Just sitting here ....

Hi there!

Woohoo - I've managed to do a challenge card!!  We have had incredibly cold temperatures today (-39oc with wind chill) and therefore I vowed to not step out of the door!  So what more perfect way to spend the day than to craft!

I was browsing some sketch challenge blogs and really liked this weeks sketch over at The Sweet Stop.  I thought I would play along and decided to colour up a Tilda image ... something I haven't done in quite a while!  I coloured with my copics and used Magnolia papers.  Even my sewing machine got a dusting off and I added some stitching to the card.

The sentiment is also from Magnolia which I distressed around the edges and inked with distress inks.  The mini roses and cream aster are from Wild Orchid Crafts and the bow and bling from my stash.  I used an MS border punch for the middle strip.

This blue is not often a colour I work with but am really happy with the way this turned out.

Thanks for stopping by today and hopefully my time will allow me to craft a little more this week!  I appreciate all the comments you leave ... I hope I can sneak some blog hopping time in too so I can return them!!

Hugs,

Danielle x

Winter Wonderland - Sleigh Bells Ring.....

Hello there!

My mojo seems to be a bit lost at the moment - I'm really feeling kinda uggghhh (probably the weather) and not wanting to do anything (most unlike me). Ah well, I liked the challenge over at Winter Wonderland today, Sleigh Bells Ring, so I forced myself downstairs and got this card done. Geez, imagine having to force myself into my craft room - I hope this passes soon, lol!!!

The stamps are Magnolia and coloured with Distress Inks. I paper pieced the gift boxes and used Flower Soft for all of Santa's cuffs. I used liquid applique for his pom-pom hat!

The paper is a double-sided sheet from Bo-Bunny - I love the colours and polka dots! The MS border punch, lace and sentiment finish off the card. Oh! And I used a sweet little red jingle bell on the front of the sleigh - isn't it cute!! And it rings too :)

Well, there you have it. And I have my son sick again so it looks like another day at home tomorrow with another trip to the doctor. I hope you're all enjoying your Sunday before another week begins!

Hugs to you all,

Danielle x