New Charisma Challenge

Its Thursday, so that means it time for a new Charisma Cardz challenge.
This weeks challenge is THANK YOU. You can make whatever you like as long as it is something that has thank you on it.

The prize this week is a secret, none of us DT's knows what it is, only Carly has the answer. So why not pop over and join in the fun.

Here is my little creation, I have made a little gift bag for my mum for doing my washing for me when my bloomin washer broke down. I am gonna fill it with some yummy Maltesers (her fave choc).



The image is a gorgeous Miss Anya from the Greeting Farm, the cardstock is My Minds Eye, the flower is a mixture of Poppicrafts & Prima with a Papermania pearl brad, scalloped edging done with MSDP & Dovecraft Ribbon.

Lyndsey xx

3 challenges with 1 card

I do try not to combine challenges, but after making this card for the Just Magnolia challenge with the theme being Pink & Green, I also found it fits the challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge where the theme is something new & Papertake Weekly where the theme is Spots & Stripes.



The image is a gorgeous Magnolia, the papers are new from Papermania Signature range and are called Regency. Craftwork Cards oval sentiment, Poppicraft flowers & Dew Drops.

Lyndsey xx

1 Card 2 challenges

Second card from me today, I have used a new Gorjuss Girl that I got last week. I have made the card following the sketch over on A Spoon Full Of Sugar and am also entering it into the Creative Inspirations blog which is a recipe challenge of 4 flowers, 3 papers & 2 buttons. I have used 4 flowers but have layered them up to fit the sketch (hope this is ok).



The image is from Sugar Nellie, papers are Basic Grey Wisteria, Poppicraft flowers with Papermania pearl brads & Craftwork Cards oval sentiment. Buttons & ribbon from stash.

Lyndsey xx

Miss Anya

I got some fabby Miss Anya images from a blogging buddy and couldnt wait to use them. This is the first card I have made with them and it follows a sketch over on the Docrafts website done by the lovely Clare Curd. The sketch was very easy to work with, with great scope for adding extra embellies.



The image is from the Greeting farm, papers are new from Papermania and are the Jesse Edwards collection (they are so delish) Poppicrafts flowers, Papermania pearl brads & gem stones, Craftwork Cards oval sentiment & ribbon from stash.

Lyndsey xx

1 Card 2 challenges

Trying to get this one in quick before the challenge finishes. I have made this card to fit the sketch over on Mojo Monday and being as I have used a cute little PB stamp thought I would enter it in the Penny Black Saturday challenge which this week is anything goes.



The image is Penny Black, papers are K&Co Roam, Poppicraft flower with Papermania pearl brad, Craftwork Cards oval sentiment & card candy. MSBP used for scalloped edge.

Lyndsey xx

How to catch a butterfly

Second post from me today, although I didnt get as much crafting in as I thought. A friend came round for a cuppa and a chat while her daughter (who is in Oli's class) played outside with the kids. This is quite a simple card as I was following the fabby sketch over on Papertake Weekly by the lovely Dawny P. Great simple sketch with plenty of room for added embellies although I did keep it quite simple.



The image is a gorgeous Sugar Nellie stamp, papers are Basic Grey Wisteria (just got them today and they are totally gorge) Poppicraft flowers, Anitas spotty ribbon & Papermania pearl brads & sticker sentiment.

Lyndsey xx

My little Pony

Well I have finally calmed down enough to make a card, so while hubby is at work and kids are somewhat engaged in other activites I am having a little crafty session. I made this card following the fab sketch over on the Stamp with fun challenge blog. I have used a gorgeous little Tilda image and sat her on her little pony (I have seen this on a couple of other blog and I thought it looked sweet).




The papers are K& Co sparkly sweet, bazzill swiss dots cardstock, Poppicraft flowers with Papermania pearl gems, Craftwork Cards oval sentiment & Scallop border punch out with MSDP.

I have decorated the inside but its quite simple so I havent taken a piccy.

Lyndsey xx

OMG I am super excited !!!!

I just have to tell you my news I have had 2 super exciting things happen to me the last 2 days.

Firstly one of my customers from the shop who also follows my blog, is part of a group of ladies who meet up and craft. She came into the shop to see me yesterday and asked if I could do a demo for them. Well I was so pleased I of course said yes and just have to sort details out now. I know I have done a couple for the shop, but I am still in a place (in my head) where I cant really believe that my stuff is good enough especially compared to some that I see whilst blogging on here.

Secondly as you know I did a card for a magazine which came out the other day, well I have received an email from them today and they have offered me another 2 commissions I am so excited I have the most hugest grin on my face. The one is quite a simple little thing, the other is going to be a bit of a challenge but I am gonna love doing it. I really appreciated your comments on the card that came out and a few of you ( and some of my ladies from the shop) even joked about emailing the mag and telling them you want to see more of my cards, you didnt actually do it did you lol!!!!!!!

So there you are, thats my news. No card from me tonight I am too excited to make one, would prob cut my finger off with me knife or something lol!!!

Lyndsey xx

Charisma Cardz Challenge 15

Its Thursday which means its time for the next Charisma Cardz challenge. This week the lovely Claire has set the challenge and its a fabby little sketch.

We also have 3 new design team members joining us this week and they have produced some gorgeous creations for us.

Go ahead pop over and join in the fun.



The image is a new gorgeous litlle Sugar Nellie, papers are DCWV spring stack, flowers are Poppicrafts, Dovecraft brads, swirls cut with Sizzix Die, Anitas dotty ribbon, MSBP for decoravite strip & my own computer generated sentiment.

Lyndsey xx

Penny Black Challenge

Over on the Penny Black challenge there is a fabby sketch by the lovely Nat. It has lots of lovely layers which I didnt want to cover up with to many embellies, so I made a male card which as you know looks best quite simple.



The image is PB (obviously) cut and layered using Nesties, papers are K&Co Roam, Craftwork Cards card candy & oval sentiment.

Lyndsey xx