Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

I wanted to share with you the beautiful card my 11 yr old son, Josh, made for me!  He snuck into my craft room and chose this sweet fairy from CC Designs (it was already stamped out)!!  He used my copics to colour - wasn't he lucky - and I think he did a fabulous job with them!!!  I have to say I rather love my blue-haired fairy - so unusual,  although I personally think he has been heavily influenced by the movie AVATAR!!

I got showered with beautiful handmade cards and gifts from my boys this morning and then we all helped and made pancakes together for breakfast!  It's been a wonderful day so far - so much better than the weather, that's for sure!  Can you believe we actually had a sprinkling of snow overnight, brrrr!  I sure hope this crazy weather brightens up and Mr Sunshine comes back to us soo!

Well, I wish you all a wonderful Mother's Day for those who are celebrating and if not, hope your weekend has been an enjoyable one!

Hugs,

Danielle x

New C.C. Designs Spring Kit

Hello!

My new C.C. Designs Spring kit arrived in the mail this week and I finally got a chance to sit down, colour and put a card together!  Isn't she such a sweetie!

I coloured using my copics and I've used my new BG Kioshi papers - they are lovely!  I've followed Claudia's sketch this week over at Friday Sketchers.   I will also add this into Charisma Cardz challenge which is 'Girly & Flowers.  Not really sure I'm entirely happy with the end result but the way my mojo has been lately, I'll take it, lol!!!

My boys started softball practice this weekend so we've had a day full of batting, pitching & catching!  It's been a lot of fun to see them jump back into it and even my youngest, Jacob (4) has been walking around the house all day with his new T-Ball glove on and ball in hand - too cute!!  My schedule is now becoming a little crazy over the coming weeks trying to get all 3 to practices & games so goodness knows when I'll find the time to craft - I might just have to become a midnight stamper ..... ;)

Well, I hope you're all enjoying your weekend and thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.  And don't forget my candy - when I'm over 50 I might just add in some more surprises!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Swiss Pixie Card!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I received some gorgeous CC Designs images in the mail yesterday from my sweet blogging friend, Rachel - thanks hun, they're wonderful!

I was inspired by the fabulous sketch over at Simon Says Stamp challenge this week so I've made this card to fit that sketch challenge, Cute Card Thursday which is 'Lucky Green' and for the first time I think I'll enter it into Flutterby Wednesdays challenge (to use angels, fairies, butterflies etc. anything with wings).

I coloured with my copics. Paper is from GCD Designs "Whoop de Doo" range. Lace and flowers are from stash and I used the MS oak leaf punch. The Happy Birthday sentiment is from The Stamp Barn.

A short post today as I have to go in and do pizza at school and then the boys have a drama presentation this afternoon that they've been working on - I'm quite excited to see it!

Thanks for popping by for a visit today and leaving your comments - they're always so much appreciated! I hope you're all enjoying a beautiful day wherever you are - we sure are here!

Hugs,

Danielle x

A Spring Card for 3 challenges!

Hello friends!

Hope you're all well! My mojo is well and truly still in hibernation - I haven't been in my craft room for the last 4 days! My energy still feels low but I was determined to create something today and that I have!

I scoured some challenges and found I can enter this card into Magnolia Down Under 'Buttons, Flowers & Bows'. Although the main image is C.C. Designs the sweet little tweety bird and cherry paper is Magnolia! I followed a sketch from Stamp with Fun this week - I loved it - definitely a fun one to do! And lastly, over on A Spoonful of Sugar the theme is 'Springtime' - this is an unusual colour combo for me but I have to say I love it! I can also enter this into 'Totally Papercrafts' challenge this week which is 'Buttons & Bows'.

The image is from my dear friend Christine - thanks hun - she was definitely a sweetie to colour! I coloured with my copics. I cut the swing out and used twine to put it together on the card. I used the MS picket fence punch to create a sweet garden scene.

Thanks for popping by for a visit - I really love that you can come by! I haven't been hopping too much these past few days - hopefully I'll get to it a bit later so I can catch up on my commenting. Thanks for your comments - I so enjoy reading them!

Hugs,

Danielle x

My first C.C. Designs card!

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by for a visit today. My mojo and desire to craft has been severely depleted these last few days. I've had the kids home sick - yep - all 3 of them! And hubby and myself seem to be battling a cold. However, today my head has felt a little clearer so I took myself down to my craft room and was determined to colour up these gorgeous little cuties that I received from my dearest blogging friend, Christine. Thanks hun, you really are so generous!

I pulled out my prisma pencils for this image although I coloured her face and any visible skin with my copics. I love this aqua/violet colour combo - it feels so fresh and uplifting - not like the -23oc temps we've experienced today!! I followed the sketch by Aud over at Friday Sketchers today - I love it! I'm also putting this card in for the Totally Papercrafts challenge this week which is 'Buttons & Bows'.

The dp is from my stash and I used the MS Daisy border punch. I added some violet adhesive pearls and adhered a ribbon and violet button with linen thread for the final touch. The back piece of cardstock is embossed and was gifted to me so not sure which line/company it comes from. I want to say CTMH but I'm not sure!

Well, there you have it! I have projects that I need to complete so I best kept trudging on forward and hope my mojo wakes up! Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your much appreciated comments! I hope you all enjoy a wonderful start to the weekend!

Hugs,

Danielle x