Spesch Designer Stamps - Release Day!

Yeah...it is finally here! Today is Release Day for Spesch Designer Stamps' latest digi range and they are fab. So now I can show you the last two stamps in the release.

Introducing 'Lemonade Girl'

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Lemonade Girl' and Stampendous Friendly Messages Set Colouring: The computer with a little Copic highlights
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: DCVW Citrus Stack and Glitter Stack
Inks: Printer and Printer and Versafine Onyx Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped circle and Magnolia Swirl Doohickey
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems and KindyGlitz

I am entering this card into these challenges
- Aud Sentiments Challenge # -32 Sentiment with at least two words
- Digital Tuesday Challenge # 118 - Bling it up
- Craft your Passion Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes

And also here is the very cute 'Mushroom Fae'

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Mushroom Fae' and Hero Arts Sweet Wishes
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Gertie Papers
Inks: Printer and Vivid Red
Die Cuts: Spellbinders scalloped circle, classic circle, Martha Stewart Butterfly and Magnolia Heart Swirl Doohickey
Embellishments: Kaiser Gems, 3D crystal lacquer and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into these challenges
- Flutter By Wednesday's Challenge # 161 - Open with Butterfly (or fairy, etc)
- Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge # 66 - Butterflies
- Stampavie and More Challenge # 146 - More than 3 layers

Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards and you can buy these digis at the Spesch Designer Stamps store.

Happy Release Day
Sam xx

Spesch Designer Stamps - Preview 3

Today is the 3rd day of Preview fun for Spesch Designer Stamp. Meet 'Lollypop Girl'; another one of Jessica's super designs for release on the 8th.


Remember to check out the Spesch blog here for the other Design Team's fabulous cards.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Spesch Designer Stamps 'Lollypop Girl'
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose ' Hazel' papers
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle
Embellishments: Kaiser gems, Misc buttons from my stash, Doodlebug Paper frills and KindyGlitz

I am entering this into these challenges
- Party Time Tuesdays Challenge # 23 - Square Card
- My Creative Time: Throwback Thursday Challenge # - Sketch
- Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge # 65 - Anything Goes
- One Stitch At A Time Challenge # 69 - Use a Digi

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

PS - Remember to call by tomorrow for Preview 4!

Manic Monday

I made this card to be entered into the Anyone for Anya? Sketch Challenge. Well, lets be honest...when I first saw this sketch I didn't like it but now I have used it I love it and I am sure I will use it again and again!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Monday
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixie-Licious
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Labels 17, Die-namics Rolled rose and Martha Stewart branch punch
Embellishments: Kasier Gems, Misc lace from my stash, Dyno labeller from the 1800s, a brad and KindyGlitz.

Here is the Fab sketch..I am also entering this into the following challenges
- Charisma Cardz Challenge # 13- Bling & Sparkles
- Card Making Mamas Challenge # 18 - Embellish it
- Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge # 53 - Happy Birthday

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

thought you could use a little pick up!

The left card is a full size card and the right is a gift card size. Sorry no time to talk tonight!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: SU Loads of Love and Loads of Love Accessories
Colouring: Copics
Card Stock: Plain cardstock
Patterned Paper: Misc PP from my stash
Inks: Versafine Onyx black and Memento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: NIL
Embellishments: NIL

I am also entering this into the following challenges
- Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 103 - "Are you talking to me?"
- Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge - Anything Goes
- Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge # 51 - Anything Goes
- Amber's Crafts and Stuff Challenge # 1 - Stashbuster and Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Anyone for Anya? April Calendar Page

I have sooo much I need to do (like ironing, mending, cooking...I could go on!) but I had an urgent urge to craft. So I thought as the Anyone for Anya April Calendar pages is due tomorrow I better get cracking.

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: The Greeting Farm Sweet Anya Stamp
Colouring: Copics, Alpha and Triart Markers
Card Stock: Bella Cardstock
Patterned Paper: Stampin Up PP
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Spellbinders Oval
Embellishments: Misc Lace, Prima flowers, Kaiser Pearls, Dressmakers trimmings and Kindy Glitz.

I am entering this creation into the following Challenges
- Anyone for Anya? - April Calendar Page
- ABC Challenge - P is for Pearl
- Cupcake Craft Challenge # 132 - Pink Polka Dots
- Friday Sketches # 145 - The fab sketch
- Digi doodle Shop Challenge # 50 - Pearls

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Valentine - Lil Lolita Lilith

I am still in a crafty mood today from yesterday's craft session with my BFF so I decided to get onto the Tickled Pink Stamps # 3 - Sketch to the left!!

Also made this card suitable for entry into the following other challenges
- Pattie's Creations Challenge # 11 - Black and White with one other color
- Bearly Mine Challenge # 2 - 'Tis a Recipe (3 flowers, 2 design papers and 1 image)
- Bizzy Bec January Challenge # Recipe - (3 flowers, 2 buttons and 1 ribbon)
- Paper Sundaes # 53 - Distressing
- Paper Play # 3 - Back to Black

Once again way above my Challenge Quota but I am again I am happy with the results!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Tickled Pink Stamps - Lil Lolita Lilith Digi Image
Colouring: Copic and Triart
Card Stock: Core'dinations ColorCore and Misc White
Patterned Paper: American Crafts Marashino (Dots) and Bella Elegance Paperz
Inks: Printer
Die Cuts: Spellbinders petite scalloped Oval and Petite oval
Embellishments: Misc Craft Ribbon, Misc Lace, Francheville buttons, Prima flowers, Kaiser gems and Kindyglitz.

I used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser again and I think it is my favourite thing at them moment!

Also entered into the following challenges
- The Stamp Man Challenge # 14 - Distress
- Alifactory # 64 - Anything Goes
- Digi Doodle Shop Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes
- All that Scraps # 63 - Early Valentines
- Lexi's Creations Challenge # 32 - Valentine

Happy Crafting
Sam xx

Miss Anya Love

Today my BFF come over and we made a day of crafting. Yeah...I have my creative mojo back...I did think I lost it for a while.

I finished off my card swap cards and then made this...


I made it for the following Challenges
- Anyone for Anya - 2 Images
- Friday Sketches # 138 - See right
- Paper Sundaes # 53 - Distressing
- Charisma Cardz # 3 - Magic Numbers
- 4 Crafty Chicks # 21- Recipe (1 Ribbon, 2 Brads and 3 PP)
- Stamp Something - Cute Somethings
- Paper Play # 3 - Back to Black
- Cute Card Thursday # 148 - Receipe 1,2,3 (1 Ribbon, 2 Brads and 3 PP)

Way above my Challenge Quota but I am happy with the result!!

Card Specs
Stamp/Image: Miss Anya Love and CC Designs Tree Stump
Colouring: Copic, Triart and Alpha Markers
Card Stock: Core'dinations ColorCore, Bazzill and Misc White
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket Earth Love Mini Deck
Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black
Die Cuts: Cricut Sweet Treats Cartridge ans Sizzix Ida Lou's Flowerbox
Embellishments: Birch Craft Ribbon, Kaiser Waterberry brads, Prima flowers, Kaiser gems and Kindyglitz.

Oh I should mention I used my Heidi Swapp edge distresser and I love, love, love it!!

Also entered into the following challenges
- The Stamp Man Challenge # 14 - Distress
- Alifactory # 64 - Anything Goes
- Digi Doodle Shop Challenge # 43 - Anything Goes

Happy Crafting
Sam xx