One of a kind

Good evening folks, gosh has it really been almost 8 months since I last posted anything onto my lil blog...Wow!!... That's crazy how long it's been but life just takes over I guess.  I have made plenty of cards during that time, just not got around to posting any....TUT TUT!!

Anyhow, here's a card I made quite a while ago now using this adorable Magnolia stamp "Tilda with lace pants".  I've coloured Tilda with Copics then heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder.  Layered patterned papers from K & Co and My Mind's Eye. Spellbinders and Magnolia die cuts.  Lace, ribbon, muslin, pearls and flowers for embellishments.

Magnolia Tilda with lace pants.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Layers

Deep Ocean Challenge - Shabby Chic or Vintage

Midweek Magnolias - Shabby Chic or Vintage

Crafty Ribbons - Flowers

Cardz 4 Galz - Vintage or Shabby Chic

Alphabet Challenge - G for Girlie

Fussy & Fancy - Dies and/or punches

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you all have an enjoyable and fun bank holiday.  I'm looking forward to the week off with my girlies for half term.

Luv 'n' crafty hugs

xx Vicki xx

Pirate and monster themed boys birthday cards

Hello Blogland, hope you've had an enjoyable weekend.

I seem to be on a roll lately with making boys birthday cards.  I've two to share with you today.

This first Pirate themed card was made using Scruffy Little Kittens 'Archie' stamp and coloured with Copics and Spectrum Noir pens.  The pirate themed papers and stickers are from a kit by Sandylion that I've had for some years now but are coming in very handy lately.

This card is made again using a stamp by Scruffy Little Kitten 'Freddie', coloured with Copics and Spectrum Noir pens, Spellbinders and Sizzix dies for the sentiments and stars.

Thanks for popping by my lil oasis.

Luv 'n' crafty hugs

xx Vicki xx

Pirate themed boys birthday card

Hiya folks, today I'm sharing a Pirate themed easel style boys birthday card made using this cute image by Scruffy Little Kitten from Crafters Companion. The sentiments are also by Scruffy Little Kitten.  I've coloured the image with Copics and Koh-I-Nor pencils, I've then heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder.  The papers and stickers are a kit by Sandylion.

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:-

Craft your passion - Always anything goes

Crafting from the heart - Always anything goes

Karleigh Sue - Kraft paper or colour

That's crafty challenges - Boys with be boys

Thanks for stopping by 

luv 'n' crafty hugs

xx Vicki xx

Lili of the Valley 'Bang the Drum' 1st Birthday Card

Good evening all, just quickly popping by to share a recent card I've made for a lovely lady who's grandson is turning 1 later this month.

I've used Lili of the Valley's "Bang the Drum" stamp on the front of the card, the inside is an Alota stamp, both images were coloured with Copics, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  The spots and stripes papers are from a Digi Kit by Wendy Tunison. Lots of Spellbinders dies, together with Tattered Lace alphabet dies and Sizzix star dies.

I also made a co-ordinating box for the card.

And this is what the inside looks like

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges -

Creative Knockouts - Lots of Layers

Cute Card Thursday - Masculine

Seize the birthday - Border punches or die cuts

Inky Impressions - Dots and Stripes

The Crafty Addicts - Spots or Stripes/Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting my lil oasis.

Luv n crafty hugs

xx Vicki xx

Wedding Invitations and Wedding Reception Stationery

Hello folks, I recently had the great honour and pleasure in making wedding stationery for friends of ours.

The bride choose this design which is white pearlised card, lace, blue satin ribbon and a diamante embellishment for that sparkly finishing touch.

The front of the Wedding Day Invitation.

Inside view of the wedding day invitation

The front of the Evening Invitation.

Inside view of the Evening Invitation.

The Wedding Reception Table Seating Plan.

The Wedding Reception Table place name cards and Table Numbers.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my lil oasis.

Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.

Luv 'n' crafty hugs

xx Vicki xx