Quick Christmas Card...

Hi all,
Well how has your bank holiday been? Mine has been pretty wick to be honest, the weather today has been awful in Belfast. But when the weathers bad my stash loves it! lol
Today's card is a really quick and simple Christmas card. Its actually the first Christmas card I have made. Don't think I'm too happy with this card, think its the papers.
This stamp is from Sugar Nellie one of Elizabeth Bell's. Isn't it so sweet. This is another of the stamps that I picked from my recent blog candy win.
I have coloured her using my copic markers.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs
Erin x

ABC Challenge "C" is for Circles using Jenny at the Beach!!!

Hi everyone,
My card today is for the ABC Challenge - C is for Circle's and also my DT card for A Passion for Stamps!
I have used my Jenny at the beach stamp for this, coloured using my copic markers. All papers are HOTP - Fleamarket, nice and summery.
All flowers are from prima, sentiment, buttons and pearls are from my stash.
Circle nesties and scalloped circles used. Oh and I can't forget my Doily Lace Punch!
I hope you all enjoy the rest of Bank Holiday Weekend!
I'm off now up to mum and Dad's for my Sunday Dinner, can't wait! Yum!
If you would like to purchase this stamp click the Link - A Passion for Stamps!

Hugs,
Erin x

Anyone for Anya - Challenge Week 1

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
Today's card is my entry to the new challenge blog- Anyone for Anya! I have used one of my new Miss Anya Dressy Stamps for this challenge, coloured using my copic markers.
The challenge is for sugar and spice and all things nice, I believe these papers to be all things nice, so pretty! I picked them up a while ago in Forget me Not but can't remember who makes them! Bling and ribbon are from my stash.
Hope you like my entry.

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 18 - Kathy's Sketch

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a great week.
Today's card is my entry to The Sugar Bowl Challenge 18 - Kathy's Sketch.
The challenge this week was to follow the sketch and add some buttons.
For this card I have used one of the stamps that I picked form my Blog Candy win from Rowena!
I have wanted this little cutie for ages now, and I've finally got her thanks to Rowena!
She is called Upside Down from the Diane Duda range from Sugar Nellie. I have coloured her using my copic markers. All papers are from Bo Bunny! I have cut out some of the flowers from the paper instead of reaching for my Prima's.
The challenge this week was to follow the sketch and add some buttons.
Ribbon, pearls and buttons are from my stash!
I hope you like my entry to the challenge this week.
Big Hugs,

Erin x

DT Card for - A Passion For Stamps using Bunny Bathing Stamp!

Hi everyone,
Sorry for being so AWOL the past couple of weeks, I've been feeling pretty rough to be honest, but think I might actually be on the mend.
I will be catching up the next few days on all you blogs to see what you have all been up to.

Today's card is my DT card for A Passion For Stamps using Bunny Bathing Stamp. I have coloured this little cutie using my copic markers. The sentiment is from a Baby Set from Whiff Of Joy. Gingham and Buttons are from my stash. I have also used my cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss Dots.

Ruth is also offering some candy at the moment so click the link on her name and be in with the chance!

So how have you all been, and what have you all been up to?
I'll be back again tomorrow with another card, as its all go again for me! :)
Hugs,
Erin x

Woohoo, my WOJ Fall Kit Arrived!

Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted a card from Sunday. I've been freaking out, thought I had swine flu, but all is good and it seems like its just a nasty chest infection! lol
Just thought I would let you all know my WOJ Fall Kit arrived, can't wait to get stamping they are all so sweet!
Only problem is I'm waiting for some ez-mount to arrive! :(

Today my card is one I made for my Uncle to give his Daughter and her Husband on their Anniversary. I put an insert on the inside also with a little verse. I'm sure you are getting sick of looking at this stamp, I've used it 3 times in about 2/3 weeks. lol

Papers are all Little Yellow Bicycle, Stamp is Magnolia and Bling is from my stash.

Hope you like it,
Hugs
Erin x

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge - 64 (Sketch by Camilla)

Hi everyone, Hope you are all having a lovely weekend!
Today's card is my entry to A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge - 64. A sketch by Camilla, such a fantastic sketch too! I have flipped the sketch to suit my image.
I have used one of my Gorjuss Girl Stamps - Party Princess from set 3. I have coloured this little sweetie using my copic markers.
All papers are from Imaginisce- The Fairest of them all range! I'm loving them, I just had to buy them specifically for this stamp. You can't really see the background paper but I think it may be my favourite. It's covered in Cinderella Carriages, Castles and Tiara's. Basically all the things princesses have. When I showed Nev this card he said ''Who's that, you?. lol.
Princess Tiara Charm I bought a while back from The Glitter Garden.
Bling is from my stash, and I actually can't believe I used a peel off as I absolutely hate them. lol
Hope you like my entry to the challenge.
Hugs
Erin xxx

DT Card for - A Passion For Stamps using Orchid Stamp!

Hi everyone, hope you are all having a Super Saturday!
I'm having a quiet one, not heading out over the door, so its a crafting Saturday for me!
Today is my DT card for Ruth's Company- A Passion For Stamps.
I have used the beautiful Orchid Stamp coloured using my copic markers. I think this stamp is perfect for Get Well Soon/ Thinking of You & Sympathy Cards! It's just so pretty.
I have used my swiss dots cuttlebug folder, my oval and oval scalloped nesties! All cardstock is Bazzill, ribbon and pearls are from my stash! Thinking of you stamp is one from Studio G, I didn't even realise I owned this stamp. Found it hidden the other night with all my other wooden backed stamps. So glad I did though as I love it!
Hugs,
Erin xxx

If you would like to purchase this beautiful stamp click the link - A Passion For Stamps

ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

Hi everyone, Sorry there haven't been any cards from me for the last few days, but I haven't been too well again.
This is my entry to The ABC Challenge - Anything Goes! This is the first time I have entered their challenge, but I will definitely be back.
The extra option this week was animals but I decided to just go with the anything goes theme, as I got to use another new stamp of mine from SCACD. This is a stamp from the new range from Elizabeth Bell- Susan. I have coloured her using my copics! Isn't she so sweet.
All papers on this card are from Pebbles inc. Flowers are from Prima, brads and pearls are from my stash!

Sorry again for the poor photo, I'm having a bad time at the moment with my camera, starting to pee me off. I have had a play about with the photo is Photshop but this is the best I can get it.
I seem to have quite a lot of BIG things on my ''I need list'', lol. My cameras gone crazy, my printer won't print onto Bristol Board or card anymore, and my paper trimmers playing up! Grrrr!!!
I'm dying to treat myself to a DSLR, a laser printer and a making memories paper trimmer but its all money, so I need to get saving!



I have also received an Inspiring Award from Cheryl. I'm so chuffed to receive this award. Cheryl's creations inspire me just as much! They are all stunning! Pop over and check her beautiful work out!
For this award I have to choose 5 other crafters that inspire me. What a hard job this is, as you all inspire me so much.

The 5 people I have picked are.

Rach - Papercrafts by Rach

Mina - Pink Puds

Heather - Hopefully

Ann - Creative Antics

Jacqui - Cat Whiskers

Thanks again Cheryl.

Thanks for stopping by peeps, I'll be back in the morning with my DT card for A Passion For Stamps.
Hugs
Erin x

OMG, I won some seriously delicious candy!!!!

Wow, I have won Rowena's seriously delicious candy!
I honestly think I'm still in shock! lol.
I am so so chuffed, the candy up for grabs was ''5'', yes 5 Sugar Nellie stamps of your own choice, and wait there more too....
8 x8 DCWV All Dressed Up Stack

A selection of Rowena's fave buttons, ribbons and also a mystery selection!
:)

It has really cheered me up and made my day as I've been having a bad couple of weeks being sick again.
Pop back to visit me later peeps and I'll have a card to show you!

Love and hugs,
Erin xxx

Basic Grey Challenge - Week 1 (Sketch by Tara G)

Hi everyone,
Today's card is my entry to The Basic Grey Challenge- Week 1 (A Sketch by Tara G).
Basic Grey have to be one of my favourite paper types at the moment, so I know already that I will love their challenges!
I have had quite a few new stamps popping through my door the past week. Don't know who ordered them, wasn't me! lol.
So my card today is using Belle, one of Victoria Case's from SCACD! Isn't she just gorgeous!
I have to say I love the service at SCACD, that was only my second order and it arrived within 5 postal days all the way from America! How good is that! If you have never ordered from Susana's store I thoroughly recommend that you do. She has such a fabulous range of products, and also stocks stamps exclusive to her store! Including a fabulous collection from Elizabeth Bell.
I have coloured Belle using my copic markers, all papers are Lemonade from Basic Grey. Flowers are from Prima, Sentiment is from Whiff of Joy, pearls and ribbon are from my stash!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge!
Hugs,
Erin x

Sweet 'n' Sassy Quick card!

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a relaxing Sunday.
Thanks so much for all you comments about my DT post. I really appreciate it!
Just a quick card from me today that I made last night. I haven't had this stamp out in quite some time. The stamp is called Sweet 'n' Sassy from Sugar Nellie coloured using my copic markers. The sentiment is from Whiff Of Joy All papers are Basic Grey- Wisteria! Flowers are from Prima, buttons & pearls are from my stash! Oh and not to forget my nesties!
Take care,
Erin x

Announcement!!!

Hi everyone, just thought I would let you all know I have been asked by Ruth to be on her Design Team for - A Passion for Stamps. How exciting is that! I'm over the moon!
Ruth is offering a range of stamps for all occasions, pop over and check them out! They are all fantastic images, and made from great quality.
My new stamps arrived from Ruth this morning so I have been having a little play, so here is my first card using one of her cute little stamps!
I wish you a huge Success Ruth in your new stamp company!

The stamp is called Bunny Bathtime, perfect for Baby cards! I have coloured him using my copic markers! All papers are from Cloud 9, dome sentiment is from a set I picked up in WHSmith. I have also used my Cuttlebug Boarder Folder - Buttons, and of course my nesties! I have used some stickles on the bubbles also!

Hope you like my card and don't forget to pop over and check out the new stamps!
Hugs
Erin x

Truly Scrumptious Challenge 13 - Mina's Sketch with added bling!

Hey everyone,
Here is my entry to the Truly Scrumptious Challenge 13. The sketch this week is from my good friend Mina, and the extra option is bling!
I loved making this card as the sketch was fantastic! I have used my Up Up and Away Stamp from my Gorjuss Girls Set 3 coloured using my copic markers. All the papers on my card are from Bo Bunny, are they delish!
Flowers are from prima, brads and gems are from my stash!
Hope you like my entry this week and thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Erin x

Would you like to Win $100 of new craft goodies, I know I would!!!!

Wow wow wow, I have to say I'm very excited about this! Simon Says Stamp are giving away $100 of new goodies! Oh how would you not love that!
I have actually just received my order from Simon Says Stamp yesterday! It took me so long to pick the goodies I wanted as they stock a huge beautiful range! If there something you cant find that you desperately want, pop over to Simon Says Stamp and you'll be sure they have what your looking for.
All I can say is OMG to the flower section! Pop over and check it out you'll be drooling in no time. Actually on second thoughts make yourself a cup of tea first as your sure to be there a while. lol

I have already been back again to their browsing, getting ready to prepare my next order its so good. My cart is filling up already!
Check out the own range of stamps here, aren't they all fab! Wow nearly forgot the brad maker how cool is it! Think of the fun you would have with this! And a huge plus its pink! lol. :)

Here is the link for their store!

My order yesterday consisted of Prima flowers, WOJ Willow holding Baby, Wedding Carriage, Baby Sentiments, & Wedding Sentiments. Spellbinders coloured foil, say it with pearls from Prima, Glimmers Mist & Distress Ink refills. As you can imagine I am having tons of fun playing with my new goodies, so please come back soon to visit my new creations! ;)

If you haven't already popped over to Simon Says Stamp by the end of this post I don't believe your a crafter. lol.

No cards for me tonight. But I will be uploading my Truly Scrumptious challenge card in the morning.

Take care,
Hugs,
Erin x

Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Challenges Design Team Spot (Manga Girl)

Hi everyone,
Hope you are all having a good day!
I have decided to enter for the Bizzy Becs Creatalicious Design Team Challenge.
The challenge is to follow the sketch on their blog!
The image I have used for this card is a Manga Girl from Sugar Nellie. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get my hands on this stamp so my lovely friend Kate stamped me a few to tie me over until it comes back in stock!
I have coloured her using my copic markers and highlighted with my Inkssentials pen!
The papers on this card are Neapolitan Series from College Press. Flowers are both a mix of prima and Poppicrafts. Pearls, brads and spacers are all from my stash! I have also used my beloved nesties! Don't now how I would cope without these!
Hope you like my entry and keep your fingers crossed for me!
Good luck to everyone entering & thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,
Erin xxx

Two Simple Wedding Cards!

Hiya, hope your having a great Monday, the weekend seems to have flown in for me!
No challenge cards for me today, just two quick and easy wedding cards.

The first card is using a Papermania Stamp, and its the fist time I've ever used it. I haven't coloured it at all as I thought it looked just as good left plain. The silver and white papers are from Making Memories. Gems, and ribbon are from my stash. Cuttlebug Embossing folder used is - Swiss Dots.

The second card you may recognise from last week, only this time I have used a coffee and cream colour combo. The stamp is Magnolia - Love Heart.
I really loved this layout from Mojo Monday a couple of weeks back so I knew I would use it again.
Papers are Pebbles.inc - Just Married. Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by, I'm off now to play with my new papers which arrived from The Craftz Boutique today. Don't you just love new goodies! :)

Erin xxx

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 16 - Marlene's Sketch

Hey everyone,
I'm back today with my entry to the Sugar Bowl Challenge 16- Marlene's Sketch. Still not great quality pic's from my camera, but its best I can get!
How fabby is the sketch from Marlene this fortnight! I loved it!
For this card I used my Little Goth Girl from my Gorjuss Girls Set 2! I have coloured this cutey using my Copic Markers. All papers are Crate Papers from the Katlin Collection that I bought from my local craft shop Forgetmenot!
The sentiment is from A Whiff of Joy sentiment set!
Flowers are from Prima and Papercellar! Brads, ribbon, pearls and spacers are all from my stash!
Hope you like my entry to the challenge!
Thanks for stopping by, I'm off now to do some blog hopping!
Hugs
Erin xxx

No cards from me today!!!

Hey everyone, Hope you are all having a great Friday!
Unfortunately no cards from me today as I cant get any light to take a photo. :(
I've been trying all day to get some sort of decent light, but no, not happening. It has been a really bad day today here so all I can do is hope for some good weather tomorrow!
So instead of faffing about with the camera I decided I would do some craft shopping online and that is exactly what I did! Why not, it is pay day after all!
Anyway I hope you all have a fantastic weekend and pop back tomorrow for a card from me!
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,
Erin xxx

Just Magnolia Week 15 - A sketch by Tab!

Good morning all!
Today's card is my entry to the Just Magnolia Challenge. Week 15 - A sketch by Tab!
Wow, what a fantastic sketch this was. I really really enjoyed it, will definitely be using this sketch again.
The Tilda was stamped for me from my good friend Mina. I have coloured her using my copic markers!
All the papers on this card are Pebbles.inc - Just Married. I also picked up these from ForgetmeNot in Belfast.
The sentiment good friends is from my HOTP Vintage 8x8 Booklet.
Flowers are from Prima, and pearls are from my stash!
Hope you like it!
Erin xxx