Sneak Peek of the soon to be released SWALK stamps

A quick post from me today to share with you a card I created for the launch of Crafters Companion's latest SWALK stamp release. There is a set of six stamp plates each with a cute character and quirky sentiment but no CD ROM this time. The set launches  Saturday on Create & Craft and I'll let you now the times and more details later in the week.

I used Distress inks to colour this cute image and to edge the nestie label. I also added stickles around the nestie but unfortunately it doesn't show on the photo. The spotty paper is from the SWALK 2 CD ROM and the black card is Core'dinations. The ribbon and apples are from my stash.

I'll be sharing a card everyday this week if you'd like to pop back to check out the new designs.

Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Pat xx

Romance!

I'm back again but a little bit late with my Crafters Companion Monthly challenge post.

Apologies for that but I do have a good excuse. I've been working very hard with the help of my daughter (actually she worked harder than me!) decorating the kitchen and lobby.  I loath decorating but it had to be done and I've still got another coat of paint to put on the walls tomorrow and the woodwork yuk!!!

Anyway back to the plot.  The theme for the challenge this month is Romance which seems to be a popular choice with Valentines day just around the corner. So without further ado here is my card.

I chose to  use the Crafter Companion Love CD-ROM 1 and the Love stamp set.  The DP is from the CD and I embossed the lovely hearts and sentiment with shimmering black WOW embossing powders .  I embossed the hearts panel using Coredinations card through the Cuttlebug. The black card is also Coredinations.

My fellow teamies have come up with some fabulous designs to inspire you so please pop over and check them out.  We had a great number of fantastic entries last month so lets see if we can do even better in February. Don't forget you don't have to use Crafters Companion products but if you do you'll be entered into the random draw twice for a chance of winning the £30 voucher that Sara is so generously offering
Bye for now,
Pat xx

Feel the lurve!

Our theme for the Try it on Tuesday challenge this week is Love because Valentines day is not too far away and romance is in the air.

I was lucky enough to win a couple of Penny Black stamps from Brenda last week so decided to use one of them for my card. I'm sure you'll agree it such a cute little image. The image is Love in  the Spring.

I've used Dusty Concord DI around the edges of the nestie labels and the backing paper. I used a mask with Dusty Concord and Fired Brick DI  sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist to create the floral paper. The ribbon and rub on sentiment is from my stash.
I'm so please to tell you that we have a new sponsor for the challenge, One Stop Card Crafts .   

If you need inspiration to get you started do please pop over to the TioT challenge blog and we look forward to checking out all the fabulous entries. Don't forget to include a link to One Stop Crafts in order to be included in the random draw. Honestly we are amazed each week by the fantastic creations that our  followers create. 
Thank you for stopping by.
Pat xx