WITH LOVE

I made this card last week, quite cute with the buttons!

You'll find my handmade cards at my Etsy Shop

Thanks for popping by today, Hugs Hayley

ALOHA LUCY

Hello, hope you are all having fun today where ever you might be in the world, I have managed to start selling my lovely little card creations to a beautiful shop called Aloha Lucy If you are ever up in the Mt Tambourine area of the Gold Coast, be sure to pop in to this gorgeous shop, it's so deliciously girly, and as you walk into the boutique shop your senses come alive with the most beautiful fragrances that are placed throughout this gift shop, as you lay your eyes onto delicious merchandise, I'm talking about little treasures here & there that simply isn't in all your every day shops... This shop is the kind of place where woman love to go, but don't want to leave! One of the nicest things about the Aloha Lucy shop, is that it is set in the tranquil surroundings of Mt Tambourine, the drive up the mountain to this divine shop is enough to tell you that you are driving to somewhere very special.

Anyway... on to my cards, at the moment you will find the following cards at Aloha Lucy, but you will need to get in quick if you like them, they are limited editions and not likely to stay on the shelf for very long.

For you; pretty card with butterfly background, available at Aloha Lucy

The photo does no justice on this card: available at Aloha Lucy

up close this card is brighter than photo

Thinking of you; rustic & delicate, available at Aloha Lucy

Thinking of you; delicate & pretty, Available at Aloha Lucy

Thank you; this is such a cute card also available at Aloha Lucy

Love & Hugs; this is such an exquisite and pretty card, available at Aloha Lucy

With Love

There are a few others at Aloha Lucy for you to look at, but you will have to go and look :)

Thank you for checking out my blog today, I hope you enjoy your time at Aloha Lucy, check out the websites if you can't make it through the following links: 

Blog: http://alohalucy.blogspot.com/

Facebook Aloha Lucy: http://www.facebook.com/aloha.lucy

Twitter: http://twitter.com/aloha_lucy

Chocolate is Heaven

Challenge # 107, Sponsored by Stardust Gems & Ribbon

From over at: Friday Sketchers Blog

My Cards are on sale at: Etsy, This card is available at Aloha Lucy

This card was lovely to make, the idea started with some old valentines paper I had handy and it just went from there basically, but it's very girly and super pretty with all the glitter

My Cards are on sale at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyLiLPixie

Card details:

• Stamp (BugABoo stamps) 
• Bassil Card Stock & Designer Paper
• Embellishments - designer rick rack ribbon, lots of glitter, copic markers

Thanks for stopping by :) Hugs Hayley

Thank You

Challenge # 117,  A Sketch by Claudia

From over at: Cute Card Thursday

My Cards are on sale at: Etsy & Aloha Lucy

This was a bit of fun, I decided not to use too many embellishments this time around, as the sketch design it'self needs to be admired without too much clutter, at least that's the way I felt in my creative moment anyway :)

My Cards are on sale at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyLiLPixie

Card Details:

• Stamp - Ruby & Flower
• Card & Paper - designer paper, bazzil card stock
• Embellishments, glitter, copics used to colour

Thanks for popping by today :) Hugs Hayley

LOVE & KISSES

Challenge # 56 Lace & Buttons

From over at: http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/

Now on sale at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyLiLPixie

This was a pleasure to make, and it was nice to use the French Lace, but in a modern way. I tried to keep it a bit funky to appeal to many people, which would make this an easy card to give to someone special no matter  who they are :)

Card Details:

• Stamp (Stitchy Bears stamps) http://stitchybearstamps.com  I was lucky enough to win this one in a challenge that I participated in recently.
• Embellishments; Flowers, Buttons, French Lace, Satin Bow, Glitter, Gems
• Sentiment; My own
• Designer paper & Bazzil Card Stock

Now on sale at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyLiLPixie

Thanks for stopping by, Hugs Hayley ;)

WITH LOVE

Challenge # 36 Monochrome

From over at: http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/

Now On Sale at:http://www.etsy.com/listing/49696196/with-love-stitchy-bear-stamps-handmade

For this challenge I needed to use just one color, black being one of my favorites I thought it would be rather easy, however to do a card using black, you really have to think about it to make the card pop for an interesting capture and to try and keep it looking sophisticated like the stamp image lends itself towards was a challenge in itself, I think I did quite well in the end ;) 

Card Details:

• Stamp (from Stitchy Bear Stamps) http://stitchybearstamps.com, I was privileged enough to win this one, in a previous challenge
• Designer Paper & Bazzil Card Stock
• Glitter, Gems, Flowers
• Sentiment, one of my own

You are welcome to purchase this card at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyLiLPixie

Thanks for stopping by, Hugs Hayley :)

PEEK A BOO!

CHALLENGE 35, Sponsored by: Whimsey Stamps, Glitterbabe,  

From over at:  www.creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/ 
NOW FOR SALE AT:http://www.etsy.com/listing/49368194/peek-a-boo-bugaboo-stamp-handmade-card

NOW FOR SALE AT:http://www.etsy.com/listing/49368194/peek-a-boo-bugaboo-stamp-handmade-card

I loved this challenge, I was required to use some form of stitching or faux stitches, But what better than some cut off denim from hubby's jeans! Ssshhhh... he doesn't know! hahhahaa

Card Deatials:

• Stamp - BugABoo stamps ( http://bugaboostamps.com/pg_summertime_peekers.html )
• Paper & Cardstock - designer paper & Bazzil cardstock
• Various Glues
• Embellishments, Glitter, flowers, buttons, gems.
• Sentiment - my own

NOW FOR SALE AT:http://www.etsy.com/listing/49368194/peek-a-boo-bugaboo-stamp-handmade-card

Thanks for popping by today :)

Singing in the rain....

Sketch # 105 Sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps

From over at: http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125846/singing-in-the-rain-bugaboo-stamps-card

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125846/singing-in-the-rain-bugaboo-stamps-card

I loved making this card, such a pleasure the sketch was great to use, I love soft pink & chocolate together as a colour combo. and of course, I used my COPICS again.... I'm addicted to them now!

Card Details:

• Stamp - BugABoostamps ( http://bugaboostamps.com/Bug_Brats.html )
• Card & Paper - Various Designer Papers & Bazzil Cardstock
• Embellishments - Kindy Glitz - Crystal, Pink pearl paint, pink gingham ribbon,
• Markers - Copics

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great week :) Hugs Hayley xxx

Zoom Zoom Zoom....

Challenge # 115 - A Colour Combo!

From over at: http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
YAYYYY! I WON THIS COMPETITION!
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125073/zoom-zoom-zoom-bugaboo-stamp-handmade-by

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125073/zoom-zoom-zoom-bugaboo-stamp-handmade-by

This was loads of fun.... Because for the first time, I used COPICS! OMGosh.... I'm in love with the copics, my other markers are sitting there on the craft table in a very jealous state... LOL I also used one my favourite sock monkey cartoon's from BugABoo.

Card Details:

• Stamp - BugABoostamps ( http://bugaboostamps.com/pg_my_little_sock_monkey.html )
• Embellishments - Flowers, Kindy Glitz - Black opal & Crystal, Gems
• Paper & Cardstock, Bazzil cardstock & designer paper from Kaiser.

Hope you enjoyed my creation today, thanks for stopping by :)

Life's a Beach!

Challenge # 63 - Beach Theme!

From over at: http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125672/lifes-a-beach-whimsy-stamps-handmade-by

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49125672/lifes-a-beach-whimsy-stamps-handmade-by

I used this opportunity to use one of my many favourite colours - Green, the Pretty frog in her swimming suit was just so cute! 

Card Details:

• Stamp - (Whimsy Stamps - http://www.4shared.com/file/W4p3VWHh/Beach_Baby_Jayme.html)
• The stamp is generously given as a free download by Whimsy Stamps for a limited time.
• Embellishments -  Gems, Buttons, Kindy Glitz - Crystal
• Paper & Card - Bazzil Card Stock & Designer Paper

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Chocolate is Heaven

Challenge # 70 Black, White & a Splash of Red

From over at:  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49124786/chocolate-is-heaven-bugaboo-stamps

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49124786/chocolate-is-heaven-bugaboo-stamps

I really enjoyed making this card, especially with the sexy chocolate eating lady from BugABoostamps, it was a bit of a saucy card to make and just had to tone it (UP) with a red feather hahhaaha...

Card Detail:

• Stamp - BugABoostamps ( http://bugaboostamps.com/Ruby.html )
• Paper & Card - Bazzil cardstock, designer paper
• Flowers, Gems, Glitter, Ribbon & Feathers as seen on card
• Markers - Tombo & Prysmacolor 

Thank you for checking out my blog today, I hope you have a most enjoyable day where ever you are in the world :)

Cocoa & Kisses

Challenge 114 - No Designer Papers!
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49124236/cocoa-and-kisses-bugaboo-stamps-handmade?ref=v1_other_2

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49124236/cocoa-and-kisses-bugaboo-stamps-handmade?ref=v1_other_2

This was by far my favourite card to make this week, slightly difficult without the designer paper advantage, But once the thinking cap went on.... it got easy! surprising how easy it is to rely on designer paper all the time, isn't it? The mouse was extra pretty once I started to decorate with pink, the colour of inspiration came from a pink marshmallow, in my own hot cocoa at the time. Lots of distressing edges was done, I was in the mood to distress all week I think!

Card Details:

• Stamp - The adorable little cocoa mouse came from BugABoo stamps this week (http://bugaboostamps.com/pg_Christmas_mice_.html)
• Card Stock - Bazzil Card Stock
• Ribbon - my own
• Sentiment - my own
• Glitter - Kindy Glitz - Crystal
• Markers - Tombo

ADORABLE

Sketch # 104 Sponsored by 7 Kids
FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49123009/adorable-handmade-magnolia-card-made-by

FOR SALE ON: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49123009/adorable-handmade-magnolia-card-made-by

I used one of my favourite techniques for this card - Distressing, it takes a lot of time especially the oval edges in the middle, not to mention all the layered pieces of card to be distressed, but it was fun & worth the challenge. Sorry that the clarity of the picture isn't too great. I added purple flowers to encourage a feminine look with the black and white & to tie it in with my pink and maroon image of the Tilda stamp.

Card Details:

• Stamp - Magnolia (http://www.dreamcottage.nu/english1/index.html)
• Card Stock - all from Bazzil cardstock, some is embossed
• Flowers, Gems & Glitter - Tara flowers, black kaiser gems & Kindy Glitz - crystal
• Sentiment - from my computer

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