Four weeks to go!

 I can't believe that it's only 4 weeks to Christmas.  I'm pretty much done as far as shopping is concerned but seriously behind on the cards, so it's time for a huge effort over the next couple of weekends.

I've really fallen for some of the Mo Manning digi stamps, especially the gnomes and the trees.  

I've coloured a few versions of this gnome, so there will be more to follow.

While I'm here can I give you a reminder of our latest challenge at Sweet Stampin'?  This week's theme is spots and stripes, so do play along if you can.

See you again later on this week.

Stay safe xx

Happy Birthday Sweet Stampin'... Happy Birthday to you!

 We're celebrating at Sweet Stampin'.  It's our 11th birthday today so it makes sense that this week's challenge should be all about birthdays.

I managed to buy one of the must-have Anita Jeram/Colorado Craft Company stamps and used this sweet rabbit and his balloon for my DT card

I was surprised at just how easy this little cutie was to colour with Copics.  I just addded some clear Wink of Stella to the balloon and put the image mat onto some pale blue Magnolia paper that I've had for ages.  

I didn't want to detract from the image with a sentiment and felt that everything I had was just a wee bit too big, so I put the birthday wishes on the inside with another cute critter from the same stamp set.

I really hope you can play along with us this week.  If you're looking for break from making Christmas cards, this is perfect for you!

You'll get all the challenge details and some gorgeous inspiration from the Sweeties right here.

Have a fab weekend

Tracey x

Hello, I'm back

 After a break from posting I'm back - not just on this blog but back "home" with my wonderful friends at Sweet Stampin'.  And believe me, it is so lovely to be with my teamies again.

Our challenge this fortnight is Red for Remembrance.  You don't have to make a remembrance card, but it should feature the colour red.  Not a problem for me, as it's a colour I use a lot!

Here's my DT card for the challenge, made using a digital stamp from Powerpoppy

I coloured the image with my Copics on Joanna Sheen's Elegance Satin 300gsm cardstock, my current absolute favourite card for colouring.  The cardstock holds up really well when you are colouring lots of layers, with no bleeding.  I added a computer-generated sentiment and mounted the image panel on a red mat.  I made a 5" x 7" card base using black heavyweight card and put the whole thing together.  No embellies, just nice and simple.

Please do hop over to Sweet Stampin' to check out the lovely inspiration projects from the Team Susan Sweeties and to get all of the challenge details.

Have a lovely weekend

xx