to Ally Pally tomorrow, so do say hello if you see me!

I will be back soon :)
Kitty xx

Fashion Girl

Hi all,

How lovely are these toppers? This was the last free Facebook Bonus Papers from Making Cards Magazine. I love the simple colours and sketchy style.

For this card I used the Travel Paper Collection. I mounted all the papers onto blue card. I die cut the topper using a Wonky Stitched Die-namics Die. I also added some ribbon, a pearl heart and flowers to finish.

I will be back soon :)

Kitty xx

Thanks A Million

Hi all :)

I am back again! Getting the hang of this scheduling lark eh!? Today I have a very simple card to share with you that was featured in the last issue of Paper Crafter Magazine...

This one again was made using the free summer digi stamps that came free with the magazine. I coloured the basket with copic markers and fussy cut it out. I created the background using an Altenew Stencil and red ink. I added a strip of red paper to the bottom and added some twine. I added a stamped sentiment and gems to finish.

I will be back tomorrow :)

Kitty xx

Forever Love

Hi all :)

Today I am sharing another colourful creation. This time this one was made for Make Cards Today Magazine. 

This type of card is called Cascade and to be honest I hadn't made any this style before, but once I got my head round a template it was easy! They are so much fun to decorate too. I used the free papers that came with the magazine to create this card - this also includes all the toppers and tags which coordinate perfectly! All I added was some ribbon.

I will be back tomorrow :)

Kitty xx

I'll Stand By You

Hi all :)

I hope you had a good weekend, I spent most of it working but it's ok as I'm off next weekend and going to London for the weekend yay! I am hoping to go to Ally Pally as I haven't been for years, so do say hello if you see me. Today I am sharing a card I made for Making Cards Magazine using the free monthly download, this time it was flamingos!

I really do love these papers, I think they may be my favourite yet! I lose the subtle watercolour painted style of the flamingos - so lovely! I mounted all the papers onto peach card. I die cut the topper using a stitched circle die and mounted it onto a paper doily. I added some ribbons and lace. The sentiment is from MFT Stamps and added some hearts to finish.

I will be back tomorrow :)

Kitty xx

Hot Dog Birthday

Hi :)

I knew scheduling posts would be a good idea then at least I can't forget to update my blog! So today I am sharing a fun card that was made for Paper Crafter Magazine...

I was asked to create some cards using the free digi stamps that came with the magazine. These were all fun summer images, so I had great fun with them. I coloured the hotdog with my copic markers and fussy cut it out. I used various patterned papers for the backgrounds. I also added some ribbon, gems and a doily.

I will be back tomorrow :)

Kitty xx

Grow Happiness

Hi all :)

I am back as promised with another colourful card. This one was one of my last summery projects for Crafts Beautiful before I started working on Christmas so I made it colourful!

 For this card I used Waffle Flower Stamps called Grow Happiness. I coloured them with copics and fussy cut them out. I used a stencil to create the brick wall panel. I also used a grass edge die and stitched circles. I finished with some twine and pearls.

Thanks for popping over :)

Kitty xx

I'm back...again!

Hello! I am back once again! I knew I hadn't updated my blog for a bit but I had no idea it had been this long - wow time flies. I have been very busy with work, magazine work, my coursework and of course the summer holidays. I have loads of night shifts this month at work so at least that will mean I can get my blog updated. Here is another one of my unicorn cards that was featured in PaperCrafter Magazine recently...

I have to say I do love creating these kind of backgrounds. I just love that no two are ever the same. I created the background by applying some distress ink onto acetate, spraying it with water and placing onto watercolour card. I repeat this process heat drying in between until i got the effect I wanted. I used a ton of MFT products on this card. The stamps are Magical Unicorns that are subtly coloured with Copic Markers and die cut with coordinating dies. I also used Die-namics Cloud Edges and Wonky Edge Rectangles.

I will be back soon (sooner than later this time!)

Kitty xx