Sunday 25 April 2010

New Card Design - My Minds Eye Tri-Fold Birthday Card


Here is my latest creation.....

Yesterday was perfect for crafting in the garden and the My Minds Eye Bloom & Grow range seemed the perfect choice.

This card was made with the following products:

MME Bloom & Grow paper
MME Bloom & Grow decoupage
MME Bloom & Grow brads
Peel off stickers & 2 x card blanks
I am really pleased with the result and will be making lots more....

Sharon xxxx

Tuesday 20 April 2010

New Birthday Card Design - Smirk for Him


How fantastic is this weather!!!! Crafting in the garden is fab - so peaceful......

Here is one of the cards I made using the new Smirk for Him range of products. I am really pleased with how this card turned out and find the new range a delight. I can highly recommend the decoupage pad for those special projects...

Sharon xxx

Sunday 18 April 2010

Trimcraft Sketch Challenge - Birthday Card


Here is my latest card which I have entered into the fortnightly Sketch challenge over at Trimcraft:


The materials used are:
Stampin Up! Old Olive cardstock
Stampin Up! Old Olive Ribbon
Stampin Up! Phrase stamp
Prima Flowers & Pearls
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 2
Cuttlebug embossing folder - Dots
Why not pop over to the Sketch Challenge see all the fantastic entries. Challenge closes on the 25th April if you would like to enter.

Claire xx

Thursday 15 April 2010

Smirk for Her - Birthday Card


Just had my first play with the new Smirk for Her range and it is fab!!!!

This card was made using:

Smirk for Her Decoupage Pad
Smirk for Her 6x6 paper
Stamp - It's your birthday
Dovecraft Heart Border Punch
Pink & Black Card

These characters are really cute & sassy - cannot wait to make a card with the Smirk for Him products!!!!!!
Claire xx

Tuesday 13 April 2010

Free April Craft Prize Draw - Vibrant Summer Embellishment Kit


Free April Give-A-Way....


With the sun shining, it felt only fitting that our April Give-A-Way offers embellishments in vibrant summer colours.


To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic kit, simply leave us a message on the post and please spread the word!!!


The kit includes cards & envelopes, 12 sheets of Papermania 8x8 paper, off cuts of handmade papers, ribbons, buttons, die cut shapes etc... Also, if we receive more than 20 comments we will add more co-ordinating items to the kit!!!!!

Good Luck

Claire & Sharon xxxx

Sunday 11 April 2010

Birthday Boy - New Birthday Card


Here is my latest card for my Father-In-Law's Birthday today......

I finally got to use my new promarker pens and I am really pleased with the results. I also got to use the balloon stamp which I had forgotten I had bought.......

I had real fun making this card as sometimes I struggle with inspiration for masculine cards.
Claire & Sharon xxxx

Saturday 10 April 2010

March Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered our March Give-A-Way and the lovely comments that you left for us!

The winner is ........... Ali

Please email us your address and we will get your goodies out to you.

Our new April Give-A-Way will be launched tomorrow and is not to be missed!!!!!!!!!

Claire & Sharon xxx

Monday 5 April 2010

Happy Easter Everyone

Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy Easter

Claire & Sharon xxx