Time For An Update!

Hi all, hope you're well!! I've been very busy these last few months, setting up house and looking after my family, including two of the loveliest, cutest stepdaughters there ever were and the sweetest guy in the world, that I haven't really had time for an update. I have had time to make some cards and stuff, because my stepdaughters luuuuuurve to craft, and it's one of the things we enjoy doing together :D

I honestly couldn't tell you what materials and Copic colours I used, I'll try to do better next time...

Thank you for stopping by, hope to be back again soon with some more crafties!

Hugs,

Erica

Diet News and Congratulations

First of all, I want to thank you for your compliments about my weight loss, they are much appreciated! Now, some of you wanted to know how I managed to lose 40 kgs...I did this using a protein-based diet (MediSlank) and under firm supervision of a dietician. For those of you who do not have a dietician nearby that works with this product, the diet can also be followed online.

 

 

Go to www.sanadoe.nl for more information, the webshop with products and the TLC of Klaas and Ingrid, who will not only help you, guide you and cheer you on, but who also send the products out free of shipping (Netherlands only!)

 

 

Now, onto my card for today! I made this for my dear friend Moon, whose birthday it is today. Assuming she's received the card I can show it to you now ;o).

Isn't this Magnolia image just precious? Some of the things I used on the card I've had for years, such as the flowers and the button, which just goes to show you should never throw anything away
(though you may need to move to a bigger house eventually ;o))

 

 

Card Ingredients:
Stamps: Magnolia; sentiment by My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock blue; Elzybells Art stamps cardstock kraft; Authentique paper
Embellishments: Rayher butterflies, Zva Creative pearl swirls; Prima Marketing flowers; Doodlebug button; Karen Foster scrapper's floss; Queen & Co pearls
Tools: My Favorite Things swirl, tab; Magnolia Doohickey fence

Thank you for stopping by, have a great week and see you soon!

 

 

Hugs,
Erica

100% Girl

A colleague and his wife recently adopted their second Chinese girl. I made this booklet for the rest of us to write a wish in and will be giving it to my colleague as soon as he's back at work. I just adore the Mo Manning digi stamp of the Chinese girl, and you can never have enough pink, right? ;o) 

 I have since added the adoption date underneath her name.

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Mo Manning digital stamp
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock pink, white
Embellishments: Bazzill Basics stickers; Zva Creative pearl swirls and pearls; Karen Foster scrapper´s floss; ribbon
Tools: My Favorite Things Dienamics grass, banners, photo corners, flowers & leaves, butterflies; QuicKutz alphabets; Magnolia Doohickey fence; ProvoCraft embossing folders
Copics: E55, E53, E51, E93 (skin, cheeks)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)
C7, C5, C4, C3, C2, C1 (greys)

Well, that´s all from me, hope to be back soon so show you some more! It is, unfortunately, perfect crafting weather over here *LOL*. Thank you for stopping by and have a great week(end)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Thursday

Hi everyone, hope you're well! I had to swap Simply Sassy days with Maria Therese because I was teaching a workshop on Saturday and didn't have the energy left to make a card on Sunday...imagine that, must be getting old ;o). For today's card I've used

Domestic Goddess

which is out of stock at the moment, but will no doubt be back soon! I have used only browns and a bit of red to colour on kraft and I'm fairly happy with the result :D. My apologies for the truly awful picture, but it's been fog, fog and more fog here the last few weeks (I've literally got my head in the clouds, walking on air, that kind of stuff ;o)) and it shows in the pictures!

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "Domestic Goddess"
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock; Maja Design design paper "Vintage Winter"
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearl swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; charm; Papertrey Ink ribbon
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches; My Favorite Things Dienamics border; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen
Copics:
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
R29 (red)

That's all from me for now, I'll see you on Sunday for some more Sassiness, have a great week!

Hugs,

Erica

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a whole new set! Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Elaine's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to Book Club, isn't she the cutest nerd EVER!!! Now I knew this card was missing something, I just couldn't put my finger on what it was...until I put it up in my post just now and saw that I forgot to put the buttons on the flower centres :o(. I'll update it tomorrow for a more complete look ;o).

This image can be used for so many things, such as a gift card (for a book...or something ;o)), a back to school card, a door hanger for a studious little girl, a bookmark etc. etc.

I have used Maja Design papers, My Favorite Things Die-namics doily, flowers and leaves, the sentiment is by Stamping Bella, the pearls are from Kars and the background stamp is from Stempelglede. The Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips), E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns), R29 (red).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop I get to give away the Simply Sassy stamp that I used on my card to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 21 November to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog that evening, so be sure to check back then!

You can find Book Club over at Funky Kits, where they have an amazing deal for the release weekend: when you buy the whole set, which you can get at the usual amazing price of six for the price of five, you also get the limited edition stamp for free (this stamp will only be included in the set this weekend and will not be sold individually)! So that's seven stamps and you only pay for five, that's what I call getting into the Christmas spirit :D!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Alina, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday Sneak Peek!

Goooooood morning!! Here is a sneak peek of the fantabulous new set, say hello to Cinderella, just about to go to the ball I think ;o) with her lovely pink dress and shoes and don't forget that crown, she'll wow the prince with those for sure, he won't be able to resist her ;o)!

Next Saturday sees the release of this new set, which we'll be celebrating with a blog hop, and this coming week there'll be lots more sneek peaks, so stay tuned to the Simply Sassy Blog!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Cinderella"; sentiment by Papertrey Ink
Paper: cardstock by Bazzill and Elzybells; design paper by Maja Design
Embellishments: adhesive pearls; string; We R Memory Keepers wide eyelet
Tools: My Favorite Things Die-namics wavy border, buttons and leaves; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
E25 (eyes)

That's all I wrote, thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday

Hiya! Hope you're having a good day, weather overcast here so I've decided to make it a cleaning-and-tidying day, seeing as how I couldn't find my leaf die to put some much-needed leaves on this tag...*hanging head in shame*.

For today's inspiration I've used

Hippie Love

Still one of my all-time favourite Sassy stamps :D!

Tag Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Hippie Love"; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Elzybells Art Stamps cardstock; BoBunny design paper "Welcome Home"
Embellishments: American Crafts Thickers; staples; Kars adhesive pearls; Prima Marketing Vintage Trinkets; string; We R Memory Keepers wide eyelet
Tools: Magnolia Doohickey fence; My Favorite Things Upsy Daisy flower die; Ranger distress ink; chalk
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
BG02, BG01, BG000 (blues)
G24 (green)
E44, E43, E42 (browns)

Right, that's all from me, off to create some order in this chaos! Have a great day, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a new set, which might actually be my favourite so far (sssshhh, don't tell the other Sassy's!)... Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Anita's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to Travel Lite, or as I like to call her, Becky ;o). You see, Becky's going on a mini-break with her new boyfriend and he's very impressed she's only packed one tiny suitcase! Little does he know she's already sent the two big ones ahead to their hotel ;o).

This image can be used for a great many things, such as a bon voyage card, or a miss you card, or an invitation for a friend to come stay with you :D. I have used the new sketch over on Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenges for this card, provided by the lovely and very talented Kylie :D!

I have used My Mind's Eye papers, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen, the suitcase stamp is from Magnolia, the doily (just visible) is made with My Favorite Things Die-namics, the flowers with EK Success Retro Flower punches, the sentiment is by Papertrey Ink, the pearls are from Queen & Co and Zva Creative, the butterflies from Rayher and the Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips), Y28, E53, E50 (hair), W7, W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop I get to give away the Simply Sassy stamp that I used on my card to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 19 September to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog at 19.00 hrs that evening, so be sure to check back then!

You can find Travel Lite over at Funky Kits, where they have an amazing deal for the release weekend: buy all six stamps in this set for the price of five!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Autumn, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Wednesday ;o)

Hi folks, I completely forgot to put this on my blog last Sunday, so for this week it's a Simply Sassy Wednesday :D! And why not, the working week is half over and the weekend and, more importantly, my vacation time is looming!

I've used an oldie but a goodie for this week's card, kind of a "Goodbye to Summer" (what Summer was that, I hear some of you muttering ;o)) Granted, it wasn't great, but I also love Autumn and Winter (apart from when I got soaked walking home just now, that wasn't so good...) and the good thing about those seasons is: lots of crafty time!

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Simply Sassy "Butterflies & Pigtails" (sold out at the mo, but back soon no doubt!)
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, vanilla; Prima Marketing "Botanical Garden"

Embellishments: adhesive pearls; Rayher butterflies
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle Large; Martha Stewart border punch; My Favorite Things Flower Trio; Heidi Swapp edge distresser
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)

On Saturday the 17th we're having an amazing blog hop for the new release, which is utterly yummalicious! I'm kicking of sneak peeks this Sunday so be sure to stop by the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog and eh...put on a bib as you'll be drooling over these new Sassy stamps! ;o)

Thank you for stopping by, hope you have a lovely rest of the week and I'll see you Sunday :D!

Hugs,
Erica

Think Happy Thoughts!

Hi guys and girls, hope you're all well! I've actually made a card, can you believe it?!? This came together so easily, the TeddyBo and TeddyBea bears are such a joy to work with and I really really don't use them enough...but you know what it's like right, so many stamps, so little time... ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: TeddyBea digi stamp; My Favorite Things sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock white, kraft; Elzybells Art Stamps cardstock kraft; Maja Design design paper "Life in the Country"; My Mind's Eye design paper "Blush"
Embellishments: Zva Creative pearls swirls; Kars adhesive pearls; Rayher butterflies
Tools: Marianne Design fronds; EK Success Retro Flower punches

Copics:
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
C1 (grey)
YG63 (green)
E93 (blush)

Right, I'm off, I'm still exhausted and working way too much, two more days to go. Thank you for stopping by, have a great day!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

*Edited to add*:

On my blog the winner of one surprise Simply Sassy stamp is:

Kimberly

Congrats Kimberly! Please mail me your addy at
erica_everaers@hotmail.com!

Thank you all for your lovely comments, hope you enjoyed our hop!

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Hi there peeps, hope you enjoyed our hop yesterday, isn't the new release FANTASTIC?!?! If you haven't hopped along yet, you can find all the info in the post below this one. There's a chance to win a surprise Sassy stamp from the new release and also, Mark over at FUNKY KITS has a special price for the whole set, only for this weekend though, so hurry!

Today I'm showing you a stair step card, it's almost an exact replica of a card I did for Cards Only, a Dutch magazine, but I loved it so much that I wanted to make another one...silly isn't it, how sometimes you can fall in love with your own cards ;o)

I have used only cardstock to make this card, kind of making me wonder why I have stacks and stacks of design papers in my craft room when this will do just as well...ah well, we like all things pretty don't we ;o). The wonderful Butterfly Girl stamp from the new release goes really well with the cardstock butterflies, and of course it had to be a pink card with such a girly stamp ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy "Butterfly Girl"; sentiment by Whiff of Joy

Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock pink
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug embossing folders; My Favorite Things Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass, Butterflies; Magnolia Doohickeys Foliage; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen; EK Success Retro Flower punch small; Martha Stewart Picket Fence punch; QuicKutz Antique Flourishes die
Copics:
E00, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
Y28, E53, E50 (hair)
R85, R83, R81 (pinks)

Well that's all from me for now, I'm off to enjoy some sunshine! Oh wait...it's raining again, guess I'll go craft some more ;o).
Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!

It is time for another Simply Sassy Blog Hop, as today sees the release of a new set, which is (if that is at all possible) even more gorgeous than the previous sets! Now, if you've come from the amazingly talented Tracy's blog then you're on the right track! If you haven't or if you're just joining us, please head to the Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog to start the hop ;o)

I'm so excited to be able to introduce you to "Team Spirit", one of the wonderful new characters in the latest release of gorgeous Simply Sassy stamps! She can be used on so many kinds of cards and is just cuteness personified I think :D!

I've been wanting to do rosettes on cards for ages now, but kept forgetting...I know right, it's too embarassing! Anyway, that's what I did here and I likey :D! Just that the bloomin' things won't stay on (literally seconds after the camera clicked the bottom one fell off...) so any tips would be greatly appreciated! I'm also embarassed to admit I've used Maja Design papers (again...).

The flags are made with My Favorite Things Die-namics, the sentiment is by Papertrey Ink and the Copic colours are: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks), R29, R27 (reds), E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns), W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys).

Okay, onto the important stuff: for this blog hop we all get to give away one surprise Simply Sassy stamp to one lucky winner! All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is:

Leave a comment at every stop on the blog hop, you have until 12.00 noon GMT (CET -1 hr) on Monday 25 July to do so!

I will pick a winner from all the comments and post the winner's name in my blog at 19.00 hrs that evening, so be sure to check back then!

The order of the hop is:
Simply Sassy Inspiration Blog
Kathrin
Elaine
Tracy
Erica (me!)
Autumn
Maria


You can buy the Simply Sassy stamps from Funky Kits, Mark has made a special price for you for the whole set for this weekend, check it out :D!

Next up on the blog hop is the fabulous Autumn, so hop on over and see what amazing creation she has in store for you! Have a great Sassy day ;o)!

Hugs,
Erica

Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenge Time

Hi all, hope you're having a lovely Friday, the weekend is here, yay!!! You know how I said my vacation would start today? Well, I was stressing so much at work yesterday trying to get everything done that I decided to go into work this morning to finish it off, rather than give myself high blood pressure and a few more grey hairs ;o). But this afternoon was pampering time: getting my hair done, shopping, all fun things to kick off my vacation!

Now, would you believe it's already time for the second Pink Ink Sketch Challenge, those two weeks have flown by! We had such lovely entries as well, a real joy to see the marvellous creations made with Jane's sketch :D! And now it's our Kellie's turn, she's also the sponsor of this challenge and if you've ever visited her online shop Tickled Pink Stamps then you know it's gonna be a great prize!

Here's my take on Kellie's sketch. I've made a card for my nephew, it was his birthday on Tuesday and of course he gets a handmade card, even though I do not like making cards for boys/men, as I'm not allowed to use flowers or lace or other pretty things ;o). I do tend to over-compensate with other stuff so...you might think it a bit strange...*lol*. I just don't have any embellishments for these kinds of cards...hmmm, that might just be an excuse to go shopping :D!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Digi from Spesch Stamps; sentiment from Papertrey Ink
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, white; My Mind's Eye "Stella and Rose: Hattie Collection"
Embellishments: BoBunny buttons; We R Memory Keepers eyelets; brads; string; scrapper's floss
Tools: Kars border punch; My Favorite Things Die-namics Banner Day
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10 (blues)
W5, W3, W2, W1 (greys)


Okay, that's enough chattering from me, hope you have a lovely day and a great start to the weekend, see you tomorrow for the Simply Sassy Release Blog Hop!!

Hugs,
Erica

Thank You Beary Much!

Hi peeps, hope you're all doing great, I know I am! Just one more day of work and then...freedom! Well, at least until Tuesday week, *lol*. Not a long holiday but I'm really looking forward to it: a little trip to England (yay!), some R&R and of course some crafting :D!

I've finally made a card using one of the super-adorable Teddy Bo images, I love these and have tons of them, but have never gotten around to using one of them...I know right, naughty step for me ;o).

How cute is this little Teddy Bea! And she fits right in with the challenge over on the Teddy Bo Challenge Blog, which is Teddy Bea Only! Hope Teddy Bo won't get jealous ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Teddy Bo digital stamp; My Favorite Things sentiment
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, white; Maja Design design paper "Life in the Country"
Embellishments: Rayher butterflies; Kars adhesive pearls; string
Tools: Martha Stewart picket fence punch; My Favorite Things Die-namics doily, tag die; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Marianne Design frond die
Copics:
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
R29, R27 (reds)
YG63 (green)

Well, that's all from me for now, wish me luck for tomorrow ;o) and thanks for stopping by, I'll be back on Friday (yes, I'll get the date right this time *lol*) with the new
Pink Ink Sketch Challenges sketch!

Hugs,
Erica

Thanks a Million!

Hi everybody! Hope you're doing well and enjoying your week so far, thank goodness it's Wednesday already right ;o). I made this Magnolia double pocket card a while ago but haven't shown it on here yet, because sometimes I just have Swiss cheese brain ;o). Anyway, I really enjoyed making this model card, you can find a tutorial on it -->HERE<-- (doesn't Beate just make the most beautiful things!)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Magnolia; sentiments by Papertrey Ink
Papers: Bazzill Basics cardstock red, white, blue; Maja Design designpaper "Life in the Country"
Embellishments: Papertrey Ink ribbon; We R Memory Keepers eyelets; buttons; scrapper's floss; Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punch; Kars butterfly punch; Martha Stewart border punch; Magnolia Doohickey label die; My Favorite Things grass die; needle and thread
Copics: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
B95, B93, B91 (blues)
E07 (red)
YG63 (green)

The large label at the top is also a pocket, to put in some money or a gift card!

Right, that's all I wrote for now, have a great week, thanks for stopping by and I'll see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

Hi all, hope you're having a great weekend with some lovely weather, it's about due isn't it! I have made a clean and simple card...well, my version of it anyway, I'm sure it's waaaaay too busy to really be CAS but I've given it a go ;o)

I just love this stamp, Hippie Love from the Simply Sassy range! I think she has such an adorable face and I really dig her outfit, she looks so comfy doesn't she :D.

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Hippie Love"; sentiment by My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock kraft, white; My Mind's Eye "Lime Twist: Life of the Party"
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls; Rayher butterflies
Tools: EK Success Retro Flower punches; Marianne Design Creatable "Decorative Elegance"
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (browns)
BG11, BG10 (blues)
R29, R27 (reds)

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Hugs,
Erica

Pink {Ink} Sketch Challenges Blog Hop!

Well, there had to be one didn't there...the one who didn't think okay, if it's 9th July in Australia it's 8th July over here...so sorry I missed the first day of the hop and, well, the opening itself, I'm really really kicking myself, I can tell you!

Today (or yesterday...) marks the start of our brand spanking new sketch challenge blog and we're doing a fun hop so you can meet the DT and see what amazing ladies I get to work with :D!

Here's my take on our first sketch, which was designed by Jane:

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Magnolia; My Favorite Things sentiment
Paper: Elzybells Art Stamps cardstock; Pion design paper
Embellishments: Kaisercraft pearls; Wild Orchid Crafts roses; string; metal corner
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval Large; My Favorite Things tag die; McGill leaf punch
Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks)
E44, E43, E42 (hair)
E41 (socks)

Right, onto the hop, if you've come here from the very talented Cheri then you are on the right track! If you're just getting started then please go to the Pink Ink Sketch Challenges blog and start the hop there.

We have some amaaaaazing sponsors lined up for you, giving you a chance to win some fabby prizes! From a super-cute stamp at Tickled Pink Stamps, owned by our very own Kellie, to some more cuteness from Love to Stamp, a lovely stamp from Whiff of Joy and a gift certificate from Whimsy Stamps all the way to a choice of five digital sentiments from our Cheri at Graphicat Designs!

I'm off to go sit in a corner and be very ashamed of myself...but before then I'll send you onto the amazing Jane for some more hopping! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by and don't forget to join in with your own take on our sketch!

Hugs,
Erica

Simply Sassy Sunday!

Hello everybody, how are you enjoying your weekend so far? Mine is great, I'm visiting my family "down south" (hahaha, not a very big country but still four hours by train :o)) and we're celebrating some birthdays (my sister and nephew) so it's not a good weekend for dieting, let me put it that way...

Today I have this monochromatic card to share with you. You know how sometimes you don't know which design paper to choose? I'm tellin' you, there's no such thing as too much stash but it can get overwhelming can't it ;o) Well, then just grab some cardstock and use your embossing folders to create your own design!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Simply Sassy stamp "Luv a Latte"; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders; QuicKutz Antique Flourishes REV-0024; My Favorite Things Die-namics Butterflies; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Martha Stewart border punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen

Copics:
E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks, lips)
G21 (shirt, eyes, legwarmers)
E44, E43, E42, E41 (everything else)
W1 (shading)

Hope you likey, I'm off to celebrate some more, see you soon!

Hugs,

Erica

Something Different

Hi everyone, hope you're having a great day and enjoying sunshine wherever you are! Today I have a Lili of the Valley card to share with you! Have you seen the latest batch of totally gorgeous girlie stamps? They have just gone on sale, you can find them -->HERE<-- and I think I must have them all :D! Ooooh new stamps always make me so greedy! Mind you, the old ones do as well...;o)

Anyway, onto my card, I've tried something a little different this time, rather than my usual assortment of layers I've kept this one fairly clean and simple and I'm quite pleased with the result :D. I'm entering this card into the 100th Lili of the Valley Challenge with a couple of hours to spare...I do work best under pressure!

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: Lili of the Valley "Dandelion Clock"; sentiment by My Favorite Things
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock; Pion design paper
Embellishments: Papertrey Ink Ribbon; Wild Orchid Crafts flowers; Queen & Co pearls
Tools: Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circle Large and Scalloped Circle Large; QuicKutz label die; chalks
Copics: E00, E51, E93, E21 (skin, cheeks); R20, R21 (clothes); E44, E43, E42, E41 (hair, shoes); YG63, G21 (grass, stems); T0, T2, T4 (wings, dandelion clocks)

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon!

Hugs,
Erica

New Beginnings!

Hi, welcome to my new blog! This is where I'll be sharing my homemade cards and other crafty stuff, hope you enjoy!

Speaking of new beginnings, I made this card for a lovely blog friend who had a gorgeous baby girl recently :D. Seems a "baby boom" is happening at the moment, as colleagues, friends and just about every other woman I see on the street seems to be pregnant!

Isn't this just the cutest stamp, and so versatile too! You can use it when someone's expecting or when the baby's been born, and it's good for baby boys and girls alike! No, I'm not getting commission from MFT, but it is a MFT card, that's for sure ;o).

I would like to enter this card in the Paper Sundaes challenge, who this week have a Girlie Girl theme...and nothing could be girlier than this card, surely? ;o)

Card Ingredients:

Stamps: My Favorite Things "à la Modes" Oh Baby!; Stempelglede background stamp
Paper: Bazzill Basics cardstock white, kraft; Maja Design design paper "Mina Vänner"
Embellishments: Kars adhesive pearls; tin
Tools: My Favorite Things Die-namics Butterflies, Decorative Doily Die, Faux Crochet Border, Upsy-Daisy Flowers & Leaves

Right, that's all from me right now, thank you for stopping by and please check back later in the week for my "New Beginnings Blog Candy"!

Hugs,
Erica