New Lavinia Challenge..... "Let it Snow" - December 2015

Hello all you Happy Crafters

 

Today is the start of a new Lavinia Challenge and this Month’s Challenge is ”Let it Snow” and Oh I wished it would….. I couldn’t wish for anything better than to see a White Christmas again….. Just as long as we are all wrapped up warm enjoying our Christmas Scoff….. that would really make my Christmas complete…..

 

By entering you could be up to win a Voucher for £40.00 to spend on Lavinia Stamps Webshop Lavinia Stamps so come up get those Crafty Juices flowing and give it a go….. Don't forget to pop over and check out the Design Teams creations as they really are fantastic ..... just click on the link here Design Team Creations. If you don't have a Blog don't worry as we also accept email entries and here is the link Email Entries .....

 

Below are my DT Samples I have made for the Challenge and I really hope that they will inspire you to have a go and enter into this Month’s Challenge…..

 

Here is the list of stamps I used for each card..... and all were created using Distress Inks and Stickles..... I do love a bit of Stickles, they really do add a little bit extra to finish the card.....

 

For my First Card I used the Christmas Tree Group Stamp, Holly Stamp, Large Deer Stamp and I also used the edge of the Seasonal Tree to create the sticks poking through the snow..... Nearly forgot again I also used the Zen Snowflakes which are just so very pretty.....

 

 

For my Second Card I used the Christmas Tree Group Stamp, Holly Stamp, Tree Goddess Luna and again I  used the edge of the Seasonal Tree to create the sticks poking through the snow.....

 

 

For my Third Card I used the Christmas Tree Group Stamp, Fir Tree Stamp, Seasonal Tree Stamp,  Holly Stamp and the Gaggle of Geese Stamp and it's becoming a bit of a habit as I  used the edge of the Seasonal Tree to create the sticks poking through the snow which helps add some depth to the picture.....

 

 

 

For my Fourth and final card of this year I used the Christmas Tree Group Stamp, Holly Stamp and Enchanted Dreams Stamp and again I  used the edge of the Seasonal Tree to create the sticks poking through the snow..... I do love using it for that !!!

 

 

 

Anyway that’s it for me for this year and I just want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and I hope it brings you everything you wish for and more…..

 

Take it easy, enjoy and all The very best for 2016.....

 

Lots of Love

Marianne xxx

My First Canvas Commission - Using Jofy Stamps !!!

Good Afternoon..... I do hope you are all enjoying your Sunday.....

I thought I would share with you on this cold day a Canvas that I was commissioned to do for one of a little Girls Christmas Present..... The brief I got was she loves Pink and Butterflies so I have tried to add as many Butterflies and do as much in Pink as I dare ..... I also wanted to make it Bright and Cheerful for the little Girls Bedroom. She lives in Poland so this is going to travel all the way there just in time for her to receive at Christmas..... Well I do hope that she will like it as much as I do in creating it and I hope you like it too....

As usual I have added lots of photo's for you to view

 

Hope you enjoyed that little trip into my Creative World.....

Look forward to seeing you here very soon..... Now if I don't start my Christmas Cards soon I will have to buy them so Take care.....

Lots of Love
Marianne xxx

My first Christmas Cards..... Tim Holtz Blueprint Stamps and Stencils

Hello

These are the first Christmas Cards I have completed so far this year..... I have made a few toppers but not finished them yet as every time I sit down to create some more something happens so I never get to complete them..... I am sure may of you will know the same scenario, lol ..... It's never a dull moment here that's for sure.....

Yesterday I had a day away at Eileen's Workshop and what a smashing day we all had..... Below are what I have finished completely and these "Inky" ones are my favourites. The others we were supposed to make were Stamp and stick gems and sparkly accents onto the stamped image ..... well I stamped the images and go so engrossed in my "Inky" Cards I never got around to completing the other ones..... I must also be honest the weather was that bad and I had a long way to drive that I left early to get home in the light and boy what a journey it was..... I promise to complete them when I get a spare moment and show you the results.....

Anyway enough of the waffling as I am sure that you would prefer to see what have made .....

Here are my cards and I am really pleased with how they turned out..... Hope you like them too and you can grab some inspiration to get going on making your Cards..... after all we only have a 30 days till we need to get them in the post ..... whoops I must start mine again soon..... haha ha !!!

 

 

 

 

I'm off now to feed the Dogs and Cats and then to finish off another large canvas I'm working on before I set to do my Christmas Cards..... There sure is no peace for the wicked..... Lol !!!

 

Take care and will be back soon

Lots of Love

Marianne xxx



 

 

 

New Lavinia Stamps Challenge for November - Christmas !!!

Evening All

That's another month which has flown by..... Boy it's November already..... Where did that one go again but I'm not sorry 'cos me being a bit "Accident" prone fell when closing a window off the sink, lol What am I like eehhh ?!?!?!..... In my head I'm still a "Spring Chicken" but reality tell me something different..... I'm just praying for a kinder November, lol !!!

Well today is the start of a new Lavinia Challenge and you could win a Voucher for £40.00 spend in the Lavinia Stamps Webshop ..... Please pop along and see the inspiration of Lavinia Stamps Design Team Lavinia Stamps Challenge Blog , there truly is some beautiful work here for you to see and to inspire you.....  You don't need a blog to enter you can send in your Email Entries HERE.
My DT samples this month I really enjoyed creating again the theme is Christmas and I just adore creating Christmas Cards.....

For this card I have used the beautiful "Sky" Stamp with the gorgeous Snowflake Stamps and the Zen Snowflakes too..... Whoops nearly forgot and the Fairy Buttercups Stamps and the Wording Stamp Merry Christmas !!!

 

I used the Moon Gazing Hare and only one of the Zen Snowflakes and a Believe Stamp which I cut from a larger background Stamp.....

 

For my third card I used "Dances till Dawn" Stamp along with the Christmas Tree Group Stamp..... nearly forgot I again used the Snowflakes and the Winter Wonderland Word Stamp too !!!

 

 

and for the finale ..... I used the 3 Dancing Fairies with the Zen Snowflakes and the Snowflake Stamps ..... Oh and the Winter Wonderland Word Stamp......

 

 

 

There you are that's my DT Samples for this Month and I hope I have given you some inspiration to enter the Challenge with the chance of winning £40.00 to treat yourself to some of these gorgeous stamps.....

 

Tat ta for now I'm now off to get some dinner..... I'm starving, lol

 

Take care and hopefully I will bring some more inspiration to you son

 

Lots of Love

Marianne xxx

Jofy Canvas..... I just adore the Jofy Stamps !!!

Hello Every One

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.....

I haven't blogged again for a while been too busy looking after my poorly Furbabies Lucy and Toby and in my spare time, haha ha what spare time...... Well I do get a little what with working and nursing so to take my mind off things I created this A3 size canvas, Yes I went large and I must say I so enjoyed this as I could pick it up and put it down as and when I pleased..... I just hope I have done it justice..... What do you think ???

Thought I would post this before I go off to start another one that I have been commissioned for before I carry on doing my Christmas Cards.....

Anyway here you are.....

I just love this little Caterpillar .....

 

Well I off again now as I have finished my chores and going to try and start another Canvas.....

Enjoy and take care .....

See you again soon .....

Lots of Love Marianne xxx