October Rose - Mitzi Sato-Wiuff

Hi again

I have been trying to catch up and use all the images I have been colouring and get them made into cards LOL.  So here is another one to peek at.  I coloured her up using prismacolour pencils and promarkers.  I am actually not all that happy with her hair but I thought ... What the hell!  The papers are from Raspberry Road.  The doily, butterflies and pearls I coloured using a promarker, cardinal red I think.  The roses came from Mulberry crafts and the carnation from WOC.  The ribbon is from my stash.  I used alot of stickles on this one too LOL.  The inside compliments the front.  I didn't want a white space to write on in this one as it looked too out of place.

Thank you for looking and will be back again soon... me thinks!

This has been entered into the following challenges

Prairie Fairy Fridays - Anything with flowers  
Dream Valley Challenge - For a special lady
Divas by Design - Buttons or Bows
Paper Sundaes - Ribbon and pearls
Bunny Zoes Crafts - Ribbon or twine

Hugz Elaine xxx

Mo Manning - Baby Girl

Hi all

I'm sorry I have not been around for a few days but have been busy with life LOL.  On friday I had a friend visit me and it was brilliant to catch.  She is also an avid crafter and her work is beautiful.  In fact you can find her work here so please take the time out to peek.  

Today I am posting a commision for a new baby girl card for a colleague at work.  I love this image from Mo Manning, she is so cute.  I coloured her with promarkers and prisma pencils.  The backing paper is from Raspberry Road. The ribbon, pearls and teddy button are from my stash.  The flowers are from WOC lavished with glitter glue to give them something a little extra. The die cut corners are by Whimsey and I also used Nestabilities by Spellbinders.  The inside of card compliments the front as usual.

This has been entered into the following challenges

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
prairie Fairy Fridays - Anything with Flowers 
Moving along with the times - Garden or Flowers
DP2 - Favourite colour combo 
Paper Sundaes - Ribbon and pearls
Robyns Fetish - Cards for a new baby 
Bearly Mine - Baby days

Hope you enjoyed your visit and please call again real soon.  If you have a mind to please consider following me.


Hugz Elaine xxx

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Hugz Elaine xxx

Sister Love - Darcys Diaries

I have been asked to make a little girls card and I thought I would keep it fresh looking and simple until I opened the flower drawer LOL.

Anyway here it is.....

I used an image from Darcys Diaries (Teddy Bo) called Sister Love.  I coloured them up using promarkers and pencils.  The papers are from Nitwits.  The flowers are WOC and the ribbon and gems from my stash.  See the descripton was short and simple LOL.

Anyway thats it for tonight as I am still suffering from the headache which is waiting in the wings to blow into full scale migraine again LOL... I do hope not as I have my gorgeous grandaughter Alanna for the day tomorrow.

This has been entered into the following challenges

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes 
Incy Wincy Designs - Only a Digi 
Wags and Whiskers - Anything Goes
Make it Mondays - Anything Goes 
Just keep on Creating - Anything Goes 
Craft Us Crazy - Flowers 
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

Hope you enjoyed your visit and please call back again soon

Hug Elaine xxx

Bride and Groom - Mo Manning

Evening everyone

I have been home all day as suffered a migraine most of night so needed to rest.  Mind you I did not had much enthusiasm to do anything however I managed to finish this card off.  This is a commission for someone at work and needed to be finished by the weekend.  

The backing papers are from Raspberry Road.  i used spellnders framing the image which I finished off with pearl gems from my stash.  Also from my stash is the mini doily, ribbon, pearls and cystals on stems.  The flowers are from WOC.  The corner was cut from a memory box die and covered with Tim Holtz's picket fence crackle paint and smothered in glamour dust.

This is being entered into the following challenges

Scrapbook Sisters - Wedding
DP2 - Flowers 
Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes 
Incy Wincy designs - Digi only 
Simon says Stamp and show - Anthing Goes 
C.R.A.F.T Challenge - Wedding/Anniversary 
Wags and Whiskars - Anything Goes 
Crafty Sentiments - Use a digi  
Make it Mondays - Anything Goes 
Just keep on creating - Anything goes 
Craft Us Crazy - Flowers 
Shellys Images - Anything Goes

Hugz Elaine xxx

Jack and Ginger - Mo Manning

Good morning all (and goodness is it early or what LOL) Just woken up and thought I would post this before going to work.  

My father and stepmother have been married 25 years this week so I thought I best put a card together.  I have not wanted to make one due to my Mums death however forced myself last night.

I use Mo Mannings' Jack and Ginger - gorgeous old couple in live huh.  So sweet.  I am unsure as to where the backing papers are from as I have had them printed out for a while.  I will post on here when found.  The sentiment I made on word.  The flowers are from WOC and the corner die is Marianne Creatables.  I used glitter glue and the pearls and ribbon are from my stash.  I coloured the image using promarkers and prisma pencils.

Well I am off to get ready for work so see you all again soon.

This has been entered into the following

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes 
Crafts and Me - Going 3D 
Crafty Creations - Flower Power
Simon says - April shower bring spring flowers
Prairie Fairy Fridays - Anything Goes

Hugz Elaine xxx

Teen Fairy Pia - Mo Manning

I have had this image coloured up for a while and then the brainwave came to me.... MAKE A CARD for a change LOL.  So here it is...

The image is Teen Fairy Pia.  She was coloured using promarkers and prisma pencils.  The backing papers are from Dragon Lair Designs.  The corners are from Whimsey and the pearl gems and ribbon from my stash.  The flowers are from WOC. I made the sentiment on my computer.  The inside reflects the front of card.

Sorry this is a really short posting.....

Thats it for now, going to watch some TV.

This card will be entered into the following challenges

Mo's Digital Pencil - I see spots 
Desert Island Crafts - 3,4,8,9
Fashionista - Anything goes for girls 
The Poodle Parlour - Going round in circles

Hugz Elaine xxx

Hummingbird - Kelly Rhodes, Inked Paws

I have put together another card using the talented Kelly Rhodes from over @ Inked Paws.  The image is Hummingbird and can be purchased on her site @ Facebook. (Inked Paws)

I used Prismacolor pencils for the image and added gems along with a feather on her costume.  I used a Whimsy die for the corners and added some stickles to shine them up.  The backing papers are from Raspberry Road.  

The flowers are from WOC and the ribbon, gems and tiny crystals from my stash.  The sentiment I created on my PC.  The miniature doilies I purchased from Tumdee and the crystal heart buttons are from the Stamp Basket. The inside reflects the front.

I really enjoyed making this card firstly because it for a very good friend who moved away (I did ask if it she did due to me LOL)and secondly I love the image.

Anyway thats it for now and try to be back later.....

This has been entered into the following challenges

Inked Paws - 3,2,1 (3 buttons, 2 papers, 1 ribbon) 
DYSU - Glitter or Bling 
Great Impressions - Lots of Flowers 
Just keep on creating - Anything goes
Make it Monday - Paper Craft Project 
Sundays with Crissy - Fav Colour Combo 
Anything Goes - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Birthday 
Sassy Cheryls - Anything Goes 
Scrapbook Sisters - Anything Goes
Fashionista-Anything goes for girls 
One stitch at a time - Anything goes 
SJ Crafts - 1,2,3

Hugz Elaine xxx

YAYYYYYYY

Something nice has happened for a change.  I won a challenge over at Inked Paws and have a Guest Designer Spot...... I won using an Image from Redonkulous....

I have only just recently discover the artists for Inked Paws and Redonkulous, so it is true what they say .. A change is as good as a rest!

Thank you everyone over at Inked Paws and Redonkulous

Hugz Elaine

Barons Daughter - Kelly Rhodes Inked Paws

I was so excited to get this card done as I love the image.  I have only just found this talented artist and have treated myself to a few of them.

This one is called Barons Daughter and I coloured her mainly with prismas pencils and a little promarkers for her skin.  I used plenty of glamour dust on the roses in the image as well as the WOC flowers.  The corners are from Whimsy dies.The tiny doily from my stock and cannot for the life of me where it was from and I so want some more so if you know where I can get them please let me know LOL.  Not sure about the sentiment either LOL.  The inside sentiment comes from Card Making Downloads.  The ribbon is from my stash as are the pearl gems.  The bow I made on my bowmaker.  So handy and couldn't do without it LOL.  Oh yes I managed to sneek in a tiny feather too..... Oh and glittered butterflies .....

This has been entered into the following challenges


Allsorts - Bingo, Kraft, green and pearls
Whimsy Stamps - Ribbon 
4CraftyChicks -Flowers
Flutterbywednesday - Butterfly
Great Impressions - Flowers
Robyns Fetish - Anything Goes 
Crafts and Me - Butterflies and Bows
Digi Doodle - Something New - New digi image
Party Time Tuesdays - Flowers 
Just keep on creating - Anything goes 
Sundays with Crissy - Fav colour combo 
Fashionista-Anything goes for girls

Anyway thats it for now and see you again soon.

Hugz Elaine xxx

Thank you card - Card Making Downloads

This is a really simple card and different for me.  No coloured images here, just a sentiment, well an explanation on the words Thank you.  It is quite different and I quite like it.  What do you think?  SIMPLES...

Anyway the sentiment is from Card Making Downloads, the gems from my stash. the papers by Michelle R Designs and the corner die, once again by Memory Box.  Oh and of course the flowers from  WOC. This has been entered into the following


Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Hugz Elaine xx

Spring Fairy Aleta - Mo Manning

Good evening everyone

I have been out today for lunch with my Dad and stepmum... I actually felt really sad but was good to spend time with Dad.  All I kept thinking about was my Mum, gosh this is hard.  When I decided to make up another card I thought this angel could be for my Mum.I might even send it up to her by helium balloon when I scatter her ashes. 

Anyway onto the ingredients of this creation.  The image is Spring Fairy Aleta by Mo Manning and she was coloured using Promarkers.  I used lots of glamour dust on her as you can see. (Ihope!) The sentiment came from my stash and I cannot remember where I got it from so I apologise for that.  The corner die is by Memory Box and I have fallen in love with their collection.The pearl gems are from my stash.  The backing papers are by Michelle R Designs. In love with those also.  The roses are from WOC.  The inside compliments the front.  I have stamped the swirls and added lots of pearl gems.

I will be entering this into the following challenges

Mos Digital Pencil - Anything Goes 
Divas by Design - Anything Goes 
Fashionista - Anything Goes 
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes 






Well thats it for now and maybe see you later.... Hugz Elaine xxx

Chantelle - MIC

I have managed to put another card together with an image I coloured a few weeks ago and was put away... almost forgotten LOL.  This is Chantelle from MIC and I coloured her up with promarkers and prisma pencils.  The black doily and gems are from my stash.  The corner die is from Whimsy and the flowers are from WOC and Mulberry Crafts.  The inside is quite plain so didn't worry about photographing it LOL. 

 This has been entered into the following

Anything Goes - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes 
Divas by Design - Anything Goes
Fashionista Challenge - Anything Goes 
Paper Craft Star - Anything Goes
Just keep on creating - Anything goes
Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes
Prairie Fairy Fridays - Anything Goes 
Oozak - Anything Goes

Thats it from me tonight .......Hugz Elaine xxx

Poppies - Stitchy Bear Stamps and Roses - Digi Doodles

Hi all 

This is a very short post as still have much to do with Mum's place.  I have manage to squeeze a couple of plain cards into my schedule though.  I will probably be using them for the people who helped me sort stuff out as a thanks.

There are no backing papers, blah blah blah etc etc ect to mention so is very simple.  The flowers were coloured using copics, promarkers and prisma pencils and the gems from my stash.The scroll pattern on one of the insides is a stamp from my stash.

 




There ya go... SIMPLES LOL

This has been entered into the following

Just keep on creating - Anything Goes 
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - Simple 
Anything Goes - Anything Goes


Hugz Elaine xxxx
 

Today

Today is the day I lay my mum to rest and to be honest I am really dreading it.  The last Mothers day card I made her will be travelling with her to the other side and I hope it will bring her much comfort. She hung on til we celebrated Mothers day and my sons 30th birthday the next day and she passed away the day after that. I went to see her in the Chapel of Rest yesterday.  On the one hand I am glad I did as it compounded to me it was just the vessel her spirit used whilst she was here and on the other hand it also compounded that she is no longer here so mixed emotions for me.  I will be reading a poem in her memory today and I thought I would share it with you all.

Tomorrow

When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today

While thinking of the many things

We didn't get to say

I know how much you love me

As much as I love you

And each time you think of me

I know you'll miss me too

So when tomorrow starts without me

Don't think we're far apart

For everytime you think of me

I'm right here in your heart

I think this is so lovely and I really hope I can get through it without crying.  Anyway I need to go prepare myself for the farewell.

I will try to get back here as soon as able.  Thank you my fellow crafters for taking the time to read my profile.  Have a good day all

Hugz Elaine x