new lili of the valley

Im so excited i received my new lili of the valley stamps today, i was at work 7 till 12 and waiting in my craft was was an envelope of loveliness, i got one of the new releases and few of the older ones plus a set of sentiments. i couldn't wait to ink them up.

I used "Happy Together" and made a 6 x6 card in no time ive been making a lot of 8 x8 so this seemed to be finished in half the time.
I coloured the image in with promarkers the background was created using a combo of promarkers and ink pads, the clouds were done using a scalloped template., i then matted it on textured pearlescent card, available from suzicraft, the background papers are from October afternoon and making memories, ive used wild orchid flowers ribbon, pins and a cameo cabochon for embellishments. the sentiment is also lili of the valley. all the layers are finished of with a sparkle of stickles. m entering this card into Lili's little fairies challenge - anything goes

Im off to the hospital shortly so will probably craft some more when i get back to occupy my mind.

Big butterflies

I've got another tilda Easter card to share with you today, isn't she cute.
I've coloured her with pro markers and I've lightly sponged the background with stamping' up ink and yellow chalk ink.
The flowers are by wild orchid crafts as it the pearl trim, the gorgeous big ribbon is from a seller I found on Facebook can you believe she had an offer on so it worked put at 15p a metre.
The papers I've used are from the first edition spring drop pad. Now on to that gorgeous big butterfly it's made from feathers and came in a pack of 9 from home bargains (a UK shop) they were cheap as chips so think I will try and get some more.
I will come back later and link it to some challenges, I know there are a lot of Easter themed ones this week
Magnolia down under - Easter inspired
Just Magnolia - springtime
simon says stamp - anything goes
i love promarkers - bead it
cute card thursday - easter
addicted to stamps - spring

On to a very sad note, the reason I haven't posted everyday is because my uncle is gravely I'll, I mentioned in one of my earlier posts about him having a very long operation well he has never recovered from it and we got the very sad news last week that he only has days left so I've been spending all spare available time at the hospital and comforting family, so I apologise in advance if my posts get few are far between in the next week or so.

sweet baby girls christening

I had a commission to make a christening card for a sweet little girl, and i couldnt think of no better image than the LOTV christening stamp. ive coloured with promarkers, the papers ive used are first edition spring drop and websters pages which were a freebie with this months simply cards and papercraft magazine.ive added 2 types of ribbon and used a lace punch the flowers are Wild orchid crafts the leaves are cut on the cricut, ive also added stickles and a few dew drops to finish.
Im entering this card into lili's little fairies LOTV challenge blog ribbon and lace, there are some amazing entries pop on over and have a look.

Ive got a late start at work today so im going to make a start on a few of the mothers day card orders before i go.

Nothing

ive got nothing (nada, nowt) at all to show you today, but that doesnt mean ive been a lazy bum, oh no! ive been so busy my eyes are stinging as ive been burning the midnight oil, ive had lots of things to keep me busy(but cant tell you just yet), i could of shown you an older card but whats the point youve seen it all before.
I will be back later tonight or tomorrow with a card, as now all my secret work has been completed i can go back to just playing again.
Because i dont want you to of had a wasted journey hop on over to kaths blog here for some lovely candy from ribbon girl
My uncle had his operation yesterday, he was in surgery for 10 hours and is now in intensive care so weve all been saying lots of prayers and hope hell be well , fit and strong soon.