Two More New Christmas Stamps from Little Claire

Today I'm sharing cards made with the last two of the new Christmas stamps from Little Claire.  

My first card (above) was made using 'Snowman Bunting' which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The paper I've used is from Do Crafts.

My second card was made using 'Robin and Snowdrop' which you can find here.  The papers I've used on this card are from Dovecraft.

I'd like to enter my cards in the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - 'snowmen or snowwomen' (first card)

Hiding in My Craftroom - 'Christmas in July' (first card)

Card Crafter's Circle - 'Christmas in July' (second card)
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'things with wings' (second card)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes' (first card)
Crafting By Designs - 'anything goes' (second card)
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - 'anything goes' (second card)
Stamp n doodle - 'Christmas comes early' (first card)

New Penny's Challenge - Add Some Stitching, Real or Faux

We've got another new challenge for you today on the Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'add some stitching, real or faux'.

We've been sponsored by:

and 

You can find all the details about the challenge on the blog here.

For my card I've used a gorgeous digi stamp from Saturated Canary called 'Springtime' which you can find here.  The papers I've used are from an old pack which I don't have the cover sheet for anymore - I think the pack was connected to a museum but I've had them a long time so I'm not sure!!

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge - 'best dressed' (papers are more than 6 months old)

Allsorts Challenge Blog - 'kraft it'
Hobby House Challenge - 'vintage'
Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'
Paper Crafting Journey - 'punches or die cuts'
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - 'use a digi'
Dutch Dare Challenges - 'in stitches'
Divas by Design - 'favourite colour combination' (pink and brown)

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - Summer Sunshine Fun

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to enter the current Nutcrafters Challenge which is 'summer sunshine fun'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the challenge blog.

For today's card, I've used the Nutcrafters 'Helping Hand' digi stamp which you can find here on the website.  The sentiment I've used is from Hero Arts and the papers are from a magazine giveaway pad.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

C is for Challenge - 'fresh and bright'

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'anything goes'
Happy Campers Craft Collective - 'summer'
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Party Time Tuesdays Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner - 'use a digi'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'anything goes'

Two More New Christmas Stamps from Little Claire

Today I'm sharing cards made with two great new Christmas stamps from Little Claire - brand new on the website today!

My first card (above) was made using 'We 3 Ships' which you can find here on the Little Claire website - the circular sentiment is included with the main stamp.  For my card I've used papers from Dovecraft which I've layered with gold paper.

Next is 'Stocking Owls' which you can find here on the website.  I've kept my card for this stamp very simple because I think it's such a great image.  The paper I've used is from an old Forever Friends paper pad and I've just added a peel off sentiment and a punched snowflake to finish the card.

I'll have cards made with two more new stamps to share tomorrow.

I'd like to enter my cards in the following challenges:

Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'things with wings' (second card)

Hiding in My Craftroom - 'Christmas in July' (second card)

Crafty Catz - 'Christmas in July' (first card)

Creative Corner Challenges - 'Christmas in July' (first card)

Creative Craft Challenges - 'blue and brown' (second card)

Crafting for All Seasons - 'Christmas in July' (first card)

I Love Promarkers - 'Christmas in July' (first card)
Natalie and Amy's Challenge - 'celebrate something' (Christmas - first card)
Eureka Stamps - 'anything goes' (first card)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes' (first card)

Some More Joy, Hope and Wonder

Here's another card made with the new Little Claire stamp 'Joy, Hope and Wonder' which you can find here on the Little Claire website.

This is a very simple card using some green spotted paper from Do Crafts layered with kraft and gold paper.  I've finished the card with some gold nail head gems and some Glossy Accents on the bauble.

I'll be back tomorrow with cards made with two more of the new Little Claire Christmas stamps!

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Hiding in My Craftroom - 'Christmas in July'

Totally Gorjuss - 'Christmas in July'

Crafty Catz - 'Christmas in July'

Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'kraft it'

Daring Cardmakers - 'creature comforts'

Polkadoodles - 'Christmas in July'

Card Crafter's Circle - 'Christmas in July'

Creative Corner Challenges - 'Christmas in July'

Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - 'animals'

Crafting for All Seasons - 'Christmas in July'

GDT Card for Here Come the Boys - Sketch

Another new challenge has started today at Here Come the Boys and this time we've got a great sketch for you to follow:

Our challenge is sponsored by:

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the Design Team here on the Challenge Blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Andy with Snail' from Pink Gem Designs - you can find him here on the Pink Gem website.  The paper I've used is from We Are Memory Keepers.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Joanna Sheen Challenge - 'boys will be boys'

Addicted to Stamps - 'lots of layers'

Eclectic Ellapu - 'anything goes'

Crafts 4 Eternity - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafts and Me Challenge - 'anything goes'

Divas by Design - 'anything goes'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - Nautical/Sealife

Today we've got another new challenge for you on The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge Blog and our theme this time is 'nautical/sealife'.

Our challenge has been sponsored by:

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the challenge blog.

For my card I've used the 'Seascape' stamp set from Little Claire which you can find here on their website.  The little anchors that I've stamped on the gingham paper round the edge of the card are part of the set as is the lighthouse image.  The card blank I've used is from Craftwork Cards.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Cute Card Thursday - 'beside the seaside'
Inky Impressions Challenges - 'birthdays'
Papertake Weekly - 'dieing for a punch'
Eclectic Ellapu - 'anything goes'
Crafts 4 Eternity - 'anything goes'
Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafts and Me Challenge - 'anything goes'
Heck of a Challenge - 'the sea'
Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 'die cuts'

Little Claire Blog Project - 'Joy(fold), Hope and Wonder'

Today it's my turn to share a project on the Little Claire Blog.  I've chosen to make a joyfold card using one of the brand new Little Claire Christmas stamps called 'Joy, Hope and Wonder' which you can find here on the website.

Here's a photo of the inside of the card:

The sentiment reads 'joy, hope and wonder'.

You can find all the details about my card with step by step instructions and photos here on the blog.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

As You Like It Challenge - 'favourite fancy fold' (a joyfold card is very simple but looks very effective)

The Stamp Spot - 'Christmas in July'

Songbird Challenges - 'my favourite things' (Promarkers, gems and Card Candi)

Crafting by Designs - 'Christmas in July'

Divas by Design - 'anything goes'

I Love Promarkers Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'animals'

Dream Valley Challenges - 'fancy folds'

Little Claire Class Christmas in July - Part 2

This is another of the cards that I designed for the Little Claire 'Christmas in July' class last Saturday.

For this card we used the 'Black Silhouette Camels' sticker sheet which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The background was created using patterned paper with a piece of the 'Glitter Sparkle Sheet' (which you can find here) overlaid on top.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crafting By Designs - 'Christmas in July'

Crafting for All Seasons Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'

Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'transport'

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'anything goes'

Crafty Boots Challenges - 'animals'
Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Penny's Challenge - Bling It On

We've got another new challenge for you today on the Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'bling it on'.

This week we've been sponsored by:

and

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the Penny's Challenge Blog.

For my card I've used a digi stamp from Sassy Studio Designs, paper from the new Lilibet paper pack (which you can buy here from Little Claire), glitter card and some gems.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Eureka Stamps - 'happy birthday'

Paper Makeup Stamps - 'colour it'
Creative Creations Challenges - 'anything goes'
Craft Your Passion Challenges - 'happy birthday'
Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'
Brown Sugar Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'bling it on'
Inky Impressions Challenges - 'birthdays'
Oldie But a Goodie Challenge - 'best dressed' (glitter card and gems are more than 6 months old)

New Nutcrafters Challenge - Summer Sunshine Fun

It's time for another new challenge today on the Nutcrafters blog and this time our theme is 'summer sunshine fun'.  You can find all the details about the challenge here on the blog and also see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

For my card I've used 'Garden Friends' which you can find here on the Nutcrafters website.  The paper I've used is from the Lilibet paper pack which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The sentiment stamp I've used is from an old Elzybells set.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

The Crazy Challenge - 'summer time'

Paper Makeup Stamps - 'colour it'

Pile It On Challenge - 'thinking of you/just because'

Kitty Bee Designs - 'summer'

Wags and Whiskers - 'summer fun'

C is for Challenge - 'summer'

That Craft Place Challenge - 'it's a girl thing'
Bearly Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'

Little Claire Christmas in July Class Part 1

This is one of the cards that I designed for the Little Claire Christmas in July class which took place last Saturday morning.  I will have another card to share on Thursday and will then post the rest next week once all the next Christmas stamps are on the website!

For this card we used 'A Little Bird Told Me' which you can find here on the Little Claire website - in case you're wondering where the bird is, we didn't stamp him because then the image wouldn't have fitted in to the oval die cut I wanted to use!!

I've paper pieced the little girl's hat and coat and used silver paper with the blue polka dot paper for the background.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Lexi's Creations - 'Christmas in July'

Sweet Stampin' - 'Christmas in July'

Charisma Cardz - 'make it girly'

Paper Crafting Journey - 'Christmas in July'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

Ladybug Crafts - 'favourite embellishments' (Card Candi and Glitter Domes)

That Craft Place Challenge - 'it's a girl thing'
Bearly Mine Challenges - 'anything goes'
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

New Cutie Pie Challenge - Pretty in Pink

We've got a new challenge for you today on The Cutie Pie Blog Challenge and this time our theme is 'pretty in pink'.  You can find all the details about the challenge and see the gorgeous cards from the rest of the Design Team here.

For this challenge we've been sponsored by:

and

For my card I've used one of the new digi stamps from Pink Gem Designs called 'Chloe and Snowman' - you can find here here on the Pink Gem website.  I also used the 'Magical Christmas' sentiment digi stamp which you can find here.  The paper I've used is from my stash and the card is from Craftwork Cards.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Robyn's Fetish Challenge - 'Christmas in July'

That Craft Place Challenge - 'it's a girl thing'

Sweet Stampin' - 'Christmas in July'

Charisma Cardz - 'girly'

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - 'snowmen'

ALBC - 'dieing for it'
Lexi's Creations - 'Christmas in July'
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'use two or more die cuts' (I've used four different sizes of circle die)
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

Little Claire Flowers and Butterflies Class - Part 2

Today I'm sharing three more cards from the Little Claire Flowers and Butterflies class which took place yesterday afternoon.

First of all a pocket tag card using the beautiful 'Geranium' stamp which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  I made a tag from an oval piece of card and cut the front of the card in to a triangle shape to make it a bit different.  The sentiment I've used is from the 'Dictionary Definitions' set which you can find here.

Next we made an easel card using the gorgeous 'Butterfly Flourish' stamp set which you can find here - for this one I used the main butterfly image and the verse.

Finally we made a card using the 'Butterfly Blossom' sticker sheet which you can find here on the website.  This card shows just how good the stickers are - great for quick cards and really easy to colour because the raised lines keep your colouring within the design.

I'll be sharing the cards from my other class 'Christmas in July' next week - there are also more classes coming up over the next few months.  All the details are here on the website.

I'd like to enter my cards in the following challenges:

Unstampabelles Challenges - 'happy birthday' (last card)

Divas by Design - 'tags' (first card)

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes' (second card)

The ABC Challenge - 'roses are red' (first card)

Bloggers Challenge - 'things with wings' (second card)
Creative Fingers Challenge - 'anything goes' (third card)
Pattie's Creations Challenges - 'monochromatic' (first card)
Polkadoodles - 'let it fly' (second card)
Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'female birthday' (third card)

Little Claire Flowers and Butterflies Class - Part 1

A big thank you to all the ladies who came along to our two Little Claire classes today - we had a wonderful day and thankfully it was a bit cooler than it has been over the past few days!

Today and tomorrow I'll be sharing the cards that we made this afternoon in the 'Flowers and Butterflies' class.

First of all, a tag card using the Dinkies 'Flowerhead' stamp which you can find here on the Little Claire website.  The tag card base is available here and I also used one of the stamps from the 'Dictionary Definitions' stamp set which you can find here.  I used the stamp to making backing paper on two of the tag panels - the Dinkies stamps are a perfect size for doing this.

Next we made a card using the 'Butterfly' stamp and some of the Glitter Sparkle Sheet which you can find here.  For this card I stamped the butterfly twice and then coloured one of the images before covering it in the Glitter Sparkle Sheet.  I then cut out the wings of the butterfly and raised them up on the base image using foam pads.  I also used one of the embossed flower cards which you can find here on the website.

I'd like to enter my cards in the following challenges:

One Stop Craft Challenge - 'make your own background' (first card)

Addicted to CAS - 'glitter' (second card)

Stampin' for the Weekend - 'sparkle and bling' (second card)

A Creative Romance - 'no designer paper' (second card)

Creative Corner Challenges - 'let it sparkle' (second card)

Divas by Design - 'tags' (first card)

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes' (first card)

Crafty Creations Challenge - 'time to sparkle' (second card)

Sarah Hurley Challenge Blog - 'pink sparkles'

Happy Camper's Craft Collective - 'bling'

A Little Bit of Christmas .....

It might be hot outside (too hot for me!) but today I'm sharing a Christmas card that I've made with one of the new digi stamps from Pink Gem Designs.  

This is 'Andy with Snowman' and you can find him here on the Pink Gem website.  I've also used the snowy scene from the 'Background Papers' set which you can find here and the 'Magical Christmas' digi sentiment which you can find here.

The paper I've used is from Lili of the Valley and I've also used card from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers - 'anything goes'

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - 'Christmas outdoors'

Christmas at Sweet Stamping - 'snow men'

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra Challenge - 'anything goes'

Paper Crafting Journey - 'Christmas in July'

Passion for Promarkers - 'create a scene'

Eureka Stamps - 'Christmas in July'

Stamp and Create - 'Christmas in July'

I Love Promarkers - 'anything goes'

Loves Rubberstamps - 'Christmas in July'

New Penny's Challenge - Use Black

Today we've got another new challenge for you at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge blog and this week our challenge theme is 'use black'.  You can find all the details here on the challenge blog.

This week we are sponsored by:

For my card I've used 'Lovey Dovey Sihouette' from Delicious Doodles which you can find here on their website.  I've also used an embossing folder and some black paper to layer up my card.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Card Mania - 'gems or pearls'

Digi Makeover Challenge - 'tic tac toe' (gems, emboss, die cuts)

Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'fur and feathers'
Card Makin' Mamas - 'momochromatic'
Charisma Cardz Challenge - 'no designer papers'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'clean and simple'
Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'
Incy Wincy Designs Challenge - 'things with wings'
Crafty Friends Challenge Blog - 'inspired by a song' ('On the Wings of Love')

Nutcrafters Challenge Reminder - One for the Boys

Just a quick reminder about our current Nutcrafters Challenge which is 'one for the boys'.  You can find all the details here on the Nutcrafters blog and don't forget to have a look at the Design Team members' cards while you're there.

I've used one of the new images which will be coming to the website very soon.  My paper is from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'
Addicted to Stamps and More - 'clean and simple'
Tuesday Throwdown - 'anything goes'
Scribbles Designs Challenges - 'celebrate your country' (UK - red, white and blue)
Stamp n doodle - 'it's a boy thing'

Creative Cardmaking Magazine - Baby Changing Tree from Little Claire

Today I'm sharing a card I made for Creative Cardmaking Magazine - the current issue has a feature about Little Claire's range of tree stamps.  

I chose to use 'Baby Changing Tree' - for this set you need the original 'Changing Tree' set which you can find here on the website and the 'Baby Changing Tree' embellishments set which you can find here.  You only need to buy the original set once (your tree base stamp is in this set) and then you can add to it with different sets of embellishments - there are sets for Christmas, girly cards, Easter and lots of other occasions.  I've also used one of the stamps from the 'Dictionary Definitions' set' which you can find here.

I used a Martha Stewart border punch to give me the small hearts - they are actually the 'waste' from the punch but they're a perfect size for cards.  The paper I've used is from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

LEJ Designs Challenge - 'anything goes'

Anything Goes Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Created With Love Challenge - 'anything goes'

Whoopsidaisy Challenge - 'use your markers'

Crafty Friends Challenge - 'inspired by a song' ('Baby Love')

Penny Black and More Challenge - 'dies and punches'

Paper Creator's Crafts - 'think pink'

Retirement Card

Over the weekend I made some retirement cards for my parents to give to teachers at the school where they used to work.  Today I'm sharing one of the cards I made using my Bookatrix board.  I've used white pearl card and gold mirror board with a layer of vellum on the top page.  The butterfly was cut using a Memory Box die and I also used some gold metallic nail heads in the four corners and some white ribbon down the middle of the 'book'.

Here's a picture of the box I made to go with the card:

For this I used my smaller Memory Box butterfly die.

I'd like to enter my project in the following challenges:

Crafty Ribbons Challenge - 'anything goes'

Happy Campers Craft Collective - 'bling'

Totally PaperCrafts - 'all of a flutter'

Songbird Challenge Blog - 'ribbon'

The Sisterhood of Crafters - 'black, white and one accent colour' (gold)

Party Time Tuesdays - 'wing it'

A Creative Romance Challenge - 'ribbon or twine'
Card Makin' Mamas - 'monochromatic'

GDT for Here Come the Boys - Anything Goes

There's another new challenge today on the Here Come the Boys challenge blog and this time it's anything goes.  The prize on offer to the challenge winner is  $4 gift certificate for:

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Keep in Touch' stamp from Little Claire which you can find here on the website and one of the stamps from the new 'Postcard Sentiment' set which you can find here.  The paper I've used is from a magazine giveaway pad.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Sweet Pea Stampers - 'for the men/boys'

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - 'two words'

Allsorts Blog Challenge - 'fur and feathers'
Creative Corner Challenge - 'anything goes'
Stamp With Fun - 'celebrate'
Through the Craft Room Door - 'anything goes'

New Squirrel and the Fox Challenge - Something Spooled

We've got another new challenge for you today on The Squirrel and the Fox Challenge Blog - our theme for the next fortnight is 'use something spooled'.  

Our challenge has been sponsored by:

You can find all the details of the challenge here and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

For my card I've used the very sweet 'Chloe in Knitted Hat' from Pink Gem Designs which you can find here on the Pink Gem website.  The paper I've used is from the First Edition Isabelle pad and my 'something spooled' is lace.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Word Play Saturday - 'birthday'

Graph It Colour Challenge - 'candy colours'

Totally Papercrafts - 'all of a flutter'
That Craft Place Challenge - 'use ribbon or lace'
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'just for girls'
Creative Corner Challenge - 'anything goes'
Crafty Ribbons Challenge - 'anything goes'
Paper Makeup Stamps - 'anything goes'

New Pink Gem Challenge - Use Spots/Stripes or Both

This week it's my turn to choose the theme for the new challenge at A Gem of a Challenge and I've chosen spots or stripes or both - hopefully a nice and easy one!

You can find all the details about the challenge and see the cards from the rest of the Design Team here on the blog.

For my card I've used the very cute 'Chloe With Ice Cream' which you can find here on the Pink Gem Designs website.  The papers I've used are from Craft Creations.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Can you digi it - 'summer smiles'

Shopping Our Stash - 'summer theme or colours'

Digi Sketch Challenge - 'summer time'

The Crafting Cafe - 'summer's here'
My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'just for girls'
One Stop Craft Challenge - 'summer colours'
Wags'n'Whiskers Challenge - 'summer fun'
Polkadoodles - 'summer fun'
Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Totally Gorjuss - 'something sweet'

New Little Claire Blog Challenge - Wedding/Anniversary

It's time for another Little Claire Blog Challenge and this month our theme is 'wedding/anniversary'.  You can find all the details of the challenge here on the blog and also see the cards from the rest of the Design Team.

We have a great prize on offer:

For my card I've used the Little Claire 'On Your Wedding Day' stamp set which you can find here on the website.  I've paper pieced the bride's dress to match the backing paper I've used which is from Paper Cellar.  I've layered with silver paper and finished the card with lace and pearls.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Creative Corner Challenges - 'anything goes'

Sister Act Card Challenge - 'anything goes'

Papertake Weekly Challenge - 'old, new, borrowed or blue' (old stamp and new pearls)

Crafty Friends Challenge - 'inspired by a song' ('I'm Getting Married in the Morning')
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge - 'anything goes'
Bearly-Mine Challenges - 'summer wedding'
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog - 'use a hoarded item' (background paper - last piece in the pad!)
That Craft Place Challenge - 'ribbon or lace'

Rockin' Robins!

I couldn't resist making a card with the latest Dinkies stamp from Little Claire - the very cute 'Row of Robins' which you can find here on their website.  There are four robins in the little group so I stamped it twice and then trimmed it to give me seven - that fits perfectly for the size of card I've used (5" square).  

The paper I've used is from Dovecraft - this design is perfect for using up little scraps of paper!

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Inky Impressions Challenges - 'Christmas in July'
CRAFT Challenge - 'Christmas'
Fab'n'Funky Challenges - 'Christmas in July'
Crafty Sentiments Designs - 'Christmas in July'
LEJ Designs Challenge Blog - 'Christmas in July'
Simply Create Too - 'Christmas in July'
Crafting When We Can Challenge - 'Christmas'
ABC Challenges - 'Christmas'
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - 'Christmas in July'
CAS on Sunday - Christmas in July'

New from Little Claire - Balancing Act

Is this cute?!  'Balancing Act' is the latest new release from Little Claire and is available from the website here.  It's a really sweet stamp and perfect for lots of occasions.  I've used it with one of the stamps from the 'Postcard Sentiment' set and some paper from one of the First Addition pads.

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges:

Southern Girls Challenge - 'no spoolin'

Aud Sentiments Challenge - 'two words'

The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog - 'anything goes'

Party Time Tuesdays - 'wing it'

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 'animals'

Lady Anne's Challenges - 'anything goes'

C is for Challenge - 'flowers' (on the background paper)

New Penny's Challenge - Think Pink

Today we've got another new challenge for you at Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog and this week our theme is 'think pink' - an easy one for me as it's one of my favourite colours to use on my cards!

We're sponsored by:

and

You can find all the details about the challenge here on the blog.

For my project I've used a Lili of the Valley stamp that I've had for years called 'Dandelion Clock' - it's still one of my favourites.  This is actually a fat page I've made for a swap I'm involved in - I've also used lace and pink self adhesive stones and a sentiment from an old Elzybells set.

I'd like to enter my project in the following challenges:

My Mum's Craft Shop Challenge - 'just for girls'

That Craft Place Challenge - 'use ribbon or lace'

Paper Creator's Crafts - 'think pink'

Oldie But a Goodie Challenge - 'in the garden' (stamp is more than 6 months old)
Party Time Tuesdays - 'wing it'
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge - 'use a hoarded item' (the last of a reel of lace that I've had for ages!)
In the Pink Challenge - 'pink with wings'
Charisma Cardz Challenge - 'lace'