Birthday Card ...

It's an Any Image challenge at The Ribbon Girl blog today

I used: saddlestitch ribbon, decorative pins, stardust stickles all from The Ribbon Girl

Paper (Country Meadow) and ArtPad (Cute Cottage Garden) from LOTV

Things With Wings ...

It's a 'Things With Wings' challenge this week at Papertake Weekly

I used:

Paper from the Hollyhocks Collection at Nitwit Collections

Ribbon, flower, diamante and guipure lace butterfly (for the wings!) from The Ribbon Girl

Sentiment stamp from Lili Of The Valley

Reindeers ...

I love the new trio stamps from Lili Of The Valley, especially the reindeers!

Image - Reindeer Trio stamps from Lili Of The Valley

Gingham ribbon, satin ribbon, pinecone charm - The Ribbon Girl

Spellbinders snowflake die

Hollyhocks ...

Ooooooh I am loving, LOVING!! the new kit from Nitwit Collections. The papers are so beautiful I could seriously wallpaper my walls with them :) But, as I can't have them decorating my house I used them to make a card!

I used the new FQB Hollyhocks Collection from Nitwit Collections and the ribbon is a new pink satin from The Ribbon Girl

A few cards ...

I've got some cards to share today that I've been making over the last few weeks. I've been so busy with going on holiday first then my brothers wedding that I've never got around to posting them but here they are at last! I've listed all the supplies under each photograph

Beautiful papers from Nitwit Collections (these are digital papers but print out perfectly on your home computer and printer, I have a really cheap Epson printer, just a basic model but get brilliant results because the Nitwit papers are such good quality)

Papers - FQB Lilac Blossoms Collection (Nitwit Collections)

Image - an older pre-coloured LOTV image (similar available here)

Lace, adhesive pearls, 3mm satin ribbon, butterfly dangle beads, sheer ribbon, silver butterfly, decorative pins all from The Ribbon Girl

Papers - FQB Enchanting Collection (Nitwit Collections)

Ribbon and pins from The Ribbon Girl

Papers - Nitwits Simple Joys paper pad from Lili Of The Valley

Image - pre coloured art pad image from Lili Of The Valley

'Noel' sentiment stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Microdot ribbon, pompom trim, candy stripe ribbon, wooden snowflake button, silver metallic twine and stardust stickles all from The Ribbon Girl

Image - Pre coloured artpad image Lili Of The Valley

Sentiment stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Spotted grosgrain, gingham ribbon, star pins, silver metallic twine, wooden snowflake button, star dangle beads

Papers - Nitwit's Country Meadow paper pad from Lili of The Valley

Image - pre coloured artpad image from Lili Of The Valley

Lace, faux silk ribbon, decorative pins, silver metallic twine, butterfly dangle beads and paper rose all from The Ribbon Girl

Papers - Nitwit's Pastel Dreams paper pad from Lili Of The Valley

Image - Odd Dog Balloon stamp from Lili Of The Valley

Sentiment stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Pompom trim, saddlestitch ribbon, hemp twine and heart charm from The Ribbon Girl

Box from Hobbycraft

Birthday wishes sentiment stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Organza rose trim, satin and liquid pearls all from The Ribbon Girl

Image - Pre-coloured image from Lili Of The Valley

Sentiment tag stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Ribbon, silver metallic twine, heart dangle beads, paper rose, ruffled ribbon, daisy lace, adhesive pearls all from The Ribbon Girl

Beaded Keyrings ...

I've just added a few more of my pretty beaded keyrings to my selling page.  Click on the page link up at the top of this blog to see more or you can find lots over on Ebay

They make perfect little gifts for friends and family and are only £3.50 each plus postage

Pink!

The colour challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog this week is pink - my favourite :)

I used: 

pink/silver metallic edge satin, 9mm saddle stitch ribbon, tiny pom pom trim, glitter velvetribbon, striped button, silver metallic twine, star dangle beads all from The Ribbon Girl

Sentiment stamp - All The Best #91 LOTV

Wedding Card ...

This was the wedding card I made for my brother and his lovely new wife for their wedding on Thursday. I'm using it for my challenge card for the Any Image, Anything Goes challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog

I used: white scrunched seam binding, paper roses, heart shaped pins, liquid pearls and stardust stickles all from the Ribbon Girl and an Artpad image and paper from LOTV

New Wine Glass Charms

These are the wine glass charms that I made recently for a Hen party. They were for a pink themed afternoon tea party. They were used as the place settings and looked lovely with pink and ivory balloons and favors on the table

I was also busy towards the end of the school year making 'special teacher' wine glass charms. They look great as they are in their organza bags or hung on a miniature bottle of wine

As always, all the wine glass charms can be tailored to meet your specific needs and theme. Check out my Wine Glass Charm page over at the Ribbon Girl or send me an email through their 'contact us' page to discuss your requirements, Andrea xx

A Christmas Card (and lots of sparkle!) ...

A Christmas card for the Ribbon Girl card challenge - add ribbon (nice and easy for the summer holiday season)

I used:

3mm red satin ribbon, tiny silver pinecone charms, stardust stickles, white satin ribbon with silver stars, silver twine, beads from a pretty little bottle of crystal beads, diamante snowflake embellishment all from The Ribbon Girl

Holly leaf paper from Classic Christmas paper pad, pre coloured image from ArtPad and sentiment from Christmas Handwritten Phrases set - LOTV

These pinecone charms are so sweet!!

Sparkle overload :)

Wine Glass Charms ...

As well as making cards and paper crafted items I also love to make wine glass charms. I can make them for all sorts of occasions and events, some are personalised, some have a colour theme or are linked to a special event.  I was asked to make these sets last week. The Jessica charm is how my standard personalised wine glass charm is packaged. It comes with it's on personalised stamped tag in a pretty organza drawstring bag. The sets for Dawn and Amie were a special request for sets of 4 coordinating charms. My charms are for sale at The Ribbon Girl, they have their own section or get in touch via the contact us page

Ribbon Girl Any Image Challenge ...

It's an 'ANY IMAGE' challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog today. I've used lots of Ribbon Girl and LOTV goodies and my favourite colour ... pink of course!!

I used:

Odd Dog Balloon stamp - LOTV

Pastel Dreams 8x8 aper pad - LOTV

Birthdays and Best Wishes sentiment stamps (set 92) - LOTV

Saddlestitch ribbon, hemp twine, shiny heart charm and tiny pompom trim  - The Ribbon Girl

A Christmas Card ...

Hello, today I have a CHRSTMAS card to share!! Yes, I know it's only July but it's not long to go ;) This card is for the Papertake Weekly challenge blog, Christmas in July challenge

I used:

Image - Artpad 36 'Tis the Season (LOTV)

Sentiment - Christmas Handwritten Phrases (LOTV)

Gingham ribbon, wooden snowflake button, silver metallic twine, small star dangle beads, star pins (The Ribbon Girl)

Stars and Stripes at The Ribbon Girl challenge ...

There is a new card challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog today - it's an anything goes challenge but we're also wishing our American friends a happy July 4th weekend so there is also the option of adding stars and/or stripes. We are sponsored by Lili Of The Valley and The Ribbon Girl

I used:

Magnolia stamp coloured with Chameleon pens and Copics

Papers - One Birdie Lane paper pad from LOTV

Good Luck sentiment stamp - LOTV

Shabby white ruffled ribbon, Liquid pearls, flat back pearl string, silver metallic twine, small star dangle beads - The Ribbon Girl

LOTV Sneaky Peek ...

I have another LOTV sneak peek today! I love these new doggies and this one is called 'Mug Of Tea' they are so cute.  There is a whole collection of little doggy stamps coming out soon!

I used:

Mug Of Tea stamp - Lili Of The Valley (coming soon)

Sentiment stamp - Lili Of The Valley

Paper - Sunny Side Up paper Pad - Lili Of The Valley

Microdot ribbon, Bakers Twine and paw charm - The Ribbon Girl

Lili Of The Valley Sneak Peek ...

Today I'm sharing my card for the Ribbon Girl Colour Challenge (lilac) which is also a sneak peek of a new and very lovely  LOTV stamp ...........

I used:

Stamp - 'Alium Panel' from LOTV (available soon)

Paper - Snow Princess paper pad from LOTV

Sentiment stamp - SET 92 Birthdays and Best Wishes from LOTV

Satin Ribbon, Lilac Princess pin, Trinket hat pin, Liking Lilac self adhesive pearls all from The Ribbon Girl

Animals ...

There's a new card challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog - ANIMAL theme and this week we're sponsored by Lili Of The Valley and The Ribbon Girl.  I have used a lovely new kit from Nitwit Collections. I made a card and also a coordinating gift box

Card:

FQBPanda Paws Girls and Lil Bits Collections from Nitwit Collections

Bright pink and white zig zag ribbon from The Ribbon Girl

Sentiment tag stamp from Lili Of The Valley

Gift box:

FQBPanda Paws Girls and Lil Bits Collections from Nitwit Collections

Pink satin ribbon, hemp twine and 14mm pearls (to make 'feet' for the box!) from The Ribbon Girl

Aqua at The Ribbon Girl

It's an AQUA colour challenge over at The Ribbon Girl blog.

I used:

Small chunky dangle beads and silver twine from The Ribbon Girl

Sentiment Tags stamp from LOTV

Statement Stamps ...

I've got some new (to me) stamps to play with ... and I really like them!!

I used:

Everyday Sentiments: Fabulous LOTV

Everyday Sentiments: Congratulations LOTV

Star dangle beads Ribbon Girl

Friendship Recipe Card ...

Another food mixer card to share today made with lovely One Birdie Lane papers from LOTV - I'm loving this orange paper at the moment

Also, there is a great offer at Lili Of The Valley this week

Caravan Card ...

I love this caravan shaped card and I just had to use this pretty patterned paper from Nitwit Collections !!

I used:

Papers - ELS Daisy Collection from Nitwit Collections

Paper flowers - The Ribbon Girl

Cut file - Silhouette Store

More Birthday Recipes ...

I loved the food mixer card that I made a few weeks ago so much that I made a few more in different colours - I couldn't resist the pretty pink patterns from the new FQB Hayley's Garden kit from Nitwit Collections :)

I used:

Papers - FQB Hayley's Garden from Nitwit Collections

Recipe sentiment stamp from LOTV

Saddlestitch ribbon, Microdot ribbon, Gingham ribbon, wooden heart button, hemp twine, decorative pins, Pretty Little Bottles of Pearls all from The Ribbon Girl

Cut file from Silhouette Store