Vintage Camera

Hi everyone! Sorry it's been such a while since I last posted! I think the posts will come in dribs and drabs though until after my exams. I had my exam timetable the other day, and my very last one is on the 21st June, so if you hear cheering and screaming on that day coming from the North-West, you'll know why, hee hee! :)

Anyway, I managed to squeeze in some crafting now that it's the school holidays, aside from lots of chilling out in my pyjamas and watching TV, tee hee! I'm going out for lunch with my grandparents tomorrow though and hopefully getting some contact lenses at the opticians on Tuesday, so I won't be lazy all week...just most of it. ;)

I made this card with my new Dovecraft papers, and I thought I'd add a really pretty vintage photo of a camera that I found on the internet.

Materials:

Image: Sugar Nellie

Sentiments: Tim Holtz

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Papers: Dovecraft - Sugar & Spice

Cardstock: Bazzil

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Flowers, Pearls, Charm, Jute Ribbon, Bow, Gem & Chipboard Shapes: From My Stash

Brads: Paper Mania

Liquid Pearls: Viva

Camera Photo: Printed Off The Computer

Heart Punch: Borrowed From My Mum

Flourish: Magnolia - Doohickey

I'm entering it into these challenges:

- Allsorts Challenge - Free 'n' Easy

- Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Anyway, thanks so much for looking and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Love, Georgia xx

Get Well Soon

Update: I'd just like to say thank you so much for all your get well wishes for my grandad. Luckily, he's out of intensive care now, and his operation went well with no complications! :)

Hello! I hope you're having a lovely week! It seems to be going really slowly this week. I don't know why, but I think it's because I got in late from school trip last night and I really wanted a lie-in this morning, so I thought it was the weekend, ha ha! I went to see 'An Inspector Calls' at the theatre with school as part of my English GCSE, and I loved it! I thought the acting and the set were brilliant and really enjoyed the play, so I'd definitely recommend it if you get the chance to see it, especially if you've read the book.

Anyway, I made this card a few days ago for my grandad, who is having an operation on his heart. He was supposed to be having it today, but it was cancelled at the last minute, so he will be having it over the next couple of days, so I really hope it goes OK.

Materials:

Image: High Hopes

Sentiment: Printed Off The Computer

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers

Glitter: Stickles - Picket Fence (Bandage) & Lime Green (Leaf)

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Leaf Punch: Woodware

Ribbon: From Chris

Pearls, Gems & Buttons: From My Stash

Cardstock: Bazzil

Glossy Accents: Ranger

I had a go at using Glossy Accents on the bug in the image of my card, but it was slightly disastrous, ha ha! It was all stuck in the end of the bottle, so it all popped out when I squeezed it and went everywhere! I managed to wipe it off and it looked OK when it was dry, but I think I'll be a bit more careful with it next time! :D

I'm entering this card into these challenges:

- Basic Grey Challenges - Anything Goes

- High Hopes - Anything Goes

- Our Creative Corner - Masculine Card/Project

It's starting to feel very autumnal now, and even wintery at times! It makes me feel all snug and cosy, hee hee! The other morning, when I woke up, I thought it had snowed because the window was steamed up and all I could see was white frost outside! :)

Thank you for looking and enjoy the rest of your week!

Love, Georgia xx

Vintage Crackle Glaze Card

Hi everyone - I hope you're having a lovely weekend! It feels like ages since I've posted on my blog! It's been a little bit neglected, but I've been quite busy with lots of assessments I've had to do for school, with it being my last year now, and the work is really going to start piling on with it being such an important year, but I'm trying to squeeze in a bit of cardmaking when I can. To be honest, because I hadn't made a card for so long, I wasn't really in the mood, but I really enjoyed making this!

This month, it's the second blogoversary of the Crafty Calendar Challenge, which I set up and ran for about a year, more or less, I think. I stepped down from running the challenge a while ago because of how much time it took up, but I really loved running it, and thankfully, both Lisa and Lynne have continued to run the challenge, so I'm really grateful and happy that the challenge was able to continue!

Anyway, Lynne added a really nice message about me starting the challenge in this month's post, so I felt compelled to enter, seeing as it's two years since it started! The theme this month is 'Spooky', so I used this cute Halloween image that my mum gave me. I'm not sure who it's by, so if anyone has any idea and would let me know for next time, that'd be great! Thanks! :)


Materials:
Image: Unknown - Given To Me By My Mum
Sentiment: Studio G
Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Flowers, Brads, Gems, Pins, Leaf & Buttons: From My Stash
Glitter: Stickles - Star Dust
Raffia Lace: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts
Spider: Cuttlebug
Swirl Stamps: From My Mum's Stash
Crackle Glaze: Ranger
Film Reel: Tim Holtz


I had a go at using some Crackle Glaze on my image, which I've never tried before. It smudged the ink of the image a little bit, but I suppose it doesn't really make much difference, and I'm pleased with the effect, so I'll definitely be using it again! :)



I'm entering this card into these challenges:
- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Spooky
- Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
- Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
- Oldie But A Goodie - Forever Autumn
- Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - Spooky or Whimsical
- Stampin' For The Weekend - Spooky
- ABC Challenge - B is For Boo


I can't believe how quickly half term is going! I've had a really nice week and it's been pretty busy too! I went out for a meal with my brother and grandparents on Monday, went to my friend's house for lunch on Tuesday, had a sleepover with two friends on Wednesday, went to Cadbury World in Birmingham yesterday (Friday) and I'm going out for a curry with two friends tonight, phew! I usually spend most of my time chilling out over the holidays, but lots of things have popped up to do this week, which has been great fun!

Anyway, I'd better go now, as I want to do a big blog-hop, seeing as I haven't been blogging for so long, and catch up on what everyone's been making! Thanks so much for looking and have a great weekend Oh, and enjoy X Factor tonight - I know I will, hee hee! :)

Love, Georgia xx

Vintage Bookmark

Hello! I hope you've had a lovely week and are looking forward to the weekend! I love that Friday feeling when you get home from school and can just chill out! Thank you for all your lovely comments about going back to school! I've had a really nice first two weeks back, and my little brother has really enjoyed his first couple of weeks of year seven and seems to be settling in well.

I made this bookmark for my mum, as she is in the middle of reading the Harry Potter books for the first time at the moment, so I thought I'd make her a vintage bookmark to use.

I've had this cute little Penny Black image for ages and have never used it before, but I think it's perfect for gift boxes and bookmarks because of its size.

Materials:

Image: Penny Black

Papers: Prima - Annalee

Cardstock: Crafters Companion

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Fibres, Flowers, Spacers & Gems: From My Stash

Ruffled Ribbon: From Chris

Vintage Stamps: Tim Holtz

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Paint: Tim Holtz Acrylic Dabber

Brads: PaperMania

I'm entering this into the following challenges:

- Allsorts Challenge - Flowers & Swirls

- Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

- Cupcake Craft Challenges - Back To School

- Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

I'm just off to make a card for a great challenge I've just spotted - will be back soon hopefully with a card, and then you'll see which challenge I mean!

I know it's only September, but I feel all cosy, because it's just started raining outside and we're having a roast dinner for tea, yum - my favourite tea! :)

Anyway, thanks for looking and have a great weekend, whatever you're doing!

Bye for now, love, Georgia xx

Messy Rabbit Card & Gift

Hello! I hope everyone is having a great week! I can't believe nearly four weeks of the summer holidays have gone already!

I made this card and some earrings in a little gift box for my great-grandma, who turns ninety-two in just over a week. Sorry the photos aren't very clear. I took them last night in my garden and the light wasn't that good, and I couldn't take anymore today because I've packed everything up to post off to Reading, where she lives.
Anyway, I used this cute Messy Rabbit image by Joanna Sheen, as I thought she might like it. I also tried out my mum's new Magnolia Doohickey die, which I really like because it'll go with a lot!

Materials:

Image: Joanna Sheen - Messy Rabbit

Sentiment: Printed Off The Computer

Papers: K & Co. - Classic

Flowers: From My Stash (Green One Coloured With Pro Marker)

Ribbon: From My Stash

Swirls: Magnolia - Doohickey Die

Swirl Stamps: Lizzie Ann Designs

Doily: From My Stash

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Dew Drops: From My Stash

Pearls & Pearl Hearts: From My Stash

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Here are the box and earrings I made to go with the card. I really like making earrings - they're so quick and easy and make really nice simple gifts!

The papers I used for it are from the same pad as the card, K & Co. Classic; the flowers and pearls are from my stash and the sentiment was printed off the computer.

I'm going to enter the box and card into a few challenges, but separately.

I'm entering the card into these challenges:

- A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday

- Oldie But A Goodie - The Great Outdoors

- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Bingo (Top Line - Blooms, Pearls and Doily)

I'm entering the box into just one challenge:

- Allsorts Challenge -Anything But A Card

Anyway, have a nice week and weekend and I will be back soon hopefully with some more cards before the end of the summer holidays!

Thank you for looking, bye for now!

Love, Georgia xx

Blue & Green

Hi everyone! I'm back again with another card - I'm making the most of the free time I have by making cards, yay!
I don't know about you, but my last post title has contradicted itself a bit now, seeing as it's been pouring down with rain non-stop for the last couple of days here in the North-West! It feels more like Autumn or Winter now, but oh well; it's nice and cosy. :)

I went for a blue and green theme to this card. I've had this Tilda image for ages - it's one that my mum stamped for me a while ago, and it's definitely one of my favourite Tilda images, but I haven't used it until now!

Materials:

Image: Magnolia

Sentiment: Tim Holtz

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Papers: Prima - Annalee

Cardstock: Bazzil

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Scattered Straw

Glitter: Stickles

Flowers: From My Stash

Brads: From My Stash

Lace: From My Stash

Charm: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts

Pearls: From My Stash

Gems: The Hobby House

Flower Punch: Martha Stewart

Chipboard Button: From My Stash

Flourish, Flower & Butterfly Stamps: Tim Holtz - Visual Artistry

Here is a closer view - I really enjoyed colouring this image. I always think the Tildas with wings are so cute!

I'm entering this into these challenges:

- Charisma Cardz - Distressing

- Truly Scumptious - Lace It Up

- My Time To Craft - Fairy Tales

Last night, I watched Planet of the Apes for the first time with my mum, dad and brother, which I really enjoyed! It was really nice sitting and watching a film inside when it was all cold and rainy outside, hee hee!

Tomorrow, me and my brother are going to the cinema to see Mr. Popper's Penguins with Jim Carrey, who is one of my favourite actors, so I'm looking forward to that, and we're going to Pizza Hut on the way back for a treat, yummy! :)

I'll hopefully be back soon with the card and gift I'm going to make today for my great-grandma, who turns ninety-two in a couple of weeks.

Anyway, have a nice week and enjoy your weekend and thanks so much for looking! Thank you for your lovely comments on my last card too, I really appreciate it! :D

Bye for now!

Georgia xxxx

Summer Days...

Hi! I hope everyone's enjoying the summer - I just thought I'd pop on here today to show you this summer-themed card I made!

I wanted to use bright, summery colours on this card, which fits in with a couple of challenges who are looking for summery cards and bright colours at the moment!
I also added some faux stitching with a stamp I borrowed from my mum, and I used Basic Grey papers, as the Nook and Pantry set is lovely and summery!


Materials:
Image: Magnolia
Sentiment: Studio G
Papers: Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry
Cardstock: Bazzil
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Faded Jeans
Flowers: From My Stash
Pearls: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts
Stitching Stamp: Borrowed From My Mum
Glitter: Stickles
Gems: The Hobby House
Felt Ribbon: From My Stash
Red Fibres: From My Stash
Pins: From My Stash


The theme at Just Magnolia this week is Anything Goes, with the added option of glitter, so I added lots of glitter to the hearts on the image, which you can see a bit clearer on this picture.



I'm really, really enjoying the summer holidays so far! I'm loving being able to chill out and relax, and I'm making the most of it before all the work starts piling up when I go back to school in September.
This will be my final year at secondary school, before I move up to the Sixth Form, so I'll have lots of preparation to do before my exams next summer!
My little brother is starting secondary school this year too, so he will be in Year Seven in September, so at least I'll be there to help him if he gets lost!


I've had quite a lot going on so far. I had a bit of a disastrous shopping trip a couple of weeks ago! I caught the train to Chester with a few friends, and I ended up coming home with nothing, because I left my bags on a seat in a shop while I was trying on shoes and didn't realise until it was too late and they were gone! I was really gutted at the time, but I definitely won't be making that mistake again, and luckily I hadn't spent all my money, so I'm taking the rest with me to London, as we're going on a trip there in a couple of weeks, as me and my brother have never been before. I'm so excited!

Anyway, here are the challenges I am entering my card into:
- Basic Grey Challenges - Sizzling Summer
- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Hot Colours
- Just Magnolia & Hanglar Stanglar Challenge - Anything Goes (Added Option of Glitter)
- Cupcake Craft Challenges - Sew Mad
- Charisma Cardz - Bingo (I Have Used Flowers, Pearls and Glitter)

Before I go, I thought I'd show you a few photos of Fizzy soaking up the sun in the garden over the last couple of weeks! It's not very sunny today - a bit windy and rainy, but nice and cosy, hee hee!

It's a hard life, eh? :)

Thanks so much for looking and have a great week!

Lots of love, Georgia xx

Vintage Hanglar Card

Hello! It feels like ages since I've posted on my blog! We're all moved in now to our new house and we're settling in really well! I haven't really been in the crafting mood over the last couple of weeks, because I wanted to settle in and relax a bit first, plus my craft stuff is at the bottom of my wardrobe at the moment, so it's not very accessible. Eventually though, my dad is going to put some floating shelves up in my room, so I can store things on there and then move my craft stuff somewhere else.
When I made this card yesterday, I realised how much I'd missed card making!

I've made it to enter into a few different challenges and I used my mum's new Tim Holtz stamps, which I really like!
I also had a go at doing a sepia effect with my colouring again, and I'm pleased with how it came out, as it's something a bit different and makes a card look a bit more vintage.




Materials:
Image: Hanglar
'Love' Sentiment & Stamped Text: Tim Holtz
Doily: From My Stash
Papers: Prima - Annalee
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Cardstock: Bazzil
Flowers: From My Stash
Newspaper-Style Flowers: Printed Off The Computer and Punched With Woodware Punch
Wooden Heart: From My Stash
Pearls: Martha Stewart
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Chandelier Branch: From My Stash


Over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge this week, the theme is to use newspaper on your card. I couldn't find a newspaper at our house, so I printed some newspaper text off the computer and punched flowers out of it, and then what did my mum bring back from the shop about five minutes later?...a newspaper! Typical! :)

I'm so glad it's the summer holidays now! So far, I've been chilling out a lot, plus I don't have much homework to do, which is nice! Today, we're all going to our local farm to get some gravel for our new back garden and me and my brother will probably feed the animals!

I'm entering my card into these challenges:

- Allsorts Challenge - Free 'n' Easy
- Colour Create - Cream, Aqua and Pale Pink
- Creative Card Crew - Animal Antics
- Papertake Weekly - Getting Cute
- Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Use Newspaper
- Stamp Something - Something Embellished
- Stampin' For The Weekend - Paws For Thought
- The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

Anyway, I'd better go now. Thank you for looking and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Love, Georgia xx

Rainy Days

Hi everyone! I can't believe how rainy it's been today! I think this is the rainiest I've seen it in a long time, but I guess all the people suffering from water shortages because of drought in parts of Britain will be very happy for some rain at last! I thought I'd take a photo of my card against the rainy background above! In some ways though, it's nice, because it's all cosy and warm and we had the heating on for a little while earlier.
When I went for a walk last night, I was shocked at how cold it was as well! You know you're in Britain when you can see your breath in June!

Anyway, weather rant over, hee hee. I made this card today, which I am really happy with. I am really enjoying experimenting with tearing the edge of the image and distressing it, and I think I'll definitely use Bildmalarna images again, they're so cute!

Materials:

Image: Bildmalarna

Sentiment: The Greetings Farm

Papers: Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry

Cardstock: Bazzil

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Ribbon & Pearl String: From My Mum

Butterfly Punch: Martha Stewart

Swirl Stamps: Lizzie Ann Designs

Glitter: Stickles

Flowers: From My Stash

Pearls: Kars

I am also entering my card into these challenges:

- A Spoon Full of Sugar - Here Comes Summer

- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Things With Wings

- Creative Card Crew - Wings

- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

- Stamp Something - Something Punched

- Truly Scrumptious - Summer Sparkle

I went to see Take That in Manchester last weekend, and it was amazing! I had such a fantastic time, they were brilliant! I'm sorry I didn't post any pictures sooner, but I will post some soon!

I'm really looking forward to this coming week. Tomorrow morning I have a geography exam, so obviously I'll be glad when that's over, but after that I have work experience all week! I am going to my old primary school for the week, as I'd like to be a teacher when I'm older, so I can't wait!

Anyway, I'd better go now - thanks so much for looking and have a great time if anyone else is going to see Take That!

Have a nice week! Love, Georgia xx

Father's Day

Hello! Wow, I can't believe how hot it is today and how hot is was yesterday! I decided to photograph my card outside today because it's so nice and bright!
I made this card for my dad for Father's Day, coming up in a couple of weeks. I thought this cute High Hopes image would be perfect, ha ha!

Materials:

Image: High Hopes

Sentiment: Printed Off The Computer

Lettering: Cuttlebug - Fairy Alphabet

Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers

Cardstock: Bazzil

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Twine: From Liz

Lace: From Heather

Buttons: From My Stash

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Eyelets: Unknown - From My Mum's Stash

Glossy Accents: Anita's

I'm entering this card into these challenges:

- Basic Grey Challenges - Shabby Chic (Torn Edges and Distressing)

- Creative Inspirations - Cute Bears/Animals Only

- Cute Card Thursday - Embellish It!

- Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Lots of Layers

- Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Father's Day/For A Male

- The ABC Challenge - V Is For... Variety (At Least Three Types of Embellishment)

I used Glossy Accents on my image, which you can see a bit more clearly in the picture below. It looks like he's getting a good tan in the sun, hee hee! I'm really pleased with how it turned out and I really enjoyed doing the torn effect on the backing paper and the image. I saw it on one of my mum's vintage cards and thought I'd try it and I think I'll definitely use that on cards in future!

I've had a lovely week off school! I went to see the new Pirates of the Carribean film the other night and then went to Pizza Hut afterwards, and I thought the film was really good!

I've also been shopping and tonight I'm going to see Take That in Manchester for their Progress Tour, I'm so excited! I will definitely post some photos soon!

Anyway, I'd better go now and tidy up my crafting mess before I start getting ready to go later on! Bye for now and thanks for looking! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and have a lovely week!

Love, Georgia xx

Handmade Gift Box & Jewellery

Hi everyone! I'm so glad it's half-term, yay! This term has gone so fast, as it's only been four weeks long!
The other day, I made a pair of earrings and a little gift box for my grandma's birthday, but I was in a bit of a rush to make it, so that I could take it to her, so I didn't really have time to take a picture of it, but I made another pair tonight and a gift box to give to my other grandma for her birthday in July.
I had lots of jewellery making equipment for Christmas, and earrings are so easy to make and I think they make a nice handmade gift for someone. Plus, you can personalise it and make it suit the person you're giving it to with different colours and beads.

Materials:
Cardstock: Crafters Companion
Papers: Basic Grey - Pyrus
Flowers: From My Stash
Leaf Punch: Woodware
Sentiment: Borrowed From My Mum
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Pearls: Bunny-Zoe's Crafts
Flower Centre: Assorted Gems



I am also entering the box into these challenges:
- Colour Create Challenge - White, Cream & Brown (Optional - One Extra Colour - Blue)
- Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Pale, Pretty Pastels
- Stamp Something - Something Sentimental

The box was really easy to make - it's just a really simple cut and fold process that I learnt at an arts and crafts workshop years ago and you can make it any size you want, which is good, depending on what size card or paper you have.













Thank you for looking and have a great weekend!
Bye for now!

Love, Georgia xx

Pink & Sparkly

Hello! Hope you're having a nice weekend wherever you are! I'm making the most of having a free Saturday, without homework or revision to be getting on with. I had a biology exam on Thursday last week, which went quite well. I felt quite confident, but then I realised there was an extra question at the end that I hadn't known about, and I had no time to do it! So, that will have dropped me a few marks unfortunately, but there's nothing I can do about it now, and hopefully it won't affect my grade much.
Anyway, I've got a little breather now until my maths and geography exams in the middle of June, phew!

I had a little challenge hop earlier and there are lots of great challenges about today, so I've made a pink, girly and glittery card and I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

Materials:
Image: Sugar Nellie
Papers: Imaginisce
Cardstock: Bazzil
Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils
Sentiment: Fairy Doodles
Lace: From My Stash (From Heather)
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug
Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy
Glitter: Stickles
Pearls: From My Stash
Felt Butterfly: From My Stash
Swirl Stamps: Lizzie Ann Designs
Flowers: From My Stash
White Circle: Nestabilities

Can you believe I'm entering this card into ten challenges?! You'd better sit back and put your feet up, ha ha!

- A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge - Anything Goes
- Crafty Emma's Store Challenge - Three Types of Embellishment (Lace, Pearls & Flowers)
- Charisma Cardz Challenge - Birthdays in Pink
- Crafty Calendar Challenge - Teddy Bears
- Creative Card Crew Challenge - Cute and Girly
- Creative Inspirations Challenge - Lace & Pearls
- Oldie But A Goodie Challenge - Teddy Bears' Picnic
- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Bloom & Grow
- Simon Says Challenge - Sparkle 'n' Shine
- Truly Scrumptious Challenge - Anything Goes

Wow, that took a while to link up, hee hee!
Well, I'm off to have a walk to the shop and get some chocolate and then veg on the settee for the afternoon, bliss!

Thanks so much for looking - have a lovely weekend! :)
Love, Georgia xx

A Card At Last!

Hi there! Sorry it's been so long since I last posted! Blogger has been really playing up, so I haven't been able to post for ages without all the text in my post grouping together, which was really annoying, but it seems like it's back to normal now, so I hope it won't play up any more.

I made this card for my dad's birthday, which was a couple of weeks ago. I had another go at paper piecing, which I've only tried once before, but really enjoyed. I also used my cute Max & Whiskers pad by Basic Grey, which I won in Liz's blog candy, which is really good for male cards. I'm always a bit wary about male cards, because I think it's hard to know what to put on them because you don't have the choice of flowers and pearls and things like that.

Materials:
Image: High Hopes

Sentiment: Unsure, Magnolia (I Think!)

Lettering: Borrowed From My Mum

Papers: Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers

Border Punch: Martha Stewart

Ribbon: From My Stash

Cardstock: Bazzil

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Gems: From My Stash

Buttons: From My Stash

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

I am addicted to these little Scrabble-style letter stamps of my mum's, they're great for spelling out short sentiments or personalising a card with a name!

For my dad's birthday, me and my brother joined together to buy him a ticket to see Footloose at the theatre, and my mum also bought a ticket, so that she could go with him, as they both love their eighties music! My dad was really pleased with the ticket and they had a brilliant time!

I am also entering this card into these challenges:

- Cupcake Craft Challenges - Something Beginning With C (Criss-Cross)

- High Hopes Challenge - Anything Goes

- Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

- Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Paper Piecing

- Bunny-Zoe's Monthly Challenge - One For The Boys

I am so glad I've been able to post this card at last! It was so frustrating not being able to post without my layout being messed up!

Did people enjoy the Royal Wedding? I thought it was really nice and everyone looked lovely!

Anyway, I'd better go now. It was a real shock to the system to go back to school after a lovely long two weeks off and a nice relaxing Easter, but I'm really looking forward to my work experience week, which is coming up soon! I am going to my old primary school, so it should be really good!

Thanks so much for looking and enjoy the rest of your week!

Love, Georgia xx

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi there, hope everyone is having a great week so far! Sorry it's been so long since I last posted! Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there for yesterday, I hope everyone had a lovely day! This card is for my mum, and I was really pleased with how it turned out. I love these Basic Grey Porcelain papers and the pretty crinkled ribbon was sent to me from Chris for my birthday, thanks Chris, I love it! Also, thanks to Kim for the lovely pink pearls!

Materials:

Image: Sugar Nellie

Sentiments: Lettering Stamps & 'Best Wishes' Stamp Borrowed From My Mum's Stash

Colouring: Polychromatic Pencils

Papers: Basic Grey - Porcelain

Cardstock: Bazzil

Distress Ink: Tim Holtz - Brushed Corduroy

Glitter: Stickles

Flowers: From My Stash

Faux Stitching: Stamp Borrowed From My Mum's Stash

Ribbon: From Chris

Pearls: Martha Stewart (From Kim)

Swirl Stamps: Lizzie Ann Designs

I am also entering my card into these challenges:

- Allsorts Challenge - Bloomin' Blossoms

- Charisma Cardz Challenge - Bling & Sparkles

- Colour Create Challenge - Pastels

- Crafty Calendar Challenge - April Showers May Bring Flowers

- Stampin' For The Weekend - Mother's Day/Flowers For Mum

- ABC Challenge - Roses

Thanks so much for looking and enjoy the rest of your week. I can't wait until Wednesday because I'm going to see the school production at my school, Bugsy Malone, as me and a couple of friends helped out with the props and scenery this year!

Bye for now! Love, Georgia xx